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economic news for the week ahead from cantor capital

economic news for the week ahead from cantor capital

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MONDAY, JULY 9, 2012 UK Reporting:- Bovis Homes Group Plc, BVS, (R), Centaur Media Plc, CAU, (SM), Michael Page International, MPI, (R), RM Plc, RM, (R), XP Power Ltd, XPP, (R) S&P 500 Reporting:- Alcoa Q2 0.060 Euro Stoxx 600 Reporting:- None Scheduled Economic Data:- 00:50 Japan May Machine orders, -2.6% est. 5.7% previous 07:00 German May Current…

an element of caution to be applied to markets in the near term?

an element of caution to be applied to markets in the near term?

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Below is an interesting chart from the National Association of Active Investment Managers (NAAIM) which as you can see over the last few years has proved to be a good indicator as to where the S&P 500 is likely to go in the short – medium term (1 – 3 months) and that, for spreadbettors…

emed mining update

emed mining update

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Firstly, I have to declare a not too small long position in EMED at 12p – held for over 2 years and with no leverage. The stock is currently priced largely at the same level as 2 years ago. Why have I held this share for so long, through such a volatile market for small…

Trading Trends end of week wrap up

Trading Trends end of week wrap up

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NFP day yesterday. Unfortunately I was away from the computer when it all kicked off as I have a day job (worse luck!) and my clients were pestering me (double worse luck!). I swear when it starts costing me more to go to work I’ll jack it in and become a full time trader. Today…

Break of the key 7% level on spanish bonds creates concern

Break of the key 7% level on spanish bonds creates concern

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The Spanish 10 year bond yield has tested and broken through the key 7% level today; this is not a good sign for the markets and doesn’t bode well for the Spanish Index. The Ibex has fallen back over the last two days from the highs of 7200 in the face of strong economic headwinds…

CUTTING TO THE CHASE… COURTESY OF FATPROPHETS

CUTTING TO THE CHASE… COURTESY OF FATPROPHETS

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For more trading insights and exclusive access to FatProphets Virtual Trading Room for a full month click here Market action overnight was mixed but the announcements which could determine the direction of equity markets for the remainder of this year were anything but. What was highly significant in my view was the co-ordinated action by the central…