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25.02.2011
19:28
Hot stocks

Gainers:
SD.N     10.14     +0.96     +10.46
PGI.N     6.60     +0.57     +9.45
NLS.N     2.60     +0.22     +9.24
IPG.N     12.65     +1.03     +8.86
SRZ.N     9.95     +0.80     +8.74

Loosers:
MED.N     22.91     -2.31     -9.16
CLGX.N     18.45     -1.57     -7.84
CLD.N     19.93     -1.43     -6.69
PMC.N     11.33     -0.65     -5.43
SRV.N     10.00     -0.53     -5.03

18:37
BOE's Bean сautions against use of QE in normal times
  • return of nominal demand to trend shows QE effectiveness;
  • high CPI mainly attributable transitory factors;
  • warns QE may be less effective in normal times;
  • QE in normal times might harm credibility, inflation expectations.
18:13
Dow +53.35 at 12121.82, Nasdaq +36.07 at 2773.97, S&P +11.10 at 1317.20

 

The major equity averages continue to gradually reclaim their gains, but they haven't yet returned to the session highs that were set almost two hours ago.
For the second straight session the Nasdaq Composite has a nice lead over its two counterparts. In fact, its gain is more than triple that of the Dow. The Nasdaq's strength is largely owed to a rebound in tech issues, namely semiconductor stocks, which are collectively up 2.0%.

17:43
American focus:

The Swiss franc fell against most of its major counterparts as concern eases that the political turmoil in Libya will disrupt global oil markets, denting the refuge appeal of the currency.
The MSCI World Index rose for the first time in five days, gaining 0.8%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index advanced 0.7%. Crude oil futures fluctuated after rising earlier to $99.20 a barrel in New York.
The yen gained against the dollar for an eighth day, the longest winning streak this year, after data showed the U.S. economy grew more slowly than first estimated in the fourth quarter.
U.S. gross domestic product expanded in the fourth quarter at a 2.8% annual pace, compared with an earlier estimate of 3.2%, Commerce Department figures showed today in Washington. The forecast in a survey of economists was for a 3.3% increase. GDP grew 2.6% in the third quarter.  The franc retreated from a record high versus the greenback and the Australian and New Zealand dollars strengthened against most major peers as investors sought higher-yielding assets such as equities. New Zealand’s dollar also rose after Standard & Poor’s said the earthquake in Christchurch would have no immediate effect on the nation’s credit rating.
The dollar pared its loss against the yen after U.S. consumer confidence rose more than forecast this month, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan sentiment index, increasing to 77.5 from 74.2 last month.

17:42
Dow +45.15 at 12113.65, Nasdaq +32.42 at 2770.32, S&P +9.21 at 1315.31

 

A sudden flurry of selling has abruptly pulled stocks down from their recent trading range. The overall market is still up nicely for the session, but stocks are now at their lowest level in about 90 minutes.
The recent slip coincided with an upward push by oil prices, which recently made their way to a 0.5% gain. Oil prices have since handed back that gain so that they are now flat at $97.30 per barrel.

16:56
JPM lowered 1Q US GDP real growth estimate from +4.0% to +3.5%
16:02
Dow +58.85 at 12127.50, Nasdaq +31.53 at 2769.43, S&P +10.25 at 1316.35

The dollar index is near session highs, but this is only pressuring select commodities this morning. April crude oil rose to overnight highs of $99.20 per barrel, but lost steam following news that Saudi Arabia was raising production. Supply shortfalls in Libya are still a concern though. On its pullback, crude fell into negative territory and new session lows of $96.17 per barrel. In current trade, crude is just below the unchanged line at $97.18 per barrel.

15:54
EUR/USD recovers

EUR/USD printed lows around $1.3720 as dollar gained slightly in the wake of the Michigan data. rate recovered to $1.3744 area with flows still described as very light. Area of $1.3750 likely to offer nearby resistance. Bids at $1.3720 and $1.3700.

15:22
GBP/USD weakens

GBP/USD stretches down to a new lows at $1.6027 with rate remains under pressure. Further stops mentioned below $1.6020, which if triggered to take rate into next support area between $1.6010/00. Below here and rate can ease on toward $1.5980 ahead of stronger area between $1.5965/60.

14:57
US: Feb final Rtrs-U/Mich consumer sentiment 77.5 vs 74.2 in Jan.
  • current conds 86.9 vs 86.8p
  • expectations 71.6 vs 67.6p.
  • 1y infl expectation is 3.4% and 5y 2.9%.
14:48
RBC on GDP report

Analysts at RBC note "the +2.8% Q4 GDP revision was disappointing but composition was still healthy. The downward revision to fourth quarter GDP growth was largely concentrated in the consumer and government sectors." They expect full-yr '11 growth to be +3.4%.

14:19
Before the bell: Stocks set for higher open after 3-day rout

U.S. stocks were set for a higher open Friday, as oil prices slipped. However, futures backed off slightly from earlier highs after a disappointing report on the health of the U.S. economy.
On Thursday, stocks rebounded from afternoon lows and finished with small losses, as oil prices retreated from two-year highs above $100 a barrel.
"You might get a little bit of a relief rally, because oil prices are hovering around the $96 to $97 per barrel range," said Peter Cardillo, chief market economist for Avalon Partners. "We're looking at stable commodity prices."
All three major indexes are on track for their worst week since August. Despite the pullback, stocks are still higher for the month of February and the year.
The Dow has posted losses for three consecutive sessions, losing 285 points this week, or 2.5%.
"We've seen a pullback in oil prices and there seems to be a direct correlation in the last couple days between stock prices and oil prices," said Mark Luschini, chief investment strategist for Janney Montgomery Scott. The biggest catalyst for even higher oil prices would be "if turmoil in the Middle East pours into another more strategic country, like Saudi Arabia," he said.

Economy: According to revised data the real gross domestic product increased at an annual rate of 2.8% in the fourth quarter. The GDP revision was much less than 3.3% increase economists forecasted.
A final read on February's University of Michigan consumer sentiment survey also is on the docket. The index is expected to remain unchanged at 75.1.
Companies: Shares of Boeing (BA, Fortune 500) were 4% higher in premarket trading, after the aerospace company won a $35 billion contract from the Air Force late Thursday.
Bailed-out insurer AIG (AIG, Fortune 500) posted an $11 billion profit for the fourth quarter, and $10 billion in earnings for the full year. Shares were up slightly in premarkets.
JC Penney (JCP, Fortune 500) reported a 30% surge in quarterly earnings, to $1.09 per share. The retailer beat analysts' forecast, who were expecting the department store chain to earn $1.08 a share.
Currencies and commodities: The dollar gained strength against the euro and the British pound but slipped against the Japanese yen.
Oil for April delivery fell 74 cents, or less than 1%, to $96.54 a barrel.

14:13
FED: Richmond Fed's Lacker: Doesn't expect high oil prices to derail economy.
  • seen overall infl. over 2% recently but YOY infl. still below that;
  • overall commods price hikes an inflation risk;
  • need to withdraw monplo stimulus "at some point";
  • need to get timing right to avoid infl pickup;
  • QE2 needs review at each meeting.
14:12
FED: Richmond Fed's Lacker: Doesn't expect high oil prices to derail economy.
  • seen overall infl. over 2% recently but YOY infl. still below that;
  • overall commods price hikes an inflation risk;
  • need to withdraw monplo stimulus "at some point";
  • need to get timing right to avoid infl pickup;
  • QE2 needs review at each meeting.
13:54
Reaction on news:

EUR/USD holds above the morning low at $1.3752, currently at $1.3770 after surprise downward revision to Q4 GDP data. Dollar modestly lower though impact of data perhaps diminished by a market still digesting the report. Demand interest positioned from $1.3750 down to $1.3740 with stops below there.

13:31
US: Q4 GDP was rev to +2.8%
12:43
EU session review: Yen, Swiss Franc decline as stocks advance, concern over oil price eases

Data released
09:00     EU(17)     M3 money supply (January) adjusted Y/Y    1.5%    1.9%    1.7%
09:00     EU(17)     M3 money supply (3 months to January) adjusted Y/Y    1.7%    -    1.6%
09:30     UK     GDP (Q4) revised Y/Y    -0.6%    -0.4%    -0.5%
09:30     UK     GDP (Q4) revised Y/Y     1.5%    1.8%    1.7%

The yen and franc declined before a report that is forecast to show U.S. economic growth quickened and as stocks rose, denting demand for the perceived safety of the Japanese and Swiss currencies.
“The yen is overbought, and there’s potential for further losses once the crisis is resolved,” said Jane Foley, a senior currency strategist at Rabobank. Losses by the yen may be limited as the Libyan crisis “is clearly not resolved yet and the market won’t want to leave a lot of risk open over the weekend,” Foley said.
The franc retreated from a record high against the dollar on speculation the Libyan rebellion won’t trigger an oil-price rally sufficient to dent the global economic recovery.
Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi, who has lost control of much of his country’s oil-rich east, appealed on state television to citizens to end violence as his forces stepped up a crackdown on opponents. The nation holds Africa’s largest crude oil reserves.
The pound slumped to its weakest level this month against the euro after a report showed Britain’s economy shrank more than initially estimated in the fourth quarter.
U.K. gross domestic product contracted 0.6% in the fourth quarter, the Office for National Statistics said today, more than the Jan. 25 estimate of a 0.5% drop.

EUR/USD consolidated within the $1.3815/40 for the most hours in EU before weakened to current $1.3775/80. Bids at $1.3770/75 give some support to euro.

GBP/USD fell to the lows around $1.6070 before trying to recover to $1.6100. In general rate remains under pressure.

USD/JPY holds between Y81.80/Y82.05.

U.S. gross domestic product probably grew at a 3.3% annual rate in the fourth quarter, Commerce Department figures will show today, according to the median prediction. That’s higher than an initial estimate of 3.2% reported on Jan. 28.


12:18
CRUDE TECHS:

We can see Golden-cross of 21- & 55-DMAs on daily charts with oil tests the daily Bollinger band top at $98.97 (former resistance). Daily studies remain bullish, albeit in overbought territory. New initial resistance seen as yesterday's high at $103.41 with further resistance at $108.03, $110.85 and $113.19. Initial supp seen as 38.2% Fib & former Aug 4 res line at $95.93/96.04.

11:38
EU focus: Euro nears key resistance; Swiss franc touches record high

The euro edged closer to a key resistance against the dollar on Friday, supported by more inflation-fighting rhetoric from the European Central Bank, while the Swiss franc touched a new peak on fears the unrest in Libya may spread to other oil producers.
The dollar's fall, however, was tempered somewhat after oil prices came off of 2-½ year highs, and market players said the U.S. currency could regain ground in the near-term if short dollar positions against the Swiss franc are unwound.
"While in Europe there is talk of monetary tightening due to inflationary pressures, rises in oil prices are seen as negative for the U.S. economy," said Koji Fukaya, chief FX strategist at Credit Suisse. "Yield differentials have been moving against the dollar," he added.
Higher oil prices are seen as having a bigger impact on the U.S. economy given it's reliance on consumer spending as a source of growth.
Lending support to the euro were more hawkish comments from European officials. ECB policymaker Axel Weber said the only direction for interest rates to go is up.
Some traders said the euro was likely to be supported until an ECB policy meeting next week and could rise above the February peak of $1.3862.
The dollar hit a record low of 0.9229 Swiss francs on Friday.
"Among the currencies typically regarded as safe havens, namely the dollar, yen and Swiss franc, the Swiss franc may be the currency that is closest to seeing its interest rates rise," said Credit Suisse's Fukaya, referring to the potential for monetary tightening by Switzerland's central bank.
But with many market players now probably long on the Swiss franc, the currency may face some long liquidation, especially if oil prices stabilise, market players said.
Meanwhile, today's focus is on revised US GDP data for Q4 at 13:30 GMT. At 14:55 US Michigan sentiment index for February will come.

11:27
GOLD TECHS:

Gold moved back below the former 11-week resistance line, yesterday. Currently price tests today's res level at $1409.4 but failed to break above. The 11-week resistance line remains key and there is a chance for a sustained move above. Daily studies are becoming more neutral with stochastic showing a sell-signal. Initial support seen as the rising channel base from Jan 28 at $1391.80.

11:02
EUR/USD corrects back

EUR/USD breaks under earlier pullback lows at $1.3795 to extend the losses to $1.3779. Bids earlier were mentioned at $1.3780, then - ahead of the $1.3850 (option barrier too).

10:29
FTSE +14.41 +0.24% 5,934.39, CAC +35.66 +0.89% 4,045.30, Dax +27.42 +0.38% 7,157.92
10:03
GBP/USD:

Coming under secondary react selling, following disappointing UK GDP Q4 revision, with rate making a brief show under $1.6100. Rate currently trades around $1.6090. A clear below the figure to open a retest of overnight lows at $1.6085, with demand seen placed between 
$1.6085/80. Below here and rate can ease on toward $1.6050. Resistance now seen toward $1.6150.


09:31
UK DATA: Q4 GDP revised down to -0.6% q/q; +1.5% y/y
09:03
Asian session: The euro strengthened

The euro strengthened to a three- week high against the dollar on speculation European Central Bank officials will signal they are contemplating raising interest rates to combat inflationary pressure.
The single currency headed for a second weekly gain versus the greenback before a report today that economists said will show German consumer prices rose the most in two years.
New Zealand’s dollar advanced after Standard & Poor’s said the earthquake in Christchurch would have no immediate effect on the nation’s credit rating.
New Zealand’s dollar strengthened against all of its major counterparts after S&P said the nation’s credit ratings were not “immediately affected” by the deadliest earthquake in 80 years.

EUR/USD: on results of yesterday's session the pair become stronger in around $1,3800.

GBP/USD: on results of yesterday's session the pair decreased in around $1,3800.

USD/JPY: on results of yesterday's session the pair decreased below mark Y82,00.


In the UK, the first revision of Q4 GDP data is due at 0930GMT and while there is some talk of it being revised higher, the median forecast at -0.5% q/q, 1.7% y/y. 
Friday sees the flash HICP releases from the German states for February, where the main pan-German number is expected to come in at 0.6% m/m, 2.2% y/y.
US data starts at 1300GMT with the latest Building Permits Revision, while at 1330GMT, Q4 GDP is expected to be revised up to a 3.4% rise on slightly stronger non-residential fixed investment, offset by modestly weaker PCE. The remaining components should be roughly unrevised. The chain price index is expected to be unrevised at +0.3%. US data continues at 1455GMT, when the Michigan Sentiment index is expected to be unrevised at a reading of 75.1 in February, still above the 74.2 January reading. Later on, at 1830GMT, Fed Vice Chair Janet Yellen delivers a speech on unconventional monetary policy to the University of Chicago forum in New York.

09:02
Forex: Thursday's review

The Swiss franc climbed to a record against the dollar and the yen strengthened to an almost three- week high as the uprising in Libya drove oil to a 29-month high, spurring demand for the safest assets.

Crude for April delivery topped $103 per barrel in New York, the highest since September 2008. Brent crude oil futures rose in London to $119.79 a barrel, the most since August 2008.
Currencies of commodity exporters such as Australia and Canada climbed.
reached the lowest in three weeks versus the euro amid speculation the European Central Bank will raise interest rates before the Federal Reserve. The yen breached 82 per dollar for the first time since Feb. 8 as U.S. Treasury yields traded near three-week lows, dimming the attraction of dollar-denominated assets. 

 

EUR/USD: on results of yesterday's session the pair  become stronger in around $1,3800.
GBP/USD: on results of yesterday's session the pair decreased in around $1,3800.
USD/JPY: on results of yesterday's session the pair decreased below mark Y82,00.

 

In the UK, the first revision of Q4 GDP data is due at 0930GMT and while there is some talk of it being revised higher, the median forecast at -0.5% q/q, 1.7% y/y. 
Friday sees the flash HICP releases from the German states for February, where the main pan-German number is expected to come in at 0.6% m/m, 2.2% y/y.
US data starts at 1300GMT with the latest Building Permits Revision, while at 1330GMT, Q4 GDP is expected to be revised up to a 3.4% rise on slightly stronger non-residential fixed investment, offset by modestly weaker PCE. The remaining components should be roughly unrevised. The chain price index is expected to be unrevised at +0.3%. US data continues at 1455GMT, when the Michigan Sentiment index is expected to be unrevised at a reading of 75.1 in February, still above the 74.2 January reading. Later on, at 1830GMT, Fed Vice Chair Janet Yellen delivers a speech on unconventional monetary policy to the University of Chicago forum in New York.

 

08:23
Stocks: Thursday's review

Japanese stocks fell for a third day, sending the Nikkei 225 Stock Average to its longest losing streak November, as oil surged to near a 30-month high amid escalating conflict in Libya.
Toyota Motor Corp., the world’s biggest carmaker, sank 1.7 percent. Honda Motor Co., Japan’s third-biggest carmaker by sales, lost 1.4 percent to 3,475 yen. Mazda Motor Corp., the nation’s second-largest car exporter, dropped 1.4 percent to 210 yen. Sony Corp., the country’s largest exporter of electronics, dropped 1.5 percent. Nippon Yusen K.K., Japan’s No. 1 shipping line, decreased 2.5 percent. Tobu Railway Co., a train and bus operator, plunged 12 percent after announcing it plans a share sale.
European shares closed lower on Thursday, on course for their biggest weekly fall in nearly eight months, as unrest in Libya crisis sent crude prices still higher, sparking worries about inflation and economic growth.
Major oil users were among the biggest fallers. German airline Lufthansa (LHAG.DE) fell 2.7 percent, and International Consolidated Airlines Group (ICAG.L) shed 3.5 percent to its lowest close since it was formed last month from the merger of British Airways and Iberia.
Unrest in the world's 12th-biggest exporter has cut at least 400,000 barrels per day (bpd) from Libya's 1.6 million bpd output.
The energy sector recovered some lost ground as investors' concern about restricted output in the Middle East was offset by the benefit of higher crude prices.
Total (TOTF.PA), ENI (ENI.MI), BP (BP.L) and Repsol (REP.MC) rose between 0.9 and 1.6 percent.
U.S. stocks pared losses as oil retreated after climbing above $100 a barrel, easing concern that surging energy prices will hurt the economic recovery.
The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index fell 0.4 percent to 1,301.64 after dropping 1 percent earlier. Crude oil for April delivery lost 0.7 percent to $97.41, retreating from an earlier high of $103.41. Treasuries trimmed gains, with the 10-year yield down four basis points to 3.43 percent after sinking as much as seven basis points.
U.S. stocks fell for a second day yesterday, dragging benchmark indexes to the biggest two-day drop in six months, as oil surged amid growing tensions in the Middle East and Hewlett- Packard Co.’s forecasts trailed estimates. The S&P 500 had risen 4 percent in 2011 through yesterday as reports showed an improving economy and earnings beat analysts’ estimates for the eighth straight quarter

08:14
Tech on USD/JPY

Resistance 3:Y83.20 (МА (200) for Н1)
Resistance 2:Y82.90 (Feb 23 high) 
Resistance 1:Y82.10 (session high)    
Current price: Y81.82
Support 1:Y81.60 (Feb 24 high)
Support 2:Y81.30 (support line from Dec 31)    
Support 3:Y80.90 (Dec 31 low)    
Comments: the pair remains under pressure. The nearest support - Y81,60. Below losses are possible to Y81.30. The nearest resistance - Y82.10. Above growth is possible to Y82.90. 

08:12
Tech on USD/CHF

Resistance 3: Chf0.9440 (38.2 % FIBO Chf0.9775-Chf0.9230)
Resistance 2: Chf0.9390 (Feb 23 high)
Resistance 1: Chf0.9300 (resistance line from Feb 16)
Current price: Chf0.9255
Support 1: Chf0.9230 (session low)
Support 2: Chf0.9200 (psychological mark)
Support 3: Chf0.9100 (psychological mark)
Comments: the pair bargains in the field of the reached low. The nearest support - Chf0.9230. Below loss may extend  to Chf0.9200. The nearest resistance-Chf0.9300. Above is located Chf0.9390. 

08:10
Tech on GBP/USD

Resistance 3: $ 1.6450 (high of Jan 2010)
Resistance 2: $ 1.6280/00 (Jan 4-5 and Feb 3 high)
Resistance 1: $ 1.6160 (session high)
Current price: $1.6150
Support 1 : $1.6080 (Feb 24 low)
Support 2 : $1.5980 (Feb 12 low)
Support 3 : $1.5920 (38.2 % FIBO $1.5340-$ 1.6280)
Comments: the pair bargains in the field of $1,6150. The nearest resistance $1.6160. Above growth is possible to $1.6280/00. The nearest support $1.6080. Below is possible testings of around $1.5920. 

07:42
Tech on EUR/USD

Resistance 3: $ 1.3980 (resistance line from Dec 2009)
Resistance 2: $ 1.3860 (Feb 2 high)
Resistance 1: $ 1.3844 (session high)
Current price: $1.3822
Support 1 : $1.3800 (support line from Feb 22)
Support 1 : $1.3700 (Feb 24 low)
Support 2 : $1.3640 (МА(200) for Н1)
Comments: the pair bargains in the field of the reached high. The nearest resistance $1.3840. Above growth is possible  to $1,3860. The nearest support $1.3800. Below  decrease is possible to $1.3700. 

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