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Financial Markets Today - By Winoptions.com - Fri, July 20, 2012

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U.S. Markets

U.S Markets were closed modestly higher on investors hopes for a combined move by the world's central banks to incentive the markets. Initial claims for unemployment benefits, went up by 34 thousand to 386 thousand versus an expected 367 thousand claims. Dow Jones index futures points to a higher opening. Yesterday, The Dow Jones index was closing at 12,943 +0.27%, the S&P 500 index was closing at 1,376 +0.27% and the NASDAQ index was closing at 2,965 +0.79%.

European Markets

European Markets were closed higher yesterday. The German parliament approved the Spanish rescue package, designed for banks in the country, totaling 100 billion euros. Finance ministers of the Euro zone, are expected to meet over the weekend to discuss the stabilisation of the Euro zone. Yesterday, The FTSE 100 index was closing at 5,714 +0.50% , the German DAX was closing at 6,758 +1.11% and the France CAC was closing at 3,263 +0.87%.

Asian Markets

Asian Markets were trading with a positive sentiment yesterday. It seems that the markets are running on hopes for government intervention rather than on actual positive data. Yesterday, The SSE Composite Index In China was trading around 2,184 +0.73% while the Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong was trading around 19,559 +1.66%, and the Nikkei 225 Index in Japan was trading around 8,795 +0.79%.

Commodities & Foreign Exchange

The U.S Dollar Index is lower, currently traded around 82.93 on a higher Euro. Crude NYMEX is up by 2.78%, currently traded around $92.37. Gold prices up by 0.62%, the precious metal is currently traded around $1,580, Spot Silver is currently traded around $27.22.

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Financial Markets Today - By Winoptions.com - Mon, July 23, 2012

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U.S. Markets

U.S Markets were closed substantially lower on Friday reacting to the negative macro data. Significant macro data will be published during the following week such as the new home sales data, the initial growth estimate and the unemployment claims. The Reporting season is underway this week reports will including Facebook, Apple and McDonald's. Dow Jones index futures points to a lower opening. On Friday, The Dow Jones index was closing at 12,822 -0.93%, the S&P 500 index was closing at 1,362 -1.01% and the NASDAQ index was closing at 2,925 -1.37%.

European Markets

European Markets were closed substantially lower on Friday. The German parliament and the Finance ministers of the Euro zone have approved the Spanish rescue package, but still, investors are looking for additional reassurance since the state's funding costs are still at high levels of 7%. On Friday, The FTSE 100 index was closing at 5,651 -1.09% , the German DAX was closing at 6,630 -1.90% and the France CAC was closing at 3,193 -2.14%.

Asian Markets

Asian Markets were trading with a negative sentiment earlier today on fears of a worsening debt crisis in Europe. Investors continue to stay away from risky assets mainly due to the concerns that the debt crisis in Europe is getting worse. Earlier today, The SSE Composite Index In China was trading around 2,142 -1.22% while the Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong was trading around 19,156 -2.47%, and the Nikkei 225 Index in Japan was trading around 8,526 -1.65%.

Commodities & Foreign Exchange

The U.S Dollar Index is higher, currently traded around 83.74 on a lower Euro. Crude NYMEX is down by 1.54%, currently traded around $91.81. Gold prices down by 0.45%, the precious metal is currently traded around $1,580, Spot Silver is currently traded around $26.99.

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Financial Markets Today - By Winoptions.com - Tue, July 24, 2012

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U.S. Markets

U.S Markets were closed substantially lower yesterday, yet above session lows. The crisis in Europe continues to affect the global markets. Dow Jones index futures points toward a stable opening. Yesterday, The Dow Jones index was closing at 12,721 -0.79%, the S&P 500 index was closing at 1,350 -0.89% and the NASDAQ index was closing at 2,890 -1.20%.

European Markets

European Markets were closed substantially lower yesterday. Overnight Moody's ratings agency downgraded its outlook for 3 'Aaa' European : Germany, Netherlands and Luxembourg, and emphasized that the burden of support must fall on the more robust European countries. Yesterday, The FTSE 100 index was closing at 5,533 -2.09% , the German DAX was closing at 6,419 -3.18% and the France CAC was closing at 3,101 -2.89%.

Asian Markets

Asian Markets were trading with little change earlier today. Investors continue to stay away from risky assets mainly due to the concerns that the debt crisis in Europe is getting worse. Earlier today, The SSE Composite Index In China was closing at 2,147 +0.28% while the Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong was closing at 19,072 +0.10%, and the Nikkei 225 Index in Japan was closing at 8,482 -0.30%.

Commodities & Foreign Exchange

The U.S Dollar Index is higher, currently traded around 83.71 on a lower Euro. Crude NYMEX is up by 0.11%, currently traded around $89.80. Gold prices down by 0.06%, the precious metal is currently traded around $1,576, Spot Silver is currently traded around $27.07.

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Financial Markets Today - By Winoptions.com - Wed, July 25, 2012

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U.S. Markets

U.S Markets were closed lower yesterday, yet above session lows, as the crisis in Europe continues to affect the global markets. U.S. two-year bonds were sold at all times low yield. Apple missed analysts forecasts - the stock fell 5.5% in late trading. Dow Jones index futures points toward a slightly lower opening. Yesterday, The Dow Jones index was closing at 12,617 -0.82%, the S&P 500 index was closing at 1,338 -0.90% and the NASDAQ index was closing at 2,862 -0.94%.

European Markets

European Markets were closed substantially lower yesterday. European officials believe that Greece may not meet its objectives. Moody's ratings agency downgraded its outlook for Germany, emphasizing that the burden of support must fall on the more robust European countries. Yesterday, The FTSE 100 index was closing at 5,499 -0.63% , the German DAX was closing at 6,390 -0.45% and the France CAC was closing at 3,074 -0.87%.

Asian Markets

Asian Markets were trading with a negative sentiment earlier today as investors continue to stay away from risky assets mainly due to the concerns that the debt crisis in Europe is getting worse. Earlier today, The SSE Composite Index In China was closing at 2,147 +0.06% while the Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong was closing at 18,844 -0.31%, and the Nikkei 225 Index in Japan was closing at 8,387 -1.18%.

Commodities & Foreign Exchange

The U.S Dollar Index is higher, currently traded around 83.95 on a lower Euro. Crude NYMEX is up by 0.26%, currently traded around $90.29. Gold prices down by 0.46%, the precious metal is currently traded around $1,583, Spot Silver is currently traded around $26.99.

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Financial Markets Today - By Winoptions - Thu, July 26, 2012

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U.S. Markets

U.S Markets were closed with a mixed sentiment yesterday. New home sales surprised negatively and fell by 8.4% Apple stock went down by 4.3% as a reaction to its disappointing report. Dow Jones index futures points toward a slightly higher opening. Yesterday, The Dow Jones index was closing at 12,676 +0.47%, the S&P 500 index was closing at 1,337 -0.03% and the NASDAQ index was closing at 2,854 -0.31%.

European Markets

European Markets were closed with a mixed sentiment yesterday as Spain and Greece continue to concern investors. Egan-Jones Rating Company cut the credit rating of Italy from "B +" to "CCC +" Yesterday, The FTSE 100 index was closing at 5,498 -0.02% , the German DAX was closing at 6,406 +0.25% and the France CAC was closing at 3,081 +0.23%.

Asian Markets

Asian Markets were trading with a positive sentiment earlier today. The Company's Profits are not that bad. However, the worse situation in Europe makes a positive sentiment about stocks rather difficult. Earlier today, The SSE Composite Index In China was closing at 2,141 +0.27% while the Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong was closing at 18,891 +0.08%, and the Nikkei 225 Index in Japan was closing at 8,430 +0.78%.

Commodities & Foreign Exchange

The U.S Dollar Index is higher, currently traded around 83.62 on a lower Euro. Crude NYMEX is down by 0.54%, currently traded around $88.48. Gold prices are down by 0.25%, the precious metal is currently traded around $1,604, Spot Silver is currently traded around $27.38.

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Financial Markets Today - By Winoptions - Fri, July 27, 2012

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U.S. Markets

U.S Markets were closed with higher yesterday inspired by an the ECB announcement . Dow Jones index futures points toward a higher opening. Yesterday, The Dow Jones index was closing at 12,887 +1.67%, the S&P 500 index was closing at 1,360 +1.65% and the NASDAQ index was closing at 2,893 +1.37%.

European Markets

European Markets were closed substantially higher yesterday. President of the European Central Bank (ECB), Mario drag, said yesterday that the central bank will do everything in its powers to protect the euro. "As part of our mandate, the ECB is ready to do whatever it takes to keep the euro intact. And believe me, it will be enough" Yesterday, The FTSE 100 index was closing at 5,573 +1.36% , the German DAX was closing at 6,582 +2.75% and the France CAC was closing at 3,207 +4.07%.

Asian Markets

Asian Markets were trading with a positive sentiment earlier today inspired by Mario Draghi announcement that the ECB is 'Ready to Do Whatever It Takes'. Samsung of South Korea announced yesterday that it sold 50.5 million smart phones in the second quarter, nearly double than Apple which has sold 26 million smart phones in the same quarter. Earlier today, The SSE Composite Index In China was closing at 2,124 -0.07% while the Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong was closing at 19,254 +1.92%, and the Nikkei 225 Index in Japan was closing at 8,525 +0.98%.

Commodities & Foreign Exchange

The U.S Dollar Index is lower, currently traded around 82.79 on a higher Euro. Crude NYMEX is up by 0.10%, currently traded around $91.16. Gold prices are up by 0.03%, the precious metal is currently traded around $1,615, Spot Silver is currently traded around $27.59.

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Financial Markets Today - By Winoptions.com - Mon, July 30, 2012

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U.S. Markets

U.S Markets were closed substantially higher on Friday, inspired by the positive announcement made by the ECB President. There are growing expectations for an intervention of the Federal Reserve in light of the recent macro data which indicated a slow recovery of the U.S economy. Dow Jones index futures points toward a slightly lower opening. On Friday, The Dow Jones index was closing at 13,075 +1.46%, the S&P 500 index was closing at 1,385 +1.91% and the NASDAQ index was closing at 2,958 +2.24%.

European Markets

European Markets were also closed substantially higher on Friday. Europe should gather great interest this week as investors expect significant steps from the European Central Bank following the president's announcement last week, saying he would do everything in its powers to protect the euro. On Friday, The FTSE 100 index was closing at 5,627 +0.97% , the German DAX was closing at 6,689 +1.62% and the France CAC was closing at 3,280 +2.28%.

Asian Markets

Asian Markets were trading with a positive sentiment earlier today. Asian shares have extended their gains, led by the financial sector, in view of the growing optimism in Europe following a series of encouraging statements made by financial policy leaders in the continent,regarding the possibility of further monetary expansion moves - including bond purchases. Earlier today, The SSE Composite Index In China was closing at 2,125 -0.13% while the Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong was closing at 19,568 +1.52%, and the Nikkei 225 Index in Japan was closing at 8,617 +0.60%.

Commodities & Foreign Exchange

The U.S Dollar Index is lower, currently traded around 82.77 on a higher Euro. Crude NYMEX is up by 0.64%, currently traded around $91.00. Gold prices are up by 0.14%, the precious metal is currently traded around $1,625, Spot Silver is currently traded around $27.67.

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Financial Markets Today - By Winoptions - Tue, July 31, 2012

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U.S. Markets

U.S Markets were closed moderately lower yesterday on a highly volatile session. Investors seem stressed towards the Fed declaration and the employment report later this week. Dow Jones index futures points toward a higher opening. Yesterday, The Dow Jones index was closing at 13,073 -0.02%, the S&P 500 index was closing at 1,385 -0.05% and the NASDAQ index was closing at 2,945 -0.41%.

European Markets

European Markets were closed higher yesterday, as investors expect significant steps from the European Central Bank. Yesterday, the U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner came to Berlin and met with his German counterpart. Yesterday , The FTSE 100 index was closing at 5,656 +0.52% , the German DAX was closing at 6,744 +0.83% and the France CAC was closing at 3,307 +0.82%.

Asian Markets

Asian Markets were trading with a positive sentiment earlier today. The Japanese Purchasing Managers Index fell at the fastest rate since the earthquake last year, while demand for Japanese products is weakening both in Asia and Europe. Earlier today, The SSE Composite Index In China was closing at 2,108 -0.07% while the Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong was closing at 19,753 +0.86%, and the Nikkei 225 Index in Japan was closing at 8,683 +0.56%.

Commodities & Foreign Exchange

The U.S Dollar Index is lower, currently traded around 82.67 on a higher Euro. Crude NYMEX is up by 0.17%, currently traded around $91.83. Gold prices are up by 0.16%, the precious metal is currently traded around $1,626, Spot Silver is currently traded around $28.21.

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Financial Markets Today - By Winoptions - Thu, August 2, 2012

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U.S. Markets

U.S Markets were closed with mixed sentiments yesterday as the U.S Federal Reserve lowered its forecast for the U.S. economy. The Fed left interest rates unchanged and did not imply regarding an additional bond purchase plan. Dow Jones index futures points toward a higher opening. Yesterday, The Dow Jones index was closing at 12,976 +0.25%, the S&P 500 index was closing at 1,375 -0.29% and the NASDAQ index was closing at 2,920 -0.66%.

European Markets

European Markets were closed with a mixed sentiment yesterday, as Investors expect the ECB to purchase Italian and Spanish bonds. Investors await towards the ECB interest rate decision today. PMI for the manufacturing sector in Germany and the euro zone has decreased slightly in July. Yesterday , The FTSE 100 index was closing at 5,712 +1.38% , the German DAX was closing at 6,754 -0.26% and the France CAC was closing at 3,321 +0.91%.

Asian Markets

Asian Markets were trading with a mixed sentiment earlier today. It seems that Asian investors were disappointed by the Fed chairman who did not hint for an additional bond purchase plan. Earlier today, The SSE Composite Index In China was closing at 2,113 -0.45% while the Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong was closing at 19,672 -0.75%, and the Nikkei 225 Index in Japan was closing at 8,681 +0.46%.

Commodities & Foreign Exchange

The U.S Dollar Index is higher, currently traded around 82.99 on a lower Euro. Crude NYMEX is down by 0.15%, currently traded around $90.71. Gold prices are down by 0.17%, the precious metal is currently traded around $1,604, Spot Silver is currently traded around $27.43.

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Financial Markets Today - By Winoptions - Fri, August 3, 2012

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U.S. Markets

U.S Markets were closed lower yesterday. Investors were disappointed from the ECB announcement, the European Central Bank Governor claimed that the ECB is ready to return to the open market to purchase government bonds to lower the yields. Dow Jones index futures points toward a higher opening. Yesterday, The Dow Jones index was closing at 12,878 -0.71%, the S&P 500 index was closing at 1,365 -0.74% and the NASDAQ index was closing at 2,909 -0.36%.

European Markets

European Markets were closed substantially lower yesterday, disappointed from the ECB announcement. The ECB left interest rates unchanged at 0.75%, and did not announce any immediate action to support the markets. Yesterday , The FTSE 100 index was closing at 5,662 -0.88% , the German DAX was closing at 6,606 -2.20% and the France CAC was closing at 3,232 -2.68%.

Asian Markets

Asian Markets were trading with a mixed to negative sentiment, earlier today. Chinese PMI (HSBC) for the service sector has rose to 53.1 points in July. Earlier today, The SSE Composite Index In China was closing at 2,119 +0.39% while the Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong was closing at 19,516 -0.88%, and the Nikkei 225 Index in Japan was closing at 8,554 -1.14%.

Commodities & Foreign Exchange

The U.S Dollar Index is higher, currently traded around 83.32 on a lower Euro. Crude NYMEX is up by 0.09%, currently traded around $89.27. Gold prices up down by 0.11%, the precious metal is currently traded around $1,592, Spot Silver is currently traded around $27.16.

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