Stock brokers fear the quarter ending in September may herald the worst for US share trading since the beginning of the recession in mid-2008.
Share trading on UK hotel and restaurant group Whitbread has fallen following the release of its first half-year results.
Share trading on AIG might be set to fall after it was revealed a second attempt to sell off assets in Asia has fallen through.
Australian Forex brokers have been left disappointed by an RBA statement considered not hawkish enough by many, as the bank reveals it is to maintain interest rates at 4.5 per cent.
Commodities trading experts have observed oil slide lower for the third day as the dollar gains strength.
Forex markets today have witnessed a sharp fall in the euro, as it pulled back from yesterday's three-week high against the dollar, losing 0.6 per cent.
Japanese stock markets fell 0.8 per cent today amid trader profit-taking and concern surrounding the ongoing appreciation of the yen.
Macquarie lost nine per cent on stock markets today having announced it is to miss analysts' forecasts for half-year profit.
Share trading remains steady for Brazilian oil firm Petrobras, after the announcement last week it is to sell off $65 billion worth of stock to fund new explorations.
Sterling has fallen on Forex markets following bad financial data that dampened currency traders' risk-taking appetite.
Stock brokers were not impressed by the news BA hopes to acquire rival airlines after it completes its merger with Iberia.
Pharmaceutical firm Shire has risen on stock markets following news of its bid to acquire Movetis NV.
Forex traders have today seen a good performance from the euro, as it rose against both the dollar and the pound.
Share trading around the world continues to be good as stock brokers gain confidence on better-than-expected US jobs data.
Gold has maintained its position in commodities trading markets today, as stock brokers take advantage of good-value sales.
Crude oil for delivery in October has fallen for the second straight day in commodities trading, as stock brokers fear demand will be slack in the near term.
Asian stock brokers were said to have been cheered by the better-than-expected data from the US jobs market that emerged on Friday.
Share trading in BP added value this morning after the company released a positive update on the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
Foreign exchange trading experts predict the yen will weaken steadily against the dollar for the next few months.
Stock brokers in Asia are trading cautiously as they await new data on the US jobs market.
Forex traders may be among those who consider China's huge stocks of foreign currency to be at risk of depreciation.
Share trading his risen for Potash Corporation following a rival takeover bid from Chinese firms.
Share trading on fast-food chain Burger King may rise as news emerges it is to be bought by investment firm 3G Capital.
Spread betting may be considered rational by those fearful of bad stock performance in the US, after poor employment data is revealed.
Commodities trading performance was better for copper today, as stock brokers bet demand will remain good for the industrial metal.
The pound has fallen on Forex markets following worse-than-predicted data from the UK housing industry.
Commodity trading for gold was higher today as speculators remained cautious ahead of US job data.
Currency trading around the globe has expanded by 20 per cent in the last three years.
Stock charts for Tullow Oil have fallen on the news the company has bought a 50 per cent share in licenses covering regions of Kenya and Ethiopia.
Stock investing activity in AstraZeneca could rise, following the news an anti-depressive drug has been approved by the European Commission.
Stock brokers' reaction to news BP is to sell off some of its interests has been tentatively positive.
Share trading in emerging markets may become more popular, as data shows they are performing well compared with more developed indices.
Foreign currency trading might be affected by Ozawa's proposed measures to check expansion of the yen.
Canadian stock charts might change in the face of an equity forecast release showing notable movers in the market.
Stock futures have gained ground in the US today on the back of positive financial news from partner trading nations.
Day trading may be set to rise, as Russia announces a record-sized ruble sale to raise money for government spending.
Forex trading strategies could avoid the dollar today, as the greenback loses ground against other major currencies.
Options trading on the UK manufacturing sector might suffer as the industry reveals a rapid fall in activity during August.
Spread betting on blue-chip financials may expand as the group has been predicted to add around 0.5 per cent during trading today.
Share trading in Europe is expected to be good today, after positive data from various markets helped the Nikkei 225 close up 1.2 per cent on Wednesday.
Stock broker confidence in Japanese markets was helped during trade today due to successful measures to rein in the yen and good economic news from other nations.
Share trading specialists may have made losses on Chinese markets today, as the country's top index fell 0.6 per cent.
Spread betting portfolios that include financial groups may be profitable as US banks post strong gains.
Forex traders have observed a significant fall in the pound today, as it slid to a five-week low against the dollar due to conservative buying and selling.
Share trading in Europe has righted itself slightly due to better-than-expected data emerging from the US.
Share trading in Europe may be entering an uncertain time as mixed economic data emerges from member states.
Swing trading experts might be boosted by the news US property prices appreciated more than expected in 20 cities.
Crude oil futures commodity trading has fallen in US markets, with oil for delivery in October falling 1.29 per cent.
Options trading in China could be facing a slower future, as experts note the current rate of exportation will be difficult to sustain in the long term.
Banks lost share trading value on the FTSE today as investors maintain cautious positions.
Sterling has lost value on Forex markets as speculators seek less-risky assets.
Futures trading in the US has fallen due to ongoing negative economic sentiment.
Stock brokers have not reacted favourably to news Rio Tinto is to invest in an iron ore project.
The value of share trading in Bunzl may have risen following good half-year results.
Share trading groups may be losing money on Asian stock as the region's markets drop.
Copper rose to a four-month high as investors welcomed moves from the US Federal Reserve and Japanese central bank to aid the economic recovery.
The price of oil has dipped amid concerns about the strength of the economic recovery and worries the recent price increase may have been overcooked.
Comments from Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke regarding further steps being taken to improve the US economy have caused the price of gold to fall.
Stock brokers might expect to see HP win the 3Par bidding war, as experts predict Dell will back out of the race.
Stock charts in the UK have been forecast to drop by experts, following unsteady market performance over the three-day weekend.
Commodity trading may be affected if BHP Billiton follows through on expert predictions it will sell off some of Potash's assets if it acquires the fertiliser business.
Stock brokers are seeking safe investment opportunities - such as precious metals - amid fears for global economic recovery.
Share trading activity on UK retail stocks might improve, following the release of better-than-expected consumer confidence figures.
The price of copper has risen amid hopes demand for the metal is on the rise in China.
Traders have seen crude oil fall again, putting it on track to record the third successive weekly decline.
Stock broker confidence in European markets might have risen following news of the upward revision of British GDP.
Commodities trading markets have seen the value of coffee fall, as growers predict a strong year for the crop.
Swing trading might have been adversely affected by news the US GDP grew less than expected during the second quarter of the year.
Forex traders were not much ruffled by the 1.2 per cent upwards revision of the UK's GDP, preferring to wait for news on the yen later today.
Stock brokers may approve of the news GDP in the UK has been revised up to 1.2 per cent from original estimates that put it at 1.1 per cent.
Share-trading professionals might be in for difficult times in the near future, according to one stock market commentator.
Forex traders have observed a wobble in the perpetual rise of the yen, as experts speculated over possible Bank of Japan (BOJ) moves to rein in the currency.
One expert has predicted the price of gold will climb, providing it stays above the key 55-day moving average.
Those engaged in commodities share trading have been advised to await Dana Petroleum's official response to a hostile takeover bid from Korean National Oil Corporation, as the firm's profits leapt in the first half of the year.
Stock brokers have pushed G4S higher on markets today, following positive results in the security company's interim report.
Share trading on consumables may rise as drinks company Diageo reveals good interim results.
The release of better-than-expected unemployment claimant data in the US has promoted the Standard & Poor's 500 to climb in futures trading.
Copper has edged higher in London this morning, helping it to recover from the one-month closing low hit yesterday.
Sterling up in Forex trading
Forex trading on the pound might have improved today, as the currency moved away from its one-month low against the greenback.
Stock charts in Switzerland have gained thanks to strong financial groups following two straight days of losses.
Stock brokers have seen the FTSE gain 0.9 per cent during today's trading, on the back of strong mining groups.
Spread betting portfolios might include more retail stocks in future, as the sector enjoyed better-than-expected sales for August.
Options trading may be knocked by predictions that business investment in the US is at risk of a slowdown.
Stock investing may help SEGRO add value to its shares, as the company posted interim results today (August 26th).
Share trading on AMEC might swell due to strong half-year results, which show record growth in some areas.
Commodities trading may rise on news of Kazakhmys half-year results, which show good expansion of earnings before deductions.
The yen has retreated from a 15-year high against the dollar as speculation grows that the Japanese government is to take action against the continuing rise in the currency's value versus the greenback.
Futures trading in the US opened lower today on the back of disappointing US manufacturing data.
Stock investing professionals might be avoiding property assets as experts say the market will not recover in the near term.
Oil has ended five days of falls during trading in New York as investors see low prices as reason to buy the natural resource.
Stock brokers have welcomed positive business data emerging from FTSE 100 companies, to push the market higher during morning trading.
The Forex saw an expansionary pound this morning as positive German data helped the currency rise higher.
Stock investing in banking giant Goldman Sachs may become less profitable, it has been suggested.
Forex markets could react negatively to news Ireland's credit rating has been downgraded by Standard and Poor's.
Fresh worries about the strength of the economic recovery have pushed the price of gold close to a six-week high.
Stock brokers may react positively to Aggreko's half-year results when the London Stock Exchange opens later this morning.
Commodity trading on Tullow Oil shares was unmoved this morning by the release of the energy company's half-year results.
Commodity trading has leapt at BHP Billiton, where good half-year results show the firm has enjoyed significant success with sales of iron ore and coal.
A Bloomberg poll has indicated sales of previously-owned homes declined by 13.4 per cent month-on-month during July, a dip that is unlikely to be welcomed by stock brokers.
Zurich shares have edged lower in Switzerland after the company's UK arm was fined a record £2.28 million for the loss of customer data.
Futures trading retreated today as fears about world economic recovery dampened speculator appetite.
Forex brokers have observed the Japanese currency rise against the dollar, to reach levels not seen since 1995.
Six-month fixings for the Thai baht - Asia's third-strongest currency in 2010 - have dropped to a four-week low today.
Those involved in stock investing were demonstrably underwhelmed by WPP first-half results, as the company's shares fell 3.5 per cent during trading.
Share trading experts might be awaiting the outcome of a bidding war between rivals Dell and HP over data storage firm 3Par.
Share trading on NIBC bank might go up as the financial group reveals net profits more than doubled during the first half of 2010.
Commodities trading in Europe has fallen due to poor performance from energy companies, which dragged the FTSEEuroFirst 300 Index lower.
Share brokers might seek to acquire shares in PSB industries, after the group released strong first-half results.
Futures trading on wheat and corn have helped a hedge fund reach a 28-month performance high.
Share trading in real estate and construction companies could rise, as one expert observes market conditions are easing.
Stock investing in technology may be unpopular, as HP depresses the sector following news of its bid for software firm 3Par.
Forex trading strategies might be avoiding the euro amid fears of economic performance on the continent.
Stock investing could be affected by fears for economic recovery in the US, as the property market dropped by 12.9 per cent last month.
Commodity trading and financial groups combined to push the FTSE 100 higher during the morning session.
Share trading on 3Par has appreciated today as Hewlett-Packard outbid rivals Dell for the software company.
British financial groups are trading up on the day, with RBS among the best performers.
Stock brokers have been disappointed with the failure of Chinese markets to break the 2,680-point resistance mark.
A nine-month commodity trading low has been reached on the Nikkei, amid fears for global economic recovery and Forex trader worries over the strength of the yen.
Sterling lost ground in Forex trading today, as speculators pulled back from risk to favour safe-haven currencies.
Stock brokers may be celebrating the continued success of the UK manufacturing sector, as foreign demand continued to rise in August.
Oil contracted in commodity trading this morning, as speculators lose confidence in US recovery due to poor economic data.
The price of copper has fallen as weak economic data from the US stokes fears the country will have trouble recovering from the global financial downturn.
Oil firms have climbed this morning as the FTSEurofirst rebounds from two days of falls.
Falls on Wall Street and Asian markets mean the FTSE 100 is likely to begin lower when trading starts today.
Stock brokers may have celebrated news the volume of retail sales in July rose year-on-year by 2.8 per cent.
Hammerson declined in value today as the retail property group announced it is selling a majority stake in a Parisian mall to NPS.
Shares in MasterCard have retreated slightly after the company announced its plan to purchase DataCash Group.
Sterling has rallied after the release of upbeat UK retail sales figures for July.
Share trading in Essar Energy stocks improved this morning due to good first half-year results.
A strong performance from Chinese equities has improved confidence among commodities traders, who may be hoping demand from emerging nations will support fuel prices.
The FTSEurofirst 300 has climbed today, despite falls from construction firms triggered by poor results from Holcim.
Gold for immediate delivery, which reached its highest level since July 1st yesterday, may be set for further gains today.
The price of gold has fallen in New York today after the dollar ended its fall against the euro.
Deere & Co and Target are among the firms that have fallen during trading on Wall Street today.
Research from Lloyds TSB Commercial has revealed business confidence is currently at a three-year high
The pound has risen against both the dollar and euro during morning Forex trading following the release of minutes from the Monetary Policy Committee's latest meeting.
Eurasian Natural Resources has warned of volatility in the commodities market during the second half of the year, prompting its shares to fall.
The FTSEurofirst 300 has dipped at the start of trading today, with oil companies among those falling.
Declining copper stockpiles have helped push the price of the metal higher on the London Metal Exchange.
Copper's value has climbed during commodity trading on New York today, buoyed by a fall in the dollar.
Fresh inflation data has placed the pound under pressure in Forex trading today.
Aegon, Aviva and BNP Paribas are among the firms to have climbed in European trading today.
Upbeat second-quarter results have helped Wal-Mart stock rise during trading today.
RBS is to sell a portfolio of loans worth €1.4 billion, news that has prompted a rise in its share price.
Carlsberg has posted upbeat results for the first half of 2010, prompting an increase in its share price this morning.
Compass shares have climbed on the FTSE 100 after it confirmed the acquisition of Indian firm Tirumala Hospitality Services.
Professor Joshua Bamfield of the Centre for Retail Research has stated many retail firms are becoming more confident after having their expansion plans curtailed by the recession.
Xstrata and Antofagasta are among the firms that have risen during early share trading around Europe today.
Worries among traders over the strength of the global economic recovery have prompted gold to rise in value.
The price of copper has risen in London and New York today following an increase in orders and a fall in the value of the dollar.
Shares have edged higher on Wall Street today, led by gains from technology and commodity firms.
Crude oil has climbed during trading in New York today ahead of figures expected to show economic activity increased in the US last month.
Figures showing UK house prices have declined in August contributed to sterling falling in currency trading this morning.
Better-than-expected July sales figures have helped H&M shares rise in Sweden this morning.
News Vedanta Resources is to purchase a majority stake in Cairn India has helped share in both firms rise on the FTSE 100 this morning.
Gains from Rio Tinto, Xstrata and Anglo American have helped the FTSEurofirst 300 rise this morning.
Gold has risen during commodity trading today, with a poll conducted by Bloomberg indicating further gains are expected.
A rise in the value of the dollar has caused gold to fall during trading in New York today.
The value of sterling has risen against the euro today after the eurozone currency reversed early gains.
Oil has fallen on the New York Mercantile Exchange amid worries regarding the global economic recovery.
Lloyds Banking Group and Anglo American are among the firms that climbed on the FTSE 100 this morning.
Strong gross domestic product figures from Germany and France have helped the FTSEurofirst 300 climb this morning.
BP stock has risen today, despite the US government fining the firm for an explosion at an oil refinery in Texas City five years ago.
The price of copper has risen for the second consecutive day in Asia after the dollar ended a four-day advance against its major global counterparts.
Shares in insurance firm Prudential have retreated slightly today, despite the firm beating forecasts with its first-half results.
The recent rise in British exports is good news, but the increase is not guaranteed to continue in the second half of the year, one expert has stated.
Sterling rose during Forex trading this morning, partially recovering from the dip seen on Wednesday.
Shares in Centrica have edged up after the firm's North American subsidiary agreed a deal to purchase Canadian gas assets.
The price of oil has decreased again after US stockpiles of gasoline climbed by more than expected.
Anheuser-Busch InBev has led the climb on the FTSEurofirst 300 this morning.
The pound has fallen against both the yen and the dollar today following after the Bank of England warned of rising inflation.
New figures from Nationwide have revealed consumer confidence declined further in July.
Banks, energy stocks and mining firms have all fallen on the FTSE 100 this morning after the Bank of England issued a downbeat inflation report.
Standard Life has posted upbeat financial results for the first half of the financial year, but seen its share price slide this morning.
Reaction to the US Federal Reserve's economic stimulus measures has prompted a fall on the FTSEurofirst 300.
Low industrial output in China is partially responsible for a fall in the price of oil.
House prices fell for the first time in 12 months during July, while demand is also forecast to remain low.
Weak economic data in the UK has contributed to the value of sterling falling against the dollar today.
The FTSE 100 has dipped during share trading today, with mining firms among those falling.
The price of gold has dipped today following gains in the value of the dollar, which have reduced the attractiveness of gold as an alternative investment.
Shares in InterContinental Hotel Group have edged lower on the FTSE 100, even though operating profit climbed 22 per cent in the first half of 2010.
Retail sales slowed during July as consumer confidence dipped and buyers focused on essential purchases, new figures have shown.
Shares in International Power have fallen following the confirmation of a merger and the release of its financial results for the first six months of 2010.
Rio Tinto and Xstrata are among the companies to have fallen on the FTSEurofirst 300 this morning.
Fears demand for oil will slow in the US have prompted the price of the natural resource to decline.
The yen has slipped against many of its global counterparts today after a rise in stocks reduced its investment appeal.
Banks, oil producers and mining firms have broadly risen on the FTSE 100 today.
Gold could be set for a rally due to the faltering dollar, it has been suggested.
Employment levels are currently suffering worldwide, with the UK expected to see a rise in public sector job losses following an October spending review.
Futures trading has sent Wall Street stocks higher this morning, led by gains from Alcoa.
Copper has risen in London as demand for alternative investment grows, boosted by the weak dollar.
BP shares are up despite the firm revealing it has spent over $6 billion on containing the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
Sterling has moved close to a six-month high against the dollar amid continued negativity surrounding the greenback.
Gains from mining firms have led the FTSEurofirst up during share trading this morning.
An expected increase in retail sales and rising daily demand have helped the price of oil climb today.
The price of crude oil has slid after US employment figures failed to meet expectations.
Both the Standard & Poor's 500 and Dow Jones have dipped today on the back of US employment figures that failed to meet expectations.
An unexpected dip in UK industrial output has caused the pound to decline in Forex trading today.
Royal Bank of Scotland, Barclays and Rio Tinto are among the firms that climbed on the FTSE this morning.
An increase in operating profit has helped RBS shares climb on the FTSE 100 this morning.
Optimism that US non-farm payroll statistics for July will have improved on June's data has helped European stocks rise.
A weaker dollar and relaxed trading rules in China have put gold on track for its first weekly advance since June.
A warning that trading is unlikely to significantly improve during the second half of the year has caused shares in Cobham to fall.
A dip in Barclays shares and better-than-expected US economic figures have caused the pound to slide this morning.
Unilever shares have fallen following the release of the company's financial result, in which it warned of a tough second half of the year.
European shares have opened lower today, with Barclays dipping despite posting a 44 per cent increase in profit for the first half of 2010.
A return to profitability has helped shares in Lloyds Banking Group climb on the FTSE 100.
Concerns regarding growth have caused shares in British Land to fall in London today.
Shares in Next have dropped by over seven per cent after the company issued a downbeat forecast for the second half of the year.
The pound has fallen this morning after services sector activity figures for June came in lower than forecast.
British Land has led the slide on the pan-European FTSEurofirst 300 this morning.
A better-than-expected profit for the six months to June 30th has failed to stop Standard Chartered stock from falling on the FTSE today.
The price of gold has risen after China's central bank said it is altering trading laws for the precious metal.
It is unlikely that the Bank of England will change the base rate this month, one expert has predicted.
BP is to sell its Colombian oil operations to a consortium for $1.9 billion as it continues to divest its assets.
An upturn in fortunes on the world markets could prompt investors to turn away from gold, it has been suggested.
The price of copper has dropped in London and New York today.
The performances of banks, mining companies and oil producers have been mixed on the FTSE 100 this morning.
Futures on the Dow Jones and Standard and Poor's 500 have fallen in New York trading today.
Encouraging results and trading figures have helped to significantly boost the pound against the dollar.
A £5.6 million fine from the Financial Services Authority has not stopped shares in Royal Bank of Scotland from climbing this morning.
A rise in operating and attributable profit has helped Xstrata shares climb on the FTSE this morning.
BHP Billiton and Antofagasta have both fallen during early share trading around Europe today.
The price of oil has climbed in trading this morning, adding to the gains made yesterday.
Commodity trading analysts expect the price of gold to increase further over the coming days.
Shares in HSBC have risen after the bank said pre-tax profit more than doubled in the first half of the year.
Banks have helped European stocks reach a three-month closing high today.
Improved prospects within the UK retail sector is good news for the British economy as a whole, it has been stated.
A 13.4 per cent increase in its interim dividend has helped Intertek's stock rise on the FTSE 100.
The pound has climbed to a near six-month high against the US dollar as investors look to put money in riskier currencies.
Market analysts have tipped copper to carry on increasing in value on the global commodity trading markets.
British Land has climbed on the FTSE after the company's joint venture with Blackstone secured a development deal with UBS.
Hammerson has posted an increase in first-half adjusted profit before tax, helping its shares rise in morning trading.
BNP Paribas and other banks have rallied this morning, helping the FTSEurofirst climb.
Rising Asian stocks and the continued weakness of the dollar have helped the price of oil edge above $79 per barrel today.
European shares have ended lower today, while the FTSE 100 also declined in London.
Weak US economic data has helped boost the value of sterling.
United Utilities shares have risen after the firm said it is to sell its 50 per cent stake in Meter Fit.
Worse-than-expected second quarter GDP figures have caused the price of copper to slide in New York.
Shares in Investec have dipped slightly following the release of its results for the second quarter of 2010.
Shares declined around Europe today, with construction-related stocks among the weakest performers on the FTSEurofirst 300.
New figures from GfK NOP have revealed consumer confidence fell again in July.
A substantial rise in underlying earnings has helped shares in Anglo American climb during morning trading on the FTSE 100.
The dollar has slumped to an eight-month low against the yen amid concerns over economic growth in the US.
British Airways shares have risen this morning after the company said revenue and costs helped boost performance, despite its pre-tax loss widening.
The Nikkei 225 has fallen in Japan today, with Kobe Steel shedding over seven per cent.
The price of oil is set for its biggest weekly fall in around a month after declining during commodity trading in New York.
Falls on stock markets in the US and Asia are expected to cause the FTSE 100 to open lower today.
The price of gold has risen after the dollar slipped to a three-month low against six of its global counterparts.
Falls from banks contributed to the FTSE 100 finishing the day in negative territory.
First-half results from bank Santander have prompted the firm's share price to slide.
BSkyB has posted positive full-year earnings, but the company's shares declined in afternoon trading today.
All three major US indices have risen during share trading on Wall Street today.
Shares in BT have risen after the company recorded upbeat financial results for the quarter to June 30th.
News that Kazakhmys production levels met or exceeded expectations during the first half of the year has boosted the company's share price.
An increase in sales and operating profit has lifted shares in BAE Systems, but the company has warned it is facing a "challenging" trading environment.
A weaker dollar has helped push the price of copper to a 12-week high on the London Metal Exchange
A 94 per cent increase in CCS net income has helped boost the price of Shell's 'B' shares on the FTSE.
Sterling has risen against the dollar today, thanks to the recent release of strong GDP and retail sales data.
Rolls-Royce Group has posted an increase in profit and revenue for the opening six months of 2010, helping its share price to rise by over two per cent on the FTSE 100.
Capgemini and AstraZeneca have led the climb on the FTSEurofirst 300 this morning.
The FTSE 100 is seen opening lower today, tracking declines seen on US and Asian indices.
An unexpected rise in US crude oil inventories has prompted the price of the commodity to fall.
The release of an interim management statement has prompted Invensys stock to fall on the FTSE 100.
Sterling's value against the dollar has held firm despite downbeat comments from the Bank of England regarding the UK economy.
Gross domestic product growth is likely to be slow between now and 2012, Niesr has forecast.
The MSCI Asia Pacific Index has risen to a ten-week high on the back of strong earnings reports.
British American Tobacco has revealed profit and sales climbed during the first half of the year, but has seen a dip in its share price.
The FTSEurofirst has risen during share trading around Europe today, led by gains in the financial sector.
Centrica's share price has risen following the release of financial results showing a 65 per cent increase in earnings.
Shares in food services provider Compass have edged higher after the firm revealed an organic revenue growth rate of two per cent for the nine months to the end of June.
BG Group has posted a 21 per cent dip in earnings for the second quarter, prompting a fall in the firm's share price.
The price of oil has rebounded in New York following an increase in Chinese equities.
Gold has climbed by as much as 0.2 per cent during commodity trading today, after its value dipped on Tuesday.
A dip in consumer confidence in the US is expected to cause the FTSE 100 to open slightly lower today.
Xstrata shares have climbed after the firm said production of some metals increased in the first half of 2010, however gold and copper output fell.
The value of the pound has risen against the dollar after the Confederation of British Industry posted July retail sales that exceeded expectations.
Arm Holdings has posted better-than-expected financial results for the second quarter, but its share price has dipped.
UK retail sales were up by a balance of 33 per cent in July, higher than the 11 per cent the Confederation of British Industry had predicted
Gains from all five listed banks have helped the FTSE 100 rise during trading on Tuesday.
Worries over the pace of the global economic recovery have prompted the price of copper to fall on the London Metal Exchange today.
Shares in BP have risen after the company revealed it is to sell assets in order to pay for the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, as well as confirming chief executive Tony Hayward is step down and posting a heavy quarterly loss.
UBS has led a climb in European shares this morning after posting strong results for the second quarter.
UBS shares have climbed after the company posted strong results for the second quarter, including a ten per cent quarter-on-quarter increase in pre-tax profit at its investment bank.
Gains from banks could not prevent the Nikkei 225 from falling during share trading today.
Gains from banks have helped the FTSE close up 0.7 per cent, but it was Pearson that performed the strongest on the index.
BP shares have climbed today as reports suggest the firm's current chief executive is to be replaced.
Michael Baxter of Investment and Business News has predicted the 1.1 per cent economic growth seen during the second quarter of 2010 will not be matched for the remainder of the year.
Sterling has recorded further gains against the dollar this morning, pushing it to a three-month high.
Pearson has posted a rise in sales for the first half of the year, helping its share price to climb in morning trading.
National Grid shares have dipped this morning, despite the firm saying in a trading update it expects its net debt to drop this year
The price of oil has edged higher in New York this morning following gains on Asian stock markets.
Gold has risen during trading in Singapore amid suggestions demand for physical purchases of the precious metal is rising.
Barclays, BNP Paribas and Societe Generale are among the firms to have climbed during early stock market trading around Europe today
An increase of as much as 0.8 per cent is expected to be seen on the FTSE 100 when the market opens, following gains on Asian markets.
Gold prices have risen in commodity trading.
Sterling has risen against the euro in Forex trading.
The euro has steadied versus the dollar in Forex trading.
Declines in share trading have taken place, a publication has noted.
Those involved in stock investing are favouring regular income over high profits, it has been suggested.
Commodity trading markets have declined after Ben Bernanke expressed concern.
Oil has fallen in commodity trading.
The euro fell against the pound in currency trading yesterday.
The pound declined in currency trading against the dollar yesterday.
Uncertainty over the state of the markets is causing stock investors to act with caution, it has been claimed.
Share trading in Europe has surged, according to one source.
Gold is increasingly attractive for commodity traders seeking to reduce risk.
Stock investors are being less risk averse, a news source has said.
Halliburton's shares have risen in the wake of good earnings results.
Gold fell in commodity trading today, it has been noted.
The greenback fell in value against the yen in early morning currency trading.
The pound has risen against the euro in currency trading.
Trading at Cable & Wireless Worldwide has been hit by government announcements.
Oil prices dipped below $77 in Asia today, it has been revealed.
Gold could represent a way of increasing the stability of investment portfolios, it has been claimed.
Changes in the way advice is charged may be welcomed by stock investors, it has been suggested.
Commodity trading in oil is being affected by confusion over the strength of the economic recovery, according to one news source.
The value of gold may fall due to economic concerns, it has been suggested.
During currency trading yesterday, the US dollar fell against the euro.
Sterling hit a low against the euro in trading yesterday.
Stocks in some building firms have fallen over recent months.
Gold may lose value as the dollar makes gains, it has been suggested.
Investors may benefit from buying platinum, it has been claimed.
Stock investors are being cautious due to fears over the economy.
The Leading Group calls for levy on foreign currency trading.
Crude oil has dropped in futures trading.
The dollar has climbed in value against the euro and the yen.
The government must meet a number of its aims if the pound is to recover its value in foreign currency trading.
Oil has fallen in futures trading today, following a drop in the value of the dollar.
The yen has risen to high levels against the dollar in Forex trading.
The price of sterling has declined against the euro today as investor demand for the single European currency is boosted by strong US earnings figures.
US stocks have declined in futures trading.
US property purchases may rise as sterling gains in Forex trading.
Stock in Google dipped in after-hours share trading following quarterly results from the firm that were below expectations.
Goldman Sachs stock has risen after the company agreed to pay a $550 million settlement to the SEC.
The FTSEurofirst 300 has climbed during share trading this morning, led by a rally in BP's share price.
Shares in Burberry have climbed after the company revealed it is purchasing its franchise-run retail operations in China.
JPMorgan shares fell after the firm announced its second-quarter results, but rebounded to end trading slightly higher.
The dollar is expected to weaken against the euro.
Gold has risen in value today, amid suggestions the global economic recovery is stuttering and a fall in the price of the dollar.
Crude oil has shown a recovery following a dip in commodity trading.
Double-dip recession 'more likely' due to cut in public sector.
A slow recovery of the job market could impact stock brokers.
GSK expects to be hit with a record legal charge in the second quarter of 2010, but the firm's share price has risen as a result.
Former Bank of England policymaker David Blanchflower has warned more action needs to be taken in order to cut the risks to economic growth.
An increase in organic growth and revenue has prompted Experian to climb on the FTSE 100 this morning.
Banks have led a fall on the pan-European FTSEurofirst 300 this morning.
Iron ore production dropped in the second quarter of 2010, Rio Tinto stated.
Share trading sees the FTSE 100 slide.
Sterling has been boosted in Forex trading by new employment data.
Shares in British Airways have been given a boost by news it has received approval for its merger with Iberia and a joint business agreement with the Spanish carrier and American Airlines over transatlantic flights.
Demand for gold is declining, which may lead to a fall in the metal's price during commodity trading.
Fears about the economy in the eurozone has lead to a decline in the price of copper.
Data from Nationwide has revealed another fall in consumer confidence occurred last month.
Trading volumes handled by broker Icap fell sharply last month, news that has prompted a dip in the firm's share price.
The Stoxx Europe 600 Index has risen this morning as investor sentiment was boosted by strong results from computer chip manufacturer Intel.
Intel shares have risen in after-hours trading after the chip manufacturer posted strong second-quarter financial results.
A rise in investor sentiment prompted by strong results from Intel in the US means the FTSE 100 is expected to open higher today.
A negative iPhone 4 review by an influential US consumer body has caused shares in Apple to fall on the Nadsaq.
The price of copper has fallen in London today amid speculation demand for the metal is to decline in China.
BSkyB has completed the acquisition of Virgin Media Television, news that prompted a slight dip in its share price.
Sterling has remained under pressure in Forex trading today, following Standard and Poor's warning regarding the fragility of the UK's credit rating.
Retail sales rose on a like-for-like basis last month, boosted by the warm weather and the World Cup.
The FTSEurofirst 300 has risen in morning share trading today, after aluminium producer Alcoa provided a positive start to second-quarter earnings season in the US.
Shares in Alcoa have risen after the closing bell on Wall Street following strong financial results for the second quarter of 2010 from the aluminium producer.
Burberry has posted strong results for the quarter to June 30th, helping to boost its share price on the FTSE.
Crude oil has fallen in value again after yesterday's profit taking, spurred by a stronger dollar and weaker Chinese equities.
Gold has fallen in commodity trading, as the dollar rose by as much as 0.6 per cent against its major global counterparts.
Gains from BP helped the FTSE rise in morning trading, however the increase was limited by falling mining stocks.
The release of economic data relating to growth and the current account deficit has caused sterling to decline in Forex trading this morning.
The UK's economy expanded by 0.3 per cent in the first quarter of the year, in line with forecasts.
Both the Nikkei 225 and Topix index ended in negative territory in Japan today.
Oil for delivery in August has dropped in value as investors seek to take profits from the recent rally.
Shares in BP after progress was made on capping the Gulf of Mexico oil leak, but the cost of the disaster continues to rise.
Shares have risen around Europe this morning, led by gains in the energy sector.
The price of copper has fallen following the release of figures showing imports of the metal into China were down by the third successive month in June.
Sterling has retreated against the dollar today, tracking a similar fall recorded by the euro.
Shares in BT have risen after the company confirmed it has reached an agreement with the Communication Workers Union over pay increases.
A forecast that Burberry revenue is likely to have risen by nearly 15 per cent in the first quarter of the year has helped raise its share price.
The FTSEurofirst 300 has risen in early trading today, tracking gains seen on Wall Street.
US jobless benefits fell last week, raising hopes that the US economic recovery is on track.
The decline in service sector growth last month is "tentative evidence" that the recovery of the economy is slowing, it has been suggested.
Gold is on track to fall for a third consecutive week as investors become more confident about the pace of the global economic recovery.
Gains on US and Asian markets mean the FTSE is likely to continue its recent strong performance and open higher today.
The base rate has been maintained at the record low of 0.5 per cent by the Monetary Policy Committee.
The IMF has warned sovereign debt uncertainty continues to threaten the global economic recovery.
Stockpiles shortages and increasing US retail sales have helped boost the price of crude oil.
Shares in Man Group have dipped after the firm said funds under management fell in the three months to June 30th.
The yen has dipped against the euro again, after gains on stock markets prompted traders to sell the currency - along with the dollar - and move into equities.
Shares in Associated British Foods have risen this morning after the firm posted an increase in revenue, aided by strong performance of its Primark retail chain
The FTSE 100 is seen opening as much as 1.2 per cent higher this morning ahead of the release of the Bank of England's interest rate decision.
Renewed hope regarding the state of the US economic recovery has helped raise the price of oil.
It is unlikely that the base rate will be increased at the Monetary Policy Committee's upcoming meeting, Charles Davis of the cebr has argued.
Futures have fallen on Wall Street amid continuing worries over the global economic recovery.
Agricultural Bank is to launch a record-breaking IPO in order to raise the capital needed to meet its cash requirements
Stocks have fallen on the FTSE 100 this morning, with companies in the banking and mining sectors among the weakest performers.
A drop on the FTSE and weak UK employment data have contributed to the pound dropping against the dollar this morning.
3i, the investment management firm, has seen its stock fall on the FTSE 100 this morning.
Fresh downbeat economic data from the US has prompted shares to fall around Europe this morning.
A rise in the value of the dollar has prompted the price of gold to fall in commodity trading today.
Shares in Marks and Spencer have fallen in early trading today, despite the company posting an increase in like-for-like sales for the first quarter.
The price of oil has risen in commodity trading, boosted by a dip in the value of the dollar.
The price of gold has dropped in commodity trading, with some analysts noting this could encourage investors to purchase the precious metal.
Brian Coulton of Fitch Ratings has told Reuters the risk of a double-dip recession taking place is currently less than 50 per cent.
The recovery of the UK economy is still fragile, the British Chambers of Commerce has warned.
The FTSE 100 has climbed in morning trading today, led by increases in mining and commodity stocks.
Shares in Punch Taverns have climbed after the firm revealed sales have been boosted by the World Cup.
Gains in China have prompted a rise on the Nikkei 225 in Japan today.
News that government approval for a new oil exploration development in Uganda is expected soon has helped boost Tullow Oil's share price.
BNP Paribas and Xstrata are two of the firms to have risen in value during trading around Europe this morning.
The price of copper has climbed again today as demand for the metal was boosted by improved sentiment over the strength of the economic recovery.
Copper has climbed during trading in London today, partially offsetting the falls seen last week.
Gains from energy stocks on the FTSE have been cancelled out by falls in the mining sector.
A drop in confidence prompted growth in the UK's service sector to slow last month.
Bunzl shares have dipped on the FTSE 100 after it announced the acquisition of Etablissements Glorieux SA.
BP shares have climbed on the FTSE 100 this morning, even as the firm revealed another rise in the cost of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
There has been a rise in the price of crude oil as investors look to take advantage of cheap prices on the back of positive comments from the Chinese premier.
BNP Paribas, Credit Agricole and Lloyds Banking Group all climbed around Europe this morning.
Lloyds Banking Group has completed the sale of Bank of Scotland Integrated Finance to a joint venture that is majority owned by Coller Capital.
The price of gold looks set to reverse recent slides due to economic recovery fears.
June brought the first fall in US employment since 2009, according to new Labor Department statistics.
HSBC share trading remained steady after the announcement of an RBS Group acquisition in India.
A Bloomberg survey has revealed more than half of respondents think the value of copper with fall during next week's commodity trading.
Shares in three mining firms have risen on the news the Australian government has dropped plans for a 'super tax' on profits.
The price of oil has extended the falls seen this week due to continued fears demand for the commodity will slide in the US and China.
The FTSE 100 is expected to partially recover from yesterday's steep falls by opening higher this morning.
The FTSE 100 looks set to end the day higher after continuing gains seen in the morning session.
Mining and banking stocks were among the biggest gainers around Europe this morning, as investors await the release of US employment data.
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