Spreadex Market Update

Asian stocks hold gains and head for highest close since 2008



Asian stocks held gains overnight, heading for its highest close since June 2008, helped by Japanese equities after the Bank of Japan maintained its easing plan. European futures are pointing towards a slightly higher open although gains are likely to be limited ahead of Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke testifying on the economy this evening.

US figures this afternoon are estimated to show that Sales of existing homes climbed to the highest level in more than three years. With borrowing costs near record lows and job opportunity’s building confidence, the housing market continues to gain strength.

WTI crude fell for a second day after industry data showed US inventories rose for a fourth week whilst China’s oil stockpiles climbed for a second month. 

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