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26 AUGUST 2013: GOLD AND SILVER SKYROCKET

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by Arne Treholt Vice-President of Business Development and Investments

Gold and Silver skyrocketed on Friday. Gold added USD 21.70 and ended at 1397.80 after breaking through the 1400 level during the session. Silver added 4 % to close at 24.08 after trading as high as USD 24.24 an ounce. These quotations represent the highest seen for precious metals in weeks. The technical charts point to further gains. It is therefore greatly likely that the strength in prices will spill over into this week’s trading.

A weaker than expected July 'new home sales' report, which decreased 5 % since June, created new bewilderment in the markets. The July minutes from the US Federal Reserve (FED) created new uncertainty regarding when FED will eventually start tapering its bond buying program of USD 85 Billion a month. This gave precious metals a strong boost. Gold broke out of the technical resistance in USD 1377 – 1380, helped by increased Silver prices on its way up.

The disappointing housing numbers also had a negative impact on the Dollar. The new housing data gave rise to new speculations when tapering will start. September seems unlikely now and currency analysts are pointing to December as more realistic. It is generally believed that tapering of the central bank’s monetary easing would lead to an increase in interest rates and a stronger Dollar. The dollar basket, DXY, weighed against six major currencies, decreased. The Dollar lost ground against both the Yen and the Euro. EUR/USD climbed above 1.34 on the housing numbers.

A second reading of German gross domestic product confirms that Europe’s biggest economy rose 0.7 % in July. This augurs good for Angela Merkel’s re-election opportunities in September, and for better perspective for growth in the Euro zone. Despite the temporary decrease in the Dollar, it is much more favoured by investors over the Yen for the rest of 2013. The Euro has also gained healthily against the Yen over the recent week.

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27 AUGUST 2013: DURABLE GOODS ORDERS DROP

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by Arne Treholt Vice-President of Business Development and Investments

Durable or capital goods orders in the United States dropped 7.3 % in July, and put new questions marks over the economy at the beginning of the third quarter. The demand for goods ranging from aircraft to computers and defence equipment, fell. This is the biggest decline since last August. The decline in durable goods are coming on the top of negative housing figures published last Friday, indicating a weaker housing market than expected.

It is likely that the failing durable goods numbers will give rise to new speculations on when the US Federal Reserve (FED) will eventually start tapering its bond buying program. It has been indicated that tapering would start in December. Based on the latest figures it is unlikely that tapering might start earlier than at the end of 2013. The fall in durable goods orders had an immediate impact on stock futures. Also yield on US treasuries fell.

Oil prices have continued to rise on the escalation of US involvement in Syria. Brent crude is trading close to USD 111 a barrel. US Defence secretary Chuck Hagel is reportedly going to discuss a possible military intervention in Syria with its British and French counterparts on the alleged use of chemical weapons. The possibility for a direct Western involvement could have serious impacts on the world stock markets and trigger the market to continue its present downward trend.

The US Dollar traded down against Japanese Yen on Monday after new uncertainties arose as to when tapering will eventually start. USD/JPY trades at 98.42 Yen a Dollar. EUR/USD was flat during Monday at 1.3373.

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28 AUGUST 2013: OIL, GOLD AND SILVER SKYROCKET

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by Arne Treholt Vice-President of Business Development and Investments

Western warmongerings had Oil, Gold and Silver prices skyrocketing on Tuesday. US and allied envoys told rebels fighting Bashar-al-Assad that Western powers will attack Syria within days. The UK Prime Minister, David Cameron, stressed that the most likely day of attack is Thursday. Brent crude jumped by two Dollars USD 113.46 a barrel on the news. Gold and Silver continue to raise as safe havens. Gold reached USD 1420 adding new 25 Dollars during Tuesday’s trade. Silver trades at USD 24.65 up 20 % from levels seen only a couple of weeks ago.

Syria is probably going to be attacked by cruise missiles in what Western observers say are aimed at teaching President Assad and Iran a “lesson” for defying the West. The aim is presumably not to turn the tide in the civil war, which, over the last few months, have given President Assad’s forces the upper hand. NATO air strikes changed the course of the Libyan civil war. The prelude to an eventual attack on Syria is a blue copy of the US and British invasion of Iraq and the NATO-bombings of Serbia in connection with the “liberation” of Kosovo.

Along with Brent US crude, NYMEX, jumped to USD 108.50 a barrel. Western powers are taking a great gamble in attacking Syria. A military action in Syria might result in spreading chaos to the Oil-producing countries in the Middle East, in spite of the fact that Syria itself is not a major Oil producer. Libyan production has already dropped 60 % and down to 665 000 barrels a day. Key shipping routes for crude Oil such as Akaba and the Suez canal areas are well located in the area.

A military action might also put stress on US Oil storages. Commercial crude stock piles were expected to have fallen last week due to heavy consumption of gas during the end of the holiday season. Increased oil prices would put added stress on a US economy considering to terminate using the money printing press by tapering the bond buying program. Data on homes sales and durable goods over the last two days, have shown that continued monetary easing might be necessary to keep growth and the economy on the right track.

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29 AUGUST 2013: OIL HITS SIX- MONTH HIGH

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by Arne Treholt Vice-President of Business Development and Investments

Oil prices hit a six-month high as shares fell on fears of a military attack on Syria. Especially emerging markets assets were hit hard and world shares slid for a second day in row. Investors were seeking safe haven investments and Gold has been shining over the last few days. Gold prices reached USD 1430, but fell back to 1418 an ounce. Brent crude reached USD 117 a barrel on Wednesday morning, but fell back to 115 levels.

Neighbouring Turkey, which has stated its willingness to support a military action against the Assad-regime without approval from the UN security Council, is one of the emerging markets hardest hit by the uncertainty. Both the Turkish Lira and Indian Rupee fell to new record lows against the Dollar. The USD has traded steady against the Euro at 1.3336 , but has fallen below 98 Yen a Dollar against the Japanese Yen, trading at 97.63.

Even if the real effects on the markets on an eventual hit against Syria remain uncertain, Oil analysts are speculating that Oil prices could jump as high as USD 125 a barrel. New York crude, NYMNEX, was trading at the highest level seen in a year when it jumped to USD 111. It has since fallen back to below USD 110.

Worries over Syria largely shrugged off investor’s concern about euro zone bank lending contracting in July. This highlighted the euro zone’s nascent recovery and might keep pressure on the European Central Bank (ECB) to maintain an expansive monetary policy. The British Pound slipped both against the Dollar and the Euro. Bank of England reaffirmed its attention to keep interest rates low until 2016. The condition for a rise in interest rate is, according to new Governor, Mark Carney, that unemployment falls to 7%, a similar goal set by the US FED.

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03 SEPTEMBER 2013: SEPTEMBER IS GOING TO BRING TURBULENCE TO CURRENCY MARKETS.

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By Kristina Leonova: Analyst in Portfolio Asset Management Department.

Following the results of yesterday's trading session, the European stock markets showed positive dynamics. The French CAC index which has grown by 1.84%, became the leader of growth. The stock market in the USA was closed in connection with the Labor Day celebrations.

This morning, support to the world markets was given by positive data from China. The index of business activity in the production sector of China, counted by the national bureau of statistics of the country, grew in August to 51 points comparable to 50.3 points the month before. The similar index counted by HSBC bank, grew in August to 50.1 points in comparison with 47.7 points the month before.

Statistics coming from other countries had, in general, mixed characters. The index of business activity in the production sector of Germany grew in August to 51.8 points in comparison with 50.7 points the month before. Analysts expected index growth to 52 points. In France, the similar index didn't change in comparison with the previous month, and made 49.7 points that coincided with expectations of analysts. As a whole, in the Euro zone the index grew to 51.4 points in comparison to 50.3 points in July, however, growth to 51.3 points was expected.

This data was giving support to the Euro during the trading session. As a result, EUR/USD pair opened the day on a level of 1.3211, grew to 1.3226, and then was rolled away to a day minimum of 1.3183, having finished the trading session nearby.

It is necessary to realize that September will be a very important month for the currency markets: all investors returned from summer holiday, trade volumes returned to normal, and the economic calendar is full of very important events. Amongst them, elections in Australia, appointed to September 7; increase of the consumer tax in Japan; the solution of the question on a ceiling of the national debt of the USA; elections in Germany (on September 22) and, naturally, FOMC meeting on monetary policy, planned for September 18-19. It will have the greatest value for currencies, and the current week will help investors to be defined, whether to wait from the regulator turning of the program of stimulation.

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04 SEPTEMBER 2013: THE SYRIAN FACTOR REMAINS DOMINATING IN THE MARKET

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By Kristina Leonova: Analyst in Portfolio Asset Management Department.

The Syrian Factor Remains Dominating in the Market

News lines are already glistening with various headings.

Limiting factor for the world markets is the quite intense international situation concerning Syria. As it became known, the U.S. President Barack Obama got support of a number of key figures in the American congress in a question of drawing a military blow to Syria. The vote on this matter in the congress will take place next week.

In addition to this, on Tuesday morning there were messages that ballistic missiles were tested in the Mediterranean Sea. The news at the time provoked speculative growth in the Oil market, even in spite of the fact that as a result the Pentagon declared that rocket tests aren't connected with possible operations in Syria, as they were already planned a long time ago (together with Israel).

The price for Brent reached 115.68$ per barrel, and the price for Light was on a level of 108.54$ per barrel. This morning, we can see Brent traded on a price of 113.78$ per barrel, and Light on a level of 107.54$ per barrel, just with a slight decrease.

The EUR/USD pair also became a victim of market fears, which supported sales. The release of data on business activity in the manufacturing industry of the USA became an additional factor of pressure. So, the currency pair from the level of opening at 1.3188 dropped to a minimum of 1.3143 and finished the trading day closely to 1.3165.

The Euro zone will publish a series of data today on business activity in the services sector. The indicator can continue to show growth, maintaining hopes of investors of a more aggressive speech from the head of the European Central Bank during a press conference after the meeting. In that case it is possible to wait for a kickback of EUR/USD from 1.3150, with probability of breakdown 1.32 and the further purpose on 1.3230.

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05 SEPTEMBER 2013: THE BANK OF JAPAN LEFT MONETARY POLICY WITHOUT CHANGES

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By Kristina Leonova: Analyst in Portfolio Asset Management Department.

Asian stock markets are not receiving any accurate impulses for long-term movement in the market, that is why indexes in general are moving in a different direction. Today we also can see multi-directional dynamics in the market. The worse indexes are looking so far like the index of continental China SSE, the Australian ASX, and also Japanese Nikkei.

Today's meeting of the Central Bank of Japan ended with the regulator deciding to leave the current monetary policy without change, having raised an assessment of the state of the economy for the first time in 2 months. There have already been offers from some board members to make the target rate of inflation more flexible, and not to go so strictly with the rate on 2%. The Japanese Yen practically didn't react to these statements, having continued to bargain under level 100 against the American Dollar, and the stock market started decreasing gradually. Meanwhile, the hi-tech exporting companies, which are most sensitive to a rate of national currency, today mainly grew, so Sony, Pioneer and Toshiba add about 1.2%.

In the meantime in the USA, the stock market finished yesterday’s trading session with an increase in the price of the main indexes. The reasons for that were the improvement of macroeconomic realities in the Euro zone and the USA, and also an increase in demand for shares of auto makers and the hi-tech companies. The revised data on gross domestic product of the Euro zone confirmed 0.3% growth of the economy of the region in the 2nd quarter, having a strengthened impression of the favorable data published the other day on the industry in Europe. In the USA, according to the report of the Beige book, the industry grew, and consumers began to spend more for entertainment, in particular, on tourism.

The vote of the Committee of foreign affairs at the Senate, in favor of a limited military blow to Syria, didn't scare investors. Let's note that the final decision will be made, most likely, in a few days. The price for Oil stabilized slightly and decreased in comparison to the last few days. Brent is traded on a level of 113.37$ per barrel, and Light is traded on a level of 106.63$ per barrel.

Today investors will be waiting for the conference of Mr.Dragi and the unemployment figures from the USA.

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06 SEPTEMBER 2013: THE RELEASE OF STRONG DATA FROM THE USA STRENGTHENED SALES OF EURO

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By Kristina Leonova: Analyst in Portfolio Asset Management Department.

Statistical data presented yesterday in America had a more considerable impact on the market than the meetings of two main Central Banks! As a result, the stock market of the United States finished the trading session with small growth of the main indexes. Dow Jones Industrial Average raised on 0.04% to the level of 14937.50 points, the index of the wide market Standard & Poor's 500 increased by 0.12% to a price of 1655.08 points, and the index of high-tech industries, Nasdaq Composite, went to plus on 0.27% and reached a point of 3658.78.

Strong macroeconomic data from the USA, in addition to the press conference of Mr. Dragi, became the last straw, and if the currency pair in the morning tried to keep next to the level 1.32 – it was unsuccessful, dropping to a local minimum on the level of 1.3109. Dragi began his speech with discussions on slights signs of recovery in the economy, but summed up by declaring that hard times have not yet passed. Moreover, he confirmed that it is impossible to exclude the need of lower rates.

Tension around the 'Syrian' question continues to grow. Accusations of attempted murder of the Minister of Internal Affairs of Egypt, confirms that all of the Middle East, not only Syria, is experiencing internal problems. It only maintains demand for the US Dollar, which is so popular in anticipation of the report on "non-farm” payrolls.

In the commodity market, Brent is traded on a level of 113.49$ per barrel, and Light reached 107.63$ per barrel. Gold with delivery in December on COMEX, yesterday fell in the price by 1.22% to the level of 1373.00$ for troy ounce, and this morning is traded on a level of 1371.56$.

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09 SEPTEMBER 2013: DECISION ON SYRIA CAN BRING A NEGATIVE IMPACT ON STOCK MARKETS

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By Kristina Leonova: Analyst in Portfolio Asset Management Department.

Last week was full of macroeconomic statistical data, which has been bringing turbulence on the markets and we have witnessed quite different movements in the stock and currency markets of late. Despite the fact that trading session in the American stock market has been rather volatile, indexes finished almost on the levels they began. Dow Jones dropped for 0.10% and reached 14922.50, Nasdaq added 0.03% and closed the session on the level of 3660.01 and S&P500 increased for 0.01% and closed the session on 1655.17.

The American Dollar strengthened last week due to key macroeconomic indicators, which were better than expectations, showing increased chances that FRS will begin the reduction of the program of quantitative easing following the results of the next meeting which will take place on September 17-18. The PMI indexes in the production and services sector were recorded at levels 55.7% and 58.6%, respectively. But, after the publication of the report on the labor market, where data for June and July were revised with a fall in the sum on 79 thousand, the American Dollar was under moderate pressure and started to lose in relation to major currencies.

The European currency has also been under quite strong pressure after the head of the European Central Bank, Mario Dragi, during a press conference, declared that the Management board discussed the possibility of an additional decrease of the interest rate. The month before, the European Central Bank gave reference points on monetary policy in which he noted that rates will remain low in "the foreseeable future". However, against improving macroeconomic statistics, participants of the market began to exclude the possibility of a further decrease, and the Euro became stronger. EUR/USD pair on Friday was traded on the level of 1.3160, losing following the results of a week 0.4%. This morning, we can see EUR/USD traded on the level of 1.3172.

This week there are no expected important macroeconomic statistics capable to have essential impact on the moods of participants of the currency market. As for the near-term outlook, Syria still remains the center of attention. Obama's speech to the nation address is planned for Tuesday. On Wednesday congressmen are returning from vacation, and will, most probably, take a final decision on the Syrian matter.

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10 SEPTEMBER 2013: THE USA IS READY TO POSTPONE MILITARY OPERATIONS AGAINST SYRIA

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By Kristina Leonova: Analyst in Portfolio Asset Management Department.

Today the market will be more nervous than it was on Monday - the USA is ready to accept Russia's offer and to postpone military operation against Syria, if Syria will agree to transfer it's chemical weapons over to international control. Based on this news and these discussions, prices of Oil are falling. Brent is traded this morning on 111.47$ per barrel and Light has reached level of 107.46$. Both oil brands are losing around 1% in price. Nevertheless, the latest events are only a temporary break before the situation will continue to develop, according to a new scenario.

Meanwhile, the stock market of the United States finished the trading session with a moderate growth of the main indexes, the Dow Jones index recorded the greatest increase from the middle of July, having added 0.94%. Nasdaq and S&P500 added 1.26% and 0.99% accordingly. Mainly all the stock markets were growing on Chinese optimism.

To remind you, the surplus of the chinese trade balance made $28.61 billion in comparison with average market expectations at the level of $20 billion. The improvement is welcomed by investors, and even the possible war in Syria doesnt seem it will effect further investment in markets.

Another interesting development we can see is in the development of the EUR/USD currency pair. USD felt under pressure after the index of business moods of Sentix grew to 6.5, instead of the predicted fall to 4.0, having showed the maximum indicator since May, 2011. The Euro went above the level of 1.32, reaching a 1.3280 high during the American trading session, and closing the day on around 1.3260. This morning, the Dollar is trying to win back lost positions and is strengthening towards the Euro, traded on a level of 1.3246.

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11 September 2013: Berlusconi’s Threats Attract Attention Of Investors

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By Kristina Leonova: Analyst in Portfolio Asset Management Department.

Yesterday stock markets of the United States of America finished the trading session on a positive note due to support given by statements of the Prime Minister of Syria, and statistics from China, which appeared to be better than the average expectations of analysts.

The Prime Minister of Syria, Wael al-Halki, declared that his country agreed to the offer from Russia to transfer all Syrian chemical weapons under international control, having officially agreed, thus, on chemical disarmament. The market apprehended this news, taking into consideration the speech of the US Secretary of State, John Kerri, who noted that Assad can avoid military intervention if he transfers all chemical weapons to the international community within the next week.

As for Chinese statistics, according to the presented data, retails increased in August by 13.4%, whilst an increase of only 13.2% had been predicted. Industrial production in August increased by 10.4%, which exceeded forecasts of analysts of 9.9%.

Following the results of yesterday's trading session - the indicator of "blue chips" the Dow Jones Industrial Average index, got stronger 0.85%, and closed on the level of 15 191,06 points. The index of the wide market S&P 500 increased 0.73% to the level of 1 683.99 points, and the index of the hi-tech companies, Nasdaq, added 0.62% reaching 3 729.02 points.

As the Syrian question has been put on hold, prices of Oil of brand Light, started to decrease in price, reaching the price of 106.16$ per barrel this morning . Brent adds 0.10% and is traded on a level of 110.13$. Gold is stable on 1367.09$.

While the economic calendar lacks statistical data, attention of investors is now drawn to the subject in relation to Berlusconi and his party. It is an important subject, as Italy is the third largest economy in the 17 member Eurozone, and if a crisis will begin within the country, echoes will be heard throughout the region. Secondly, the threat of the politician to convince the party to stop government support is dangerous, due to the fact that the coalition government of the current Prime Minister won't be able to continue work. If there is a Parliament collapse, the need of carrying out new elections will lead to new expenses, and instability in Italy. Berlusconi didn't voice the decision yet, but can make it at any time, therefore the EUR/USD trades very carefully.

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12 September 2013: Investors Await FRS Meeting Where The Destiny Of The QE3 Program Can Be Decided

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By Kristina Leonova: Analyst in Portfolio Asset Management Department.

Leading stock markets of Europe were growing yesterday. The leader became the German DAX, which added 0.6%. The growth is mainly due to an increased interest from investors towards the largest German energy companies - E.ON (+4,8%) and RWE (+6,6%). The value of the stock of the British chip maker ARM Holdings, developing chips for iPhone smartphones, jumped up yesterday by almost 5%. It occurred after Apple announced two latest versions of the smartphones - multipurpose iPhone 5S and its younger brother - the iPhone 5C.

However, shares of Apple after the presentation of the smartphones fell more than 7% in two days . Experts were skeptical in regards to the budgetary IPhone 5C, which obviously didn't reach the target price category. The falling of stock quotes of Apple were negatively reflected yesterday in an index of the technological sector of the USA, which lost 0.1%. In turn, Dow Jones finished the trading day in the green zone, having added 0.7%, thankfully, to growth of stock quotations of IBM corporation. The corporation declared that sales to the Synnex company, the division which is engaged in outsourcing support of clients, grew by $0.5 billion. Shares of Synnex jumped up yesterday over 20%.

Another interesting development yesterday was that on the expectations of good performance results, due to increased demand for mobile advertising, Facebook shares rose in price 3.3% and were closed at 45.04$ per share, having exceeded a level of 45.00$ for the first time since the moment of IPO, which was carried out in May, 2012.

As for the currency market, main currency pairs approached key levels of resistance. As a result, EUR/USD finished the trading day in the level of 1.3310, and GBP/USD – around 1.5740. News that the U.S. President, Barack Obama, asked the Congress to postpone the vote concerning a potential rocket attack across Damascus, reduced interest in the US Dollar, however, the pair faced quite strong resistance on 1.3280 which could go through only during the American session. This morning, EUR/USD is traded on a level of 1.3302, there is possibility that levels of 1.3320/1.3330 will be difficult to overcome and, as a result, it is possible to expect temporary correction back to 1.3260.

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13 September 2013: Markets Stiffened Waiting For FRS Meeting

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By Kristina Leonova: Analyst in Portfolio Asset Management Department.

On Thursday, September 12, the main stock indexes of the United States of America finished the trading session in negative territory. The Syrian problem still remains on the agenda. Intensity in the markets grew again after John Kerri's statements that the probability of military operations from the USA isn't excluded yet.

Expectations concerning reduction of the program of the stimulation of the economy of the USA, which could be declared next week, only poured oil on the fire. This speculation has been strengthened by data on the number of primary requests for unemployment benefits, which reached the minimum value since March, 2006. The number made 292 thousand, whereas 330 thousand were expected.

Following the results of the trading session, the indicator of "blue chips", the Dow Jones Industrial Average index, lost 0.17% and was closed on a level of 15 300.64 points. The index of the wide market S&P 500 went to a minus for 0.34% to level 1 683.42 points, and the index of the hi-tech companies, Nasdaq, lost 0.24% reaching the level of 3 715.97 points.

As the majority of the participants of the market wait for any definiteness concerning the solution of the conflict surrounding Syria, the price of Brent continues to dangle near a key zone of support level, of 110-112$ per barrel. This area separates us from a more essential impulse down. This morning Brent is traded on the level of 111.71$ per barrel, and Light on 107.69$ per barrel.

As for the EUR/USD currency pair, prospects of the pair have limited character in connection with unimpressive recovery of the economy of the Euro zone. The area 1.3320/1.3330 still remains to be very difficult for overcoming, so strong data on retail sales could send the pair down with the nearest level on 1.3260.

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16 September 2013: Further Movement In The Markets Will Depend On The FRS Decision On Wednesday

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By Kristina Leonova: Analyst in Portfolio Asset Management Department.

On Friday, September 13, the trading session in the stock markets of the USA was influenced by a number of macroeconomic data which have reflected changes in the consumer spirit of the Americans.

Statistical data was of mixed character. The greatest disappointment was brought by a preliminary index of consumer confidence of Michigan University, which in September fell to the minimum level since April, to 76.8 points from 82.1 points in August. Retails show incensement the 5th month in a row, August increased by 0.2%, having conceded to a more optimistic forecast of analysts of 0.5%.

Contradictory, and generally the adverse macroeconomic statistics were apprehended by investors quite quietly, as unconvincing results of the recovery of the American economy can play a constraining role in the intentions of FRS to reduce scales of financial stimulation at the meeting on monetary policy. It seems that the stock markets reconciled and already, in a certain degree, won back the future gradual turning of the program of "quantitative easing" - QE3. Now the main issue for investors is when the QE3 will actually be closed, and how strongly the program will be cut down. According to a poll of leading economists by Bloomberg news agency, the majority of them consider that the decision on this question will be made during the coming meeting of the FRS and the volume of financial injections will be cut down on 10 billion Dollars.

In the previous week, the American Dollar appeared to be under pressure and finished the trading week around the level of 1.3280. This week EUR/USD pair started trading on the level 1.3353 and now trade on a level of 1.3070. Depending on the news coming from the FRS meeting, the currency pair can try the resistance level on 1.3460. In case of a decrease in quotations - the closest level of support there is a level of 1.31.

As for the commodity market, there are oil loses in price, in connection with the certain weakening of confrontation concerning Syria, and against unfavorable American data on retails and consumer confidence that strengthened concern in relation to the prospects of demand for energy carriers. In comparison with the closing price on Friday, Oil made a loss of 2.1%. This morning, Brent is traded on a price of 110.58$ per barrel and Light is on 106.44$. Gold is 1.26% up at 1325.09$, Silver increasing for 0.76%.

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17 September 2013: Markets Keep Optimistic In Anticipation Of Two-Day Meeting Of FED

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By Kristina Leonova: Analyst in Portfolio Asset Management Department.

On Monday, September 16, the American market finished the trading session with an increase. An inflow of optimism was explained, generally, by news that Lawrence Summers, being the obvious favorite of the president, withdrew the candidacy on the post of the head of FED. Summers has been considered as a supporter of the toughening of monetary policy, and therefore this news caused an increase in demand for risk and sag of the Dollar in relation to the main currencies. Now, the chances that Janet Yellen will be chosen as the new chairman, became even higher. An understanding that a less aggressive candidate will be chosen instead of Ben Bernanke, caused a sharp reaction in the market.

Purchases were also supported by the achievement of the agreement between Russia and the USA concerning elimination of Syrian chemical weapons. As a result, the trading session finished with an increase of 0.77% for the Dow Jones, reaching the level of 15494.78, S&P 500 grew up for 0.57% to the level of 1697.60 points, and the index of the hi-tech companies, Nasdaq, has fallen for 0.12% to a price of 3717.85.

The information that the Syrian question has been solved also had an influence on the commodity market, where Brent decreased to a level of 109.58$ per barrel, and Light reached the price of 105.40$ per barrel.

The majority of the main currency pairs opened the week with gaps, and throughout the day didn't manage to close them. As a result, EUR/USD finished the trading day around 1.3340, and GBP/USD closed the day at 1.5910. This morning, we can see EUR/USD traded on a level of 1.3344. Today, data will be released on ZEW Economic Sentiment in Germany, which once again can confirm the weakness of economic recovery in the region. Indicator growth to 45.3 from 42 the month before, is predicted, however the latest reports are giving grounds to expect lower levels. If this does indeed occur, the pair can try to go through the next support level on 1.3320 and go to the level 1.3280.

This week, the meeting of FED of the USA starting later on today, is a key event. Results will be declared tomorrow. There remains less and less doubt that the volumes of the program of quantitative easing will be reduced. The most probable amount of reduction ranges in the sum of $10-15 billion, as predicted previously. Tomorrow’s decision of the FED will dictate further direction of the markets.

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18 September 2013: FED Meeting Results To Be Announced Today

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By Kristina Leonova: Analyst in Portfolio Asset Management Department.

Following the results of yesterday's trading session, the world stock markets showed multidirectional dynamics. The American indexes grew within 0.4% and the index of the wide market Standard & Poor's 500 remained less than in 5 points from the maximum recorded on August 2, closing the trading day at level of 1704.76 points. In turn, the European platforms showed negative dynamics. The London FTSE index declined the most, having decreased by 0.8%.

The statistics presented during the day had positive character overall. Consumer Price Index in Great Britain grew in August for 0.4%, a 0.5% forecast had been predicted. The German ZEW Economic Sentiment increased in September to 49.6 points, from 42 points the month before.The index reached the maximum level for the last 4 years, having been affected by raised levels of optimistic expectations concerning prospects of the European economy. In addition Consumer Price Index in the USA in August grew by 0.1%, analysts expected an increase of the indicator to 0.2%.

As for the commodity market, prices for Oil are continuing to decrease, Brent is traded this morning on a level of 108.03$ per barrel losing 0.14%, Light is on the price of 104.87$ per barrel. Gold dipped below the level of 1300.00 and is traded on the price 1298.11$ per troy ounce, losing 0.86%. Silver is down to 0.95% on the price of 21.57$.

The main event of the day is going to be the announcement of the results of the FED’s meeting, which investors were waiting for, for the last few weeks. Mainly analytics are convinced that the decision on turning off stimulating programs will be the most likely scenario. The American Central Bank will most probably start reducing volumes of the repayment of bonds gradually, no more than $15 billion a month, and will also publish forecasts which will allow the estimation of long-term prospects of the economy of the USA.

As for the other statistics today, it is worth paying attention to data on the housing market in the USA, and on stocks of Oil and Oil products in the USA.

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19 September 2013: FED Surprised Markets, Having Rolled Dollar Down

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By Kristina Leonova: Analyst in Portfolio Asset Management Department.

FED’s meeting keeping the intrigue till the last moment, extremely surprised investors and shook the currency market. Unexpected inaction of the regulator helped the European currencies to beat the strongest levels of resistance. As a result, EUR/USD finished trading day at the level of 1,3540, and GBP/USD closed day at 1,6150.

FED declared preservation of the current volumes of stimulation at the level of $85 billion a month and a guarantee of keeping low rates while unemployment remains higher than 6,5% and inflation doesn't exceed 2,5%. Moreover, FRS decreased expectations on gross domestic product growth in the current year from 2,3%-2,6% to 2%-2,3%.

Stock markets reacted to this surprises with a steady growth, the S&P500 index grew by 1,22% having updated a historical maximum, reaching level of 1725,52. Dow Jones reached level of 15676,94 having added 0,94%, Nasdaq increased for 1,01% - reaching 3783,64 points.

The most interest development we could see in the commodity market, where FED decision stops fall of the oil prices. Brent this morning is traded on a level of 110,87$ per barrel and Light ads 0,49% bargaining next to the price of 107,81$ per barrel. Prices of precious metals are moving up, with Gold adding 4,23% in one day and reaching level of 1362,91$. Silver increasing for more than 7,00%, going over the level of 23,00$ per troy ounce.

Today will be presented data on a labor market - level of demands for unemployment benefits can grow again after record-breaking low indicators of last week. EUR/USD currency pair can face problems continuing further increase, due to the political situation in the Eurozone. First, the situation with Berlusconi isn't solved yet, and secondly, fears cause also prospects for elections in Germany which will pass during upcoming weekend. Thus, we don't exclude possibility of correction to the closest level of support which is around level 1,3450. Today from significant events of the European session only the report on retails of Great Britain, where delay of growth rates is expected will be issued.

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20 September 2013: Index S&P 500 Set Up A New Record

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By Kristina Leonova: Analyst in Portfolio Asset Management Department.

On Thursday, September 19, the American market finished the trading session with a small decrease. During the session the S&P 500 index established a new historical record on a level of 1729.86 points, but due to profit taking, was correcting to lower levels. Moreover, presented favourable macroeconomic statistical data could not motivate investors for further purchases.

As for statistics, it is worth to note firstly, the jump of the index of business activity of FRB of Philadelphia in September, to 22.3 points, at average expectations of an increase to 10 points, and also a 1.7% increase in sales of houses in the secondary market in August to 5.48 million despite expectations of a decrease to 5.25 million. On the labor market, the number of primary requests for unemployment benefits increased to 309 thousand, 330 thousand were predicted.

Prices of Oil continued to fall after keeping flat after the announcement of FED’s decision. The price for Brent fell to 108.69$ per barrel losing 1.66%, Light is traded on a price of 105.61$ per barrel, having lost 1.32% in one day. Gold and Silver are slightly correcting after huge growth we witnessed yesterday, Gold is traded on a level of 1362.68$ loosing 0.48% and Silver is losing 1.19% falling to 23.01$ per troy ounce.

As for the currency market, then picture is slightly different from the picture we saw yesterday. The Dollar even managed to become stronger against the British Pound, and restored all losses against the Yen. As a result, EUR/USD finished the trading day around 1.3525, retaining this level this morning, and GBP/USD is trading on a level of 1.6051.

Friday becomes, perhaps, the most boring day of the current week, as almost all interesting and important events have been seen, analysed and reacted to. Ahead, there is a large number of reports, but in general they have minor importance. The only thing that can really have an effect on the currencies, is the expected elections in Germany, which will occur this weekend. That fact that Merkel's conservatives will win doesn't raise doubts, however it is all about the ability to create a coalition.

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23 September 2013: Angela Merkel Received The Majority In The Parliament Once Again

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By Kristina Leonova: Analyst in Portfolio Asset Management Department.

According to the preliminary data of the electoral committee of Germany, the chancellor of the country, Angela Merkel, and her Christian Democratic Party, received the majority in the parliament yet again, having collected about 42% of the votes. It is interesting to note that the results of the elections, which passed in the country this weekend, appeared to be the most impressive for the party since 1990. For the financial markets this news carries, certainly, positive coloring: in any case political stability in the strongest, from an economic point of view, country of Europe has to be present if the 'Old World' wants prosperity in the future of the European Union.

At the same time, according to the specified data of exit polls, the Free Democratic Party — the colleague of the block of Angela Merkel, lost fraction in the parliament, which was not a very positive moment. As a whole, participants of the market didn't doubt the victory of Angela Merkel, therefore any essential movements, even in the currency market after this event, we shouldn't be waiting for. The EUR/USD currency pair bargains today without changes, trading at 1.3534.

Main macroeconomic releases for the week are going to be preliminary data on the PMI indexes for September and IFO Business Climate in Germany, which will be published today and tomorrow. Dynamics of economic indicators in the leading economy of the Eurozone improved recently, and therefore it is possible to expect an additional positive support for the Euro.

From the technical analysis point of view, the next level of the current ascending trend in EUR/USD is the level of 1.37. However for the pair to continue to go up it is important to hold the support level on 1.34.

The publication of data on activity index in the industry of China (according to the HSBC version) becomes another important event at the beginning of this week. In September, according to preliminary estimates, the indicator grew to 51.2 points, having completely recovered from summer recession. On this background the Chinese stock market shows moderate growth - for 0.8%. Other Asian platforms are weaker at the moment, Australian ASX200 loses 0.4%, and Japanese Nikkei falls for 0.15%.

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24 September 2013: The Asian Markets Decrease Against A Storming Typhoon

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By Kristina Leonova: Analyst in Portfolio Asset Management Department.

Today's dynamics at the Asian stock markets are generally in a negative zone, the Chinese indexes look worse than the others due to a strong typhoon storming in the People's Republic of China. Also, negative pressure was laid by yesterday's decrease in the American market, that, as a whole, creates a negative external background.

In Hong Kong today there are full-scale sales in the real estate sector, in particular China Resources Land and China Overseas Land & Investment decreased by 3.5% and 1.5% respectively, and the reason for it is the same, a destructive typhoon. On the continent, the situation with construction companies is almost the same, China Vanke and Beijing Capital Development decrease by 1.2% and 2.1% respectively.

In Japan, meanwhile, representatives of the hi-tech exporting sector are feeling worse than the others, which, by tradition, most sharply react to all-market conditions. Sony, Canon and Pioneer lost more than 2% today, the background factor being the strengthening of the Yen against the Dollar which was promoted, in turn, by yesterday's statement of the representative of FED, regarding the state of the economy of the USA and prospects of turning of QE3.

In the commodity market, prices for Oil are slightly decreasing with Brent traded on a level of 108.08$ per barrel and Light is decreasing by 0.12% coming down to a price of 103.46$ per barrel. Gold and Silver are consolidating after steep increases which we witnessed after the decision of FED last week, Gold is traded on a level of 1324.14$ and is losing 0.21%. Silver is down to 21.79$ and is losing 0.68%.

As for the EUR/USD, there will be published statistics on German indicators from IFO institute for September. Positive data will effect the currency pair, and give it power to return back to the resistance level of 1.3550. However, if the results are going to be worse than the expected values, Euro can go down.

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25 September 2013: Budgetary Problems Of The USA Will Be Under Scrutiny In The Next Few Weeks

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By Kristina Leonova: Analyst in Portfolio Asset Management Department.

On Tuesday, the stock market of the United States finished the trading session with a moderate decrease, due to the influence of adverse macroeconomic statistics and remaining concern in relation to approaching exhaustion of the limit of loans and funds for the correct functioning of the American government. The only important statistics published yesterday was the index of consumer confidence for September, which didn't reach the average forecasts and made 79.7 points, when analysts expected 79.9 points.

Following the results of the trading session, the indicator of blue chips of Dow Jones Industrial Average went down by 0.43% to a level of 15334.59 points, the index of the wide market Standard & Poor's 500 decreased by 0.26% to a level of 1697.42 points, and the index of high-tech industries of Nasdaq Composite increased by 0.08% and reached the level of 3768.25 points.

The attention of investors remains on the statements of the heads of the FRS in the last few days, regarding a seemingly possible beginning of turning of stimulating programs in October. Additional risks create proceeding political fights among the American legislators. If the Congress of the USA can't find consensus and coordinate the federal budget, absence can hypothetically lead to financial crisis. In turn, the speech of the U.S. President, Barack Obama, on General assembly of the UN in New York concerning the solution of the Syrian problem, reduced fears of the application of military force.

Leading share indexes of Europe on Tuesday slightly increased. Support to the market was given by statements of the European Central Bank saying that ECB is ready in case of the need to provide additional liquidity to support loan costs at a low level. Moreover, presented positive data on the IFO index of trust of the German businessmen to national economy, also became a positive impulse in the market. This indicator showed continued growth for the fifth month in a row, having reached a maximum level for the last one and a half years.

In the commodity market, futures for Oil of brand Light are this morning increasing by 0.49% and are traded on a level of 103.64$ per barrel, Brent is increasing by 0.42% and traded on a price of 109.10$ per barrel. Gold and Silver are up by 0.97% and 1.17% accordingly.

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26 September 2013: Passions Concerning Monetary Problems Of America Start Growing

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By Kristina Leonova: Analyst in Portfolio Asset Management Department.

On Wednesday, the stock market of the United States finished the trading session with a decrease again, and the S&P500 fell for the fifth day in a row and recorded the longest losing series this year. The last time we saw the market falling for so many days was over one year ago, when the American legislators couldn't agree upon the question of a "fiscal break", and this time the reason for the falling market is also connected with fiscal problems of the USA.

Uncertainty concerning the budget and a ceiling of the public debt again starts to expand. The American government needs to take all necessary decisions and actions by the 17th of October. Obviously, nobody will allow a default of America, but questions always arise – such as which price will be needed to pay? In general, the heat and debate between republicans and democrats will be going on during the next two weeks and we should keep that in mind.

Yesterday, data was published on sales of new homes for August, showing an increase from the reconsidered 0.39 million to 0.421 million; besides, orders for durable goods for the same month grew by 0.1% though zero change was expected after a collapse for 7.4% one month earlier, which was reconsidered to an even more frightening figure – 8.1%. Even solid macroeconomic statistics couldn't shift the markets in a positive direction.

Today promises to be volatile, important publications for the markets are expected already from the early morning, and will end late night at the Asian session. It should be noted that following the results of the day, we shall not expect considerable changes in the mood of the traders, but during the day there is going to be a good possibility of opening positions, both according to fundamental analysis, and based on technical levels.

As for EUR/USD currency pair, the support level for today is on 1.3490. During the trading session, we can expect the pair to go up to 1.3550-1.3570. In case the Dollar is going to start to strengthen, the first level of resistance to break is based on 1.3490, where the next purpose will be 1.3450.

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27 September 2013: Positive Statistics Give The Markets A Chance To Relax

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By Kristina Leonova: Analyst in Portfolio Asset Management Department.

On Thursday, the American market finished the trading session with a small increase. Good news from the labor market and optimistic statements of senator Stein provoked an increase in demand for fallen priced shares after a five day correction period. Primary requests for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell to 305 thousand from the reconsidered 310 thousand, that became a minimum level almost in 6 years, and the senator from the republicans declared with confidence that neither government termination of work, nor a default according to obligations, will happen.

It appeared the news was quite enough to spur the correctional growth of market indexes. However, it should be noted that GDP in the final reading in the 2nd quarter made 2.5%, even though a 2.6% increase had been predicted.

Following the results of the trading session, the indicator of "blue chips" the Dow Jones Industrial Average index, was closed with an increase of 0.36% on a level of 15328.30 points, the index of the wide market S&P 500 grew by 0.35% to level of 1698.67 points, and the index of hi-tech companies, the Nasdaq, rose by 0.70% to a level of 3787.43 points.

The situation in the commodity market seems to be rather stable. Brent is traded this morning on a level of 108.95$ per barrel losing 0.23%, Light is down by 0.45%, traded on a level of 102.55$ per barrel. The key support level for Brent is still located in the range of 106.00 – 107.00$ per barrel. Recently we are observing a consolidation, volatility has been reduced.

In the currency market, we have seen a stronger Dollar in relation to all major currency pairs. EUR/USD is traded on a level of 1.3491, having tested yesterday a support level based on 1.3470. British Pound has been under moderate pressure after the report on the current account of the balance of payments for the first quarter, showing the most considerable deficiency since 1955. That calls into question the possibility of the economy to continue restoration with developed speed due to further strengthening of the Sterling. British Pound is bargaining this morning next to the level of 1.6110.

For today, an exit of important macroeconomic statistics aren't planned that could be capable of having an essential impact on Dollar positions, but it will be saturated on significant events. At once, three members of the committee on the open markets of FRS of the USA will make a speech at various actions.

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30 September 2013: Turbulence On World Stock Markets In Connection With The Situation In The USA, Starts To Increase

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By Kristina Leonova: Analyst in Portfolio Asset Management Department.

Following the results of Friday’s trading session, the majority of the world markets showed negative dynamics. The American indexes decreased within 0.5%. Among the European platforms - the London FTSE index became the leader of the fall, having decreased by 0.81%.

The statistics published during the day generally displayed mixed character. According to final data, the economy of France grew in the second quarter by 0.5% which coincided with previous assessments and forecasts of analysts. The income of the population of the USA in August increased by 0.4%, and expenses - by 0.3%, that was also completely similar to forecasts of analysts. The index of consumer confidence fell in the USA in September to 77.5 points in comparison with 82.1 points the month before. Analysts expected decrease of the indicator to 78 points.

In addition, the head of Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Charles Evans, noted that the current monetary policy will allow to hold inflation below the target value of the FRS of 2%, for a long time. In his opinion, the unemployment rate in the USA will reach 6.5%, before the FRS will increase interest rates.

This morning Asian platforms significantly decrease. Japanese Nikkei fell by 1.46% after the release of data on industrial production for August, which was significantly worse than expectations. Decrease for 0.7% was presented, against the expected 0.4%. The Korean KOSPI decreases by 0.57%, the Hang-Seng index fell by 1.27%. The exception makes the Chinese Shanghai Composite which rose by 0.6%. The index of business activity in the industry for September, according to the HSBC version grew by 0.1 points, and made 50.2 points. Official PMI will be published on Tuesday.

Oil quotations fall within 1% due to the decrease in intensity around the Syrian conflict. In particular, on Saturday it became known that the UN Security Council adopted the resolution on Syria. However, a military scenario isn't excluded, in case of violation of the resolution by any of the conflicting parties. Brent is traded on a level of 107.66$ per barrel – loosing 0.89%, Light is down by 1.30%, traded on a price of 101.52$ per barrel.

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01 October 2013: The Government of the USA will Partially Suspend the Work for the First Time in 17 Years

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By Kristina Leonova: Analyst in Portfolio Asset Management Department.

The congress of the USA didn't manage to compromise concerning financing of work of the government. Last night, on September 30, the senate for the third time for the last some days rejected the offer of republican opposition to coordinate the sanction on temporary financing of activity of the government to blocking of funds for large-scale reform of health care.

It should be noted that 54 voices against the 46, senate of the USA voted against amendments to the bill, offered by republicans. As a result, the federal budget for 2014 fiscal year, beginning on October 1, wasn't accepted.

The government of the USA for the first time for the last 17 years started partial dissolution of civil servants, having left about 800 000 people without work. It should be noted that date of the next negotiations on a question of the federal budget wasn't determined yet.

Analysts of Goldman Sachs consider that three-week holiday of federal employees can lead to delay of growth rates of economy of the USA in the fourth quarter on 0,9 percentage points to 1,6%.

Till October 17th, the problem with a national debt ceiling in the USA will stand sharply. Some lawyers, in particular the former president Bill Clinton, claim that the constitution gives the chance to the President to lift this ceiling to avoid a default on a public debt. As Obama pathologically is afraid of responsibility and wants to become history as the indecisivest U.S. President, won't lift a national debt ceiling.

Following the results of the trading session, the indicator of "blue chips" the Dow Jones Industrial Average index was closed with a minus of 0,84% - on a level of 15129,67 points, the index of the wide market S&P 500 lost 0,60% reaching 1681,55 points, and the index of the hi-tech companies Nasdaq decreased for 0,27% to a level of 3771,48 points.

Brent is traded on a level of 106,75$ per barrel, losing 0,62%; Light is down for 0,36% traded on 101,53$ per barrel. Gold and silver stable on 1329,46$ and 21,75$ accordingly. EUR/USD in the morning is jumped to 1.3570.

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