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Opening Wrap – Tuesday January 22, 2019
In Asian Equity Markets indices were lower on Tuesday morning amid concerns about the global outlook, after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) cut its world economic forecast on Monday. The Shanghai composite declined nearly 0.4 percent, the Shenzhen component fell...
Closing Wrap – Monday January 21, 2019
In European Equity Markets the pan-European Stoxx 600 index fell 0.26 percent, with most sectors and major bourses in the red. German chemicals firm Henkel fell to the bottom of the Stoxx 600 after it released preliminary financial results and said it would hike...
Opening Wrap – Monday January 21, 2019
In Asian Equity Markets indices traded higher Monday morning as investors digested the release of official Chinese data that said the world's second-largest economy grew 6.6 percent in 2018. The Shanghai composite rose more than 0.7 percent while the Shenzhen...
Closing Wrap – Friday January 17, 2019
In European Equity Markets the pan-European Stoxx 600 was up more than 1.7 percent following afternoon deals, hitting its highest level since December 5. All sectors and major bourses were trading in positive territory. For the week Europe's blue chip stocks gained...
Opening Wrap – Friday January 17, 2019
In Asian Equity Markets indices were all higher on Friday morning after a report that American officials may be weighing the possibility of easing tariffs on China, in a bid to push forward trade talks. In Japan, the Nikkei 225 rose 1.24 percent in morning trade while...
Closing Wrap – Thursday January 16, 2019
In European Equity Markets the pan-European Stoxx 600 rose 0.06 percent by the close of trade but most major bourses struggled to leave negative territory. Europe's banking index was the worst performer Thursday, down 1.2 percent amid earnings news. French...
Opening Wrap – Thursday January 16, 2019
In Asian Equity Markets shares gave up early gains on Thursday despite strong quarterly earnings in the U.S.. Japan's Nikkei 225 erased gains of near 0.3 percent to trade lower by 0.25 percent while the Topix index rose 0.22 percent. In South Korea, the Kospi also...
Closing Wrap – Wednesday January 16, 2019
In European Equity Markets the pan-European Stoxx 600 was up 0.5 percent at the closing bell, with most sectors and major bourses in positive territory. Europe's banking index led the gains Wednesday. It comes after a prominent Italian lawmaker reportedly said mergers...
Opening Wrap – Wednesday January 16, 2019
In Asian Equity Markets indices traded down on Wednesday despite an overnight rally on Wall Street as investors assessed fresh uncertainties surrounding the U.K.'s withdrawal from the European Union. Japan's Nikkei 225 fell about 0.7 percent in early trade while the...
Closing Wrap – Tuesday January 15, 2019
In European Equity Markets the pan-European Stoxx 600 finished up around 0.3 percent at the closing bell, with most sectors and all major bourses in positive territory. Europe's health care sector led the gains, while autos was also higher. Britain's Hays rose on...