Europe
European sites show positive dynamics. Pan-European FTSE Eurotop 100 index of 0.36%, Britain's FTSE 100 0.16%, the German Xetra Dax 0.23%, French Lyxor Cac 40 0.24%.
Euro rose in anticipation of the ECB rate decision and comments of the ECB head Trichet. ECB's refinancing rate remained at the previous level of 1%, it is expected that Trichet will improve forecasts of recovery of the European economy, given the increase in the II quarter GDP large economies of Germany and France. In addition to reducing the dollar's commodity markets has supported 5% growth in the Chinese market. The Chinese government intends to continue the course to stimulate the economy, on the eve of metals decreased significantly on the background data on the reduction of iron ore to China before the nine-month minimum. As leaders of growth stocks of mining companies. Lonmin 6.9%, Vedanta Resources 5%, Xstrata 4.4%, Anglo American. Grow and shares of the largest steel producers. Salzgitter 3.4%, Thyssenkrupp 3.2%.
yesterday were published minutes of the meeting of the Operations Committee on the open market the U.S. Federal Reserve. The Fed believes that the risk of even greater credit losses in the banking sector. Shares of banks declined. Nevertheless, shares of banks in Europe demonstrate the positive momentum. Royal Bank of Scotland 4%, Deutsche Bank 3.1%, Lloyds 2.9%.
Oil
Oil prices rise on local minima amid falling dollar. Data on stocks that were released yesterday, did not have much impact. Spot Brent $ 68, WTI $ 68.05. Futures increased by 0.5%.
The volume of crude oil in storage per week declined by 0.4 million barrels. and amounted to 343.4 million barrels. Analysts expected decline of oil reserves by 1.9 million barrels. Gasoline inventories fell by 3.0 million, is expected to decline by 1.4 million barrels. Inventories of distillates rose by 1.2 million, expected reduction in stocks of distillates by 0.6 million barrels.
Russia
The market opened higher and continued to grow. External background to the opening there is a positive. China grew by 5.5%, and U.S. oil futures have risen. MICEX 15:32 due to technical problems is not working. At 15:30 Moscow time the MICEX index would add 2.09%, RTS index 1.96%. Trading volume on the MICEX stock market of 36 billion rubles., Slightly above average levels.
In leaders of growth stocks of gold producers. 7.2% of Polyus Gold, Polymetal 3.2%. In the wake of new fears about the likely second wave of recession has increased the gold in the U.S. shares of gold producer Newmont Mining soared by 9.5%. Shares steel companies after rising prices for base metals. Severstal 2%, MMC Norilsk Nickel 1.1%, 1% MMK, NLMK 0.6%. Againstthe background of positive dynamics of oil futures rising shares of oil and gas sector. 2.4% Rosneft, Lukoil 1%, Gazprom 0.9%, Surgutneftegas 0.7%. Good demand seen in the shares of Sberbank, which grew by 5%.
Forecast
Day again interest in terms of economic news and events. At 16:30 comment on the decision will give the head of the ECB Jean-Claude Trichet. Also at 16:30 there are data on the number of requests for unemployment benefits in the U.S., in 18:00 the index of business activity in the service sector ISM Services.
Traditionally a great influence on the currency, and, consequently, the raw materials, markets, Trichet will comment on the situation in the euro area economy and further policy ECB. If the dollar will rise, the oil will go below that would be another signal to sell. If comments will support the euro, the restoration of the oil market and stock sites will be even more rapid than the decline.
From a technical point of view, yesterday, the market briefly went below the level of support for 1080 points, today opened already above this level. Most likely, yet continue to consolidate in a very narrow range of 1080-1130 points, out of which will be accompanied by a very strong movement. In what direction will be very difficult to predict the output. Therefore recommend to reduce the risks and watch the market from the sidelines.
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