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Opening Wrap – Tuesday Aug 22, 2017
In Asian Equity Markets Japanese stocks were nearly flat in choppy trade on Tuesday morning as geopolitical uncertainty kept activity in check while investors awaited the annual Jackson Hole conference this week. The Nikkei index edged up 0.1 percent to 19,407.65 in...
Closing Wrap – Monday Aug 21, 2017
In European Equity Markets stocks fell further on Monday as geopolitical jitters trickled over from Asia, though gains in carmaker Fiat Chrysler and Danish shipping firm Maersk helped limit losses. The pan-European STOXX 600 fell 0.5 percent, with euro zone...
Opening Wrap – Monday Aug 21, 2017
In Asian Equity Markets Japan's Nikkei index fell to a fresh 3-1/2-month low on Monday as global investors remained cautious amid worries over whether the Trump administration will be able to implement growth boosting measures. The Nikkei fell 0.3 percent to 19,406.40...
Closing Wrap – Friday Aug 11, 2017
In European Equity Markets a sell-off in heavyweight basic resources stocks prompted a third day of losses for European shares on Friday, posting their worst week this year amid a ramp-up of tensions between the United States and North Korea. Volatility jumped and the...
Opening Wrap – Friday Aug 11, 2017
In Asian Equity Markets Japanese stocks finished slightly lower after a choppy session on Thursday, as investors kept a wary watch on tension over North Korea ahead of Japan's long weekend. The Nikkei finished down 0.1 percent, at 19,729.74, erasing early morning...
Closing Wrap – Thursday Aug 10, 2017
In European Equity Markets stocks fell on Thursday as cyclicals fell and some big stocks went ex-dividend, while earnings from firms including Aegon and Coca Cola HBC sparked significant moves. The pan-European STOXX 600 index was down 0.3 percent, while euro zone...
Opening Wrap – Thursday Aug 10, 2017
In Asian Equity Markets Japanese stocks were flat in choppy trade on Thursday morning as geopolitical concerns over North Korea's threats of missile strikes receded. The Nikkei was flat at 19,736.72 by the midday break, after it traded in positive territory in early...
Closing Wrap – Wednesday Aug 09, 2017
In European Equity Markets stocks fell back on Wednesday as geopolitical tensions sent all major benchmarks into negative territory, accompanied by a slight uptick in volatility in what is typically a quiet period of summer trading for the market. The pan-European...
Opening Wrap – Wednesday Aug 09, 2017
In Asian Equity Markets Japan's Nikkei index fell to more than a two-month low on Wednesday morning on escalating geopolitical tensions on the Korean peninsula, which boosted the safe-haven yen and knocked stocks across the board. The Nikkei fell 1.3 percent to...
Closing Wrap – Tuesday Aug 08, 2017
In European Equity Markets stocks turned positive after a damp start on Tuesday as strong gains in utilities, auto and energy stocks outweighed losses from Pandora after disappointing results. Investors pointed to strong earnings growth as the second-quarter results...