Market Update

Australia Falls on Weak Commodities

123jump.com Staff
06 Oct, 2008
New York City

Worries of developed nations economy sliding into a recession and dragging economies of China and India unnerved Australian investors. Exports of commmodities may fall on the weakening economies of Asia. Financials,energy and miners dropped.

Yen Surges; Financials Drag Japan Lower

123jump.com Staff
06 Oct, 2008
New York City

Stocks in Japan fell sharply after the banking crisis in Europe deepened and Germany was forced to bailout second largest real estate lender. Fearful investors worried that exports from Japan are likely to fall as credit market tighten in the U.S. and Europe. Commodities stocks fell.

Rupee 5-year Low, Sensex Falls 6%

123jump.com Staff
06 Oct, 2008
New York City

The Reserve Bank of India relaxed cash reserve ratio to pump liquidity in the financial system. Stocks fell to two-year low as the benchmark index declines 42% for the year. Rupee dropped to a 5-year low after international investors withdraw money from the market. Reliance drops 6%.

UK: Largest One-day Loss in 7 Years

123jump.com Staff
07 Oct, 2008
New York City

Stocks nosedive in London trading. The UK benchmark index drops the most in one-day in last seven years. Mining, financials and energy related stocks declined between 10% and 15%. The Bank of England plans to offer

Allianz Stake in Hartford, ArcelorMittal Plunges

123jump.com Staff
07 Oct, 2008
New York City

Hartford Financial receives capital infusion from Allianz SE. MetLife, Prduential and Principal Financial Group dive. Metals and mining companies fall sharply. American Express, Visa and MasterCard drop. eBay cuts 1,600 staff and takes a charge. Gannett Drops to a new low.

Confidence Crisis in Stocks; Oil at $88

123jump.com Staff
06 Oct, 2008
New York City

The Dow Jones index dropped below 10,000 for the first time since October 2004. Nasdaq and S&P declined nearly 5%. Benchmark indexes in Russia, Brazil, Mexico and Indonesia plunged more than 10%. European markets closed down 5%. Metals and mining companies in New York dropped between 10% and 15%.

Emerging Markets Dive; Russia Plunges 19%

123jump.com Staff
06 Oct, 2008
New York City

The emerging markets plunge around the world as the deepening banking crisis spreads to Europe. Markets in Russia plunge 19% and in Indonesia and Brazil dive 10%, Saudi Arabia sank 9.8%, Turkey and Canda drop 7%. Most markets in Europe are down 5% and three popular indexes in the U.S. are 4% lower.

German Bailout of Hypo; Growing European Crisis

123jump.com Staff
06 Oct, 2008
New York City

European leaders struggle to formulate a regional response to a growing banking crisis. Germany was forced to bailout the second largest real estate lender Hypo Real Estate Holding. Unicredit in Italy offered 6.6 billion euro recapitalization plan. Fortis was seized in Holland.

Record Libor, UK Deposit Insurance Raised

123jump.com Staff
04 Oct, 2008
New York City

UK increased its deposit insurance coverage to

Weak Home Prices in UK; M&S Sales Decline

123jump.com Staff
02 Oct, 2008
New York City

The UK home prices declined 2.4% in September as tight credit conditions and weak consumer confidence drive away buyers. Stocks in London declined ahead of the U.S. House vote on controversial bailout plan. Marks & Spencer lowered its capital spending plans and reported same store sales decline.

Precious Metals Weaknesss Drag Australia

123jump.com Staff
03 Oct, 2008
New York City

Stocks in Sydney, Australia trading fell as more evidence emerged that the U.S. economy is heading from a slow down to a recession. Precious metals prices fell and dragged the stocks of BHP, Rio Tinto and McArthur Coal to sixteen months low. Australian stocks are down 26% for the year.

Japan Stocks Down 8%, Weak Autos

123jump.com Staff
03 Oct, 2008
New York City

The Bank of Japan added 800 billion yen in the money market to facilitate intebank lending. However stocks in Japan fell nearly 2% and for the week declined more than 8%. Auto and construction machinery makers and oil refiners dropped. Toyota and Honda dropped more than 5%, Nissan declined 7%.

HK Retail Sales Rise, Hang Seng Drops 3%

123jump.com Staff
03 Oct, 2008
New York City

Hong Kong retail sales in August rose 10.4% and in the first eght months gained 15% in value and 8.3% in volume. Hang Seng index declined nearly 3% as persisten troubles in the U.S. credit markets will slow down the China region economy.

Bank Bailout Law; Nasdaq Down 11%

123jump.com Staff
03 Oct, 2008
New York City

The U.S. market indexes dropped despite the passage of the bank bailout bill with $700 billion provision. For the Week, the indexes Nasdaq dropped 11%, S&P 500 plunged 9.4% and Dow fell 7.3%. The credit markets between banks remained tight and Libor rate reached record levels.

Aracruz Plunges 15%, Compass Mineral Soars

123jump.com Staff
03 Oct, 2008
New York City

Regional banks and insurance companies rally on the hopes of bank bailout bill passage in the U.S. House. Wachovia surges on a higher bid from Wells Fargo. Penn National lowers revenue and earnings outlook.Compass Minerals soars on a ratings upgrade from JP Morgan.