Week in Review: Global stocks climb amid rising optimism
For the week ended June 18, 2010
• Manufacturing activity up; U.S. housing slumps
• U.S. inflation tame • U.S. jobless claims rise
• BP sets aside money for oil-spill claims
• FedEx sees global recovery
• Eurozone prices rise slightly
• German economic expectations slide
• U.K. jobless claims fall
In a fairly quiet week, global stock markets rose amid renewed optimism about the overall health of the eurozone economy [...]
Week in Review: Global stock markets tumble amid worries that recovery is in question
Arturo E. Miranda C.
VP International Sales
Thales Securities
For the week ended May 21, 2010
• Markets slump; VIX and LIBOR spike
• Inflation hits 44-year low
• U.S. Senate approves financial overhaul bill
• Germany approves share of bailout
• U.K. posts largest deficit on record
Around the world, stock markets tumbled this week as concern mounted that Europe’s inability to contain its debt crisis would [...]
Week in Review: Stocks gain as investors watch central banks craft stimulus exit strategies
For the week ended March 19, 2010
Fed signals rates will stay on hold
Lower rents and gas prices keep inflation at bay
Labor market shows improvement
Greece pushes European Union to cement aid package
India unexpectedly raises interest rates
Bank of Japan doubles lending program
Investors watched this week as central banks and governments around the world struggled to [...]
Week in Review: Stocks gain amid Greek bailout hopes and strong economic news
For the week ended March 12, 2010
* Higher-than-expected retail sales boost hopes for stronger U.S. growth
* BMW profits up 36%
* Greeks go on strike
* European production grows
* Brazil’s economy expands 2%
Stocks rose around the [...]
Week in Review: Worries of European debt default rock global markets
For the week ended February 5, 2010
* Concerns over eurozone defaults spark renewed risk aversion
* U.S. unemployment rate falls, job losses mount
* U.S. productivity rises
* Berkshire Hathaway loses “AAA” status
* Trichet tries to calm markets
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Week in Review: Stocks drop as China tightens credit, Obama proposes bank rules
For the week ended January 22, 2010
* Equities fall around the world
* U.S. leading indicators point to sustainable recovery
* Goldman Sachs reports record earnings; other banks show losses
* GE posts 19% loss in net income
* [...]
Week in Review: Stocks tread water despite positive economic, earnings news
For the week ended January 15, 2010
* Obama to tax banks, recoup bailout money
* Fed beige book: Moderate growth broadens
* Jobless claims trend down to August 2008 low
* JPMorgan Chase disappoints
* Core inflation remains low
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