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the last working day of the year gone, 31 December, the world stock markets finished the auctions with multidirectional dynamics.
Global indicator MSCI World Index up to the day fell by 0,3%, while for the year increased by 27%. Index of shares in emerging markets MSCI Emerging Markets Index, while at the same time, added 0.8% for the year increased by 74% and showing better momentum since the beginning of his calculations in 1988.
Major U.S. stock indices on the basis of trading Thursday, December 31, weakened their position, thus reducing the maximum since 2003, the annual increase. Thus, the index of wide market SP 500 lost 1% and ended the year at 1 115.1 points, the annual increase at the same time which was 23%. The indicator on the Dow Jones slid 1.14% to 10 428.05 points, while the index of technology stocks in the Nasdaq fell 0.96% to 2 269.15 points.
Left 31 December data showed reduction in the number of primary applications for unemployment benefits last week with 452 thousand to 432 thousand, while expected to increase to 460 thousand for the positive economic data raised expectations of a quick collapse of incentive programs in the United States and supported markets.
Shares transportation company YRC Worldwide collapsed by 15% to 84 cents against the backdrop of a statement of consent of holders of its bonds to exchange debt securities into shares, thus allowing the company to avoid bankruptcy. Quotes FedEx, also engaged in transportation of goods, slipped by 2% to $ 83.45.
Paper Halliburton oil added 0.4% to $ 30.09 after analysts Credit Suisse Group raised the target price of the company”s shares from $ 34 to $ 36, highlighting the best chance for companies to increase revenue than its competitors. The cost of “black gold” for trades also rose to 6-week high $ 80 a barrel.
In general, the results of 2009 the leading position in the SP 500 index took the high-tech companies, which increase as the group reached 60%. Second place was taken by quotations of primary producers, which over the year added 45%, while firms that depend on the demand for durable goods, strengthened by 39%.
European Dow Jones Stoxx 600 in 2009, added 28%, which was the best annual performance index over the past 10 years. Increase was led by the shares of commodity producers and banks, which a year earlier, in contrast, stayed in the fall of leaders.
British FTSE 100 index at the auction on December 31 increased by 0,3% for the year adding to its assets 22%, which was the best annual performance since 1997.
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was led by shares of developers, have strengthened their position against release of data on the eighth consecutive month of growth in housing costs the UK in December. Thus, quotes Barratt Developments and Redrow became heavier by more than 1%.
Papers copper producer Antofagasta, at the same time, “stouter” by 1,8% due to higher cost of metal up to 16-month high, as well as news about the intention of the authorities in China next year to maintain a soft monetary policy.
main stock indicator Mexico Bolsa Dec. 31 fell by 1%, following the U.S. indices. In general, the annual increase was the best indicator for the last 3 years and amounted to 44%. Increasing largely been achieved economic recovery of the country”s largest trading partner - the United States, as well as Commodities Rally on the market.
Asian markets in the first auction in 2010, January 4, showed preferential improvement. Thus, the main regional indicators MS Asia Pacific Index added 0.9%, which largely has been achieved on the maximum data for the last 5 years the growth of industrial production in China, as well as the general expectations for a speedy economic recovery.
Thus, according to calculations HSBC, China”s PMI index for November rose from 55,7 to 56,1 points. Chinese CSI 300 stock indicator, however, completed the first auction, the decrease of 0,46%.
Japanese Nikkei 225 was heavier than 1%. The weakening of the yen against the dollar supported a national shares of exporters. Thus, quotes automaker Honda Motor, a 42% sales in North America, “stouter” at 1,9%, while Sony, 70% of the proceeds of which goes to sales abroad, added 2.5%.
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Airlines Japan Airlines soared 31% against the background of news about the doubling of credit carrier from Development Bank of Japan.
price of Brent crude oil at 13:33 MSK increased by 2.16% to $ 79.61 a barrel, gold has risen in price on 1,62% to $ 1 113.9 per troy ounce, while the rate of EUR /USD pair rose to 0,34% up to $ 1,438.
USA: the market finished the week by a wave of euphoria
World stock markets: News from China was the main reason for the reduction indices
World stock markets: the bulls have tempered his enthusiasm, but maintain a presence
World stock markets: “bulls” so far managed to keep the position
World stock markets: in 2010 started with a bullish note
Asia: finishing segment performed
ETF international markets: the crisis has brought incredible profits
Latin America: the Chilean market does not become a leader for the year
United States: a slight increase before the last in this year”s trading session



