During volatile times, we will provide regular updates and insights about what's going on in global share markets.
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- US stocks gain as the Fed calms nerves, commodities and China lead European and Asia markets lower
28 January 2010
- US stocks end a mixed day, the UK exits recession while Asia falls on China's tightening
27 January 2010
- Stocks in the US recover after "its not that bad" sentiments return, Europe lower on corporates while China leads Asia lower
26 January 2010
- Week ahead: Plans to ban 'bad' bank business squarley in focus; key sentiment readings from Europe and production data from Asia
25 January 2010
- US financials sold down as Obama signals change is on the way, Europe follows the US while China's GDP signals tighter credit
22 January 2010
- Global stock markets experience sell-off on China moves to tighten credit, commodities fall while US dollar rises
21 January 2010
- US and European stocks move ahead, spurred by earnings recoveries. Asia likely to recover Tuesday's losses
20 January 2010
- Stocks in Europe move higher while the US takes a break, Asia likely to follow the lead from London
19 January 2010
- China latest economic scorecard to be revealed, while the US scores its corporates on earnings and credibility
18 January 2010
- US stocks move higher on optimism in corporate earnings, Asia pushes higher as metals prices, Australian employment numbers rise
15 January 2010
- US stocks move higher as economy gains momentum, Asian markets fall as China applies the brakes
14 January 2010
- Stocks sold down as earnings woes, bank regulation and China's suprise move hits sentiment
13 January 2010
- Stocks move higher on strong trade data from China and the start of the fourth-quarter earnings season
12 January 2010
- China to jump-start the markets this week after data in the US stalled the recovery engine
11 January 2010
- Stocks trade higher in the US despite mixed forces of positive retail sales and warnings from the monetary authorities
8 January 2010
- Stocks end the session broadly unchanged despite moves in both directions as economic readings leave conviction idle
7 January 2010
- Stocks in the US take a breather as US dollar, house prices remain under pressure
6 January 2010
- New year, new decade optimism fuels share prices as signs of coordinated recovery emerge
5 January 2010
- 2010 starts with a deluge of economic data, likely to set the tone for the months ahead
4 January 2010
- Global stocks rise to cheer the onset of holidays, with most set to tread water today
24 December 2009
- Stocks continue to run on improving expectations of recovery despite lighter volumes
23 Decemeber 2009
- US, European stocks rise on growing expectations of recovery; US dollar, gold and bonds fall
22 December 2009
- Week ahead: Gross Domestic Product the key to sentiment as investors de-risk exposures in favour of hard currency
21 December 2009
- Global stocks fall as sentiment turns against risky assets; gold price, commodities hit as investors switch to the dollar
18 December 2009
- US stocks end the session flat as the Fed paints a mixed picture on economy; European and Japanese banks to obtain reprieve on controls
17 December 2009
- US stocks fall as speculation over the end of stimulus and rising inflation enters the fore; US dollar, oil strengthens
16 December 2009
- US stocks rise through a mixed session of gains and losses; European financials climb as Dubai gets bailed out
15 December 2009
- Week ahead: Major economies continue to gain momentum; conflict between economic output and employment to continue in Europe and the US
14 December 2009
- US stocks rise amid improving labour market conditions; European financials stronger while Japan's yen continues to hurt shares
11 December 2009
- US stocks stay in positive territory while sovereign credit ratings concerns and weaker commodities push Asian and European shares lower
10 December 2009
- US stocks fall on weak results from corporates, sovereign credit ratings concerns; traders exit gold and push commodities lower
9 December 2009
- US stocks decline on comments of slow recovery; dollar rises while commodities and gold are sent lower
8 December 2009
- Week ahead: Stronger industrial output expected in the Euro-zone, while Australia and China in the driving seat of Asian sentiment
7 December 2009
- US stocks decline as productivity, jobs woes hit sentiment; European indices mixed while Japan leads the world
4 December 2009
- US stocks advance on improving economic recovery picture; gold and other metals push Asian and European indices higher
3 December 2009
- Global share markets rally as Dubai World begins refinancing discussions
2 December 2009
- US stocks push higher as Dubai concerns ease; Europe's financials decline
1 December 2009
- Week ahead: Dubai and US in the picture
30 November 2009
- Global stocks down sharply as the Middle East grabs the spotlight
27 November 2009
- US stocks to rise to 13-month high on pre-Thanksgiving volumes
26 November 2009
- Stocks lower on global growth concerns
25 November 2009
- Global stocks rally spurred by strong US housing data; growth expectations and commodities push Europe and Asia higher
24 November 2009
- Week ahead: Housing data the key focus in the US, forward looking indicators to provide guidance in Europe while Asia's battle with the weak dollar continues
23 November 2009
- US stocks extend their decline on earnings downgrades, pushing defensives and treasuries higher; Europe and Asia mostly lower
20 November 2009
- Stocks trade within a tight range as weaker US housing data, earnings downgrades hurts sentiment
19 November 2009
- Stocks in the US fall on lower industrial production and negative outlooks from retailers; Europe lower on commodities and US weakness
18 November 2009
- Global stocks record strong rises as APEC vows to keep up stimulus efforts; Gold hits record high and commodities rise on US dollar falls
17 November 2009
- Week ahead: US retail sales, industrial output and home construction data out this week while Europe macro indicators provide a new score card on its recovery
16 November 2009
- US stocks falter on fall in energy demand sending dollar higher; Europe delivers a mixed performance while Asia trades lower
13 November 2009
- US stocks rise on China's continuing recovery; gold hits another record and commodities give rise to Asia and Europe
12 November 2009
- US stocks settle after strong gains in recent days; earnings and sentiment data from Europe pushes the region lower while Asia rises on commodities and exports strength
11 November 2009
- Stocks rally as G-20 keeps foot on the stimulus pedal while economic data from Europe pleases markets
10 November 2009
- Week ahead: Focus on data from Europe and Asia leaves little or no catalysts for major moves in the US this week leaving the dollar and Gold to take centre stage
9 November 2009
- The Dow rallies back above 10,000 on stronger employment data; Europe maintains gains as central banks leave rates on hold
6 November 2009
- US stocks rise, then fall as Fed keeps rates on hold for an extended period; European and Asian markets rebound
5 November 2009
- US stocks gain on Buffett's suprise mega acquisition; Europe falls on further weak earnings and UK government bailouts
4 November 2009
- US and European stocks end the day in positive territory supported by favourable data; Asia likey to recover
3 November 2009
- Week ahead: Focus shifts from earnings reports to economic recovery sustainability; central banks to deliver guidance through policy settings
2 November 2009
- US markets rally after GDP suprises; Europe follows with positive earnings and Asia set to rebound today
30 October 2009
- US markets erase gains for October as economic pessimism takes hold; talk of market correction spooks investors|
29 October 2009
- Stocks in the US continue to push lower amind declning sentiment, Asia and Europe react accordingly
28 October 2009
- US stocks rally, then fall as financials drive market lower, spooked by the forced split up of ING Group and the removal of government lifelines
27 October 2009
- Week ahead: Earnings reports broaden into Europe, key economic data from major markets to improve clarity on recovery profile
26 October 2009
- US stocks rise again on positive earnings, despite weaker labour market data; strong GDP in China pushes Europe and Asia lower
23 October 2009
- US stocks dip in the final hour on an earnings downgrade, taking back the lead offered to Europe; Asian markets headed lower
22 October 2009
- US stocks weaken as earnings season continues; economic data suggests recovery unravelling, pushing Europe lower
21 October 2009
- Dow pushes back above 10,000 as earnings appease investors; Europe rallies with Asia set to catch up today
20 October 2009
- Week ahead: US third quarter earnings continues; key macro data points for China and conditions in housing markets to occupy investors
19 October 2009
- US financials disappoint but oil surge pushes index higher; Europe gives back some gains while Asia holds firm
16 October 2009
- Dow stocks rally beyond 10,000 points as earnings suprise; Europe and Asia follow the lead while the dollar finds support
15 October 2009
- US and European stocks weaken on earnings and sentiment; Asia's auto sector drives markets forward
14 October 2009
- US stocks edge higher as optimism continues; Europe joins the rally and Asia travels in both directions
13 October 2009
- Week ahead: US third quarter earnings season in full flight; sentiment indicators for Australia and Europe to confirm recovery on track
12 October 2009
- US stocks rise spurring gains in other markets; US dollar falls to fresh lows while ECB & BoE keep rates on hold
9 October 2009
- US stocks ride through volatility; Alcoa suprises market while commodities remain firm
8 October 2009
- US stocks advance; gold reaches new highs as the dollar languishes; Australia's RBA sets the growth tone
7 October 2009
- US stocks move higher as evidence of recovery grows; Asia likely to follow the strong lead
6 October 2009
- US stocks sell-off late in the session as manufacturing, unemployment hits sentiment
2 October 2009
- US stocks close the quarter on a weaker note; Europe follows suit while Asia proves resilient
1 October 2009
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