The "up-to-the-minute Market Data" thread

reply to post by pause4thought


Honestly I'm impressed the UK is holding on like it is... they just had some news come about that RBS will be needing a bailout from parliment...

All things concidered... they're holding pretty firm...

As far as austria goes... nope, haven't heard anything, but I'll take a look see if I can't find something

reply to post by nj2day


can't find crap on Austria...

I'm thinking perhaps the NYSE will start flat... and not really go anywhere until they hear the particulars of the morgage rescue the administration is supposed to release today...

could be wrong though... I dunno...

A quick update from Europe:

Index Quote Change Change% Local

Russia 515.22 -36.81 -6.67% 15:56
London 3994.63 -39.50 -0.98% 12:42
Paris 2860.49 -14.74 -0.51% 13:42
Frankfurt 4171.40 -45.20 -1.07% 13:42
Turkey 23544.44 -363.11 -1.52% 14:57
Hungary 10313.65 -854.26 -7.65% 13:42
Austria 1444.44 -35.61 -2.41% 13:42
Poland 20949.35 -324.93 -1.53% 13:41
Czech 612.70 -38.80 -5.96% 13:36

Source


Hungary still falling. At least Austria now relatively steady.

Russia & Czech Republic obviously still need watching.



[edit on 18/2/09 by pause4thought]

reply to post by pause4thought


Dow Futures are up .33%

Dollar still gaining on most currencies... but starting to drop against others...

EUR-USD 1.2587 0.0004 0.03% 07:53
GBP-USD 1.4210 -0.0028 -0.20% 07:53
USD-CHF 1.1754 0.0060 0.51% 07:53
USD-RUB 36.2750 -0.0728 -0.20% 07:53
USD-HUF 243.5150 -1.6050 -0.65% 07:53
USD-TRY 1.6980 -0.0151 -0.88% 07:53
USD-ZAR 10.2190 -0.0484 -0.47% 07:53
USD-ILS 4.1540 0.0180 0.43% 07:53
USD-MAD 8.7625 0.0292 0.33% 07:52
USD-JPY 92.7690 0.3640 0.39% 07:53
USD-CNY 6.8380 0.0020 0.03% 06:59
USD-HKD 7.7548 0.0004 0.00% 07:53
USD-TWD 34.6400 0.0600 0.17% 07:43
USD-KRW 1482.1000 19.1000 1.31% 07:23
USD-THB 35.3470 0.0675 0.19% 07:35
USD-SGD 1.5297 -0.0001 -0.01% 07:53
USD-PHP 47.6800 -0.1450 -0.30% 07:05
USD-MYR 3.6600 0.0050 0.14% 06:59
USD-IDR 12050.0000 150.0000 1.26% 06:59
USD-INR 49.9250 0.2750 0.55% 07:04

Starting to slide on some though... think we'll see the USD plummet?

and Wall St says...*Boink*...they hate the Mortgage Plan...down we go...
OH...CNBC says, "Hogans Bottom is Dead!"...DJIA starting to slowly fall?


[edit on 2/18/2009 by Hx3_1963]

Man... I thought stocks would rebound just a little bit this morning...

-64 points already

7488



I'll be surprised is it finishes any lower than -100 today.

Russia 524.26 -27.77 -5.03% 02/18
Hungary 10394.81 -773.10 -6.92% 16:06
Czech 628.50 -23.00 -3.53% 16:01

Austria 1452.47 -27.58 -1.86% 16:06
Sweden 645.33 -2.51 -0.39% 16:21

Hungarys turn today...Russian Markets shut down again today? 02/18?

Hungary 10353.40 -814.51 -7.29% 16:36
Ukraine PFTS Index 221.37 -19.51 -8.10% 10:22

yep...

Russia's Micex Stock Index Drops on Ruble, Economy Concern; Sberbank Falls
www.bloomberg.com...

More important condensed headlines here...
www.abovetopsecret.com...

Gold trying to rally...$972...$977...$981...

Baccardax: Eastern Europe Could Dump Gold
www.cnbc.com...

The ratings company issued a stark warning to bond investors exposed to the region's banks. In a nutshell, demographic demands (Europe's population is ageing fast, its birth rate is plunging and its retirement benefits are increasing) have pushed the European project ever-Eastward, bringing Poland, Hungary and the Czech and Slovenia Republics into the fold four years ago, with Bulgaria and Romania following in 2007.

With enlargement has, of course, come economic and monetary expansion; Europe's banks have lent billions to lift the region's prospects, lifting foreign currency debt-to-GDP ratios from an aggregate 30 percent in 2000 to a current 47 percent.

Currency declines, according to Credit Suisse, could take that figure to 65 percent. Put another way: the region’s on the hook for $1 trillion -- a fifth of it due for refinancing this year.

That might be a task too far when emerging Europe is expected to contract by as much as 10 percent and currencies like the Polish Zloty (down 15 percent against the Euro) and the Czech Koruna (down 13 percent) continue to free-fall. Add to that the fact that the US Treasury is set to flog $2 trillion in paper at the same time.

So, what’s left? Gold, that's what. Central and Eastern Europe are sitting atop 730 metric tonnes of bullion, with a current market value of $259 billion. The IMF needs member approval to shift it 400-plus tonnes and Western European banks have cut a deal to limit sales until next year.

They'd have to be tempted: commodity prices are sitting at 6-year lows while Gold's climb continues apace. At $1,000 an ounce, the price spread, and the lure of hard currency, might be too much to resist.

[edit on 2/18/2009 by Hx3_1963]

reply to post by Hx3_1963


Good post. There's quite a bit to mull over there.

Europe:

Index Quote Change Change% Local

Russia 524.26 -27.77 -5.03% 02:18
London 4006.83 -27.30 -0.68% 16:35
Paris 2874.07 -1.16 -0.04% 18:30
Frankfurt 4204.96 -11.64 -0.28% 18:36
Hungary 10353.40 -814.51 -7.29% 16:36
Austria 1481.37 1.32 0.09% 17:36
Poland 21320.83 46.55 0.22% 16:40
Czech 628.50 -23.00 -3.53% 17:40

Source

Hungary clearly stands out as having taken a severe battering.

Austria made a good recovery. Russia and the Czech Republic also remade some lost ground.

DJIA 7,547.59 -5.01 -0.07% 13:47

Source

reply to post by pause4thought


Looks like it's jumping from country to country...Ukraine hit today -8.10% ?
www.bloomberg.com...
www.bloomberg.com...

Well after the Fed & FOMC statements...some are calling for a triple digit loss close today...stay tuned!!!

Gold $985...

New Zealand open at 4:00pm EST...

NZX 50 FF GROSS INDEX 2,612.99 -8.01 -0.31% 16:02
NZX TOP 10 INDEX 774.51 -3.02 -0.39% 16:01
NZX 15 GROSS INDEX 4,835.48 -17.04 -0.35% 16:01

The PPT strikes again...DJIA ends 3.03 above Nov lows...

Gold & Oil Closing...see how they open in a few...

NZX 50 FF GROSS INDEX 2,599.23 -21.78 -0.83% 17:14
NZX TOP 10 INDEX 769.69 -7.84 -1.01% 17:07
NZX 15 GROSS INDEX 4,809.02 -43.50 -0.90% 17:11
NZX ALL INDEX 661.05 -5.11 -0.77% 17:05

[edit on 2/18/2009 by Hx3_1963]

Gold & Oil open...holding steady...

Sydney
Market hours (local time)
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM.

Australia's geographical location is ideally placed time zone wise to maintain the continuity of the spot gold market after New York traders go home and before the Asian traders wake up. Sydney opens up just after the NY market closes and is still open when the Hong Kong market opens.

Gold $985.20
Oil $34.62

Australia
S&P/ASX 200 INDEX 3,396.20 -17.00 -0.50% 18:07
S&P/ASX 300 INDEX 3,382.60 -16.70 -0.49% 18:07
ALL ORDINARIES INDX 3,351.90 -15.00 -0.45% 18:08

New Zealand
NZX 50 FF GROSS INDEX 2,595.46 -25.54 -0.97% 17:46
NZX TOP 10 INDEX 768.32 -9.20 -1.18% 17:46
NZX 15 GROSS INDEX 4,797.84 -54.68 -1.13% 17:46
NZX ALL INDEX 659.04 -7.12 -1.07% 17:36

Trending lower...

[edit on 2/18/2009 by Hx3_1963]

Lol...sorry I don't have hamlets!

BUt...we are still standing today!

(hands out beers)

Btw...this clip reminds me of the coming economic collapse.



Hilarious...


[edit on 18-2-2009 by David9176]

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reply to post by David9176


Great stuff!!! Leslie is Da Man!!! Great Casting...Great Straight Man!!!

Sooo...any predictions on todays Market action? I was waitin' fer a - triple digit close after Benny B/FOMC/Prez O plans/comments yesterday...

reply to post by David9176


Look, when things get [really] hairy, they'll have to leave it in the hands of the Brits.

Arnie or Churchill - take your choice...





[edit on 18/2/09 by pause4thought]

New Zealand 2603.71 -17.30 -0.66% 12:53
Australia 3397.60 30.70 0.91% 11:15
Nikkei 225 7642.69 108.25 1.44% 09:14

Looks like things are improving in asian markets for the moment...see what happens later when europe drops more bad news?

Germany, France May Face Bailout of Euro Nations (Update3)
www.bloomberg.com...

Feb. 18 (Bloomberg) -- Germany and France may be forced to contemplate the bailout of entire nations rather than just individual banks as European government budgets buckle under the weight of recession.

@ 4:08 am EST 02-19-09:
Looks like most of the worlds in a holding pattern, waiting for another shoe to drop.
China, Russia, Korea, Iceland seem to be standouts so far...
Gold down $971
Oil up $38

Charts: Dow Has Just Days to Avoid Big Drop
www.cnbc.com...

Scarey remarks made here...
www.abovetopsecret.com...

[edit on 2/19/2009 by Hx3_1963]

Goldman Sachs Ends Bets Polish Zloty, Czech Koruna Will Decline Further
www.bloomberg.com...

Polish Stocks, Zloty Lead Rally in East Europe Markets on Government Help
www.bloomberg.com...

Russian International Reserves Rise After Bank Buys Currency to Tame Ruble
www.bloomberg.com...

Japan Default Risk Falls as Central Bank Plans to Purchase $11 Billion in Corporate Bonds
www.bloomberg.com...

BTW: Anyone here ever see "The Postman" with Kevin Costner...

In the year 2013 civilization has all but destroyed itself. After a war that decimated the government and most of the population of the United States (possibly the world) people struggle to survive against starvation and rogue groups of armed men. One such group is called the Holnists. This group is bigger than any other and their leader, General Bethlehem, has delusions of ruling the country. A drifter is captured by the group and forced to join. He escapes at the first chance and happens on a mail jeep with a skeleton in it. The skeleton is wearing a postal uniform and the drifter takes it to keep him warm. He also finds a mailbag and starts conning people with old letters. The hope he sees in the people he delivers to changes his plans and he decides that he must help bring the Holnists down.

US $ dropping...87.8 to 87...
Euro & GBP up ~1.2%
Yen steady 93.62...

OH Classic!!!! Rick Santelli on CNBC yelled at all the traders about the mortgage bailout...they all started booing and yelling...funny, but, serious...
Santelli Leads Trader Mortgage Revolt
www.cnbc.com...

@ 8:53 EST

OK...now whats up with....

Eur/Jpy +1.56% rising fast
GBP/Jpy +1.37 rising fast

BofA down 11%...others falling also...

Financial Shorts Trends: Risk for Regionals, Citi and BofA?
www.cnbc.com...

[edit on 2/19/2009 by Hx3_1963]

DJIA @ 12:05pm EST down 75 now...let's see...

AIG is down to .60

I'm starting to get worried about this company.

As of last trade Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI

JI) traded at 7,509, 0.80% above its 52-week low of 7,449, set on November 21, 2008.

FT.com

The dow is still heading towards new lows, all those gains are gone, all that money pumped into the system wasted.

Significant rallies across the board in Europe:

Index Quote Change Change% Local

Russia 549.21 24.95 4.76% 02:19
London 4018.37 11.54 0.29% 16:46
Paris 2872.60 -1.47 -0.05% 18:33
Frankfurt 4215.21 10.25 0.24% 18:36
Turkey 24439.91 595.19 2.50% 17:06
Hungary 10650.32 296.92 2.87% 16:36
Austria 1512.94 31.57 2.13% 17:35
Poland 22199.49 878.66 4.12% 16:40
Czech 657.00 28.50 4.54% 17:40
Sweden 662.45 9.20 1.41% 17:48
Finland 4770.76 -99.10 -2.04% 18:31
Norway 199.52 2.03 1.03% 17:25
Greece 1615.06 25.88 1.63% 17:19
Italy 13466.00 -48.00 -0.35% 17:51
Luxembourg 889.12 7.44 0.84% 17:40
Netherlands 237.67 -0.63 -0.26% 18:33
Iceland 293.76 -1.78 -0.60% 16:40
Denmark 258.98 0.68 0.26% 17:21
Switzerland 4990.52 35.05 0.71% 17:31
Spain 832.29 1.15 0.14% 17:37
Portugal 2042.28 -1.47 -0.07% 17:38
Ireland 2170.08 -3.80 -0.17% 17:10

US latest (DJIA)

United States 7527.91 -27.72 -0.37% 13:44

Source




[edit on 19/2/09 by pause4thought]

Hello! Anyone in here?

Hmm. I swear that I heard some ruckus.





Hello! Anyone in here?