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Global Equity pare gains as solid employment data fails to impress – City Index
Posted: Mar 04, 2011 |
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Giles Watts, Head of Equities at City Index, provides insight into the market activity that shaped spread betting and CFD trading on March 4th.
“Global equity markets drifted despite solid employment numbers from the US suggesting there is life in the US labour market yet.
As indices traded off their highs, investors seemed unimpressed by a fall in the unemployment rate for the third consecutive month. Much anticipation surrounded the non-farm numbers after yesterday’s positive Jobless Claims data, and although the numbers failed to beat expectations, the fundamentals pointed to an improving US economy as payrolls grew at the fastest rate since last May. Investors seem reassured if a little underwhelmed as yesterday’s solid move suggested decent employment numbers had already been priced in, hence the afternoon retreat.
Adding to the retreat has been investor’s locking in their equity gains from the last two days just in case the situation in Libya and the Middle East escalates over the weekend when the markets are shut. Notable increases in the prices of both Brent and Nymex crude oil has also weighed on equities in the afternoons session.
Investors in European insurers had reason to cheer as Aviva, Standard Life and Prudential all featured on the FTSE leader board as upgrades from a host of investment banks boosted sentiment in the sector. The positive sentiment didn’t extend to the banking sector however, which saw slight reversals after the last two days of gains; such risk sensitive stocks remain volatile as investors realign their positions heading into the weekend.
Although concern over geopolitical issues seems to have abated, the possibility of escalation over the weekend will check investors from becoming too bullish. The volatile situation in Libya and the continuing circulation of rumours of disruption elsewhere in the region will keep investors on their toes. Many oil experts have suggested that WTI could reach $110 dollars a barrel if it consolidates above the $100 mark, and such a move would surely be detrimental to global equity markets.
Despite equity markets actually posting gains since mid February, at the height of the Egyptian crisis, should the tensions spread to more vital oil producing nations such as Saudi Arabia, traders could expect to see a far more dramatic correction from a market spooked by the spiralling oil prices.
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Today more and more individual traders are discovering the benefits of derivatives, and many of them are discovering them through a City Index trading platform.
As a group, we transact in excess of 1.5 million trades every month for individuals in over 50 countries worldwide. We provide access to a wide range of instruments including margined foreign exchange, CFD trading and, in the UK, spread betting.
We constantly look to widen the range of assets we offer, improve the performance of our platforms and expand the range of services we provide. The result is that our customers benefit from innovative trading tools with transparent pricing, competitive spreads, and a high standard of customer service and support. For more information, visit http://www.cityindex.co.uk/.
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Today more and more individual traders are discovering the benefits of derivatives, and many of them are discovering them through a City Index trading platform.
As a group, we transact in excess of 1.5 million trades every month for individuals in over 50 countries worldwide. We provide access to a wide range of instruments including margined foreign exchange, CFD trading and, in the UK, spread betting.
We constantly look to widen the range of assets we offer, improve the performance of our platforms and expand the range of services we provide. The result is that our customers spread bet using innovative trading tools with transparent pricing, competitive spreads, and a high standard of customer service and support.
Contracts for differences (“CFD”) trading and financial spread betting carries a high level of risk to your capital with the possibility of losing more than your initial investment and may not be suitable for all investors. Ensure you fully understand the risks involved and seek independent advice if necessary. Visit http://www.cityindex.co.uk/ for more information.
Spread betting and CFD trading are leveraged products which can result in losses greater than your initial deposit. Ensure you fully understand the risks. Both spread betting and CFD trading are exempt from UK stamp duty and spread betting is also exempt from UK Capital Gains Tax. However, tax laws are subject to change and depend on individual circumstances. Please seek independent advice if necessary.
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Today more and more individual traders are discovering the benefits of derivatives, and many of them are discovering them through a City Index trading platform.As a group, we transact in excess of 1.5 million trades every month for individuals in over 50 countries worldwide. We provide access to a wide range of instruments including margined foreign exchange, CFD trading and, in the UK, spread betting.We constantly look to widen the range of assets we offer, improve the performance of our platforms and expand the range of services we provide. The result is that our customers spread bet using innovative trading tools with transparent pricing, competitive spreads, and a high standard of customer service and support.Contracts for differences (“CFD”) trading and financial spread betting carries a high level of risk to your capital with the possibility of losing more than your initial investment and may not be suitable for all investors. Ensure you fully understand the risks involved and seek independent advice if necessary. Visit http://www.cityindex.co.uk/ for more information.Spread betting and CFD trading are leveraged products which can result in losses greater than your initial deposit. Ensure you fully understand the risks. Both spread betting and CFD trading are exempt from UK stamp duty and spread betting is also exempt from UK Capital Gains Tax. However, tax laws are subject to change and depend on individual circumstances. Please seek independent advice if necessary.
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