Spreadex Market Update

Asian markets make gains



Gains in Japan led Asian markets higher overnight after a member of the Bank of Japan said extra monetary easing was possible this year which would help usher a growth spurt unseen in a generation. Japan has been struggling from prolonged deflation and extra monetary easing would be welcomed to the Japanese economy to increase short-to-medium term growth prospects.

Despite a positive session in Asian, European stocks are seen edging lower, continuing yesterday losses and shifting investors to the side-lines. With little economic data scheduled, volumes are likely to remain thin. However, ECB president Mario Draghi is due to speak at the Spanish Parliament at 13:30 which could help shed some light on developments in Europe.

Investors may remain cautious after a report showed North Korea conducted its third-ever nuclear test on Tuesday. The test is likely to anger its main ally China and increase international tension against its new leader.

Barclays reported a pre-tax profit of £246m, with the stock raised to Neutral from Underweight by JPMorgan. They also reported that they would be looking to reduce headcount by at least 3700 in a view to reduce total costs significantly across the group by operating more efficiently.

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