MARKETS

On The Road To Global Stagnation

By Andrew NelsonWith little to no growth on offer in the developed world, and with volatile markets jumping from risk-on to risk-off faster than rats up a drain pipe, the global economy is facing down an increasingly ugly scenario that is upsetting and confusing investors the world over.

Beijing's Catch-22

By Chris Tedder, Research Analyst FOREX.comPrice action was fairly muted during the session as investors attempted to read between the lines of Bernanke's cryptic testimony to congress.

Australian Stock Market Report – Midday 7/17/2012

Yesterday the Australian share market improved for the second consecutive trading session and the market started off well this morning. The All Ordinaries Index (XAO) opened 20 points higher, helped by gains in banking and insurance stocks. The mining sector was a little mixed ahead of major quarterly production numbers over the next 2 days and transport stocks also lower.
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Flat Gold's Upside Message

Gold Now Flat On A Year Ago, By Adrian AshGold in Dollars just went flat from 12 months ago. But in Euros.

How To Get Rich With Dividends

By Alexander Green, Investment U Chief Investment StrategistWhen I first got started in the investment business 27 years ago ? as a novice stockbroker ? I had an awkward conversation with a client.

The Worldwide Debt Culture

"Everybody is analyzing policies...as if policies could make any real difference. What really matters is culture," said an Irish friend yesterday.

Chinese GDP Hits The Mark

By Chris Tedder, Research Analyst FOREX.comThe much anticipated Chinese GDP data printed just below consensus at 7.

No Lifeboat From China This Time Around

China's consumer prices rose 2.2% in June from the year before, according to data published yesterday. That rate is a 29-month low. More importantly, it has some people excited that China's authorities have free reign to promote growth through more stimulus. They can spend, spend, spend without fear of igniting socially destabilising inflation in consumer prices.

A Week To Watch The Euro

FNArena has added another video to its Investors Education section on the website. This week, ATW's Jerry Simmons takes a new look at the EUR/USD, noting it has completed a five wave move, taking out a pivot low in the process.

Why Do Most Traders Lose Money?

By Jeremy Wagner, Lead Trading Instructor, FXCMThe fact is that most traders, regardless of how intelligent and knowledgeable they may be about the markets, lose money.

Australian Stock Market Report – Afternoon 7/6/2012

It seems it takes a lot to excite investors in this current climate. Despite rate cuts overnight from both the European Central Bank and the People's Bank of China, investors sold out of equities today fearing the stimulus wouldn't be enough. There was also some trepidation and profit taking ahead of a key jobs report coming out of the US tonight.

The Overnight Report: Waiting For Draghi

By Greg PeelEuropean stock markets had been on a tear since the EU summit produced a welcome result but the next step in the process is to see what further relief the ECB might be able to provide.

Bristol-Myers All Set to Buy Amylin for $5.3 Billion

According to the reports released late on Friday, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (BMY) is planning to buy Amylin Pharmaceuticals Inc (AMLN), a biotechnology company, for nearly about 5.3 billion dollars cash price.

No Need for Gold Standard 'Until Money Collapses Completely'

"QE3 Probability" Could Boost Gold, No Need for Gold Standard "Until Money Collapses Completely"By Ben TraynorSPOT MARKET gold prices traded close to $1610 an ounce for most of Tuesday morning in London, after breaking through the $1600 mark during the earlier Asian session.

Low Volume Creates Interesting Trading Conditions

By Chris Tedder, Research Analyst FOREX.comIt was an interesting session during Asian trade with some very jumpy price action in the FX market due to low levels of liquidity, with many investors choosing to remain on the sidelines ahead of the US holiday.

Aristocrat Slapdown Prompts Upgrades

By Greg PeelYesterday gaming machine company Aristocrat Leisure ((ALL)) provided the market with first half profit guidance (ALL accounts on a calendar year) without providing an operational update.

Gap Grows Between Uranium Buyers And Sellers

By Andrew NelsonA slow week last week ended what was a slow month for uranium trading. Spot prices barely budged on the 15 transactions reported in June by industry consultant TradeTech, with sellers unwilling to drop their prices and buyers not willing to pay more.

RBA Didn't Need To Go Again

By Greg Peel"Oops."It is assumed by economists that this is what we would have heard from the RBA board members after the release of the Australian March quarter GDP result, having just added another 25 basis points of cut last month to the previous 50.

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