Spreadex Market Update

Euro markets open slightly higher



European markets opened slightly higher today as investors paused for breath after the thunderous finish to trading yesterday. The markets were buoyed by positive data from the US which included one of the highest CB consumer confidence figures since 2008. As a result, this provided investors with a respite from the continuing concerns that US policy officials’ tapering of stimulus measures will detriment the attractiveness of equities. 

However, some economists are still arguing there is still a dreary tone hanging over the markets and yesterday’s overt display of optimism is unlikely to extinguish this. Investors still have a series of gripes to contend with which include the potential detrimental effects of a reduction in US stimulus measures as well as ambiguous announcement from Chinese officials regarding pledges to ensure the nation stays firm on the path to recovery.

Thus, until the picture concerning the strength of the global economy is clear the markets will continue to flirt with volatility.

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