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quarta-feira, 8 de fevereiro de 2023

What is the future of A.I in the next 5 years? 



 It is difficult to predict the exact future of AI in the next 5 years, but it is expected that AI will continue to grow and become increasingly integrated into various industries and aspects of our daily lives. This can include advancements in natural language processing, computer vision, and machine learning, as well as increased adoption of AI technologies for tasks such as predictive maintenance, fraud detection, and autonomous vehicles. Additionally, there may also be advancements in ethical and interpretable AI, as well as increased attention to the potential consequences and societal impact of AI. 





  Is the A.I. to be important in the insurance Industry?



Yes, AI is becoming increasingly important in the insurance industry. AI can help insurers improve operational efficiency, make more informed underwriting decisions, and enhance customer experiences. For example, AI can be used to analyze large amounts of data, identify patterns and correlations, and provide insights to help insurers make better decisions about risk. It can also be used to automate claims processing, reduce fraud, and improve the accuracy and speed of claims handling. Additionally, AI-powered chatbots and virtual assistants can provide customers with fast and personalized support, improving customer satisfaction and reducing costs for insurers. Overall, the integration of AI into the insurance industry is expected to bring many benefits, but it will also require insurers to carefully consider ethical, legal, and regulatory implications. 




  What is the advantages for the life insurance, auto insurance, home insurance and for the all insurance? 


AI can bring several benefits to different types of insurance, including: 

Life insurance: 

AI can be used to analyze large amounts of data to help insurers make better decisions about pricing, risk assessment, and underwriting. This can result in more accurate and personalized life insurance policies for customers. 

Auto insurance: AI can help insurers to improve fraud detection, streamline claims handling, and provide customers with real-time support. Additionally, AI-powered telematics and predictive analytics can help insurers to better understand driving patterns and anticipate potential accidents, resulting in more accurate pricing and risk assessments. 

Home insurance: AI can help insurers to assess risks and make more informed underwriting decisions for home insurance policies. For example, AI can analyze satellite and aerial imagery, weather data, and demographic information to assess the risk of natural disasters and other hazards. 

All insurance: AI can bring benefits to the insurance industry as a whole, such as increased operational efficiency, improved customer experience, and better decision making. Additionally, AI-powered chatbots and virtual assistants can provide fast and personalized support, reducing costs for insurers and improving customer satisfaction. Overall, the integration of AI into the insurance industry is expected to bring many benefits, but it will also require insurers to carefully consider ethical, legal, and regulatory implications. 





  The blockchain is the part of this?


Blockchain technology can be a part of the AI integration in the insurance industry. For example, blockchain can provide secure and transparent record-keeping for insurance transactions, enabling faster and more efficient claims processing. Additionally, blockchain-powered smart contracts can automate the claims process, reducing the risk of fraud and errors, and improving the overall customer experience. Moreover, blockchain can be used to improve data sharing and collaboration between insurance providers, which can help to improve the accuracy of risk assessments and underwriting decisions. This can also lead to the development of new insurance products and services that are based on shared data and insights. Overall, while blockchain is not necessarily a necessary component of AI in the insurance industry, it can be a valuable complementary technology that can bring additional benefits and opportunities to the industry.

terça-feira, 19 de julho de 2011

SMARTPHONE SAMSUNG GALAXY SII

The Samsung Galaxy SII is the unit of fashion, and became the best selling smartphone in the world. In two months exceeded three million units sold and the brand became the main player in the Korean market in 2011.

Samsung Galaxy SII is the smartphone of the moment and is easy to see why the success of the device. It is noteworthy that the Samsung S Galaxy is well below the SII.

Galaxy SII was launched in February at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, ​​and the first impression we had at the time has now been confirmed during the three weeks of use. It is in essence a super smartphone and starts right impression with the stylish packaging that has left us.

Days as a Coca-Cola slogan that fits the use of this device: "First you find it strange, then gut up."

So with the dimensions of the Galaxy SII. Extremely generous in size, requires its user to some getting used to, particularly when used as a phone. But after the habit becomes very comfortable, very lightweight thanks to its small and its thickness.

These are the two major assets that the device shows the first contact. When we look at it, seems much more cumbersome and difficult to handle than it actually is. And also due to the weight of only 116 that is similar to a common cell phone and the small thickness of 8.5 mm, fits perfectly into my pocket. It is therefore an easily transportable unit although not at first seem.

Finally, when we put the unit into operation, the screen / display provides a true wonder. Its quality is truly amazing thanks to technology SuperAMOLED Plus. The brightness and colors of the screen are the best we had seen and provide a unique experience when surfing the net or playing games. Even with the sun, we can see well enough to be able to use the device, which does not always happen.

Notice that we have used various adjectives: beautiful, amazing ... Well, let us not stop there. We are talking about a device that is on top of high-end and this is reflected in the user experience.

The OS / Android operating Gingerbread, the dual-core processor and RAM make the Galaxy SII extremely powerful. Not have to wait eons for opening the pages, you need not fret at temporary blockages ... Whether or edit documents using the most powerful applications, the Galaxy SII will always show up to the challenge.

For all of this is undoubtedly the best purchase of 2011 for lovers of modern technology.

sexta-feira, 24 de junho de 2011

The Aplications of Samsung Mobile Phones

The latest smartphone from Samsung is already on sale in Portugal. Galaxy SII was the device that created more expectation in the market since its launch. Display / Screen Amoled Super Plus and dual core processor make this handset an obvious choice for professionals and for those who make an intensive use of new mobile devices.

After the success of the Samsung S Galaxy, a new market demand has led Samsung to present now the most advanced phone ever. Vivid (Plus Super AMOLED 4.3 "), Fast (Dual-Core 1.2 GHz), Slim (8.49 mm thick) and Rich (multiple services and content) are just some of the characteristics that distinguish this smartphone from all others. In addition, the Samsung S Galaxy II comes equipped with the latest version of Android 2.3 (Gingerbread).
GALAXY S II Lifestyle Image 1 Samsung Galaxy SII for sale in Portugal

The manufacturer's expectations are great: "The Samsung S Galaxy II, more than an evolution of the Galaxy Samsung S, capitalizes on the phenomenal success of Samsung's original Galaxy. We are proud to present the most advanced smartphones! The Samsung S Galaxy II comes with an innovative set of features that make it the most complete smartphone of all time. This smartphone will be everything consumers expect and more, "says Nuno Parreira, Division Head, Mobile's Samsung Electronics Portuguese.

The selling price to the public is advised by brand 649.90 euros, while the same can also be purchased at 499.90 euros by operators, but with loyalty.

For more cheap prices for your satisfaction see the Amazon.

Galaxy II S II super Samsung AMOLED Galaxy SII PortugalDefinindo for sale in the pattern of image quality on smartphones, the display / screen AMOLED Super Plus introduces the best definition in the range of colors, contrast ratio and clear contours. With technology RealStripe and one count of subpixels expanded, the Super AMOLED Plus complements the mechanics of the human eye to recognize the images that become more defined in ever.

This is the most visible and one of the great arguments of the Galaxy S II. The others are inside the devices. The new smartphone from Samsung has a Dual Core 1.2 GHz and eight megapixel camera with flash LED, running on the Android Gingerbread, recording and playing video in full HD.

Also the integration with other devices, the S Galaxy II takes a step forward with technology Kies.

The recently released 2.0 Kies, Kies an Update 1.5, allows the Samsung Galaxy S II S II seGalaxy sync active sync 300x114 Samsung Galaxy SII for sale in Portugal with a computer via a Wi-Fi to back up to purposes of the management of personal information, subscribe and share multimedia content.

Already, with the solution Kies Samsung air, you can connect to the address bar of any browser without a program Kies via web browser to manage all types of information and multimedia content on a larger screen.

Other very cheap price sites is the ebay.

Finally, Samsung S Galaxy II includes exclusive access to four new hubs and entertainment content from Samsung, offering direct access to music, games, eBooks, and social networks.

quarta-feira, 29 de setembro de 2010

LINK FARM - o que é isso?

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GLOBAL FINANCIAL DATA (09/29/2010)

REVIEW OF SCHOLARSHIP

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 29, 2010

(1) SUMMARY OF THE SCENARIO:

Many stock markets in Asia closed higher, with Hong Kong and Tokyo among top gainers, after publication of economic data as the Chinese manufacturing activity, which showed a high continuity that has lasted five months, reassuring investors that the China will not face a slowdown in the short term. He also collaborated in the rise on Wall Street Tuesday, with increasing expectations that the Federal Reserve to promote a new round of quantitative easing to retrieve the slowdown in the U.S. economy.

JAPAN: In Tokyo market rose after better-than-expected Tankan Manufacturing Index of showing that the sentiment among large manufacturers in the country will have a faster pace than expected, however, companies became more cautious in their outlook for the next quarter, due to the influence of the yen and increased uncertainty about the global economy. Benefited from this session exporters and manufacturers of cars, despite the strong yen. Highlighting that subiru Shinsei Bank 5.2% after raising its net profit forecast for the fiscal year end in March 2013 to Y51 billion (forecast Y32 billion), citing aggressive cost reduction as the main reason.

CHINA: In China, Shanghai seemed not to react to the PMI data, with closing virtually unchanged (industrial activity in China accelerated for the second consecutive month, hitting its highest growth rate since April). Analysts believe that strong data should reinforce the view that Beijing would review the policy tightening implemented earlier this year. Roles of Chinese mining companies took advantage of the weakening U.S. dollar and closed higher.

EUROPE: Most European stock markets opened high, but returning back initial gains. Featured negative for shares of Swedish fashion retailer Hennes & Mauritz fell sharply after the third-quarter earnings disappointed investors of the company (23% increase in third-quarter profit, but the results were below market expectations). Highlight positive for oil giant BP which sold $ 3.5 billion of securities and to the engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce after winning an upgrade from Morgan Stanley. Economic sentiment across the euro area improved in September, rose to 103.2 from a revised reading of 102.3 in August. Economists polled by Dow Jones Newswires had forecast a drop of the index to 101.5.

(2) AGENDA OF THE MARKET:

TODAY:
BRAZIL:
15:00 - ABB (Tender Offer) of Embratel (EBTP4) to acquire shares of NET (NETC4).

USA:
11:30 - Inventories of U.S. weekly oil.

AGENDA FOR TOMORROW:
U.S.: 09:30 - Initial Claims (claims for state unemployment), final number of GDP and its deflator, 10:45 - Chicago PMI (level of industrial activity in the region).
EUROPE: Consumer Price Index - CPI (monthly indicator of consumer inflation in Europe).
UNITED KINGDOM: No provision is the disclosure of economic indicators.
GERMANY: Unemployment Rate (rate of unemployment in Germany).

(3) WORLD INDEX (7:10 a.m.):

ASIA
Australia: -0.49%
Nikkei: +0.67%
Hong Kong: +1.22%
Shanghai Composite: -0.03%
EUROPE
London - FTSE: -0.33%
Paris Cac 40: -0.25%
Netherlands: -0.23%
Frankfurt - Dax: -0.39%
Madrid IBEX: -1.03%
Zurich: -0.20%
Milan Mib: -0.35%
Moscow RTS: +0.90%

OIL
BRENT: +0.41%
WTI: +0.34%

METALLIC COMMODITIES
COPPER: +0.34%
NICKEL: +0.24%

INDEX FUTURES AMERICAN
Dow: -0.15%
S & P: -0.15%
NASDAQ: -0.10%

terça-feira, 28 de setembro de 2010

GLOBAL FINANCIAL DATA (09/28/2010)

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TUESDAY, September 28, 2010

(1) SUMMARY OF THE SCENARIO:

Asian markets closed mostly lower on Tuesday as investors followed the performance of Wall Street after a four-week high. China's stocks were pressured by worries that Beijing may launch new measures to cool the real estate industry.

JAPAN: The Tokyo market was "heavy" due to a large number of shares, trading ex-dividend, especially pharmaceutical companies. Still hanging on expectation of further measures of monetary policy easing by the Bank of Japan, raising hopes that the yen will not strengthen further (BOJ will discuss additional measures flexibility in its policy board meeting in October). The turnover was low, with investors awaiting the quarterly results from Bank of Japan to be released on Wednesday. Takefuji Corp filed for court protection from creditors under the Corporate Rehabilitation Law of Japan leaving behind 433.6 billion yen (U.S. $ 5.1 billion) in total debts. The shares closed down 32.2%.

CHINA: China devalued shares amid persistent worries that Beijing might launch more tightening measures in real estate to contain a possible housing bubble. Investors are trading with caution in the face of uncertainties about the policies for real estate developers and banks.

EUROPE: European markets falling, especially the French tire manufacturer Michelin (want to sell € 200,000,000 ($ 1.6 billion) of new shares) and Dutch chemical group Akzo Nobel (defined medium-term targets that disappointed investors) among the largest falls. The Irish government said it would spend € 35 billion to assist Anglo Irish Bank, but many doubt his capacity to do so. Bank stocks also fell across Europe with the concerns about public debt that continues to undermine investor confidence. Weighs still expeculaç! To that Moody's might downgrade the debt this week Spain, following the Standard & Poor's and Fitch, which has already cut the debt rating of the country. The British GDP grew 1.2% in the second quarter compared with the first three months of the year and showed a growth of 1.7% over the same period last year.

(2) AGENDA OF THE MARKET:

TODAY:
USA:
11:00 am - Consumer Confidence (confidence of U.S. consumers) in September. Published monthly by the Conference Board conducts interviews to obtain the 5000 index, which is divided into two categories: the country's current economic situation and expectations for the future. The first category represents 40% of the index, while the latter represents 60%.

AGENDA FOR TUESDAY:
USA: 11.30 - Inventories of American Petroleum.
EUROPE: Economic Confidence (consumer confidence in economic activity), Industry Confidence (confidence of executives in the industry), Service Confidence (executive confidence in the service sector) and Consumer Confidence (level of consumer confidence in the Eurozone).
UNITED KINGDOM: Consumer Credit (total volume of consumer credit) and GFK Consumer Confidence (level of UK consumer confidence about the future of the local economy).
GERMANY: No provision is the disclosure of economic indicators.

(3) WORLD INDEX (7:10 a.m.):

ASIA
Australia: -0.11%
Nikkei: -1.12%
Hong Kong: -1.03%
Shanghai Composite: -0.63%
EUROPE
London - FTSE: -0.30%
Paris Cac 40: +0.02%
Netherlands: +0.22%
Frankfurt - Dax: +0.28%
Madrid IBEX: -0.55%
Zurich: -0.07%
Milan Mib: +0.11%
Moscow RTS: -0.43%

OIL
BRENT: -0.18%
WTI: -0.30%

METALLIC COMMODITIES
COPPER: -0.23%
NICKEL: -0.99%

INDEX FUTURES AMERICAN
Dow: +0.21%
S & P: +0.18%
NASDAQ: +0.44%

segunda-feira, 27 de setembro de 2010

GLOBAL FINANCIAL DATA (09/27/2010)

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MONDAY, Sept. 27, 2010

(1) SUMMARY OF THE SCENARIO:

Asian shares started the week and animated rose on Monday as investors following the mood on Wall Street on Friday. U.S. economic data has met the expectations in September, easing concerns about a possible recession. Australia came at the expense of banks and commodities.

JAPAN: Tokyo Stocks rose at the expense of gains on Wall Street and in expectation of a weaker yen, with a possible government intervention if the dollar falls below 84 yen. Exporters led the highs. The Japanese government is studying programs that calls for spending additional tax of up to 55 billion U.S. dollars to offset the stronger yen and help boost the stagnant economy, using only excess funds in tax revenues above the expected and non-use of Fund resources from the 2009 budget.

CHINA: Chinese Market opened on the rise, after remaining closed due to the Mid-Autumn Festival. Hong Kong opened sharply higher influenced banks and real estate. Hang Seng remains high five months. The Chinese government announced measures to curb property expeculação. Cities that did not meet the requirement for affordable housing will be prevented from offering land for luxury housing. The new measures were not considered "hard", but is a strong sign that if there is a real estate recovery, you are likely a more rigorous action.

EUROPE: European markets opened with gains, boosted by strong winds from Wall Street the previous session. Highlight for Wal-Mart, Vivendi, Unilever (Alberto Culver Co. will buy for $ 3.7 billion and become the world leader in hair conditioners, the second largest shampoo) and Nestle (announced the creation of a new subsidiary focused on promoting nutritional health, help prevent and treat diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease). M3 Money Supply, showed a growth of 1.1% in August from 0.2% in July, before an anticipated increase of 0.4% in the Eurozone. The three-month average annual growth rose to 0.5% in the period from June to August, compared to 0.1% in the period from May to July. Private Sector Loans (Private Loans) grew at an annual rate of 1.2% in August from 0.8% in July.

(2) AGENDA OF THE MARKET:

TODAY:
USA:
09:30 - Chicago Fed National Activity Index (level of economic activity in Chicago) in August.
11.30 - Dallas Fed Manufacturing (manufacturing activity in the region) in September.

AGENDA FOR TUESDAY:
U.S.: 11:00 am - Consumer Confidence (confidence of American consumers).
EUROPE: There are no plans to release economic indicators.
UNITED KINGDOM: Current Account (current account balance), Final GDP (GDP).
GERMANY: German GfK Consumer Climate (level of consumer confidence in the German economy), German Prelim CPI (consumer price expectations in German).

(3) WORLD INDEX (7:05 a.m.):
ASIA
Australia: +1.52%
Nikkei: +1.39%
Hong Kong: +1.00%
Shanghai Composite: +1.41%
EUROPE
London - FTSE: +0.02%
Paris Cac 40: +0.23%
Netherlands: +0.46%
Frankfurt - Dax: +0.21%
Madrid IBEX: -0.26%
Zurich: +0.33%
Milan Mib: +0.21%
Moscow RTS: +0.32%

OIL
BRENT: -0.13%
WTI: +0.09%

METALLIC COMMODITIES
COPPER: -0.63%
NICKEL: +0.45%

INDEX FUTURES AMERICAN
Dow: +0.21%
S & P: +0.15%
NASDAQ: +0.14%

sexta-feira, 24 de setembro de 2010

GLOBAL FINANCIAL DATA (09/24/2010)

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FRIDAY, Sept. 24, 2010

(1) SUMMARY OF THE SCENARIO:

Bad news of the economies of Europe and USA, as well as weakness on Wall Street helped to decrease in most Asian markets on Friday.

JAPAN: Declining markets in Tokyo were prominent, with investors nervous about the trend strong yen and rising tensions with China over the maritime accident, which resulted in the arrest of a captain of a trawler Chinese by Japanese authorities. Concerns intensified after Japan's Minister of State for Economic and Fiscal Policy Banro Kaieda alert for "serious risk" of the episode because there was a slowdown in trade and tourism with China. Stocks in Tokyo closed lower due to the disappointment of investodores speculating on further intervention by Japanese authorities in exchange. The U.S. dollar also closed down. Azar of exporters who fell once again this session.

CHINA: Hong Kong stock market closed higher with fewer businesses and the Shanghai Stock Exchange is closed due to the holiday spot. President Barack Obama has asked the Chinese premier Wen Jiabao to take quick action to resolve the imbrólio on the value of Chinese currency, because China insists on keeping its currency artificially weak. Obama made it clear that the United States protects its economic interests.

EUROPE: European stocks fell Friday, despite the surprising rise in German business sentiment on the global economy rose to 106.8 in September, down from 106.7 in August. That news boosted the euro.
The French national statistics office revised up in the second quarter GDP growth to 0.7% against 0.6% previously reported. Banks fall as tech sector rise.


(2) AGENDA OF THE MARKET:

TODAY:
USA:
9.30 - Durable Good Orders (volume of orders and deliveries of durable goods in the period) in August.
10h00 - Speech by Elizabeth Duke (member of the Federal Open Market Committee).
11:00 - New Home Sales (number of new homes with a commitment to sell) in August.
17h00 - Speech by Ben Bernanke (Federal Reserve Chairman).

AGENDA FOR MONDAY:
USA: There are no plans to release economic indicators.
EUROPE: M3 Money Supply (details of means of payment including currency in circulation, deposits and mutual funds for short and long term), Private Loans (rate loans to the private sector).
UNITED KINGDOM: No provision is the disclosure of economic indicators.
GERMANY: No provision is the disclosure of economic indicators.

(3) WORLD INDEX (7:05 a.m.):

ASIA
Australia: -0.61%
Nikkei: -0.99%
Hong Kong: +0.33%
Shanghai Composite: ---%
EUROPE
London - FTSE: -0.38%
Paris Cac 40: -0.51%
Netherlands: -0.52%
Frankfurt - Dax: -0.43%
Madrid IBEX: -0.38%
Zurich: -0.33%
Milan Mib: -0.50%
Moscow RTS: -0.32%

OIL
BRENT: +0.35%
WTI: +0.60%

METALLIC COMMODITIES
COPPER: +0.47%
NICKEL: +0.90%

INDEX FUTURES AMERICAN
Dow: + 18%
S & P: +0.17%
NASDAQ: +0.30%

quinta-feira, 23 de setembro de 2010

GLOBAL FINANCIAL DATA (09/23/2010)

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THURSDAY, Sept. 23, 2010

(1) SUMMARY OF THE SCENARIO:

Asian shares had minor falls on Thursday after weakening on Wall Street. The markets in Japan, South Korea, China and Hong Kong remained closed on account of holidays.

JAPAN: Tokyo markets remained closed on account of the Autumn Equinox (SHUUBIN IN HI) when it begins the fall. This week the temples all have special prayers and visit graves of relatives. In currency markets the U.S. dollar closed down despite the reduced local activity, being the expectation of further intervention by Japanese authorities to weaken the yen. A meeting is planned between the U.S. president, Barack Obama and Prime Minister of Japan, Naoto Kan tonight to discuss this situation.

CHINA: Chinese financial markets closed and only reopened on Monday, in continuation to the Mid-Autumn Festival, which symbolizes the harvest and family reunions. The Chinese worship the moon, offering drinks, fruit and food in the streets, expressing their gratitude for the good harvest and asking the goddess of the moon that brings good luck.

EUROPE: Europe surrenders to gains after disappointing data from the private sector, figures showed a sharp slowdown in September, showing concern for the region's economic recovery. Investors used the excuse to sell stocks with increased sovereign credit.

(2) AGENDA OF THE MARKET:

TODAY:
USA:
9:30 - Initial Claims (claims for state unemployment), weekly.
11:00 - Leading Indicators (already published several indexes, such as claims for unemployment benefits, cost of manpower and construction permits) in August.
11:00 - Existing Home Sales * home sales in the country) in August.

AGENDA FOR THURSDAY:
USA: 9.30 - Durable Good Orders (volume of orders and deliveries of consumer durables, 11:00 - New Home Sales (number of new homes with a commitment to sell).
EUROPE: There are no plans to release economic indicators.
UNITED KINGDOM: No provision is the disclosure of economic indicators.
GERMANY: IFO - Business Climate (business confidence); IFO - Expectations (current conditions and business expectations for the next six months).


(3) WORLD INDEX (7:20 a.m.):

ASIA
Australia: +0.11%
Nikkei: ---%
Hong Kong: ---%
Shanghai Composite: ---%
EUROPE
London - FTSE: -0.97%
Paris Cac 40: -1.07%
Netherlands: -0.91%
Frankfurt - Dax: -0.77%
Madrid IBEX: -0.82%
Zurich: -0.74%
Milan Mib: -0.91%
Moscow RTS: -0.32%

OIL
BRENT: -1.12%
WTI: -0.78%

METALLIC COMMODITIES
COPPER: +0.47%
NICKEL: +0.90%

INDEX FUTURES AMERICAN
Dow: -0.41%
S & P: -0.53%
NASDAQ: -0.29%

quarta-feira, 22 de setembro de 2010

GLOBAL FINANCIAL DATA (09/22/2010)

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WEDNESDAY, Sept. 22, 2010

(1) SUMMARY OF THE SCENARIO:

Asian stock markets closed with mixed Wednesday, with the roles of the Hang Seng leading the real estate industry for more than a recovery, maintaining the pattern of five-month high, but the Japanese closed lower, with the appreciation of the yen against the declaration EDF that was ready to do more to restore the U.S. economy.

JAPAN: The Nikkei closed down, with Japanese exporters in decline because of the strengthening of the yen against the U.S. dollar. All eyes were on the Japanese authorities to see if they would interfere in the market to weaken the yen again. Japan on Wednesday urged an emergency meeting with senior Chinese in an attempt to cool the situation on the arrest of the captain of a Chinese fishing trawler after a collision with Coast Guard vessel earlier this month near a group of islands in dispute in the East China Sea. Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on Tuesday called for the immediate release of those detained, claiming to be an illegal arrest.

CHINA: Hong Kong closed more than a session high for the fourth consecutive time, pulled by the actions of the real estate sector, after the Fed said it would keep interest rates low for an extended period. Interest rates in Hong Kong, whose currency is pegged to the U.S. dollar move in tandem with the policy of the U.S. reference rates. Market in Shanghai closed due to the Mid-Autumn Festival, which celebrates the final harvest and celebrate the happiness.

EUROPE: European stocks fall on Wednesday as worries about sovereign debt, disappointment over inaction of the Federal Reserve and the fall in revenue from investment banking at Deutsche Bank. Members of the Bank of England Monetary worried about the economic recovery, voted overwhelmingly (8-1) to keep the rate unchanged at 0.5% and also keep the program to buy assets of 200 billion pounds (313,300 million U.S. dollars). Portugal sold € 750,000,000 ($ 997,100,000) of government bonds. The total was the lower limit of the government's intention to sell 750 million to 1 billion euros in bonds. € 450,000,000 of bonds were four years with a yield of 4.695%, 300 million of 10-year bonds with a yield of 6.242%. Total bids for the titles of three years exceeded supply 3.5 times. Requests the industry in the euro zone disappointed (published: -2.4%, expected: -1.2% Previous: 2.4%)

(2) AGENDA OF THE MARKET:

TODAY:
USA:
11:30 - Oil Inventories U.S. weekly.

AGENDA FOR THURSDAY:
USA: 9.30 - Initial Claims (claims for state unemployment), 11:00 - Leading Indicators (already published several indexes, such as claims for state unemployment, cost of manpower and construction permits) 11:00 - Existing Home Sales ( home sales in the country).
EUROPE: Purchasing Managers Index Services (service activity), Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (manufacturing activity level), Purchasing Managers Index Composite (activity level of the sectors of manufacturing, services and construction).
UNITED KINGDOM: No provision is the disclosure of economic indicators.
GERMANY: Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (manufacturing activity level), Purchasing Managers Index Services (level of economic activity in the services sector of Germany).

(3) WORLD INDEX (8:35 a.m.):
ASIA
Australia: +0.21%
Nikkei: -0.37%
Hong Kong: +0.21%
Shanghai Composite: ---%
EUROPE
London - FTSE: -0.55%
Paris Cac 40: -1.11%
Netherlands: -0.96%
Frankfurt - Dax: -1.03%
Madrid IBEX: -2.15%
Zurich: -0.68%
Milan Mib: -1.42%
Moscow RTS: -0.45%

OIL
BRENT: +0.94%
WTI: +3.67%

METALLIC COMMODITIES
COPPER: +0.64%
NICKEL: +0.22%

INDEX FUTURES AMERICAN
Dow: -0.23%
S & P: -0.29%
NASDAQ: -0.38%
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terça-feira, 21 de setembro de 2010

GLOBAL FINANCIAL DATA (09/21/2010)

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TUESDAY, September 21, 2010

(1) SUMMARY OF THE SCENARIO:

Asian stock markets closed with mixed, buoyed by solid gains on Wall Street. The investors believe in a slow U.S. economic growth rather than recession. All await the release of the meeting of the Federal Reserve. It is speculated that the central bank may adopt further measures to stimulate the economy, but most analysts do not expect further relaxation, but speculation has helped lift prices of U.S. bonds.

JAPAN: Japanese shares rose in the morning in Tokyo, with technology stocks supported gains in their U.S. counterparts, but closed down. Investors were cautious about the tension between China and Japan, after Tokyo extended the detention of a boat captain accused of deliberately forcing his trawler in two Japanese patrol vessels. Automakers that have exposure to China were the most affected. Nissan Motor rose 0.3% despite announcing plans to double its annual production capacity of vehicles in China in 2012.

CHINA: China shares were slightly higher, as most investors cautious ahead of the break of three days for the Fall Festival begins Wednesday. Hong Kong finally broke the 22,000 points level (last time in April). China allowed a sharp change in parity between the yuan-dollar, setting a new record, before the holiday weekend.

EUROPE: European markets opened up.
Highlight for the devaluation of the Italian bank UniCredit (the CEO threatened to resign) while BNP Paribas (CEO said the company would not need to raise more capital) and Safran (agreed to acquire Identity Solutions Inc) valued.


(2) AGENDA OF THE MARKET:

TODAY:
USA:
9:30 - Housing Starts (number of houses that began to be built) and Building Permits (how many permits for the construction of buildings were granted) in August.
15.15 - Disclosure of the new level of basic American interest.

AGENDA WEDNESDAY:
USA: 11.30 - Inventories of American Petroleum.
EUROPA: Industrial New Orders (orders to industry in the euro area).
UNITED KINGDOM: disclosure of the minutes from its latest monetary policy meeting, at which time the BoE has kept the benchmark interest rate at 0.50%.
GERMANY: No provision is the dissemination of economic indicators.

(3) WORLD INDEX (6:50 a.m.):

ASIA
Australia: -0.17%
Nikkei: ---%
Hong Kong: +0.03%
Shanghai Composite: -0.38%
EUROPE
London - FTSE: 0.38%
Paris Cac 40: +0.56%
Netherlands: +0.50%
Frankfurt - Dax: +0.47%
Madrid IBEX: +1.05%
Zurich: +0.14%
Milan Mib: +0.56%
Moscow RTS: +0.95%

OIL
BRENT: -0.10%
WTI: -9.56%

METALLIC COMMODITIES
COPPER: +0.18%
NICKEL: -0.15%

INDICES AMERICAN FUTURE
Dow: +0.15%
S & P: +0.07%
NASDAQ: +0.14%

segunda-feira, 20 de setembro de 2010

GLOBAL FINANCIAL DATA (09/20/2010)

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MONDAY, September 20, 2010

(1) SUMMARY OF THE SCENARIO:

Most Asian markets suffered losses on Monday, with investors cautious about selling bank stocks and miners before holidays in some regional markets and also before the meeting of the Federal Reserve and U.S. housing data will be released on Tuesday .

JAPAN: Japanese markets have not opened due to the start of holiday (Autumnal Equinox). Today we celebrate the Day of Respect for the Aged (Keiro no hi) which is celebrated on the third Monday of September. This is a holiday dedicated to the elderly, when the Japanese pray for the longevity of older people and thank them for their contributions to society throughout their lives.

CHINA: In China, investors were reluctant to trade shares of banks due to many uncertainties in the sector, due to the possibility of stricter rules by the Bank of China regarding the reservation of loan and the risk of a high rate of interest in an attempt to prevent further financial crises in the future. In addition, the trading volume was low compared to the three-day holiday (Moon Festival) which begins on Wednesday. The China Business News reported last week that China's banking regulator was planning to require banks, the collection equivalent to 2.5% of their outstanding loans as reserves next year, aiming to strengthen their balance sheets. Tensions on the political situation involving the governments of China and Japan, following the arrest of a Chinese master in the Japanese Sea, placed back into focus the discussions on the disputed islands in the region, whose sovereignty gives the right to exploit the oil companies hurting the oil sector.

EUROPE: The European shares opened the week higher, due to the oil companies, banks and miners and with few economic data in the region. BP announced that the Well of Macondo in the Gulf of Mexico was officially sealed. Shares in Commerzbank soared after an upgrade from UBS to neutral from sell, said the bank had made great strides to stabilize in the first half of this year. The strong German economy and low interest rates should benefit the bank.


(2) AGENDA OF THE MARKET:

TODAY:
USA:
11.00 - NAHB Housing Market Index (sale of property and the expectation for new construction in the U.S. housing market) in September.
1st Day of the Meeting of the Federal Reserve to decide on the direction of U.S. monetary policy.

AGENDA FOR TUESDAY:
USA: 9.30 - Housing Starts (number of houses that began to be built) and Building Permits (how many permits for the construction of buildings have been granted) and 15.15 - Disclosure of the new level of basic American interest.
EUROPE: There are no plans to release economic indicators.
UNITED KINGDOM: No provision is the dissemination of economic indicators.
GERMANY: No provision is the dissemination of economic indicators.

(3) WORLD INDEX (7:15 a.m.):

ASIA
Australia: -0.17%
Nikkei: ---%
Hong Kong: +0.03%
Shanghai Composite: -0.38%
EUROPE
London - FTSE: +1.12%
Paris Cac 40: +0.91%
Netherlands: +1.00%
Frankfurt - Dax: +0.63%
Madrid IBEX: +0.41%
Zurich: +1.07%
Milan Mib: +0.10%
Moscow RTS: +0.03%

OIL
BRENT: +0.50%
WTI: +0.43

METALLIC COMMODITIES
COPPER: +0.48
NICKEL: +0.52%

INDICES AMERICAN FUTURE
Dow: +0.46%
S & P: +0.56%
NASDAQ: +0.56%

sexta-feira, 17 de setembro de 2010

GLOBAL FINANCIAL DATA (09/17/2010)

REVIEW OF SCHOLARSHIP

FRIDAY, September 17, 2010

(1) SUMMARY OF THE SCENARIO:

Asian stock markets closed positive, mostly on Friday, after a slight improvement on Wall Street, although investors in Korea and Japan were cautious before the holidays next week.

JAPAN: Japanese shares rose on the continued devaluation of the yen against the U.S. dollar and high gold, but investors were not trading actively before the Japanese holidays on Monday and Thursday. Japanese exporters have benefited once again, after the intervention in the Tokyo market this week. Emphasis on the construct of a joint venture of Japanese companies with Magna International to produce lithium batteries for electric vehicles.

CHINA: Hong Kong Stock Exchange closed higher, but Shanghai ended with devaluation. Banks fell ante concerns for possible increases in interest rates the Bank of China after the China's consumer prices rose 3.5% over the previous year. The Central Bank of China fixed the yuan parity at 6.7172 U.S. dollars, marking the sixth consecutive session against the dollar adjustments.

EUROPE: European markets on the rise, after the gains of Asian markets. Highlight for Carrefour and mining among the best performers, the latter aided by the rise in gold prices.

(2) AGENDA OF THE MARKET:

TODAY:
USA:
9.30 - Consumer Price Index - CPI and its core of August (a monthly indicator of consumer inflation in the U.S.).
10.55 - Preliminary Michigan Sentiment September (consumer confidence in U.S. economy).
- Quadruple Witching (four significant salaries: equity index futures, stock futures contracts, options on indexes and options on shares).

AGENDA FOR MONDAY:
USA: 11.00 - NAHB Housing Market Index (sale of property and the expectation for new construction in the U.S. housing market).
EUROPE: There are no plans to release economic indicators.
UK: BBA Mortgage Approvals (Mortgage Approvals) and Money Supply (details of means of payment including currency in circulation, deposits and mutual funds for short and long term).
GERMANY: No provision is the dissemination of economic indicators.
BRAZIL: Expiration of stock options traded on the BM & F Bovespa.

(3) WORLD INDEX (7:05 a.m.):

ASIA
Australia: +0.75%
Nikkei: +1.23%
Hong Kong: +1.29%
Shanghai Composite: -0.15%
EUROPE
London - FTSE: +1.03%
Paris Cac 40: +1.19%
Netherlands: +1.11%
Frankfurt - Dax: +0.86%
Madrid IBEX: +0.90%
Zurich: +0.64%
Milan Mib: 0.81%
Moscow RTS: +0.90%

OIL
BRENT:% +1.23
WTI: +0.90%

METALLIC COMMODITIES
COPPER: +1.52%
NICKEL: +1.31%

INDICES AMERICAN FUTURE
Dow: +0.57%
S & P: +0.76%
NASDAQ: +0.66%

quinta-feira, 16 de setembro de 2010

GLOBAL FINANCIAL DATA ( 09/16/2010)

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THURSDAY, Sept. 16, 2010

(1) SUMMARY OF THE SCENARIO:

Asian markets closed mostly lower, while Japanese exporters continue to benefit from a weaker yen after the Japanese authorities intervene in the currency market.

JAPAN: Japanese shares closed lower, despite the depreciation of the yen against the U.S. dollar, which favored exporters such as automakers, but was pressured by oil producers, steel companies and banks. The fall in Tokyo came amid weak Asian markets.

CHINA: Shanghai Stocks closed lower. Banking stocks depreciated against the concerns about the possibility of a rise in interest rates by the Bank of China, but decreased the losses in the late afternoon after the China Banking Regulatory Commission announced that it had no plans to raise rates, but take cautious measures to protect banks against systemic risk.

EUROPE: European stock market opened set adrift on Thursday, with shares of mining companies and automakers among the biggest casualties. Press positively German conglomerate Siemens, which received positive evaluation by Morgan Stanley and oil giant BP, helped by the recent rise of oil. British retail sales fell 0.5% in August. In comparing August sales last year rose 0.4%. Economists predicted a monthly increase of 0.3% and 2% annually. The euro zone recorded a surplus of 6.7 billion euros with the rest of the world in July, up from a revised surplus of 2.2 billion in June. Exports cairan 0.6% in June, while imports fell 1.5%.

(2) AGENDA OF THE MARKET:

TODAY:
USA:
9.30 - Current Account (data from U.S. current account) of the second quarter.
9.30 - Producer Price Index - PPI and its core (pricing by producers), August.
9:30 - Initial Claims (claims for state unemployment).
11:00 - Philadelphia Fed Index (manufacturing activity from the Philadelphia area) from September.

FRIDAY:
USA: 9.30 - Consumer Price Index - CPI and its core (monthly indicator of consumer inflation in the U.S.), 10:55 - Michigan Sentiment (consumer confidence in U.S. economy) and Quadruple Witching (stock index futures contracts, contracts stock futures, options on indexes and options on shares).
EUROPE: Current Account (current account balance), Construction Output (activity in the construction industry in both the public and private).
UNITED KINGDOM: No provision is the disclosure of economic indicators.
GERMANY: Producer Price Index - PP (Producer Price).

(3) WORLD INDEX (7:10 a.m.):

ASIA
Australia: -1.12%
Nikkei: -0.07%
Hong Kong: -0.27%
Shanghai Composite: -1.89%
EUROPE
London - FTSE: -0.13%
Paris Cac 40: -0.18%
Netherlands: -0.05%
Frankfurt - Dax: +0.09%
Madrid IBEX: +0.08%
Zurich: +0.01%
Milan Mib: -0.36%
Moscow RTS: -0.11%

OIL
BRENT: -0.05%
WTI: -0.57%

METALLIC COMMODITIES
COPPER: +0.13%
NICKEL: -0.23%

INDEX FUTURES AMERICAN
Dow: -0.11%
S & P: -0.20%
NASDAQ: -0.21%
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quarta-feira, 15 de setembro de 2010

GLOBAL FINANCIAL DATA ( 09/15/2010 )

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WEDNESDAY, September 15, 2010

(1) SUMMARY OF THE SCENARIO:

Asian markets were mixed on Wednesday closed Thursday with the Tokyo market readying an impressive turnaround (the famous cow dribble), after the yen dropped sharply due to intervention in foreign exchange by the Japanese authorities.

JAPAN: The Japanese stocks rose Wednesday, led by shares of exporters and banks, with government intervention in currency markets that led to retreat in the yen against the dollar. The intervention took the market by surprise, because the "players" bet on the yen and fall of stocks with the victory of Prime Minister Naoto Kan on Ichiro Ozawa, the leader of the Democratic Party of Japan (Ozawa was preferred because of the market had committed publicly to weaken the yen, while Kan was seen as conservative and less likely to make such a move).

CHINA: In China, the roles of the real estate sector continued its motion losses. "Uncertainty about the new tightening measures for the housing market continues to weigh. The markets were cautious on the proximity of the holiday of three days next week (fall festival) because in the past China has implemented new policy measures in this period. The dollar advanced against the Chinese yuan, with another record low set by the Bank of China. Another issue is the provision of mining company BHP Billiton to the largest fertilizer manufacturer in the world, Potash Corp., from which China imports 7% manufacturer's production. The Chinese fear that a takeover BHP could raise the cost of fertilizer, essential for food production to its huge population in coming years. Chinese officials ordered the state enterprises to meet with investment bankers and study options possívies to block the BHP bid.

EUROPE: European markets struggled to stay in positive territory on Wednesday, with an appreciation of roles automaker in CCS, while falls in the FTSE pharmaceutical (AstraZeneca shares devalued with news that the U.S. FDA need more time to complete its review of the anti-clotting drug ticagrelor and GlaxoSmithKline with the drug's risk for diabetes treatment Avandia). The number of British workers that claim unemployment benefits rose by 2.3 k while economists forecast a fall of 5k. The unemployment rate for the three months ending in July was 7.8% against 7.9% in the previous three months. Average earnings excluding bonuses, in the period from May to July increased at an annual rate of 1.8%. Economists had forecast an increase of 1.6%. Consumer inflation in the euro area slowed to an annual rate of 1.6% in August from 1.7% in July. The annual rate remains below the target of the European Central Bank which is just below 2%. Core CPI, which excludes alcohol, food and tobacco prices rose at an annual rate of 1%, unchanged from July and in line with forecasts

(2) AGENDA OF THE MARKET:

TODAY:
USA:
9:30 - Export Prices (prices of exported goods, excluding agricultural products) and Import Prices (prices of imported goods excluding petroleum), both for August.
9.30 - NY Empire State Index (manufacturing activity in the state of New York) September.
10:15 - Industrial Production (production plants), and Capacity Utilization (capacity used by U.S. industry) in August.
11.30 - Stocks Oil North American weekly.

THURSDAY:
USA: 9.30 - Current Account (current account U.S.) 9.30 - Producer Price Index - PPI and its core (prices charged by manufacturers), 9.30 - Initial Claims (claims for state unemployment), 11:00 - Philadelphia Fed Index ( industrial activity in the state).
EUROPE: Trade Balance (balance of trade in the euro area).
UK: Retail Sales Index (British retail sales).
GERMANY: No provision is the dissemination of economic indicators.

(3) WORLD INDEX (7:20 a.m.):

ASIA
Australia: +0.72%
Nikkei: +2.34%
Hong Kong: +0.14%
Shanghai Composite: -1.34%
EUROPE
London - FTSE: -0.22%
Paris Cac 40: -0.46%
Netherlands: -0.28%
Frankfurt - Dax: -0.40%
Madrid IBEX: -0.48%
Zurich: -0.29%
Milan Mib: -0.66%
Moscow RTS: -0.92%

OIL
BRENT: -0.57%
WTI: -1.35%

METALLIC COMMODITIES
COPPER: -0.30%
NICKEL: -0.01%

INDICES AMERICAN FUTURE
Dow: -0.20%
P & S: -0.28%
NASDAQ: -0.17%

terça-feira, 14 de setembro de 2010

GLOBAL FINANCIAL DATA

REVIEW OF SCHOLARSHIP

TUESDAY, September 14, 2010

(1) SUMMARY OF THE SCENARIO:

Asian stock markets closed mixed with this session Tuesday, despite showing solid gains due another positive session on Wall Street. Tokyo investors wary of the vote in the Democratic Party of Japan

JAPAN: The Nikkei closed down as investors from Tokyo awaiting the vote of the Democratic Party of Japan The Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan kept the lead by defeating challenger Ichiro Ozawa winning 60% of the votes available, a fact that has fueled more gains in the yen on the afternoon of Tuesday (Ozawa was seen by the market as more friendly to take measures to stimulate the economy), weighing on exporters roles. The banks extended gains Monday after the Basel Committee's decision on the rules for capital adequacy.

CHINA: Hong Kong Stock Exchange had gains, helped by good performance of airlines. In Beijing, the estate again weighed on markets, with continuing concerns that the government might introduce more tightening measures on the industry. The Chinese yuan hit a new high against U.S. dollar after China's central bank set the yuan-dollar peg, according to the global weakness of the dollar and growing pressure from the U.S. about China's exchange rate policy.

EUROPE: European stock markets without definite direction, with banks in the positive tip, while Philips Electronics disappointed investors after the presentation of its growth plan for five years. The sense in the long-term institutional investor in Germany fell sharply in September to -4.3. Expectations of economists was 10.7. The last release was 14.0. Among the concerns include slower growth in the U.S. and unresolved problems in the eurozone, though the feeling's current institutional investor (ZEW Survey - Current Situation) rose to 59.9 in September from 43.3 in August.

(2) AGENDA OF THE MARKET:

TODAY:
USA:
9.30 - August Retail Sales (measuring the total sales of the retail market, excluding the service sector) and Retail Sales ex-auto (excluding car sales).
11:00 - Business Inventories for July (the level of sales and inventory of industries in addition to the sectors of wholesale and retail).

FRIDAY:
USA: 9:30 - Export Prices (excluding agricultural production) and Import Prices (excludes oil prices), 9.30 - NY Empire State Index (manufacturing activity in the state), 10:15 - Industrial Production (output of U.S. factories) and by Capacity Utilization (capacity used by U.S. industry) in August, 11.30 - Inventories of American Petroleum.
EUROPE: Consumer Price Index-CPI (monthly indicator of consumer inflation in Europe) and Employment Change (unemployment data in the Eurozone) 2nd Quarter.
UNITED KINGDOM: Average Earnings Excluding Bonus (payment in the short term in the British economy, excluding bonuses) in June, Claimant Count Rate (the unemployment situation in the UK), ILO Unemployment Rate (unemployment rate), Jobless Claims Change (number of people unemployed in the UK).
GERMANY: No provision is the disclosure of economic indicators.

(3) WORLD INDEX (7:20 a.m.):

ASIA
Australia: +0.32%
Nikkei: -0.24%
Hong Kong: +0.17%
Shanghai Composite: +0.01%
EUROPE
London - FTSE: +0.04%
Paris Cac 40: +0.07%
Netherlands: +0.13%
Frankfurt - Dax: +0.04%
Madrid IBEX: -0.04%
Zurich: -0.04%
Milan Mib: -0.03%
Moscow RTS: -0.22%

OIL
BRENT: -0.57%
WTI: -0.39%

METALLIC COMMODITIES
COPPER: -0.85%
NICKEL: -0.09%

INDEX FUTURES AMERICAN
Dow: +0.05%
S & P: -0.03%
NASDAQ: +0.04%

segunda-feira, 13 de setembro de 2010

GLOBAL FINANCIAL DATA

REVIEW OF SCHOLARSHIP

MONDAY, Sept. 13, 2010

(1) SUMMARY OF THE SCENARIO:

Asian stock markets started the week high, from Chinese data released over the weekend, which indicated an increase in economic activity. Attention also were on account of the meeting of central banks held at the weekend in Switzerland, for approval of new rules for financial system - Basel III, with the possibility of compulsory banks raise more capital, which would require issuing coins by the BC world.

JAPAN: Japanese stocks closed higher, but low volume, with investors awaiting the election of the Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) tomorrow, but the general feeling of optimism. The banking sector and exporters helped the market, the latter helped by the yen's weakness against the euro.

CHINA: China's shares ended higher and were led by oil producers and carmakers, although gains were tempered by the poor performance of bank shares. Leading economic indicators show that China's growth accelerated in August showing a stronger increase than expected industrial production and retail sales, while inflation was in line with forecasts, easing some concerns about rising fees there. Banks were under pressure after the China Business News quoting an unnamed source, reported that the China Banking Regulatory Commission intended to require banks to make a fund equivalent to 2.5% of their loans as reserves in the next year as part efforts to strengthen their balance sheets.

EUROPE: European stocks opened higher, with the major banks are benefiting from new rules on capital adequacy and reserves of resources, based on data from China. The new rules, which were agreed in Basel, Switzerland, aim to prevent risks such as those which triggered the global financial crisis in 2008. At the heart of the new rules, central banks will have to increase the capital requirement to at least 7% of assets, more than the international standard of 2% or 4% required by U.S. banks. Central banks have several years to accommodate the new standards. The EU raised its forecast for economic growth in the euro area, based on a stronger growth than expected in the second quarter. The economic forecast estimates that the GDP will grow 1.7%, above its forecast. The EU also lifted its growth forecast for Britain, projecting 2010 GDP growth of 1.7%.

(2) AGENDA OF THE MARKET:

TODAY:
USA:
15:00 - Treasury Budget (government budget) in August.

FRIDAY:
USA: 9.30 - Retail Sales (total sales of the retail market, excluding the service sector) and Retail Sales ex-auto (ignores auto sales)
11:00 - Business Inventories (volume of sales and inventory of industries in addition to the sectors of wholesale and retail).
EUROPE: ZEW Survey - Economic Sentiment (institutional investor sentiment in the Eurozone).
UNITED KINGDOM: Consumer Price Index - CPI (consumer inflation British) and Retail Sales Index (British retail sales).
GERMANY: ZEW Survey - Current Situation (current sentiment of the institutional investor) and ZEW Survey - Economic Sentiment (sentiment in the long-term institutional investor in Germany).

(3) WORLD INDEX (7:20 a.m.):

ASIA
Australia: +1.16%
Nikkei: +0.89%
Hong Kong: 1.89%
Shanghai Composite: +0.94%
EUROPE
London - FTSE: +1.01%
Paris Cac 40: +1.09%
Netherlands: +1.03%
Frankfurt - Dax: +0.91%
Madrid IBEX: +1.02%
Zurich: +0.35%
Milan Mib: +1.10%
Moscow RTS: +1.45%

OIL
BRENT: +0.70%
WTI: +1.18%

METALLIC COMMODITIES
COPPER: +1.64%
NICKEL: +2.52%

INDEX FUTURES AMERICAN
Dow: +0.94%
S & P: +0.88%
NASDAQ: +1.05%

quinta-feira, 2 de setembro de 2010

BASIC OF FUTURES TRADING

Trading in futures is an investment method that serves to diversify the portfolio and like any other form of investment success requires that the investor known by the market and the negotiation process. Without proper knowledge of the futures market, it is very difficult for any investor to make money out of your investment capital effectively. Is risking your money possible loss of total investment.

Initially, investors should know that trading futures is risky. The simplest definition of understanding of futures trading is that it is a type of trade in which one type of goods being traded in a market with operations observing a particular type of merchandise bought and sold at a fixed price and delivery of a specified time in the future.

The futures trading is all about can be summed up in a normal transaction between two distinct parts. One part is a producer of a given commodity, while the other is the buyer. The producer offers the buyer some goods delivery in the future, say, eight months from now. The buyer, which may be looking to ensure it has ample supply of the commodity, he said, in future it would be a stakeholder. Both parties then make a contract in which a certain quantity of goods will be supplied by a certain time in the future is agreed. That, in short, is what is futures trading takes place.

For most futures trading can still be a little tricky to understand. But the essence of futures trading is the understanding between two parties who are the supplier of goods and purchaser of goods. Sometimes during the course of time between the agreement and delivery time, the contract may change hands as the buyer may want to negotiate the contract for other lucrative opportunities.

The futures trading started with grains like wheat as the main commodity that is sold on the market. The trade eventually comes to include other products such as timber, crude oil to coffee, and even orange juice. Precious metals like silver, platinum and gold also have their own market for trading futures.

The trade volume in this fantastic market usually happen in places called futures exchanges. The commodities exchange for future attempts to standardize all futures contracts traded in order to facilitate faster and more convenient liquidity after the date of termination of contract.

The assets traded on the exchange trading floors are generally divided into certain wells or rings where traders stand facing each other. Each party to the contract has its designated type of futures contracts traded. It is quite common to see the wheat next to a pit of trade negotiations in the pit of crude oil and soybeans. In futures trading exchange usually only allow members of the trade to speculate.
Finally like any other investment futures trading also has its own advantages and disadvantages. It is essential to a prudent investor would first learn about the intricacies of futures trading before venturing into the many opportunities it can provide.

quarta-feira, 1 de setembro de 2010

HOW EDUCACION PEOPLE IN FUTURE TRADING

Educating people about Futures Trading in brochures
is an effective way when it comes to print ads. But you know they can also serve well for the purpose of educating your target market about the things you want to know about, say, for example, futures trading.

So, whatever your ultimate goals are, you will benefit greatly in the process of letting people know a lot of information about things that they too will benefit. The deal is a good example. A lot of people would like to learn more about how they had the chance. So if you want to act as a mentor or you are promoting a book or anything related to the theme, the brochures can help you spread the word out about what you want people to know.
If you have a website for your business with future may also include an educational tutorial on it to guide their future customers.

Some steps to be followed:

1. The theme can be serious.

But you can not underestimate the intelligence of its readers. However you have to make the material easier for them to understand and comprehend. You can start with the sources. Choose the types that seem easy to read. Get the stuff with a title that summarizes the essence of the article. You have to do this work and effective for people to continue reading the rest of the piece.

The layout should also complement the overall style you want to implement in its catalog. Use graphics enough that people will have time to rest and think about what they read. But be careful to use only those connected with the tone of the material.

You should also be careful with colors. Forget the high that will distract your readers in the process. Wherever possible, you want them to finish everything in one sitting. You must help them do that. You can also ask for variable data printing, if available on the printing company of your choice. Thus, there will be more chances that you will be able to tailor the design of your material according to the different preferences of your target market.

2. There are many technical details that you have to include in the piece.

You have to be able to write so that people will understand what you are trying to highlight. Everything will be useless if they will find the booklet very difficult to understand the moment they navigate through your words. You have to use the jargon that your target market uses, but always explain the more complex terms. That way you will help them and they will be able to help you respond positively to action that will ask them to perform at the end of everything.

3. Learn to choose the company that will make the brochures.

Consider it an investment. The path to victory in the game is to choose the elements that constitute law in the sense of a good fight and better results. You have already taken the initiative to use the brochure for all purposes can serve. Let him help you more, leaving the right impression of your materials supplier.

futures trading can be a difficult concept at first. But with the right material that will direct you to the right person, you're on your way to achieving the goals you set your material to perform.