Market Update

Australian Current Account Deficit Rises

Darlington Musarurwa
08 Dec, 2009
New York City

Australia

Japan Seeks $81 B of Stimulus; Stocks Decline

Darlington Musarurwa
08 Dec, 2009
New York City

Japan to unveil 7.2 trillion yen or $81 billion additional stimulus that will offer a mix tax rebate, increased loans to small businesses and support to the struggling job market. Bankruptcies fall 11.4% in November in Japan. Current account surplus in October increased 43%.

Indian Auto Sales Surge 61%; Additonal Stimulus

Mayank Mehta
08 Dec, 2009
New York City

The Indian government plans to increase its spending by $5 billion to support food, fertilizer and energy prices. Auto sales in November surged 61% as small cars drive sales. Bus, truck and motor cycle sales also gained. JSW Energy initial public offering was oversubscribed on the second day.

European Markets Weaken; VW, BMW Sales Rise

Mayank Mehta
08 Dec, 2009
New York City

German seasonally adjusted industrial production decreased 1.8% in October from September. Production declined 12.4% from a year ago. BMW and Volkswagen sales increased in November. Greek stocks and bonds decline.

Banks Lead Decliners in London; Tesco Sales

Mayank Mehta
08 Dec, 2009
New York City

Dubai worries dominated trading in London. The UK benchmark index declined after commodities and banks closed lower. Royal Bank of Scotland and Standard Chartered led the decliners in the sector. Tesco same store sales increased 2.8% in the third quarter.

Kroger, Vail Resorts Fall; FedEx, RELM Rise

Mayank Mehta
08 Dec, 2009
New York City

The grocery retailer Kroger declined after it reported weaker than expected quarterly results. Toro Company, Imperial Sugar Co and H&R Block declined after reporting quarterly losses. RELM Wireless surges after it was selected as a radio equipment contractor by federal agencies.

U.S. Stocks Fall on Debt Rating Worries

123jump.com Staff
08 Dec, 2009
New York City

U.S. stocks and gold declined as the dollar edged higher. European and the Middle East markets fell. Banks in Europe and UK traded lower. Dubai and Saudi Markets dropped for the sixth day as investor fear rising losses at Dubai World and acrimonious discussion with bondholders.

Nakheel Sukuk; Saudi and Dubai Markets Fall

123jump.com Staff
08 Dec, 2009
New York City

Dubai World debt negotiations may be acrimonious as bond holders demand control of assets and threaten legal action in Europe and the U.S. The sukuk issued by Nakheel dropped in London trading as investors fear mounting losses may erode asset values.

Greek Stocks, Bonds Drop Second Day

123jump.com Staff
08 Dec, 2009
New York City

Greek stocks and bonds decline as rating agencies clamor for a possible downgrade and investors fear deteriorating government financials. Though investors demand higher yield on bonds, Greece is not alone when it comes lack of fiscal discipline in Europe.

China Realty Stocks Advance; Rusal IPO Delayed

123jump.com Staff
07 Dec, 2009
New York City

Home builders and property developers gained on the expectations that China will maintain loose monetary policy. Stocks were mixed in the region. Nine companies open their initial public offering subscription in Shanghai this week. However, the Rusal IPO may be delayed till the next year.

Australian Stocks Track Weak Commodities

Darlington Musarurwa
07 Dec, 2009
New York City

Australian job ads jumped 5.2% in November but still 34% lower from a year ago. New Zealand home prices rise 1% in November. The Australian dollar edged lower but closed at 91.25 U.S. cents. Weak commodities prices dragged stocks lower. BHP and Rio Tinto agree on iro ore production venture.

Bernanke Comments Cool Stocks, Gold, Oil

Mukesh Buch
07 Dec, 2009
New York City

U.S. socks wavered after Fed Chairman Bernanke comments suggested uneven and slow economic recovery. Gold and crude oil futures declined. FedEx lifted its latest quarter results to $1.10 a share from the previous estimate between 65 cents and 95 cents a share.

Japan Bank Lending Declines; JAL Guarantee

123jump.com Staff
07 Dec, 2009
New York City

Japan bank lending declined 0.9% to 422.2 trillion yen in November. Tokyo office vacancy jumps to 6.4% in November. Japan foreign currency reserve assets soar to $1.1 trillion in November. Japan Airlines is likely to get a loan guarantee of as much as $7.8 billion.

Sensex in India Declines; Rupee Falls

Mayank Mehta
07 Dec, 2009
New York City

Stocks in Mumbai traded lower after rupee weakened and gold prices edged lower. Edserv Softsystems Ltd plans to raise $25 million. GVK Power acquires 17% stake in Bangalore airport project from Larsen Toubro. Dr Reddys Lab falls.

German Orders Slip; Arcandor, Safran Up

123jump.com Staff
07 Dec, 2009
New York City

German orders in October fell 2.1% from September and declined 8.5% from a year ago month. Greece led the decliners in region after S&P placed its debt on a watch list. Thales and Safran negotiate to reorganize and swap assets. The retailer, Arcandor AG surges on the improved business outlook.