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Currency Trading Erratic; Dollar, Sterling Lose Ground
FREE ARTICLEThe early bid tone to the USD and JPYÂ proved short lived as the market responded to speculation of potential U.S. Treasury stakes in U.S. banks. USD-JPY reclaimed 93.00 after finding a bid ahead of 92.50 and EUR-USD rebounded from 1.2563 lows read this
Oil Price Plunges to 3+ Yr Low As Recession Kicks In
FREE ARTICLEOil prices have fallen to the lowest level in more than three years and signs that the U.S., the world's largest energy consumer, may be experiencing the longest decline since World War II. Markets are increasingly concerned that the world wide ec read this
Swissy Turns Lower
FREE ARTICLEThe Swissy turned lower after it failed to sustain early European buying momentum. Broad weakness across global equity markets was the catalyst for a safe haven bid in early trade, which saw EUR-CHF record 1.5170 lows. But follow-through selling was la read this
Euro Debt Futures Rally on Recession fears
FREE ARTICLEEuropean debt futures have rallied on continued global recession fears and rate cut expectations, and despite European stock markets having recovered after an initial sharp drop in early morning trade. The December 10-year Bund future is up 50 ticks on read this
Asian Equity Softness Pushes Gold Lower
FREE ARTICLEBullion slipped lower in early European trade to record $763.05 lows. Broad weakness in Asian equities was the catalyst for early safe haven trades in Europe, which benefited the dollar and weighed on gold.Â Equities turned higher and the ma read this
Neonet Launches new generation of its Smart Order Routing technology
FREE ARTICLEDecember 2nd, 2008 - Neonet to launch a new generation of its Smart Order Routing technology for Best Execution in shares traded on multiple markets read this
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FREE ARTICLEDecember 2nd, 2008 - FlexTrade smart order router connected to Alpha Trading Systems in Canada accounts for nearly 20% of executed volume read this
Knight Link ranked number one Dark Pool
FREE ARTICLEDecember 2nd, 2008 - Knight Link ranked number one Dark Pool by share volume in Tabb Group's LiquidityMatrix for October 2008 read this
IS Investment signs on to Fidessa’s global network
FREE ARTICLEDecember 2nd, 2008 - Fidessa announces that IS Investment is to join its global connectivity network read this
Nymex Edges Up from 3-1/2-Yr Low Struck in Asian Hours
FREE ARTICLENymex crude for January delivery was edging up from its lowestÂ level since May 2005, struck during Asian trading hours.Â Prices hit a low of $47.35 around 0200 GMT but remain near these levels, down $1.10 at $48.12. Brent crude i read this
Euro Slips vs. Dollar in Early Trades
FREE ARTICLEEUR-USD moved modestly lower in early European trade, with weakness in the euro crosses adding weight on the dollar pairing.Â EUR-USD went toÂ 1.2563Â before moving to 1.2610Â after European indices followed read this
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Gilts Rally as Stocks Slide Anew
FREE ARTICLEGilt debt futures have rallied in early trade,Â in line with similar moves in Asia overnight. Rate cut expectations have been revi read this
FX Update: European Outlook
FREE ARTICLEThe iron grip of recession and Fed Bernanke's signal that unconventional policies may be adopted to aide an economy under "considerable stress," has and should continue to keep the safe haven theme alive in FX and other markets. Bernanke� read this
Fixed Income: Bunds Move Higher
FREE ARTICLEBund futures are higher in early trade, following on from yesterday's gains and ahead of October PPI data for the eurozone, which are likely to confirm that inflation is coming down fast on the back of lower oil prices. With economic confidence deter read this
In the Markets
FREE ARTICLE* Swiss Nov CPI fell 0.7% m/m and y/y rate slowed to 1.5% (median 2.0) from 2.6 * European calendar also has eurozone Oct PPI, seen down to 7.0% y/y from 7.9% * U.S. calendar has vehicle sales and store sales; auto makers back to Congress * CNY h read this
MFR's Recap of Yesterday's Market Activity
FREE ARTICLEThe equity selling continued on through the US session as economic gloom seemed to prevail. Europeâ€™s Dow Jones Stoxx 600 ended down almost 6% and the S&P 500 is down almost 7%. The US manufacturing sector contracted more in Nov as did the sect read this
Equities Close
FREE ARTICLEEquities were crushed today with the Dow down 7.7% to 8149, the S&P plunging 8.9% to 816 and the Nasdaq tumbling 9% to 1398. The S&P500 opened significantly lower and made lower lows and lower highs for the entire session. The S&P repeatedl read this
FX Update- USD
FREE ARTICLEUSD remains well bid vs. most of the majors going into of the lunch hour with the USD Index maintaining marginal support above the 87 handle. EUR/USD, down 0.33% to 1.2649, is trading in the lower portion of todayâ€™s range, and is in line with Fri read this
FX Update- AUD
FREE ARTICLEAUD/USD is trading at intra-day lows, with early N.Y. accounts favoring the dollar as the market focused on safe haven dollar buying and general repositioning ahead of this week's plethora of central bank rate announcements, which includes Tuesday� read this
FX Update- USD/CAD
FREE ARTICLEUSD/CAD showed little reaction to the better GDP data, and remains supported above the 1.2450 level so far. We have heard talk of a large sell order in place between 1.2480 and 1.2520, which could keep upside limited for now. Generally though, the risk ba read this
GDP by Industry up 0.1%, meets expectations
FREE ARTICLEMonthly GDP by industry increased 0.1% confirming the consensus estimate following a revised 0.5% drop in August (previously reported 0.3% decline). This was led by a 1.6% increase in Wholesale Trade in September after a 2.7% drop prior. The increase in read this
Q3 GDP Disappoints Expectations up 0.3%
FREE ARTICLEReal GDP is up 0.3% in Q3 from a revised 0.2% rise prior disappointing the consensus estimate of a 0.8% increase. Economic activity increased slightly 0.1% following a revised 0.5% drop prior (previously reported 0.3% decline) Services Producing Indust read this
US Opening Comments
FREE ARTICLETaking their cues from overseas markets, US equities are pointing to a lower open with Dow futures off 2.3% and S&Ps down more than 2.7%. Nasdaq futures are off 2.5%. Shopping over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend wasnâ€™t as bad as feared, but read this
European Midday Report
FREE ARTICLEEuropean shares were sharply lower as economic indicators continued to show the region's weakness. The FTSEurofirst 300 fell 3%. The FTSE 100 was off 2.2%. The DAX led losers with a 3.3% decline. The CAC dropped 2.5%. EZ final manufacturing PMI read this
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FX Update: Swissy Firms Amid Weaker Equities
FREE ARTICLECHF traded on a firm footing, with the market influenced by broad based risk reduction. Dow futures are deep in the red and European indices have followed the Asian market lower. EUR/CHF dived from 1.5427 highs in Asia to hit 1.5307 session lows before it read this
FX Update: Sterling Plummets
FREE ARTICLEGBP dived on stop loss selling following a good size sell order from a UK clearer. The UK house was mentioned as a heavy seller, with amounts in excess of GBP 2 bln cited on today's sharp move lower. The same name was very active last week and has re read this
FX Update: Yen Down From Asian Trade
FREE ARTICLEJPY maintained a bid tone after responding to weak regional equity markets and position adjustment by macro accounts across a number of currencies impacted by this week's rate announcements. EUR/JPY saw good selling pressure, which has left the c read this
Fixed Income: Bunds Move Up
FREE ARTICLEBund futures are higher in early trade, supported by much weaker than expected retail sales data and slightly lower DAX futures. As of 7:24GMT the December 10-year Bund future is up 21 ticks at 121.68. In the cash market the 10-year Bund yield is down read this
FX Update: Asian Summary
FREE ARTICLEThe USD traded on a firm footing in Asia on expectations of rate cuts in the euro zone, UK, Australia and New Zealand this week. Over the weekend, and following data today, the expectations for the size of the rate cuts by these central banks became more read this
Energy Complex Lower Across Board
FREE ARTICLEToday's shortened trading day was rough on energies, with Crude losing 4.9%, Unleaded down 5.3%, Natural Gas off 6.5% and Heating Oil down 4.5%. read this
FX Update- USD
FREE ARTICLEUSD has maintained solid momentum this afternoon ahead of the early close. The USD Index, up 1.4% to 86.554, remains in the upper portion of todayâ€™s range between the 9-Day MA (86.634) above price and the 21-Day MA (86.36) below price. The USD Ind read this
Fixed Income Update
FREE ARTICLETrading remains nondescript amid thin holiday conditions, another early close, and a lack of new information. Sources note position squaring and some profit taking on curve flattening trades has given some bounce to shorter dated Treasuries. Curve flatten read this
FX Update- USD/CAD
FREE ARTICLEUSD/CAD lurched lower in thin trade to hit 1.2375 versus a session high of 1.2465. Good month end related CAD demand was reportedly executed by a real money name forcing out intraday shorts that got sucked in through 1.2420 earlier on in the session. Pric read this
FX Update- EUR/USD
FREE ARTICLEUSD continues to trade higher vs. all major currencies with the USD Index, up 1.25% to 86.624, trading just off intraday highs. EUR/USD, down 1.5% to 1.2720, has faced heavy selling pressure the entire day following November Euro-Zone CPI estimate, which read this
US Swap Spreads Steady
FREE ARTICLEUS swap spreads resumed trade relatively steady today after rising late Wednesday, with the 2yr swap spread probing back above +100bp compared to narrows near +95bp just prior to the holiday break. Heavy receiving interest on fixed rate swaps was a featur read this
FX Update- AUD
FREE ARTICLEAUD/USD headed lower after failure at 0.6600 during the European morning session. Aussie has not been able to sustain this level throughout the week and an overhang of offers forced another run for cover from short term longs. There was steady downside pr read this
FX Update- USD
FREE ARTICLEThe dollar eased as buying momentum waned, with EUR/USD running in to a good bid at the 1.2699 level. Talk of month end central bank demand for euros triggered a short squeeze, which saw EUR/USD trade at 1.2775, while Cable bounced out of its 1.5261 lows read this
Crude Off 1.5% at 53.64
FREE ARTICLECrude has been trading in a fairly tight range today after touching an intraday high of 54.29 overnight. The low is 52.62. read this
Fixed Income Update
FREE ARTICLETreasuries are well bid thus far in the abbreviated trading day. The 30yr is up 22, the 10yr is up 17, and the 5yr is up 3. The 2yr is up 1. On the short end, yields are nearly flat -- and still in the abysmally low area. Fed funds are trading 0.625% at read this
FX Update- Sizable USD Buying Rumored
FREE ARTICLEThe dollar traded on a firmer footing in thin month end trade. An abbreviated U.S. session should ensure that most of the order flows go through ahead of the London close. There was heavy speculation of sizable dollar buying to go through, with a leading read this
Euro Sags in Early NY Trading
FREE ARTICLEEUR-USD losses accelerated in early N.Y. trade, with stop losses triggered below 1.2825 and forcing an extension to 1.2773 lows. This marks a move of almost two big figures since it record its early European peak of 1.2959. The pace of the pullback in read this
US Opening Comments
FREE ARTICLEUS equity indices are lower across the board, following a mixed to lower session in Europe, with low volume expected today ahead of the early close. US equity markets may struggle to post their fifth consecutive winning session today, though lower volume read this
Gold Bid But Off Asian Highs
FREE ARTICLEGold maintained a supportive tone above $800 oz as dip buying came in ahead of $810.00 in quiet trade. A small move was noted up to $814.50 highs highs, but prices remained adrift of the Asian peak of $816.15, with upward momentum lacking due to holida read this
Oil Prices Ease Ahead of Weekend OPEC Meeting
FREE ARTICLEOil prices are lower ahead of this weekend's OPEC meeting. The chariman of Libya's National Oil Corp. said yesterday that OPEC may consider a reduction in production to stem the sharp decline in oil prices as the world recession is curbing deman read this
Main Currency Units Trade Quietly
FREE ARTICLEThe European morning experienced quiet holiday thin trading conditions following Thursday's Thanksgiving holiday. European equity markets read this
UK CBI NOV. DISTRIBUTIVE TRADES SURVEY -46 V OCT.'S -27, EXPECTED SALES -40
FREE ARTICLEThe Confederation of Business Industry's (CBI) distributive trades survey showed UK retail sales fell much more than expected in November, with nearly half of retailers polled saying sales decreased on the month. November' survey showed a net b read this
FX Update: Euro Pares Gains
FREE ARTICLEEUR/USD maintained tight ranges close to 1.2900 in quiet European trade. An early move up towards 1.2960 ran out of steam as European interbank names bought back the dollar amid speculation of good month end buying interest. In holiday thin trade opti read this
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Dollart Quietly Steady after Thanksgiving Holiday
FREE ARTICLEThe dollar is holding steady in quiet trade, but there could be some speculative buying as the session progresses.Â These month end flows are often debated, but they have influenced of late, with liquidity at a premium and larger market par read this
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FX Update: Cable Consolidates Gains in Europe
FREE ARTICLEGBP maintained a supportive tone, with Cable moving back towards the 1.5450 region in to the European session, while EUR/GBP continued to consolidate below the 0.8400 handle. Sterling buying interest was noted on dips in Asia, which supported Cable in to read this
FX Update: European Outlook
FREE ARTICLEThis week's stock market bounce, which in all likelihood is a bear market rally, helped foster a calmer tone in FX markets this week, which looks likely to remain the case into next week. The US markets reopen, but to an abbreviated session and there read this
Base Metal Trading Lacks Trend
FREE ARTICLEThree month LME copper was quoted at $3,675 per metric ton, off just $21 from the Thursday kerb.Â Â Lead, on the other hand, firmed slightly on some short covering. read this
Fixed Income: Bunds Climb in Morning
FREE ARTICLEBund futures are higher in early trade, ahead of today's inflation number, which are likely to show a sharp decline in the headline rate on the back of lower oil prices. Together with deteriorating sentiment data will add to pressures on the ECB to d read this
European Opening Comments
FREE ARTICLETrading in most markets is quiet following the US Thanksgiving holiday which sawÂ the American markets generally closed. <span style="f read this
FX Update: Asian Summary
FREE ARTICLEThe dollar was range-bound in Asian trading with impetus zapped by the US holiday on Thursday and the approach of month end. EUR/USD vacillated either side of 1.2900 with USD-JPY trading in a 40-point range caught mostly between 95.20-95.60. Asian sto read this
HudBay Still Pursuing Lundin Dismisses Jaguar Rumour
FREE ARTICLEHudbay Minerals announced y/day that it is still pursuing a friendly takeover of Lundin Mining. The company also said it has not received any formal offers from Jaguar Financial regarding an unsolicited bid for Hudbay shares. â€œHudBay remains comm read this
FX Update: Dollar Firms, Extends Gains vs Loonie
FREE ARTICLEUSD/CAD pushed higher in to the Canadian session and extended to 1.2356 highs in early trade. There was not too much behind the flows, with movement coming on the back of general dollar buying interest after it lost downward momentum in the European morni read this
FX Update: Euro Weakens vs Dollar Post EZ Data
FREE ARTICLEEUR/USD lost upward momentum following good Eastern European selling above 1.2950, with the earlier buyer booking profits after eurozone economic confidence data fell sharply to 74.9 from 80.0 in October. Thin trading conditions have exacerbated moves read this
FX Update: European Midday
FREE ARTICLEThe European morning was dominated by the global equity market rally, which saw European indices push higher, along with the Asian market rally and yesterday's Wall Street gains. The dollar headed lower and JPY also eased, although to a lesser extent read this
Fixed Income: European Midday
FREE ARTICLEEuropean debt futures are higher, having pared earlier losses after very weak eurozone November economic confidence data. Meanwhile, stock markets are recording gains. Note that trade volumes are likely to be thinner than normal today, with US markets clo read this
European Midday Update
FREE ARTICLEEuropean shares were higher on the back of surging financials and oil-related shares in low-volume trade due to the US Thanksgiving holiday. The FTSEurofirst 300 was up 2.2%. The FTSE 100 added 1.8%. The DAX gained 2.1%. The CAC advanced 1.8%. Economic read this
Energy Update: Oil Slides as Demand Drops
FREE ARTICLEOil prices are lower after economic reports for the US and the eurozone showed a deepening recession that is expected to cut world demand for oil. The US Energy Department said in its weekly report that gasoline demand dropped 1.3% from last week. The Jan read this
FX Update: European Equities Gains Boost Aussie
FREE ARTICLEAUD/USD recorded intra-day highs as the pair responded to equity market strength in the European morning. Markets followed gains in Wall Street and Asia, which marked a further improvement in risk appetite despite holiday thin trading conditions. There we read this
Metals Update: Gold Remains Above $800
FREE ARTICLEGold maintained its hold above $800 oz as dip buying came in ahead of $810.00 in quiet trade, which fueled a rally to $815.70 highs. Gold remained adrift of the Asian peak of $816.50, with upward momentum lacking due to holiday thin trade. Equity mark read this
FX Update: Swissy Eases as European Equities Firm
FREE ARTICLECHF traded on a easier footing as European equity markets moved higher in line with gains seen on Wall Street and in Asia. EUR/CHF probed the 1.5490 area after it found a base at 1.5460, but struggled to overcome standing offers above 1.5500, which capped read this
FX Update: Yen Supported in Asian Trading
FREE ARTICLEJPY traded on a supportive footing, with good size USD/JPY option strikes at 95.00 influencing in holiday thin trading conditions. USD 300 million rolled off at the Tokyo cut and more are due to expire at 15:00GMT today. Elsewhere, the JPY crosses hav read this
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FX Update: Gilts Head Lower
FREE ARTICLEGilt futures are lower in early trade, in line with Bunds. The domestic agenda is light today and trading is likely to be thinner than normal, with US market players on holiday. Data from Nationwide this morning showed house prices down 0.4% m/m in No read this
FX Update: Sterling Steady Around 1.53
FREE ARTICLEGBP maintained a supportive tone, with Cable still holding above the 1.5300 handle, although it continued to struggle to reclaim 1.5500 in Asia amid profit taking interest from 1.5450 and GBP/JPY sellers from 147.00. In the absence of US traders today read this
FX Update: European Outlook
FREE ARTICLEThe US holiday and month-end will suppress trading conditions for the remainder of the week. The USD and JPY should remain on a relatively steady-to-firm footing, with trading impetus low and risk of a new 'bad news' development over the holiday read this
In the Markets
FREE ARTICLE* UK Nov Nationwide house prices down 0.4% m/m after 1.4% drop * German Nov unemployment expected down 5K (median -8K), jobless rate at 7.5% * EZ Nov economic confidence seen down to 80.0 (median 78.3) from 80.4 * European calendar also has EZ Oc read this
European Opening Comments
FREE ARTICLEUS shares closed higher ahead of today's Thanksgiving holiday with bargain hunters, carmaker bailouts and the protection of banks combining to buoy stocks. The Dow was up 2.9%. The S&P added 3.5%. The Nasdaq lead the way, moving 4.6%. GM surged o read this