Europe
Old World Index grew by an average of 1.25% against a background of mixed macroeconomic statistics and corporate reporting (although both times reporting is rather negative) for the European region and the positive data from abroad.
America
New World Index grew by 1,25-1,4% after the publication of data on unemployment in the UnitedStates (instead of growth at 0.1%, it decreased by 0.1%, which immediately noticed signs of the economy out of the stage recession). Meanwhile, the problem of corporate stock markets studiously ignored - I think in the next quarter they [the problem] vylezut in light of God in all its obviousness. So now the markets are laying more than two-three-fold increase in corporate profits in one year, which seems highly unlikely event, even if the world economy really starts to recover.
raw materials, currency, etc.
Industrial metals at auction in London again slightly cheaper, reverse the achievements of the last week. Baltic Dry Index is the second month in a downward phase - the immediate goal is seen in the vicinity of February-March this year. Gold traded just below $ 960, but most likely this box to keep precious metals will not be able to - the U.S. dollar went down to the growth of a positive U.S. macroeconomic statistics, and expectations of the end of the crisis.
futures oil brand Brent traded around $ 73.75, crude oil futures on the mark WTI stand just above $ 71 (until September contracts at 9-30 Moscow time, until the end of the week is to go to the October contracts).
Statistics and Reporting
Monday promises to be a quiet day: A macro-economic statistics published today include figures for the second-third order, and important corporate events on the horizon, I have not noticed.
If the disappointment of investors will result in a wave of sales, it will be possible to see movement on the MICEX index level 640-740
Futures on the dollar-ruble is currently traded in the region of 31 900, the nearest resistance - 32 000
MDM-Bank and URSA Bank completed the process of
i-Free and FINAM created a new section on Raw
Review of the FOREX market for 07.08.09
Statistics on the U.S. labor market has become a surprise for investors
Deception is killing crops
Kommersant: Ministry of Economy has begun property issues
Imports of fuels prosel