Matt Buckland
Matt Buckland
focus gets looks remain sector trading
The petrochemicals sector looks set to remain squarely in focus as trading in 2006 gets under way.
barrier break data extended key remains seen support whether
Whether the FTSE can break through the key 5,800 barrier remains to be seen but there's little fundamental data around just now that could support an extended rally.
barrier break data extended key remains seen support whether
Whether the FTSE can break through the key 5800 barrier remains to be seen but there's little fundamental data around just now that could support an extended rally.
aggressive although cautious consensus continue creeping due equity hike interest markets mood rate rates stance verdict widely
With the rate verdict due later, there's a cautious mood creeping into equity markets as although a 25-basis-point hike is widely expected, there's little consensus as to just how long the aggressive stance over interest rates will now continue for.
although amongst appears buoyant driver europe fact generally japan key mood providing quarter seen support
The fact that we're approaching the end of the quarter is being seen as a key driver here, although a generally buoyant mood amongst equities in Japan and much of Europe appears to be providing some support here too.