Earnings and Fed Outlook Eyed

European markets have opened mixed today, as investors awaited the corporate earnings report from several UK and European companies, due later in the day. Further, increasing speculation that the US Federal Reserve might postpone tapering its monthly bond buying program also kept the losses in check. Closer home, Rightmove reported on Sunday that its index […]

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Market Track Asia Higher

European markets have opened higher today, tracking gains in the Asian market as data showed acceleration in China’s economic growth. Further, renewed speculation that the US Federal Reserve might maintain its easing policy also helped market post gains. With no release of major domestic economic data during the day, investors eyed a slew of corporate […]

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US Debt Deal Fails to Impress

European markets have opened lower today, as a last minute deal to end the US government shutdown and avert a debt default was perceived as a stop-gap arrangement to fix the fiscal issues. Closer home, Investors await the release of UK retail sales figures, slated later in the day. Further, investors would also eye data […]

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Why Investors Must Be Cautious At These Prices

Last week on October 8th the financial market experienced a broad based sell off. Every sector was down with utilities being the only exception. The individual leadership stocks, which are typically small to mid-cap companies (IWM – Russell 2K) that have a strong history and outlook of earnings growth, were hit hard as well. Whenever […]

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US Debt Deadline Looms

European markets have opened lower today, as the US debt crisis deadline inched closer and after Fitch placed US ‘AAA’ rating on a ‘negative watch’. Closer home, investors await the release of ILO’s UK unemployment rate and average earnings data, due later in the day. Related Posts:Approaching the deal on the US government debt reduces… […]

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US Debt Deal Eyed

European markets opened higher today, mirroring gains in the US and Asian equity markets, amid indication that the US lawmakers might soon reach a deal to increase debt limit and put an end to the partial Government shutdown. Closer home, investors await the release of UK consumer prices, producer prices and retail prices data, due […]

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A Big Reason Why 2013 Stock Prices are in the Stratosphere

A Big Reason Why 2013 Stock Prices are in the Stratosphere Margin debt is up 100 times in the last 39 years By Elliott Wave International A famous quote attributed to Archimedes, the ancient Greek mathematician, is: “Give me a place to stand and with a lever I will move the whole world.” And, as […]

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Democrats, Republicans remain at Loggerheads

European markets have opened lower today, as a weekend meeting between US Democrats and Republicans concluded with no agreement on budget crisis and debt ceiling. Further, investors awaited Eurozone Finance Ministers’ meeting scheduled later in the day, to get any clue on the market movement. With no release of major domestic economic data during the […]

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Market Higher on US Debt Deal Hopes

European markets have opened higher today, tracking strong gains on Wall Street and in Asian markets, as US President Barack Obama and Republican leaders appeared ready to resolve debt impasse and prevent a possible default after meeting at the White House yesterday. Closer home, investors await the release of Conference Board’s UK leading economic index […]

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Republicans Mull Short-Term Debt-Ceiling Increase

European markets have opened higher today, amid signs of some progress to end the US budget stalemate after the US House Republicans showed willingness to consider a short-term increase in the nation’s debt-ceiling. Closer home, investors awaited the Bank of England’s monetary policy decision that is widely expected to remain unchanged, as the UK central […]

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Markets Lower on IMF Warning

European markets have opened lower today, after the IMF slashed its global economic growth forecasts, and warned that the ongoing US political deadlock might hurt global economy. However, losses were slightly kept in check amid news that President Obama will nominate the dovish Janet Yellen as next Fed’s Chairman. Closer home, investors awaited a slew […]

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Investors Remain Concerned

European markets have opened mostly mixed today, as some upbeat European economic data was offset by a weakening growth in China’s services sector for September coupled with persisting concerns over the US budget impasse and looming debt-ceiling deadline. Closer home, investors’ sentiment was boosted after the White House Spokesperson stated that they would accept a […]

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Debt Ceiling Worries Dominates Markets

European markets have opened lower today, as caution persisted after the US lawmakers failed to make any significant developments over the weekend, towards resolving a political impasse over the US budget and debt ceiling. Closer home, investors await the release of BRC’s retail sales monitor index and RICS’s house price balance data, due later in […]

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US Budget Stalemate Drags On

European markets have opened mixed today, as investors grew concerned that Washington’s budget deadlock and its failure to raise debt limit ceiling might impact the world’s biggest economy. With no release of major domestic economic data during the day, investors await the release of Eurozone producer prices data and speeches from several US Federal Reserve […]

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Market Higher On Chinese Data

European markets have opened slightly higher today, as upbeat services PMI data from China and Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta’s win in a Parliamentary confidence vote overshadowed worries over the partial US Government shutdown. Meanwhile, Halifax reported that UK house prices rose less-than-expected 0.3% MoM in September, compared to a downwardly revised 0.3% gain reported […]

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Market Lower on Italy’s Political Woes

European markets have opened lower today, as concerns over political uncertainties in Italy overshadowed optimism that the US government’s first shutdown in nearly two decades would be short-lived. Closer home, investors await data that is expected to reveal that UK construction PMI rose slightly to 59.2 in September from 59.1 in the previous month. Related […]

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Market Track Asia Higher

European markets have opened mostly higher today, as gains in the Asian markets following the release of Bank of Japan’s Tankan survey, more than offset US lawmakers’ failure to reach a deal to avoid a partial government shutdown. Closer home, investors await UK manufacturing PMI data, which is expected to reveal that an index, measuring […]

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Markets Lower on US and Italy

European markets have opened sharply lower today, as investors weighed a possible US government shutdown after the nation’s lawmakers struggle to strike deal on the government funding. Meanwhile, speculation that Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta might bring confidence vote in Parliament further dragged the markets lower. Closer home, property tracking website Hometrack revealed that the […]

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Market Weigh Kansas Fed’s Hawkish Comment

European markets have opened mixed today, as Kansas City Fed President Esther George’s criticism regarding US Fed’s decision to delay tapering of its $85 billion per month asset purchases along with concerns over ongoing US budget and debt negotiations, offset gains in the overnight US and today’s Asian markets. Closer home, the Nationwide Building Society […]

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US Fiscal Deadline Looms

European markets have opened slightly higher today, as Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Jeffrey Lacker’s pro-stimulus comments more than offset concerns about a US political stalemate which might cause the Government to breach the 1 October 2013 fiscal deadline and risk a government shutdown. Closer home, investors await the final reading of the UK […]

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Market Weighs- in on Possible US Government Shutdown

European markets have opened lower today, as investors traded with caution and avoided large bets, as US lawmakers struggle to reach consensus before the deadline of 30 September 2013, to avoid a Government shutdown. Closer home, investors await the release of CBI’s distributive trade survey data, due later today, t o determine the market direction. […]

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US Budget Talks Eyed

European markets have opened slightly higher today, amid bargain hunting following a two-session retreat. However, gains were kept in check as ongoing political debates regarding the US budget added to worries about a possible US government shutdown. Further, investors were also concerned amid increasing uncertainty over Fed’s outlook on its bond purchases. Closer home, investors […]

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Germany’s Merkel wins Election

European markets have opened mixed today, as comments by US Federal Reserve officials hinting at a possible tapering of stimulus in October were offset by news that German Chancellor Angela Merkel won a third term in office in elections over the weekend. A survey by Markit Economics showed that the headline household finance index in […]

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Fed Euphoria Subsides

European markets have opened lower today, as investors opted to book their trading profits after a recent rally drove markets to five year highs following the Fed’s decision to postpone a cut in stimulus. With no release of major domestic economic data during the day, investors turned their attention towards Eurozone consumer confidence and speeches […]

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Fed Maintains QE

European markets have opened sharply higher today, after the US Federal Reserve, citing a tightening in financial conditions and tepid pace of economic recovery, surprised investors by maintaining its massive monetary stimulus intact. Closer home, investors await UK retail sales data, due today, which is expected to reveal that the nation’s retail sales rose 3.3% […]

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The Rules for Day Trading

The Rules and Regulations for This Type of Trading There are some day traders who buy stocks, hold them for few hours and then finally sell them when the price goes high. All these phases happen on a single day of trading. They are generally called pattern day trader. These people are typically well-established in […]

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The Breakdown on Inflation, Hyperinflation, and the Role of Gold and Silver

This same scenario has occurred in almost every other aspect of life-food, clothing, services, medication, etc. We typically label the cause of this as the rising cost of living, but you can also look at from another perspective-the diminishing value of currency. This process is known as inflation. Inflation, as defined in the dictionary, is […]

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3 Common Trading Pitfalls — Plus 6 Free Lessons

Long-term trading success depends on more than the right trading method: adequate capitalization, money management skills and emotional discipline are also vital. Yet it isn’t always easy to put your finger on which elements of trading success may cause you to struggle in the markets. Elliott Wave Junctures editor Jeffrey Kennedy shares some of his […]

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Why Day Trade the DAX When There Are Alternatives?

The Prime Standard is the template for the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. Book volume and market capitalization represent the best measure of commercial competency. An electronic trading system known as XETRA is responsible for generating prices. Why day trade the DAX formula? It is based on performance over a given total return. The assumption is that […]

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