http://www.rttnews.comGlobal financial news, market analysis, economics and forex newsen-usSat, 07 Nov 2009 11:45:02 GMTStocks saw only slim moves to close out the week on Friday, as subdued reaction to monthly employment figures kept the major averages near the unchanged mark. The major averages were able to recover from a pullback at the opening bell and managed to close modestly higher.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1121352&Category=CommentaryFri, 06 Nov 2009 20:51:04 GMTStocks remain grounded near the unchanged mark in mid-afternoon trading on Friday after recovering from their initial pullback that was prompted by dreary employment data. The major averages currently modestly higher, as they continue to swing between gains and losses.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1121216&Category=CommentaryFri, 06 Nov 2009 18:43:36 GMTStocks are extending their lackluster performance into afternoon trading on Friday after seeing a recovery from initial weakness despite the day's weak jobs report. The major averages have been swinging between gains and losses but are currently all in positive territory.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1121125&Category=CommentaryFri, 06 Nov 2009 16:42:58 GMTStocks have shown a lack of direction over the course of morning trading on Friday as traders digest the latest monthly employment report. After moving lower at the open, the major averages have been bouncing back and forth across the unchanged line.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1121001&Category=CommentaryFri, 06 Nov 2009 14:50:51 GMTStocks are poised to open notably lower on Friday, as a disappointing monthly jobs report has deflated trader sentiment before the opening bell. The major index futures are all in negative territory, with the Dow futures down by 67 points.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1120828&Category=CommentaryFri, 06 Nov 2009 12:55:49 GMTStock markets across the Asia-Pacific region are trading firm on Friday with the overnight rally on Wall Street significantly buoying up sentiment. The sharp upward revision in economic growth forecast by the Australian central bank and better-than-expected employment and productivity reports from U.S. appear to have erased some concerns about the pace of global economic recovery.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1120312&Category=CommentaryThu, 06 Nov 2009 03:11:23 GMTThe South Korean stock market is trading firm on Friday with the overnight rally on Wall Street on the back of encouraging economic reports lifting investor sentiment to a significant extent. Technology, steel and bank stocks are trading with notable gains.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1120292&Category=CommentaryThu, 06 Nov 2009 02:08:23 GMTStocks saw a significant rally on Thursday, as trader sentiment picked up this morning following some upbeat figures on the labor market and quarterly productivity. The major averages all posted standout gains after ending each of the two previous sessions mixed, with the Dow climbing back above the 10,000 level.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1119871&Category=CommentaryThu, 05 Nov 2009 20:38:51 GMTStocks remain firmly positive in mid-afternoon dealing on Thursday, as a batch of better-than-expected employment data has boosted risk appetite. The major averages are all in positive territory, looking to snap two days of lackluster movement.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1119643&Category=CommentaryThu, 05 Nov 2009 18:37:43 GMTStocks are continuing to post considerable gains in early afternoon trading on Thursday, as trader reaction to the day's upbeat employment figures sparked a broad-based rally. The major averages are all in positive territory, further offsetting last week's losses.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1119509&Category=CommentaryThu, 05 Nov 2009 16:44:45 GMTStocks are showing significant strength in mid-morning trading on Thursday, with upbeat jobs data leading traders to fund a rally in the stock market. The major averages are all in positive territory by substantial margins, looking to offset last week's losses.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1119364&Category=CommentaryThu, 05 Nov 2009 14:50:39 GMTStocks are poised to move higher at the open on Thursday, as better than expected jobs data has boosted trader sentiment, although by a moderate margin as the markets are still looking forward to tomorrow's all important monthly jobs report. The major index futures are all in positive territory, with the Dow futures up by 35 points.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1119111&Category=CommentaryThu, 05 Nov 2009 12:54:43 GMTAfter trading sharply lower until mid-afternoon, the market saw a 'V' shaped recovery in late trading to close near the day's high. Aggressive push by the government for disinvestment in public sector units helped improve sentiment. http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1118583&Category=CommentaryThu, 05 Nov 2009 10:29:55 GMTThe European markets are likely to open lower on Thursday due to profit taking following sharp gains in the previous session. With U.S stocks failing to sustain an early upmove overnight, underlying sentiment may remain extremely cautious ahead of rate decisions by the Bank of England and the European Central Bank. http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1118263&Category=CommentaryThu, 05 Nov 2009 05:48:48 GMTThe Indian market is showing weakness in early trading on Thursday, tracking negative Asian cues and due to profit taking following a sharp rally in the previous session. Traders await a report on inflation for the week ended 24 Oct scheduled to be released around noon. http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1118219&Category=CommentaryThu, 05 Nov 2009 04:22:01 GMTThe Indian market may open lower on Thursday amid weak Asian cues. After a sharp uptrend yesterday on account of short covering, investors are likely to take profits on their gains. http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1118194&Category=CommentaryWed, 05 Nov 2009 03:08:29 GMTAsian stock markets are mostly down in the red on Thursday with investors treading cautiously on concerns over the pace of a global economic recovery. The start was fairly decent in most markets in the region, but stocks failed to gather enough support to sustain at higher levels. Lack of positive surprises from the U.S. Federal Reserve, which left key rates unchanged at historic levels and caution ahead of rate decisions by Bank of England and the European central bank appear to be holding the investors away on the sidelines.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1118192&Category=CommentaryWed, 05 Nov 2009 02:57:37 GMTTechnology and shipbuilding stocks are among the prominent losers in the South Korean market, which is trading in the red on Thursday amid caution over the pace of economic recovery.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1118186&Category=CommentaryWed, 05 Nov 2009 02:30:00 GMTWith the U.S. Federal Reserve policy statement not containing any big surprises, the mood in the Japanese stock market was quite cautious on Thursday morning. Investors, choosing to wait for earnings report from automobile giant Toyota Motor and the data on U.S. jobs, were mostly seen staying on the sidelines in morning trades.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1118149&Category=CommentaryWed, 05 Nov 2009 01:19:07 GMTThe Australian stock market opened on a positive note on the back of a modest surge on Wall Street overnight, but drifted lower subsequently with investors indulging in some selling in materials, financials, consumer staples and technology stocks.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1118131&Category=CommentaryWed, 05 Nov 2009 01:01:42 GMTStocks closed mixed for a second straight session on Wednesday, giving up earlier gains following news that the Federal Reserve left interest rates near record lows amid continued economic concerns. The major averages finished on opposite sides of the unchanged mark, extending their lackluster performance.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1117750&Category=CommentaryWed, 04 Nov 2009 20:45:50 GMTStocks have seen some wild swings but are building on earlier gains in mid-afternoon trading on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve announced that it would leave its key interest rate unchanged. The major averages are all in positive territory, looking to offset recent losses.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1117545&Category=CommentaryWed, 04 Nov 2009 18:56:06 GMTStocks are posting notable gains in early afternoon trading on Wednesday, boosted earlier by positive reactions to lukewarm economic reports ahead of today's interest rate announcement from the Federal Reserve. The major averages are all in positive territory, although they have moved off of their best levels of the day.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1117382&Category=CommentaryWed, 04 Nov 2009 16:41:59 GMTStocks are posting strong gains in mid-morning on Wednesday, as traders are reacting positively to tepid reports on private employment and service sector activity. The major averages are all in positive territory by substantial margins, partly offsetting their recent losses.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1117260&Category=CommentaryWed, 04 Nov 2009 14:44:13 GMTStocks futures are pointing to a moderately higher open on Wednesday, as the day's private employment data came roughly in-line with expectations, boosting trader sentiment ahead of the latest interest rate announcement from the Federal Reserve. The major index futures are all in positive territory, with the Dow futures up by 50 points.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1117029&Category=CommentaryWed, 04 Nov 2009 12:55:07 GMTThe Indian market saw a sharp rebound on Wednesday as investors bought battered frontline stocks amid favorable global cues. Short covering after recent losses and a positive talk by finance minister Pranab Mukherjee on the economy, stimulus measures and reforms also helped the market snap a six-day losing streak. http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1116574&Category=CommentaryWed, 04 Nov 2009 10:04:32 GMTThe European markets are likely to open on a positive note Wednesday morning ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's rate decision and the release of the accompanying statement on the state of economy. http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1116345&Category=CommentaryWed, 04 Nov 2009 05:48:01 GMTThe Indian market is trading higher in early trading on Wednesday, buoyed by comments by finance minister that there are no immediate plans to end stimulus measures. Favorable Asian cues and covering of short positions also helped the market end a 6-day losing streak. http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1116304&Category=CommentaryWed, 04 Nov 2009 04:17:33 GMTThe Indian market is likely to open on a positive note Wednesday morning, tracking positive Asian cues. Additionally, short covering following recent losses and a positive talk by finance minister Pranab Mukherjee on stimulus, economy and fiscal prudence may add to the positive momentum. http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1116278&Category=CommentaryTue, 04 Nov 2009 03:16:44 GMTAsian markets are mostly trading higher amid cautious trades on Wednesday. The gains, however, are limited in most markets in the region with investors awaiting the outcome of the 2-day U.S. Federal Open Market Committee meeting. The mixed close on Wall Street overnight appears to have rendered the mood a bit cautious.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1116269&Category=CommentaryTue, 04 Nov 2009 03:00:55 GMT