Showing posts with label U.S. Stocks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label U.S. Stocks. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

U.S. Stocks End Flat, Hampered By Sector Technology

EU Analysis of Today - MT4 Chart
U.S. Stocks End Flat, Hampered By Sector Technology. U.S. stocks erased most losses to end the session flat in choppy trade on Wednesday, but gains were limited by weakness in the technology sector as well as investors were reluctant to enter the position following the recent rally that pushed the index to its highest in 5 - years. "I think (the market) has rallied by itself and it was exhausting. Need for consolidation, "said Kenny Polcari, directors O'Neil Securities. With no major economic reports on the calendar and the recent rally that pushed the Dow approached the level of 14.000 and the S & P 500 above the level of 1.500, traders and investors are looking for the next catalyst that can further trigger the market.

"Corporate earnings reports in this case may be the main focus of investors in search of a catalyst," said Ishaq Siddiqi, an analyst at ETX Capital.

Euro sales drop ahead of ECB Policy Meeting


The U.S. dollar fell versus the euro as traders increasingly cautious ahead of the European Central Bank meeting Thursday. The ECB is expected to keep interest rates unchanged. However, the focus of market players remained fixed to the press conference ECB President Mario Draghi, who is expected to avoid commenting about the high euro exchange rate at the moment and prefer to elevate the conversation about improving prospects in the region are still many problems to overcome. "The market continues to speculate about the statement and press conference Draghi ECB," said Camilla Sutton, chief currency strategist at Scotia Capital in Toronto. "The president Draghi will likely voiced caution and as a result the euro will weaken."

Oil Ends Flat, U.S. Oil Charge Stock Market

Oil futures ended almost unchanged on Wednesday after the U.S. government reported that oil inventories rose slightly less than expected, and distillate stocks fell for a second week. Institutions EIA reported that crude inventories rose 2.6 million barrels for the week ended 1 February. Before analysts surveyed by Platts expect to ride about 3 million barrels. Crude gains seem likely will continue in the coming week, said Tariq Zahir, analyst at Tyche Capital Advisors, and "with the oil inventories are well above average in the past five years, we feel oil remained under pressure in the short and medium term.

Turned Oil Gains After EIA Reports

Crude oil managed to cut the decline to then turn around thinly traded higher on Wednesday after a U.S. government report showed that crude supplies rose less than forecast. Report of the Energy Information Administration (EIA) showed crude supplies increased 2.6 million barrels during last week, which is lower than the estimated increase of 3 million barrels.

"Previously, crude oil prices had dropped sharply following the market concerns about the fact that U.S. oil reserves continue to roost near 30-year highs," said Matthew Parry, senior oil market analyst at the International Energy Agency (IEA).

Overall, some analysts see if the oil price is still threatened by several bearish factors. Not only by the appreciation of the U.S. dollar, 'black gold' is also potentially depressed again by any news about the continuing negotiations between the west and the nuclear program of Iran, as well as announcements about delays Seaway pipeline in full operation until the 4th quarter of this year. Currently, crude oil for March delivery traded at $ 96.70 per barrel, or about 0.05% above its opening day Wednesday.

High End Gold Over depressed equity

Gold futures closed higher on Wednesday, getting a boost from a weaker U.S. equities as investors looked ahead to the European Central Bank's policy meeting this week. Gold moved higher "ahead of the ECB's monthly meeting on Thursday and a press conference (ECB President Mario Draghi), which may indicate further insights on the future ECB policy, says Jeffrey Wright, director at Global Hunter Securities.

Boehner slams Obama's plan "Delay Budget Cuts"

House Speaker John Boehner on Wednesday blasted President Barack Obama's plan to delay the budget cuts, he said that it should be replaced with a different budget cuts should not include a tax increase. "Tax issues have been resolved," said Boehner told reporters at a press conference in Capitol Hill. Obama on Tuesday urged Congress to delay the cuts amounted to $ 85 billion, which will begin on March 1, he said they should replace with other cuts and tax increases.

Monday, February 4, 2013

U.S. Stocks Fall Sharply, Worry Problems in Europe

Forex Analysis Today  - H1 EURO/USD Charts
U.S. Stocks Fall Sharply, Worry Problems in Europe. U.S. stocks fell, driving the Standard & Poor's 500 Index toward the biggest decline this year, on concern that Europe's debt crisis may be increased and a smaller increase in factory orders in the United States. Index. The S & P 500 slipped as much as 1.2% to 1,495.71 in New York, this is the biggest drop since Nov. 14, after reaching the highest level in the last week. "There is some profit taking going on," said Matthew Swaim, a financial manager at Advisory Research Inc. , Chicago, in an interview on the phone. "People describe the consequences for the last few years in which European issues appear to grab the limelight again and it led to a decline in our market."

Oil Slump Along Sharp Drop in European equities

Oil fell sharply in the last two months after the collapse of equity markets over political turmoil in Europe and also easing tensions in the Middle East over the prospect of new talks between Western countries and Iran. Oil futures fell as much as 1.6% and the euro weakened amid opposition calls for Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy to resign following reports of illegal payments. Iran consider bids from U.S. Vice President Joe Biden to negotiate directly over its nuclear program a "step forward," said Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi.

"We generally see much selling in all markets after the prime minister warned the problem would still a big problem in Europe," said John Kilduff, an analyst at Again Capital LLC, new York. "Oil also fell because Biden offer to Iran, and Iran responded well to the offer. It's a bit reduce a risk premium. "

The increase in gold please register Consecutive Day Two

Gold futures ended higher on Monday, extending gains for the second consecutive session, with gold's appeal as a safe haven asset amid a steep drop in U.S. equities which offset pressure in the strengthening of the dollar. The political turmoil in Spain and is estimated to potentially increasing demand from China is also one of the factors that pushed gold reinforcement. "Investors seem to lose faith when the moment came for gold, said Jan Skoyles, head of research at Real Asset Co."

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

U.S. Stocks Rising On Earnings Results

U.S. Stocks Rising On Earnings Results. U.S. stocks rose, sending the Dow Jones Industrial Average to the highest level in five years, as several companies, including Pfizer Inc. and Valero Energy Corp.. reported earnings yield estimates.

Oil Gains, Sustained U.S. Housing Data

Oil prices rose on Tuesday after U.S. data showed strength in the housing market, raising hopes for rapid economic growth and fuel demand. Financial markets rallied for all indexes on data showing home prices rose in November for the 10th consecutive month. Oil traders are monitoring economic data for signs of increased demand for fuel potential. Phil Flynn, analyst at Price Futures Group in Chicago, referring to on the housing data.

Thin Gold Up As Market Waiting for Fed


Gold ended the session with rose slightly on Tuesday, rallied after dropping four straight days as investors await the Federal Reserve's policy statement from the U.S. this weekend. Market players were looking out the decision and the Fed's statement on Thursday as a sign of the recent economic data indicate a possible positive run policymakers will consider easing policy change.

Have You Avoid and Have 3 Most Important Things In Your Life Today ?

There are 3 Things in life that should not be returned:
1. Time
2. Words
3. Opportunity.

There are 3 Things to destroy a person's life:
1. Anger
2. Hubris
3. Revenge.

There are 3 Things that should not be lost:
1. Hope
2. Sincerity
3. Honesty.

There are 3 of the most precious thing:
1. Affection
2. Love
3. Goodness.

There are 3 Things in life that are never certain:
1. Wealth
2. Glory
3. Dream.

There are 3 Things to form a person's character:
1. Commitment
2. Sincerity
3. Hard work.

There are 3 Things that make us successful:
1. Willpower
2. Appetency
3. Focus.

There are 3 Things we never knew:
1. Sustenance
2. Age
3. Mate.

But, there are 3 Things in life that SURE, namely:
1. Old
2. Ill
3. Death.
So, all of people must seen, where and what is the right place for them.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Wall Street Back Opened Today - Fundamental Forex News of Today

Wall Street Back Opened Today. U.S. stocks are expected to be re-opened today (31/10) after a two-day closed for security reasons after the storm Sandy. The worst storm in recorded U.S. history in nearly 75 years. NYSE Euronext (NYX.N) said the New York Stock Exchange will resume operation as normal despite the possibility of trade will be diverted to electronic commerce if needed. Nasdaq OMX's Nasdaq Stock Market will also be in operation today as well as BATS and Direct Edge Exchanges. "We've got the green light," according to NYSE Euronext chief operating officer Larry Leibowitz.

The entire floor of the U.S. carriers have been taking part in trials conducted yesterday (30/10) using the backup system NYSE. The test is done using a backup system due to interference caused by the storm. At least 30 people were killed and thousands of others fled to avoid the storm that hit the east coast of America yesterday. The storm made the most activity discontinued business in Manhattan and caused massive flooding in the subway network is expected to be closed for several days.

Scheduled U.S. stock exchanges remain open on Monday (29/10) but the multitude of pressures from companies worried about the safety of its employees makes the stock finally closed. This is the first time in 27 years the stock market was closed due to bad weather. Banks, brokers and other parties had been negotiating the possibility yesterday to continue trading. Losses caused by the storm is expected to reach tens of millions of dollars of lost income and bank stock, explains the analyst. After a two-day shut down in the middle of the corporate earnings season and the end of the financial year, the trade seems to be running volatile.

"At least this condition would occur in early trade due to excessive market reaction. Market trading volume is expected to surge at least in the first hour," said Art Hogan, managing director of Lazard Capital Markets in New York. NYSE, which handles about a quarter of the volume of the U.S. stock market transactions, has been testing electronic trading through the platform, obviously Leibowitz. Under normal conditions, the NYSE handles about half of the volume of transactions Wall Street trading floor, in which traders and specialists buy and sell shares directly.

Many companies, including 25 members of the NYSE's top companies, who make up more than 90% of the volume of transactions in the stock market took part in the trial, obviously Leibowitz. "Today is not expected to encounter many obstacles and is expected to market in good shape," he said. On Sunday (28/10) issued a statement NYSE trading floor will close and divert trade on electronic markets. It is ultimately undone after the onset of pressure from traders and other interested parties are concerned about the safety of employees during a storm. Testing of electronic transactions was done on March 31, but was never used again.

A trial was made early morning where the Nasdaq and BATS, which is the No. equities exchanges. 3 in the U.S. has been testing himself. There are a few issues while testing done, mostly related to the difficulty of the staff entered Manhattan due to flooding and transportation problems but all problems can be fixed by late morning, said Chris Isaacson, COO of BATS. "The majority of members could be reached today," he explained. The trials will also be possible to avoid the volatility of the transaction is not fair transaction in any securities, including the securities in the NYSE, he added. "Trading is expected to be back to normal," said Isaacson.

The bond market closed Tuesday. Financial industry trade group, said it has recommended SIFMA market will reopen today. September 2001 was the last time the stock exchange was closed. New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq closed on Tuesday, September 11 following the terrorist attacks that destroyed the World Trade Center. Stock reopened six days later on Monday, September 17th. "Never before markets closed for three days due to bad weather and a superb condition for the market," said Mike Shea, of Direct Access Partners LLC in New York. "This is very different from an emergency while the September 11 attacks occurred."

Kenneth Polcari, a trader who has long been in the NYSE, said he was still waiting when the stock market will back to normal and can do transaction buy and sell directly on the trading floor. Leibowitz said it intends to close trading on the NYSE trading floor. "It depends on individual judgment. By using existing technology does not mean it is the best."