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Opening Wrap – Tuesday February 26, 2019
In Asian Equity Markets mainland Chinese stocks fell in early trade after seeing explosive gains on Monday. The Shanghai composite fell around 0.2 percent. Meanwhile, Hong Kong's Hang Seng index also fell 0.45 percent. Japan's Nikkei 225 was largely flat while the...
Closing Wrap – Monday February 25, 2019
In European Equity Markets the pan-European Stoxx 600 finished up 0.29 percent. Autos were the clear top-leading sector, up more than 2.1 percent, as trade talks between the U.S. and China take center stage. The sector is highly influenced by developments in global...
Opening Wrap – Monday February 25, 2019
In Asian Equity Markets shares in mainland China saw strong gains by the morning session's end following the positive developments. The Shanghai composite jumped 3.32 percent. Over in Hong Kong, the Hang Seng index rose 0.24 percent as shares of China Construction...
Closing Wrap – Friday February 22, 2019
In European Equity Markets the pan-European Stoxx 600 closed up by around 0.3 percent, with most sectors and major bourses ending in positive territory. Europe's basic resources stocks led the gains during afternoon trade, closing up by around 2...
Opening Wrap – Friday February 22, 2019
In Asian Equity Markets mainland Chinese markets were lower in early trade. The Shanghai composite declined more than 0.2 percent. The Shenzhen composite traded 0.13 percent lower. The Nikkei 225 in Japan fell 0.34 percent in morning trade while the Topix declined...
Closing Wrap – Thursday February 21, 2019
In European Equity Markets the pan-European Stoxx 600 edged down almost half a percent, with most sectors and major bourses in negative territory. Europe's banking sector was among the worst performers, falling 1.75 percent amid reports of suspected wrongdoing....
Opening Wrap – Thursday February 21, 2019
In Asian Equity Markets Hong Kong-listed shares of computer maker Lenovo jumped 5.7 percent after the company announced a return to profit in the third quarter, surpassing market expectations. Hong Kong's Hang Seng index slipped 0.27 percent. Japan's Nikkei 225 fell...
Closing Wrap – Wednesday February 20, 2019
In European Equity Markets the pan-European Stoxx 600 closed up around 0.7 percent on Wednesday, with most sectors and major bourses in positive territory. Europe's autos stocks led the gains, up more than 2.3 percent. Ireland's Glanbia rose to the top of the European...
Opening Wrap – Wednesday February 20, 2019
In Asian Equity Markets mainland Chinese markets advanced in early trade. The Shanghai composite gained around 0.2 percent. The Shenzhen composite added 0.317 percent. Hong Kong's Hang Seng index also rose 1.06 percent. Chinese investment bank China International...
Closing Wrap – Tuesday February 19, 2019
In European Equity Markets stocks closed lower on Tuesday as market participants anxiously waited for details from the latest round of U.S.-China trade talks. The pan-European Stoxx 600 was down 0.2 percent at the closing bell, with most major bourses in negative...