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Equities
Monday’s rally quickly faded in Asia, as markets dropped on concerns over the health of the global economy. The Nikkei sank 1.2% to 9846, the Kospi tumbled 2.4%, and the ASX declined 1.4% in a broad selloff. In China, the losses were more moderate, as the Shanghai Composite lost .9% and the Hang Seng fell 1.1%.
Germany’s DAX led the region lower, dropping 2.3% on growing debt concerns concerning Italy and Spain, with bond yields spiking to their highest level in decades. The CAC40 lost 1.8%, and the FTSE fell 1%, as banks led the declines.
A sharp selloff hit US markets which dropped for their 8th consecutive day. The Dow tumbled 266 points to 11867, the Nasdaq plunged 2.8%, and the S&P 500 sank 2.6%, despite the successful passage of the last-minute budget deal.
Dow Tumbles 266 Points
Coach shares dropped 6.5% on weak margins, and Pfizer fell 4.6% even as earnings beat expectations.
Treasuries and Commodities
A powerful buying wave sent treasuries soaring, particularly 30-year notes which leaped up 3 6/32 to yield 3.91%/. The benchmark 10-year note rallied 1 6/32 to yield 2.61%.
Energy declined, led by US crude which fell 1.4% to 93.57. Natural gas fell .9% and gasoline futures declined .8%.
Precious metals surged, as investors ran from equities. Gold jumped 2.1% to 1655.40, a new record close, and silver rallied 3.3% to 40.595. Copper fell .6%, as economic weakness weighed on the industrial metal.
Currencies
The Swiss Franc surged an incredible 2.3% to .7656, yet another record high, as currency investors dumped Dollars and Euros. The Australian Dollar, seen as a speculative investment, plunged 1.6% to 1.0801, while the Yen gained .4% to 77.08.
Economic Outlook
Consumer Spending unexpectedly fell .2% in June, dropping for the first time in nearly 2 years, fanning concerns over a double-dip recession. Vehicle Sales were slightly above expectations, but the news did little to reassure investors.
Wednesday’s reports will include the ADP Employment Report, ISM non-manufacturing PMI, Factory Orders, weekly oil inventories, and weekly mortgage applications.
Earnings are due from Comcast and Mastercard.
Binary Options Trading analysis written by Bradley Welcher
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Equities
Monday’s rally quickly faded in Asia, as markets dropped on concerns over the health of the global economy. The Nikkei sank 1.2% to 9846, the Kospi tumbled 2.4%, and the ASX declined 1.4% in a broad selloff. In China, the losses were more moderate, as the Shanghai Composite lost .9% and the Hang Seng fell 1.1%.
Germany’s DAX led the region lower, dropping 2.3% on growing debt concerns concerning Italy and Spain, with bond yields spiking to their highest level in decades. The CAC40 lost 1.8%, and the FTSE fell 1%, as banks led the declines.
A sharp selloff hit US markets which dropped for their 8th consecutive day. The Dow tumbled 266 points to 11867, the Nasdaq plunged 2.8%, and the S&P 500 sank 2.6%, despite the successful passage of the last-minute budget deal.
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Dow Tumbles 266 Points
Coach shares dropped 6.5% on weak margins, and Pfizer fell 4.6% even as earnings beat expectations.
Treasuries and Commodities
A powerful buying wave sent treasuries soaring, particularly 30-year notes which leaped up 3 6/32 to yield 3.91%/. The benchmark 10-year note rallied 1 6/32 to yield 2.61%.
Energy declined, led by US crude which fell 1.4% to 93.57. Natural gas fell .9% and gasoline futures declined .8%.
Precious metals surged, as investors ran from equities. Gold jumped 2.1% to 1655.40, a new record close, and silver rallied 3.3% to 40.595. Copper fell .6%, as economic weakness weighed on the industrial metal.
Currencies
The Swiss Franc surged an incredible 2.3% to .7656, yet another record high, as currency investors dumped Dollars and Euros. The Australian Dollar, seen as a speculative investment, plunged 1.6% to 1.0801, while the Yen gained .4% to 77.08.
Economic Outlook
Consumer Spending unexpectedly fell .2% in June, dropping for the first time in nearly 2 years, fanning concerns over a double-dip recession. Vehicle Sales were slightly above expectations, but the news did little to reassure investors.
Wednesday’s reports will include the ADP Employment Report, ISM non-manufacturing PMI, Factory Orders, weekly oil inventories, and weekly mortgage applications.
Earnings are due from Comcast and Mastercard.
Binary Options Trading analysis written by Bradley Welcher