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Financial Markets Today - By Winoptions.com - April 27th, 2012

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U.S. Markets

U.S Markets were closed Higher yesterday on positive macro data.

Dow Jones index futures point to a Lower opening.

Yesterday , The Dow Jones index was closing at 13,204 +0.879%, the S&P 500 index was closing at 1,399 +0.67% and the NASDAQ index was closing at 3,050 +0.69%.

European Markets

European Markets were closed with a mixed sentiment yesterday on negative macro data.

The economic sentiment index published by the European Commission yesterday, showed a decrease to its lowest level since December 2011.

Yesterday, The FTSE 100 index was closing at 5,748 +0.52%, the German DAX was closing at 6,739 +0.53% and the France CAC was closing at 3,229 -0.13%.

Asian Markets

Asian Markets were traded with a mixed sentiment Earlier today.

The central Bank of Japan will increase its plan to purchase financial assets by 5 trillion yen (approximately -61.9 billion USD) this announcement bounced the Tokyo Stock Exchange

Earlier today, The SSE Composite Index In China is traded at 2,404 0.00% while the Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong is traded at 20,859 +0.24%, and the Nikkei 225 Index in Japan is traded at 9,486 -0.79%.

Commodities & Foreign Exchange

The U.S Dollar Index is Lower, Currently traded around 79.15 on a Higher Euro.

Crude NYMEX went down by 0.47% , currently traded around $104.05.

Gold prices went down by 0.27% , the precious metal is currently traded around $1,656, Spot Silver is currently traded around $30.96.

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Financial Markets Today - By Winoptions.com - April 30, 2012

Financial Markets Today - By Winoptions.com - April 30, 2012

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U.S. Markets

U.S Markets were closed Higher on Friday, despite the disappointing macro data released on Friday.

The first growth estimate of the U.S. economy (GDP expansion pace), indicates that the economy grew at an annual rate of 2.2% in the first quarter of 2012 - less than expected.

Some positive data was obtained from the GDP growth estimate, a 2.9% growth was measured in the private consumption - the fastest growth since the fourth quarter of 2010.

Dow Jones index futures point to a slightly Higher opening.

On Friday , The Dow Jones index was closing at 13,228 +0.18%, the S&P 500 index was closing at 1,403 +0.24% and the NASDAQ index was closing at 3,069 +0.61%.

European Markets

European Markets were closed higher on Friday.

Spain's unemployment figures have reached a new record of 24.4%.

Standard & Poor's credit rating agency have lowered Spain’s rating from an A rating to a BBB+ rating with a negative outlook.

On Friday, The FTSE 100 index was closing at 5,777 +0.49%, the German DAX was closing at 6,801 +0.91% and the France CAC was closing at 3,266 +1.14%.

Asian Markets

Asian Markets were traded with a positive sentiment Earlier today.

Both the Japanese and Chinese stock exchanges remained closed Today, due to a holiday vacation.

Earlier today, The SSE Composite Index In China is traded at 2,396 -0.35% while the Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong is traded at 20,974 +1.12%, and the Nikkei 225 Index in Japan is traded at 9,520 -0.43%.

Commodities & Foreign Exchange

The U.S Dollar Index is Lower, Currently traded around 78.71 on a Higher Euro.

Crude NYMEX went down by 0.11% , currently traded around $104.80.

Gold prices went up by 0.02% , the precious metal is currently traded around $1,665, Spot Silver is currently traded around $31.33.

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Financial Markets Today - By Winoptions.com - Tue, July 10, 2012

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U.S. Markets

U.S Markets were closed lower yesterday.

Alcoa report for the second quarter has surpassed analysts estimations, and opened the report season.

Although many companies have managed to surpass analysts' forecasts in the first quarter, the prevailing opinion is that the aggregated profit of Wall Street companies will shrink by 2% on the second quarter.

Dow Jones index futures points to a lower opening.

Yesterday, The Dow Jones index was closing at 12,736 -0.28%, the S&P 500 index was closing at 1,352 -0.16% and the NASDAQ index was closing at 2,931 -0.19%.

European Markets

European Markets were closed lower yesterday.

Finance ministers of the euro zone met yesterday to lay the groundwork for the establishment of a central agency to oversee the 25 largest banks in the EU.

The EU Finance ministers will also discuss the rescue package granted to Spain a few weeks ago and Cyprus request for extraction.

Yesterday, The FTSE 100 index was closing at 5,627 -0.62%, the German DAX was closing at 6,387 -0.35% and the France CAC was closing at 3,156 -0.38%.

Asian Markets

Asian Markets were closed substantially lower yesterday.

China's consumer price index fell to a 29-month low of 2.2 percent in June from 3 percent in May.

Yesterday, The SSE Composite Index In China was closing at 2,170 -2.37% while the Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong was closing at 19,428 -1.88%, and the Nikkei 225 Index in Japan was closing at 8,896 -1.37%.

Commodities & Foreign Exchange

The U.S Dollar Index is higher, currently traded around 83.18 on a lower Euro.

Crude NYMEX is up by 1.56%, currently traded around $85.76.

Gold prices are up by 0.63%, the precious metal is currently traded around $1,588, Spot Silver is currently traded around $27.38.

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Financial Markets Today - By Winoptions.com - Wed, July 11, 2012

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U.S. Markets

U.S Markets were closed lower yesterday as the start of the earnings seasons confirmed a slowing global growth. Although Alcoa report for the second quarter has surpassed analysts estimations, the prevailing opinion is that the aggregated profit of Wall Street companies will shrink by 2% on the second quarter. Dow Jones index futures points to a flat opening. Yesterday, The Dow Jones index was closing at 12,653 -0.65%, the S&P 500 index was closing at 1,341 -0.81% and the NASDAQ index was closing at 2,902 -1.00%.

European Markets

European Markets were closed higher yesterday. The European finance ministers weekly meeting did not raise the threshold of optimism. The EU Finance ministers agreed that Spain would receive an instant credit line of about 30 billion euros by the end of the month, it was also decided to extent the time frame by which it has to meet its budget deficit set by the EU. Yesterday, The FTSE 100 index was closing at 5,664 +0.65%, the German DAX was closing at 6,438 +0.79% and the France CAC was closing at 3,175 +0.59%.

Asian Markets

Asian Markets were closed lower yesterday. Chinese macro data showed that the import growth has slowed more than expected in June, while the trade surplus has widened sharply in June, analysts are expecting a weaker GDP report later this week. Yesterday, The SSE Composite Index In China was closing at 2,164 -0.29% while the Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong was closing at 19,396 -0.20%, and the Nikkei 225 Index in Japan was closing at 8,858 -0.40%.

Commodities & Foreign Exchange

Commodities & Foreign Exchange The U.S Dollar Index is higher, currently traded around 83.40 on a lower Euro. Crude NYMEX is up by 0.31%, currently traded around $84.17. Gold prices are down by 0.59%, the precious metal is currently traded around $1,570, Spot Silver is currently traded around $26.81.

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Financial Markets Today - By Winoptions.com - Thu, July 12, 2012

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U.S. Markets

U.S Markets were closed lower yesterday disappointed from the FED protocols. Fed Members do not support a new program for purchasing bonds, although some of them do support the development of "new tools" to aid the financial system. Dow Jones index futures points to a lower opening. Yesterday, The Dow Jones index was closing at 12,604 -0.38%, the S&P 500 index was closing at 1,341 -0.00% and the NASDAQ index was closing at 2,887 -0.49%.

European Markets

European Markets were closed with a mixed sentiment yesterday as investors are waiting for the approval of the European stabilization mechanism. Spain has introduced a 65 billion euros austerity program, including VAT and pension cuts. Yesterday, The FTSE 100 index was closing at 5,664 +0.01%, the German DAX was closing at 6,453 +0.24% and the France CAC was closing at 3,157 -0.57%.

Asian Markets

Asian Markets were closed with a mixed sentiment yesterday. The Chinese government continues to focus on reviving the economy and may take additional fiscal measures to support growth. Yesterday, The SSE Composite Index In China was closing at 2,175 +0.51% while the Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong was closing at 19,419 +0.12%, and the Nikkei 225 Index in Japan was closing at 8,851 -0.08%.

Commodities & Foreign Exchange

The U.S Dollar Index is higher, currently traded around 83.52 on a lower Euro. Crude NYMEX is up by 2.66%, currently traded around $86.13. Gold prices are down by 0.21%, the precious metal is currently traded around $1,576, Spot Silver is currently traded around $27.11.

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Financial Markets Today - By Winoptions.com - Fri, July 13, 2012

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U.S. Markets

U.S Markets were closed lower yesterday as investors were still reacting to the negative FED protocols which did not support an additional financial easing program. Dow Jones index futures points to a higher opening. Yesterday, The Dow Jones index was closing at 12,573 -0.25%, the S&P 500 index was closing at 1,334 -0.50% and the NASDAQ index was closing at 2,866 +0.75%.

European Markets

European Markets were closed lower yesterday. Moody's ratings has lowered Italy's credit rating by 2 levels, to a "Baa2" compared to a previous level of "A3", with a negative outlook. Yesterday, The FTSE 100 index was closing at 5,608 -0.99%, the German DAX was closing at 6,419 -0.53% and the France CAC was closing at 3,135 -0.70%.

Asian Markets

Asian Markets were traded with a positive sentiment as Chinese second-quarter GDP data landed in line with analysts forecasts. Another report from China, the industrial production index for June has expanded by 9.5%, compared to a 9.6% increase in May. Earlier Today, The SSE Composite Index In China was trading around 2,184 -0.03% while the Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong was trading around 19,111 +0.45%, and the Nikkei 225 Index in Japan was trading around 8,728 +0.10%.

Commodities & Foreign Exchange

The U.S Dollar Index is higher, currently traded around 83.59 on a lower Euro. Crude NYMEX is down by 0.19%, currently traded around $86.30. Gold prices are up by 0.30%, the precious metal is currently traded around $1,570, Spot Silver is currently traded around $27.21.

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Financial Markets Today - By Winoptions.com - Mon, July 16, 2012

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U.S. Markets

U.S Markets were closed substantially higher on Friday as investors expect Chinese policy makers to employ an expansionary policy to stimulate the economy. The Fed Chairman is expected to address the Congress on Tuesday and report on the future monetary policy he intends to take. Dow Jones index futures points to a lower opening. On Friday, The Dow Jones index was closing at 12,777 +1.62%, the S&P 500 index was closing at 1,356 +1.65% and the NASDAQ index was closing at 2,908 +1.48%.

European Markets

European Markets were also closed substantially higher on Friday. Finance ministers of the Euro zone, are expected to meet this weekend to discuss further steps to deal with the European financial crisis. On Friday, The FTSE 100 index was closing at 5,666 +1.03, the German DAX was closing at 6,557 +2.15% and the France CAC was closing at 3,180 +1.46%.

Asian Markets

Asian Markets were closed higher on Friday. This is the first time in over five years that the Chinese economy shows a growth rate of under 8%. Investors now expect that policy makers in China will employ an expansionary policy to stimulate the economy. Earlier Today, The SSE Composite Index In China was trading around 2,159 -1.20% while the Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong was trading around 19,129 +0.19%, and the Nikkei 225 Index in Japan was trading around 8,724 +0.05%.

Commodities & Foreign Exchange

The U.S Dollar Index is higher, currently traded around 83.33 on a lower Euro. Crude NYMEX is down by 0.21%, currently traded around $86.91. Gold prices are down by 0.13%, the precious metal is currently traded around $1,590, Spot Silver is currently traded around $27.29.

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Financial Markets Today - By Winoptions.com - Tue, July 17, 2012

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U.S. Markets

U.S Markets were closed with modest losses following disappointing macro data and the IMF lowers its global growth forecasts. The Fed Chairman is expected to address the Congress Today and report on future monetary policy it intends to take. Dow Jones index futures points to a higher opening. Yesterday, The Dow Jones index was closing at 12,727 -0.39%, the S&P 500 index was closing at 1,353 -0.23% and the NASDAQ index was closing at 2,896 -0.40%.

European Markets

European Markets were closed with little change yesterday. The Central issue in Europe continued to be the LIBOR manipulation in Britain. It seems that the U.S. Justice Department intends to launch an investigation against several financial institutions in the U.S for alleged involvement in the LIBOR manipulation. The European Central Bank has decided to impose part of the losses caused to Spanish banks on bond holders. Finance ministers of the Euro zone, are expected to meet over the weekend to discuss further steps to deal with the European financial crisis. Yesterday, The FTSE 100 index was closing at 5,662 -0.07, the German DAX was closing at 6,565 +0.13% and the France CAC was closing at 3,179 -0.03%.

Asian Markets

Asian Markets were trading with a positive sentiment earlier today as investors wait for The Fed's Chairman report to the U.S Congress.

Earlier Today, The SSE Composite Index In China was trading around 2,159 +0.55% while the Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong was trading around 19,455 +1.75%, and the Nikkei 225 Index in Japan was trading around 8,776 +0.61%.

Commodities & Foreign Exchange

The U.S Dollar Index is lower, currently traded around 82.98 on a higher Euro. Crude NYMEX is up by 0.10%, currently traded around $90.62. Gold prices are up by 0.19%, the precious metal is currently traded around $1,594, Spot Silver is currently traded around $27.49.

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Financial Markets Today - By Winoptions.com - Wed, July 18, 2012

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U.S. Markets

U.S Markets were closed modestly higher following Bernanke's speech to Congress. Bernanke stated that the "Economic activity appears to have decelerated somewhat during the first half of this year." and added that the FED would "take further action as appropriate to promote a stronger economic recovery." Dow Jones index futures points to a lower opening. Yesterday, The Dow Jones index was closing at 12,805 +0.61%, the S&P 500 index was closing at 1,363 +0.74% and the NASDAQ index was closing at 2,910 +0.45%.

European Markets

European Markets were closed with a mixed sentiment yesterday. Spain has completed a successful bond issue yesterday against mixed macro data which was published in Germany and the UK. Yesterday, The FTSE 100 index was closing at 5,629 -0.59, the German DAX was closing at 6,577 +0.18% and the France CAC was closing at 3,176 -0.09%.

Asian Markets

Asian Markets were trading with a positive sentiment earlier today as investors reacted to Bernanke's report to Congress. HSBC shares which are traded in Hong Kong is going down while Nissan Motor Co. shares register a sharp rise in Tokyo. Earlier Today, The SSE Composite Index In China was trading around 2,147 -0.64% while the Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong was trading around 19,153 +1.55%, and the Nikkei 225 Index in Japan was trading around 8,776 +0.25%.

Commodities & Foreign Exchange

The U.S Dollar Index is higher, currently traded around 83.06 on a lower Euro. Crude NYMEX is down by 0.57%, currently traded around $89.03. Gold prices are down by 0.65%, the precious metal is currently traded around $1,579, Spot Silver is currently traded around $27.17.

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Financial Markets Today - By Winoptions.com - Thu, July 19, 2012

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U.S. Markets

U.S Markets were closed modestly higher following Bernanke's speech to Congress. Bernanke stated that the "Economic activity appears to have decelerated somewhat during the first half of this year." and added that the FED would "take further action as appropriate to promote a stronger economic recovery." Dow Jones index futures points to a lower opening. Yesterday, The Dow Jones index was closing at 12,805 +0.61%, the S&P 500 index was closing at 1,363 +0.74% and the NASDAQ index was closing at 2,910 +0.45%.

European Markets

European Markets were closed with a mixed sentiment yesterday. Spain has completed a successful bond issue yesterday against mixed macro data which was published in Germany and the UK. Yesterday, The FTSE 100 index was closing at 5,629 -0.59, the German DAX was closing at 6,577 +0.18% and the France CAC was closing at 3,176 -0.09%.

Asian Markets

Asian Markets were trading with a positive sentiment earlier today as investors reacted to Bernanke's report to Congress. HSBC shares which are traded in Hong Kong is going down while Nissan Motor Co. shares register a sharp rise in Tokyo. Earlier Today, The SSE Composite Index In China was trading around 2,147 -0.64% while the Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong was trading around 19,153 +1.55%, and the Nikkei 225 Index in Japan was trading around 8,776 +0.25%.

Commodities & Foreign Exchange

The U.S Dollar Index is higher, currently traded around 83.06 on a lower Euro. Crude NYMEX is down by 0.57%, currently traded around $89.03. Gold prices are down by 0.65%, the precious metal is currently traded around $1,579, Spot Silver is currently traded around $27.17.

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