Financial Markets Today - By Winoptions.com - April 12th, 2012

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U.S. Markets


U.S Markets were closed with a positive sentiment yesterday, with all major Wall Street indices closing higher.


The U.S. PMI (Purchasing Managers Index) exceeded analysts forecasts yesterday (53.0), posting a reading of 53.4.


Dow Jones index futures point to a higher opening.


Yesterday, The Dow Jones index was closing at 13,264 +0.40%, the S&P 500 index was closing at 1,419 +0.75% and the NASDAQ index was closing at 3,119 +0.91%.




European Markets


European Markets were closed substantially Higher yesterday, supported by the positive U.S. PMI results.


The German PMI also exceeded analysts forecasts, rising to a level of 48.4, while the French PMI dropped below analysts forecasts to a level of 46.7.


Yesterday, The FTSE 100 index was closing at 5,874 +2.31%, the German DAX was closing at 7,056 +1.58% and the France CAC was closing at 3,462 +1.14%.




Asian Markets


Asian Markets were trading with a positive sentiment earlier Today, supported by the encouraging data for the service sector in China.


The Chinese PMI reached a 6 months high, rising to a level of 58.0, any reading above the level of 50 points indicates an expansion in the service sector.


Currently, The SSE Composite Index In China is traded at 2,262 +0.47% while the Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong is traded at 20,620 +0.48%, and the Nikkei 225 Index in Japan is traded at 10,051 -0.58%.




Commodities & Foreign Exchange


The U.S Dollar Index is Lower, Currently traded around 78.78 on a Higher Euro.


Crude NYMEX went up by 2.18% , currently traded around $105.04.


Gold prices went up by 0.41% , the precious metal is currently traded around $1,676, Spot Silver is currently traded around $33.00.




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U.S. Markets

U.S Markets remained closed on Friday, due to a holiday vacation.
Dow Jones index futures point to a Lower opening.
On Thursday, The Dow Jones index was closing at 13,060 -0.11%, the S&P 500 index was closing at 1,398 -0.06% and

the NASDAQ index was closing at 3,080 +0.40%.


European Markets

European Markets were also remained closed on Friday, due to a holiday vacation.
European Markets were closed with a mixed sentiment on Thursday, as concerns regarding a sovereign debt and a

slowing economic growth resurfaced.
On Thursday, The FTSE 100 index was closing at 5,723 +0.35%, the German DAX was closing at 6,775 -0.13% and the

France CAC was closing at 3,319 +0.19%.

Asian Markets

A disappointing U.S. employment report and a higher than expected inflation rate in China, dragged the Asian

markets downward.
Currently, The SSE Composite Index In China is traded at 2,294 -0.51% while the Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong is

traded at 20,593 -0.95%, and the Nikkei 225 Index in Japan is traded at 9,591 -1.00%.

Commodities & Foreign Exchange

The U.S Dollar Index is Higher, Currently traded around 79.93 on a Lower Euro.
Crude NYMEX went down by 1.07% , currently traded around $102.19.
Gold prices went up by 1.00% , the precious metal is currently traded around $1,628, Spot Silver is currently

traded around $31.87.

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U.S. Markets

U.S Markets were closed lower yesterday, reacting to the disappointing employment report released on Friday.
Dow Jones index futures point to a Higher opening.
Yesterday, The Dow Jones index was closing at 12,929 -1.00%, the S&P 500 index was closing at 1,382 -1.14% and

the NASDAQ index was closing at 3,047 -1.08%.


European Markets

European Markets remained closed yesterday (Monday), due to a holiday vacation.
Concerns regarding a European sovereign debt and a slowing economic growth are resurfacing.
On Thursday, The FTSE 100 index was closing at 5,723 +0.35%, the German DAX was closing at 6,775 -0.13% and the

France CAC was closing at 3,319 +0.19%.

Asian Markets

Asian Markets were traded with a negative sentiment earlier today.
China has reported a surplus in its trade balance - this drags the stock exchanges in Hong Kong and Shanghai

downwards.
The central Bank of Japan has kept the interest rate unchanged, at 0% -0.1%.

Earlier today, The SSE Composite Index In China is traded at 2,260 -1.10% while the Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong

is traded at 20,368 -1.09%, and the Nikkei 225 Index in Japan is traded at 9,537 -0.10%.

Commodities & Foreign Exchange

The U.S Dollar Index is Lower, Currently traded around 79.63 on a Higher Euro.
Crude NYMEX went down by 0.99% , currently traded around $102.29.
Gold prices went up by 0.55% , the precious metal is currently traded around $1,651, Spot Silver is currently

traded around $31.73.

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

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U.S. Markets

U.S Markets were closed substantially lower yesterday.
Dow Jones index futures point to a Higher opening.
Yesterday, The Dow Jones index was closing at 12,715 -1.65%, the S&P 500 index was closing at 1,358 -1.71% and

the NASDAQ index was closing at 2,991 -1.83%.


European Markets

European Markets were also closed much lower yesterday.
Later on Today, Spain will present a program of budget cuts to stop the rise in its bond yields, which have

reached 5.99% - a record not seen since December 12th.
Yesterday, The FTSE 100 index was closing at 5,595 -2.24%, the German DAX was closing at 6,606 -2.49% and the

France CAC was closing at 3,217 -3.08%.




Asian Markets

Asian Markets were traded with a negative sentiment for the 6th consecutive session,amid concerns that the

European debt crisis is far from over.
Sony introduces a record loss Of $ 11 billion, as worldwide demand for its products fell, for the first time in

six years.
Earlier today, The SSE Composite Index In China is traded at 2,298 -0.31% while the Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong

is traded at 20,092 -1.29%, and the Nikkei 225 Index in Japan is traded at 9,413 -1.30%.





Commodities & Foreign Exchange

The U.S Dollar Index is Higher, Currently traded around 79.81 on a Lower Euro.
Crude NYMEX went up by 0.32% , currently traded around $101.33.
Gold prices went down by 0.25% , the precious metal is currently traded around $1,655, Spot Silver is currently

traded around $31.60.





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

Sincerely,
Your team atWinoptions.com

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important events in the week to come.



U.S. Markets

U.S Markets were closed higher yesterday.
Beige Book, released yesterday, indicated that the U.S. economy continues to expand at a moderate pace.
Dow Jones index futures point to a Higher opening.
Yesterday, The Dow Jones index was closing at 12,805 +0.70%, the S&P 500 index was closing at 1,368 +0.74% and

the NASDAQ index was closing at 3,016 +0.84%.


European Markets

European Markets were also closed higher yesterday on expectations for the publication of the FED's Beige Book.
Italy's successful bond issue yesterday, also affected the Markets in a positive way.
Yesterday, The FTSE 100 index was closing at 5,634 +0.70%, the German DAX was closing at 6,674 +1.03% and the

France CAC was closing at 3,237 +0.62%.

Asian Markets

Asian Markets were traded with a positive sentiment Earlier today.
Investors look forward to the Chinese GDP figures which are about to be published tomorrow.
Earlier today, The SSE Composite Index In China is traded at 2,318 +0.40% while the Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong

is traded at 20,212 +0.36%, and the Nikkei 225 Index in Japan is traded at 9,486 +0.29%.

Commodities & Foreign Exchange

The U.S Dollar Index is Lower, Currently traded around 79.64 on a Higher Euro.
Crude NYMEX went down by 0.01% , currently traded around $102.69.
Gold prices went down by 0.02% , the precious metal is currently traded around $1,658, Spot Silver is currently

traded around $31.55.

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

Sincerely,
Your team at Winoptions.com