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MarketPrice% Change DJIA 10,573.68 +0.02% NASDAQ 2,301.09 -0.33% S&P 500 1137.14 +0.05% The U.S indices finished pretty much unchanged on the day again on Wednesday as markets struggled to find any real direction. A weaker USD gave a boost to the energy and materials sector.The Dow and S&P 500 inched higher, while the Nasdaq dipped on Wednesday after Federal Reserve officials said they were still worried about labor market weakness and a report on the services sector showed only slight improvement in the economy. MarketPrice% Change NIKKEI 10,681.66 -0.46% The benchmark Nikkei .N225 lost 0.5 percent on Thursday.After hovering in positive territory earlier in the day, the Nikkei edged lower when commodities-linked shares pared gains after China's central bank unexpectedly raised rates at a three-month bill auction, which traders said could signal the start of monetary tightening Major companies reporting today that could impact the wider stock markets - source FT Trading and sales updates
Constellation Brands EstimateQ3 $0.52 We will keep you updated when important results are released in the getdealing.com dealing room. CURRENCIES US DOLLAR INDEX closed 0.19 %lower at 77.49 The USD Index measures the performance of the US Dollar against a basket of currencies: EUR, JPY, GBP, CAD, CHF and SEK. COMMODITIES - weaker USD generally tends to lead to stronger commodity prices Gold - closed at $1,139.60per ounce, up 1.83% Gold is viewed as defensive and is used as a safe haven in times of trouble. OIL - US crude settled at $83.11 per barrel, up 1.61% Oil is often viewed as a barometer for global economic health - a growing economy needs lots of oil! WHAT MIGHT MOVE MARKETS TODAY 10.00am -Europen Retail Sales m/m This number measures the change in the total value ofEuropean sales at the retail level.-A higher than forecast actual would be viewed as positive for theEuropean economy while a lower reading would be negative .This datawill impact the DAX,CAC30 and Eurostox 50. 11.00 am - German Factory Orders m/m This number measures the change in the total value of new purchase orders placed with German manufacturers - .-A higher than forecast actual would be viewed as positive for theGerman economy while a lower reading would be negative .This datawill impact the DAX 12.00 pm - UK Interst rate decission - No change expected 13.30 pm U.S Unemployment Claims This number measures number of individuals who filed for unemployment insurance for the first time during the past week A higher than forecast actual would be viewed as negative for the US economy while a lower reading would bepositive . This data will impact the S&P,DOW and USD. Watch these released in real time on the event calendar in the getdealing.com dealing room. Any other market moving breaking news will also be brought to you in the dealing room. This text is for information purposes only and does not constitute an offer or solicitation for an investment product.
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