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Nikkei enjoys longest winning streak since 'quake

Investment Week | 05 Jul 2011

Japan's leading share index extended its winning streak to six days overnight, it's longest spell of consecutive positive returns since March's earthquake and tsunami.

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Global markets rally after Greek austerity vote

Global markets surged this morning following yesterday's green light for Greece's five-year austerity plan.

Investment Week | 30 Jun 2011

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Greek confidence vote sends Asian markets soaring

Greek prime minister George Papandreou yesterday survived a vote of confidence in his government, sending Asian markets soaring overnight.

Investment Week | 22 Jun 2011

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European markets up as Strauss-Kahn quits IMF

European markets climbed this morning on news IMF head Dominique Strauss-Kahn had resigned following sex crime allegations.

Investment Week | 19 May 2011

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European markets flat after renewed nuclear fears

Renewed fears over efforts to cool Japan’s nuclear reactors have lead to a sluggish start to the week for European markets.

Investment Week | 28 Mar 2011

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FTSE extends rally after S&P breaches 1,300 barrier

The FTSE 100 continued its rally this morning off the back of a strong showing in the US where better than expected earning pushed the S&P 500 through the 1,300 point barrier.

Investment Week | 25 Mar 2011

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Topix posts worst two-day slide since 1987 crash

Japan's Topix index posted its worst two-day results since the crash of 1987, as shares continued to sink.

Investment Week | 15 Mar 2011

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Libya concerns and eurozone fears drag on markets

Markets fell across the board at the start of trading today, after Moody’s downgraded Spain’s government debt from Aa1 to Aa2 with a negative outlook.

Investment Week | 10 Mar 2011

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Global markets recover as oil price falls

World markets have responded positively to Brent crude futures falling by more than $3 after the Arab League said it was considering stepping in to end the crisis in Libya.

Investment Week | 03 Mar 2011

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World markets fall as oil price soars on Libya turmoil

Libya unrest has driven Brent crude oil to a 29-month high of $119, causing Asian markets to fall overnight and European stocks to slump as investors take profits.

Investment Week | 24 Feb 2011

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Markets: £1bn Portuguese bond auction boosts markets

UPDATE 12pm: The FTSE is up a third of a percent and other key European markets have jumped 1.3% on news Portugal has succeeded in raising £1bn in a bonds auction, easing concerns over the country's need for an EU bailout.

Investment Week | 12 Jan 2011

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Markets react to positive US employment news

The FTSE 100 has opened slightly up, building on gains on Wall Street and positive employment news in the US.

Investment Week | 06 Jan 2011

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Banks boost FTSE after Ireland agrees €85bn rescue package

Banks led the FTSE 100 index 0.6% higher in early trading to 5,704.96 as investors showed their relief after Ireland agreed an €85bn (£72.5bn) rescue package.

Investment Week | 29 Nov 2010

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FTSE edges lower despite Wall Street gains

The FTSE ignored large gains on Wall Street overnight, falling 0.35% to 5,748.45 in early trading.

Investment Week | 19 Nov 2010

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Irish concerns for RBS drag FTSE down

The FTSE is slightly down in early trading, with RBS hit by fears it may be exposed to Ireland’s economic problems.

Investment Week | 11 Nov 2010

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