Financial Markets Today - By Winoptions.com - April 20th, 2012

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It is our pleasure to present you with Winoptions.com daily analysis and a list of important evennts in the week to come.

 

 

U.S. Markets

 

U.S Markets were closed lower yesterday, due to a disappointing macroeconomic data.

Dow Jones index futures point to a slightly higher opening.

Yesterday, The Dow Jones index was closing at 12,964 -0.53%, the S&P 500 index was closing at 1,376 -0.59% and the NASDAQ index was closing at 3,007 -0.79%.

 

 

 

 

European Markets

 

uropean Markets were also closed lower yesterday, despite the successful bond issue of the Spanish government.

Yesterday, The FTSE 100 index was closing at 5,744 -0.01%, the German DAX was closing at 6,671 -0.90% and the France CAC was closing at 3,174 -2.05%.

 

 

 

 

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Asian Markets

 

sian Markets were traded with a mixed to negative sentiment Earlier today.

The Japanese trade balance deficit totaled 82.6 billion yen last month versus an expected deficit of about 223 billion yen. This is due to a surge in

exports.

Earlier today, The SSE Composite Index In China is traded at 2,392 +0.60% while the Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong is traded at 20,944 -0.24%, and the Nikkei

225 Index in Japan is traded at 9,551 -0.39%.

 

 

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Commodities & Foreign Exchange

 

he U.S Dollar Index is Lower, Currently traded around 79.51 on a Higher Euro.

Crude NYMEX went up by 0.31% , currently traded around $102.58.

Gold prices went up by 0.04% , the precious metal is currently traded around $1,639, Spot Silver is currently traded around $31.78.

 

 

 

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As always, we wish you a successful trading week - and look forward to serving all your trading needs.