Spreadex Market Update

European stocks erase small gains



European stocks erase the small gains seen on the open with the Euro Stocks 600 heading for the biggest two day drop in 10 months. Investors continued to assess Wednesday’s comments from the Federal Reserve amid concern the central bank may scale back its support to the economy.

 

As we approach the bank holiday weekend, it seems many market participants are using the recent Fed comments as an excuse to take profits and close positions ahead of the weekend. The minutes showed there could be a possibility of the Federal Reserve unwinding their purchasing program.

 

A German business climate survey this morning suggested the outlook for Europe’s largest economy may be improving. The gauge came out at 105.7, beating the 104.6 estimate. The euro immediately rose to a session high of $1.2987.

 

Despite US durable goods orders increasing more than forecast in April, US futures are pointing to a lower open, retreating for a third day in a row. 

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