Spreadex Market Update

Euro stocks extend their highest level since June 2008



European stocks gain, extending their highest level since June 2008. The FTSE printed fresh yearly highs after results from ArcelorMittal and BT Group posted better-than-expected results. Data this morning showed that German exports increased in March, pushing the DAX above the 8300 level.

Japanese stocks surged after the Yen weakened beyond 101 per dollar for the first time in four years. The Yen has tumbled 23 percent since September, heading for its biggest annual loss since 1979.

BT Group, the UK’s largest fixed-line phone company reported fourth-quarter profit, beating market estimates. BT reported a surge of new customers to its high-speed internet service to compensate for falling landlines. BT also announced they will offer BT Sport channels free for broadband uses. The news took a direct hit on rival British Sky Broadcasting with shares falling 6.6 percent during trading yesterday.

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