Pasar2 di AS jatuh semalam untuk pertama kalinya pekan ini setelah tingkat pengangguran yg meningkat dan prospek bahwa akan lebih banyak bank yg akan terjerumus ke dalam krisis subprime mortgage membuat para investor berpikir bahwa resesi sudah tidak dapat dihindarkan lagi. Ben Bernanke mengatakan bahwa meskipun bank2 besar kemungkinan akan bangkit dari krisis kredit, bank2 lainnya sudah masuk resiko untuk jatuh. Tingkat pengangguran meningkat minggu lalu 19000 ke 373000, tingkat tertinggi sejak January. Di bagian earnings, perusahaan2 juga melaporkan earning yg tidak memuaskan untuk Nextel dan Dell. Dow jatuh 112.10 pts atau 0.88% ke 12582.18, S&P500 jatuh 12.34 pts atau 0.89% ke 1367.68 sedangkan Nasdaq jatuh 22.21 pts atau 0.94% ke 2331.57.
Pasar2 di Asia mungkin akan dibuka jatuh lagi hari ini seiring dengan kekhawatiran yg ditunjukan oleh para investor di AS semalam dan membuat pasar2 disana jatuh. Profit taking juga mungkin akan membantu market untuk jatuh lebih banyak karena hari ini adalah hari Jumat dan market sudah naik untuk beberapa hari terakhir. Harga2 saham komoditi mungkin akan naik dengan minyak dan emas mencatat rekor tertinggi lagi semalam. Minyak di trade di kisaran $102.60 per barrel, emas di trade di $968an dan JPY naik melawan AS$ ke 105.30an. Nikkei futures ditutup di level 13675 di CME semalam, turun dibandingkan penutupan 13845 disini kemarin.
Kospi mungkin akan memulai hari ini dibawah di kisaran 217an seiring dengan jatuhnya pasar2 di AS. Penurunan mungkin akan dipercepat dengan Korsel melaporkan penurunan untuk bagian ekspor mereka sedangkan inflasi meningkat. Market juga mungkin akan jatuh dipicu oleh aksi profit taking oleh para investor yg sudah ingin mengambil keuntungan yg mereka dapatkan dalam beberapa hari terakhir. Volatilitas market mungkin akan tinggi karena harga2 saham energi dan pertambangan mungkin akan naik.
Hangseng mungkin akan memulai hari ini dibawah di kisaran 24200an dan mungkin bisa jatuh ke bawah 24000 lagi jika para investor khawatir bahwa resesi di AS tidak dapat dihindarkan lagi. Eksportir dan finansial sektor mungkin akan memimpin jatuhnya pasar hari ini tapi perusahaan2 energi dan pertambangan mungkin dapat menjaga market untuk jatuh lebih dalam lagi. Profit taking juga mungkin akan melanda pasar Hangseng hari ini dan volatilitas pasar mungkin masih akan tinggi dimana kita sebagai daytrader dapat memanfaatkan momen2 ini.
Jumat, 29 Februari 2008
Asian market preview 29/02/2008
US markets fell for the 1st time this week last night after higher unemployment claims and the prospect of more bank failures made investors think that recession is actually inevitable. Fed chairman mentioned that while large banks likely to recover from credit crisis, other banks are at risk of failing. Unemployment claims rose last week by 19000 to 373000, the highest level since January. In earnings front, companies also reported weaker earnings for Nextel and Dell. Dow fell 112.10 pts or 0.88% to 12582.18, S&P500 declined 12.34 pts or 0.89% to 1367.68 while Nasdaq fell 22.21 pts or 0.94% to 2331.57.
Asian markets may open lower today following the nervousness shown within the investors in the US overnight as stock markets tumbled for the 1st time this week. Being a Friday, profit taking may also be in session today with markets rose for the past few days. Commodities shares may rose with crude oil and gold rose to record overnight. Oil was recently traded around $102.60ish per barrel, gold traded at $968ish while JPY gained to highest against US$ at 105.30ish. Nikkei futures closed at 13675 at CME, lower than the close of 13840 here yesterday.
Kospi may start lower today around 217ish following the tumbled in US markets. With South Korean exports may report a cool down and inflation rising, market may fall further and also paced by profit taking today, market may be having a wild rollercoaster ride with commodities shares may support the tumble in the market.
Hangseng may start the day lower around 24200ish and may even fall further to below 24000 should the investors are worried that recession in the US maybe inevitable. Exporters and financials may lead the fall today but energy related shares and mining shares may rise to support the market today. Profit taking may also be in session today after market rose for the past week. Volatilities maybe high again today and this may prove useful to us daytraders.
Asian markets may open lower today following the nervousness shown within the investors in the US overnight as stock markets tumbled for the 1st time this week. Being a Friday, profit taking may also be in session today with markets rose for the past few days. Commodities shares may rose with crude oil and gold rose to record overnight. Oil was recently traded around $102.60ish per barrel, gold traded at $968ish while JPY gained to highest against US$ at 105.30ish. Nikkei futures closed at 13675 at CME, lower than the close of 13840 here yesterday.
Kospi may start lower today around 217ish following the tumbled in US markets. With South Korean exports may report a cool down and inflation rising, market may fall further and also paced by profit taking today, market may be having a wild rollercoaster ride with commodities shares may support the tumble in the market.
Hangseng may start the day lower around 24200ish and may even fall further to below 24000 should the investors are worried that recession in the US maybe inevitable. Exporters and financials may lead the fall today but energy related shares and mining shares may rise to support the market today. Profit taking may also be in session today after market rose for the past week. Volatilities maybe high again today and this may prove useful to us daytraders.
Kamis, 28 Februari 2008
Asian market preview 28/02/2008 (Indonesian)
Pasar2 di AS menutup sesi perdagangan mereka mix setelah komentar dari the Fed menyatakan bahwa mereka akan tetap memangkas rate meskipun inflasi meningkat membantu mendorong market untuk naik. Data ekonomi seperti jatuhnya durable goods order dan juga jatuhnya penjualan rumah baru yg mencapai rekor terendah dalam 13 tahun terakhir membuat kebanyakan saham jatuh semalam. Perusahaan2 finansial mendapat boost setelah komentar the Fed dan juga setelah Freddie Mac dan Fannie Mae diperbolehkan untuk membeli mortgage lagi. Perusahaan2 energi jatuh setelah harga minyak turun semalam, tetapi tech sector mendapatkan boost dari Apple Inc. setelah mereka mengatakan bahwa mereka akan menyediakan software kit untuk iPhone agar orang2 dapat memodifikasi software2 yg sudah ada di dalam telephone tersebut. Saham2 jatuh juga disebabkan karena AS$ jatuh ke rekor terendah melawan euro di $1.51. Dow naik 0.07% ke 12694.28, S&P500 jatuh 1.27 pts atau 0.09% ke 1380.02 sedangkan Nasdaq naik 8.79 pts atau 0.37% ke 2353.78.
Pasar2 di Asia mungkin akan dibuka flat dengan penurunan yg akan terjadi hari ini seiring dengan kebanyakan saham jatuh di AS semalam dipicu oleh farmasi dan juga perusahaan2 energi. Volatilitas mungkin akan tinggi karena tech dan finansial sektor dapat menopang market hari ini. Harga minyak mentah menyentuh harga tertinggi di $102 sebelum akhirnya jatuh menjelang penutupan. Minyak di trade di kisaran $99.70an, emas di trade di kisaran $956.90an dan JPY naik melawan AS$ ke 106.40an. Nikkei futures ditutup di level 13920 di CME dibandingkan penutupan 13930 disini kemarin.
Kospi mungkin akan dibuka lebih rendah hari ini dengan banyaknya saham2 yg jatuh di AS semalam dan juga mungkin dengan adanya aksi profit taking dari para investor setelah market naik cukup banyak untuk beberapa hari terakhir. Volatilitas di pasar mungkin akan tinggi hari ini dengan optimisme dari the Fed tapi pesimisme dari energi dan juga mungkin dari finansial. Kospi mungkin akan dibuka di kisaran 218an.
Hangseng mungkin akan dibuka flat dengan penurunan yg mungkin akan terjadi setelah rally yg cukup besar kemarin, investor mungkin akan mengambil aksi profit taking di dalam keadaan yg tidak menentu seperti sekarang. Mood pasar mungkin masih positif dengan adanya kepastian dari the Fed tapi juga tekanan jual mungkin akan tinggi yg dapat menyebabkan volatilitas di pasar yg mungkin akan tinggi hari ini. Hangseng mungkin akan dibuka di kisaran 24300an.
Pasar2 di Asia mungkin akan dibuka flat dengan penurunan yg akan terjadi hari ini seiring dengan kebanyakan saham jatuh di AS semalam dipicu oleh farmasi dan juga perusahaan2 energi. Volatilitas mungkin akan tinggi karena tech dan finansial sektor dapat menopang market hari ini. Harga minyak mentah menyentuh harga tertinggi di $102 sebelum akhirnya jatuh menjelang penutupan. Minyak di trade di kisaran $99.70an, emas di trade di kisaran $956.90an dan JPY naik melawan AS$ ke 106.40an. Nikkei futures ditutup di level 13920 di CME dibandingkan penutupan 13930 disini kemarin.
Kospi mungkin akan dibuka lebih rendah hari ini dengan banyaknya saham2 yg jatuh di AS semalam dan juga mungkin dengan adanya aksi profit taking dari para investor setelah market naik cukup banyak untuk beberapa hari terakhir. Volatilitas di pasar mungkin akan tinggi hari ini dengan optimisme dari the Fed tapi pesimisme dari energi dan juga mungkin dari finansial. Kospi mungkin akan dibuka di kisaran 218an.
Hangseng mungkin akan dibuka flat dengan penurunan yg mungkin akan terjadi setelah rally yg cukup besar kemarin, investor mungkin akan mengambil aksi profit taking di dalam keadaan yg tidak menentu seperti sekarang. Mood pasar mungkin masih positif dengan adanya kepastian dari the Fed tapi juga tekanan jual mungkin akan tinggi yg dapat menyebabkan volatilitas di pasar yg mungkin akan tinggi hari ini. Hangseng mungkin akan dibuka di kisaran 24300an.
Asian market preview 28/02/2008
US markets ended the session mixed after comments from the Fed that they will still cut rates to support growth despite of increasing inflation boost markets. Weak economic data which showed that durable goods orders and new home sales fell to its lowest in almost 13 years made most stocks fell last night. Financial companies got a boost after the Fed's comments and also after Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae were allowed to buy more mortgages. Energy companies also declined after oil prices retreated overnight, but tech sector got a boost from Apple Inc. after they said that they will provide a software kit for its iPhone for people to modify its program. Stocks also fell after US$ fell to record low against euro of $1.51. Dow ended the session up by 9.36 pts or 0.07% to 12694.28, S&P500 fell 1.27 pts or 0.09% to 1380.02 while Nasdaq rose 8.79 pts or 0.37% to 2353.78.
Asian markets may open flat with a downside bias today following most stocks fell on the US last night led by pharmaceutical and energy companies. Volatilities may be high as tech and financial sector may provide some support for the markets today after their positive session in the US. Crude oil reached new intraday record of $102 before retreating towards the close. Oil was traded recently around $99.70ish, gold traded around $956.90ish and JPY rose against US$ to 106.40ish. Nikkei futures closed at 13920 in CME compared to the close of 13930 here yesterday.
Kospi may open lower today with profit taking maybe in session as investors may think that they are in recession now or are really close to recession. Volatilities in the market maybe high as Fed's comments that they will cut rates to save the slowing economy despite the rising inflation. Kospi may opened around 218ish and financial sectors maybe there to support the market again today.
Hangseng may open flat with really downside bias after a huge rally yesterday and nervous investors may want to cash in today in the time of uncertainties. Volatilities may be high in the market today as market mood is still positive but selling pressure maybe high too. Hangseng may open around 24300ish region and we will see where it will go from there.
Asian markets may open flat with a downside bias today following most stocks fell on the US last night led by pharmaceutical and energy companies. Volatilities may be high as tech and financial sector may provide some support for the markets today after their positive session in the US. Crude oil reached new intraday record of $102 before retreating towards the close. Oil was traded recently around $99.70ish, gold traded around $956.90ish and JPY rose against US$ to 106.40ish. Nikkei futures closed at 13920 in CME compared to the close of 13930 here yesterday.
Kospi may open lower today with profit taking maybe in session as investors may think that they are in recession now or are really close to recession. Volatilities in the market maybe high as Fed's comments that they will cut rates to save the slowing economy despite the rising inflation. Kospi may opened around 218ish and financial sectors maybe there to support the market again today.
Hangseng may open flat with really downside bias after a huge rally yesterday and nervous investors may want to cash in today in the time of uncertainties. Volatilities may be high in the market today as market mood is still positive but selling pressure maybe high too. Hangseng may open around 24300ish region and we will see where it will go from there.
Rabu, 27 Februari 2008
Asian market preview 27/02/2008 (Indonesian)
Pasar2 di AS melanjutkan rally semalam setelah IBM menyetujui $15 miliar pembelian kembali saham2 yg menunjukan bahwa masih ada perusahaan dengan keuangan yg cukup bagus. Pembelian kembali saham2 ini, pendapatan earnings yg meningkat dan juga harga komoditi yg tinggi menguatkan profit akan dapat menahan perlambata ekonomi. Berita ini datang setelah 2 laporan ekonomi yg jelek yg menunjukan bahwa harga2 wholesale naik lebih banyak daripada yg diperkirakan dan juga consumer confidence jatuh ke terendah dalam 5 tahun terakhir. Data2 ini menguatkan kekhawatiran bahwa AS sedang dalam stagflation, dimana ekonomi melemah diantara kenaikan harga2. Dow naik 114.70 pts atau 0.91% ke 12684.92, S&P500 naik 9.49 pts atau 0.69% ke 1381.29 dan Nasdaq naik 17.51 pts atau 0.75% ke 2344.99.
Pasar2 Asia mungkin masih akan naik lagi hari ini dan melanjutkan rally kemarin setelah investor2 di AS lebih konfiden dengan market naik 2 hari berturut2 dan mereka optimis Fed masih akan menurunkan suku bunga meskipun inflasi kelihatan naik. Harga minyak naik ke rekor tertinggi setelah AS$ jatuh ke rekor terendah semalam. Minyak baru2 ini di trade di kisaran $101.20an, emas di trade di $948.20an dan JPY di 107.20an. Nikkei futures ditutup di 14040 di CME, naik dibandingkan penutupan 13970 disini kemarin.
Kospi mungkin akan dibuka menguat hari ini di kisaran 219an dan mungkin akan test level 220 hari ini seiring dengan confidence yg ditunjukan di Wall St semalam dan setelah pelonjakan harga2 komoditi semalam. Akan tetapi, kekhawatiran diantara para investor masih ada dan market mungkin akan naik turun di daytrade, menyediakan kita dengan volatilitas yg tinggi.
Hangseng mungkin akan dibuka naik lagi hari ini di kisaran 23900an dan mungkin akan test level 24000an hari ini dengan penutupan yg cukup kuat di Wall St untuk 2 hari terakhir. Harga2 komoditi yg tinggi mungkin akan menguatkan market Hangseng dengan rebound yg lebih banyak diperakan dapat terjadi setelah Hangseng jatuh baru2 ini disebabkan oleh kekhawatiran inflasi di China. Volatilitas mungkin masih akan tinggi disebabkan oleh ketidakpastian global ekonomi dan mungkin daytrading masih akan cukup menguntungkan karena ini.
Pasar2 Asia mungkin masih akan naik lagi hari ini dan melanjutkan rally kemarin setelah investor2 di AS lebih konfiden dengan market naik 2 hari berturut2 dan mereka optimis Fed masih akan menurunkan suku bunga meskipun inflasi kelihatan naik. Harga minyak naik ke rekor tertinggi setelah AS$ jatuh ke rekor terendah semalam. Minyak baru2 ini di trade di kisaran $101.20an, emas di trade di $948.20an dan JPY di 107.20an. Nikkei futures ditutup di 14040 di CME, naik dibandingkan penutupan 13970 disini kemarin.
Kospi mungkin akan dibuka menguat hari ini di kisaran 219an dan mungkin akan test level 220 hari ini seiring dengan confidence yg ditunjukan di Wall St semalam dan setelah pelonjakan harga2 komoditi semalam. Akan tetapi, kekhawatiran diantara para investor masih ada dan market mungkin akan naik turun di daytrade, menyediakan kita dengan volatilitas yg tinggi.
Hangseng mungkin akan dibuka naik lagi hari ini di kisaran 23900an dan mungkin akan test level 24000an hari ini dengan penutupan yg cukup kuat di Wall St untuk 2 hari terakhir. Harga2 komoditi yg tinggi mungkin akan menguatkan market Hangseng dengan rebound yg lebih banyak diperakan dapat terjadi setelah Hangseng jatuh baru2 ini disebabkan oleh kekhawatiran inflasi di China. Volatilitas mungkin masih akan tinggi disebabkan oleh ketidakpastian global ekonomi dan mungkin daytrading masih akan cukup menguntungkan karena ini.
Asian market preview 27/02/2008
US markets extended rally last night after IBM approved a $15 billion stock buyback which suggests that there are still companies with financial muscle. This stock buyback, higher retail earnings and higher commodity prices bolstered profits will hold up even as economy slows. The buyback news came after two dismal economic reports showing core producer price index shot up twice than expected and that consumer confidence dropped to lowest in 5 years. The data reinforced worries that US is suffering from stagflation, a state when economy weakens amid rising costs. The Dow rose 114.70 or 0.91% to 12684.92, S&P500 rose 9.49 pts or 0.69% to 1381.29 while Nasdaq rose 17.51 pts or 0.75% to 2344.99.
Asian markets may open higher again today and may continue from yesterday's rally after US' investors showed more confidence with the markets rising 2 days in a row and after optimism that the Fed will still cut rate though the inflation is rising. Oil price rose to new record highs after the US$ fell to record low overnight. Crude oil was recently traded around $101.20ish, gold traded around $948.20ish and JPY traded around 107.20ish. Nikkei futures was settled at 14040 in CME, higher than the close of 13970 here yesterday.
Kospi may open higher today at around 219ish and may test the 220 level today with the slight confidence shown in Wall St and after commodity prices jumped overnight. However, nervousness among investors may still exists and market may swing up and down in daytrade, providing us with more volatilities.
Hangseng may open higher again today around 23900ish and may test the 24000ish level today with strong close in Wall St for the past 2 days and further rebound up from the drop in Hangseng following China's inflation worries. Economy uncertainties may still linger among investors and this may cause high volatilities which can provide us with good daytrading patterns.
Asian markets may open higher again today and may continue from yesterday's rally after US' investors showed more confidence with the markets rising 2 days in a row and after optimism that the Fed will still cut rate though the inflation is rising. Oil price rose to new record highs after the US$ fell to record low overnight. Crude oil was recently traded around $101.20ish, gold traded around $948.20ish and JPY traded around 107.20ish. Nikkei futures was settled at 14040 in CME, higher than the close of 13970 here yesterday.
Kospi may open higher today at around 219ish and may test the 220 level today with the slight confidence shown in Wall St and after commodity prices jumped overnight. However, nervousness among investors may still exists and market may swing up and down in daytrade, providing us with more volatilities.
Hangseng may open higher again today around 23900ish and may test the 24000ish level today with strong close in Wall St for the past 2 days and further rebound up from the drop in Hangseng following China's inflation worries. Economy uncertainties may still linger among investors and this may cause high volatilities which can provide us with good daytrading patterns.
Selasa, 26 Februari 2008
Asian market preview 26/02/2008 (Indonesian)
Pasar2 di AS rally semalam seiring dengan konfirmasi rating AAA untuk Ambac dan MBIA. Berita ini menyuguhkan sedikit kelegaan untuk para investor karena mereka mengkhawatirkan bahwa downgrade credit rating untuk para insurer akan mengarah ke writedowns milliaran dolar untuk sekuritas yg dipegang oleh bank2 yg sudah bermasalah. Sudah ada beberapa spekulasi bahwa Ambac mungkin akan menemukan cukup capital minggu ini untuk tetap memegang "AAA" rating. Dow naik 189.20 pts atau 1.53% ke 12570.22, S&P500 naik 18.69 pts atau 1.38% ke 1371.80 dan Nasdaq naik 24.13 pts atau 1.05% ke 2327.48. Markets juga rally setelah penjualan rumah yg sudah ada jatuh kurang daripada ekspektasi sebelumnya dan setelah minyak naik ke dekat $100 per barrel lagi yg mendorong saham2 Exxon dan Chevron. Akan tetapi, Citigroup jeblok lagi semalam setelah analis memprediksi bahwa akan lebih banyak writedowns dari Citigroup dan perkiraan bahwa Citi akan merugi untuk 2 kuarter berturut2.
Pasar2 Asia mungkin akan dibuka naik untuk hari ke-2 hari ini seiring dengan optimisme yg menyebabkan rally di AS semalam. Optimisme bahwa resesi dapat dihindarkan setelah bond insurer rating dapat diselamatkan dan juga penurunan yg kurang daripada expektasi untuk penjualan rumah eksisting mungkin akan mendorong pasar2 di kawasan Asia. Sektor finansial mungkin akan memimpin lagi hari ini. Minyak mentah di trade di kisaran $99.20an, emas di trade di $938an dan JPY di trade di kisaran 108an. Nikkei futures ditutup di 14010 di CME, lebih tinggi dibandingkan penutupan 13850 disini kemarin.
Kospi mungkin akan memulai hari ini naik di kisaran 219.50an dan mungkin akan mencoba level 220 hari ini. Optimisme para investor mungkin akan membantu market dan boost di sektor finansial mungkin akan memimpin. Eksportir juga mungkin akan mendapat boost hari ini dan penguatan Kospi mungkin akan cukup banyak jika para investor menilai masalah resesi mungkin masih dapat dihindarkan.
Hangseng mungkin akan dibuka naik hari ini di kisaran 23600an. Hangseng mungkin akan rebound hari ini setelah jatuh untuk 2 hari berturut2 seiring dengan pelemahan yg terjadi di China. Jika para investor cukup optimis, Hangseng mungkin akan mencoba level 24000 hari ini. Volatilitas market mungkin masih akan tinggi untuk Hangseng dan itu akan cukup membantu untuk kita para daytrader.
Pasar2 Asia mungkin akan dibuka naik untuk hari ke-2 hari ini seiring dengan optimisme yg menyebabkan rally di AS semalam. Optimisme bahwa resesi dapat dihindarkan setelah bond insurer rating dapat diselamatkan dan juga penurunan yg kurang daripada expektasi untuk penjualan rumah eksisting mungkin akan mendorong pasar2 di kawasan Asia. Sektor finansial mungkin akan memimpin lagi hari ini. Minyak mentah di trade di kisaran $99.20an, emas di trade di $938an dan JPY di trade di kisaran 108an. Nikkei futures ditutup di 14010 di CME, lebih tinggi dibandingkan penutupan 13850 disini kemarin.
Kospi mungkin akan memulai hari ini naik di kisaran 219.50an dan mungkin akan mencoba level 220 hari ini. Optimisme para investor mungkin akan membantu market dan boost di sektor finansial mungkin akan memimpin. Eksportir juga mungkin akan mendapat boost hari ini dan penguatan Kospi mungkin akan cukup banyak jika para investor menilai masalah resesi mungkin masih dapat dihindarkan.
Hangseng mungkin akan dibuka naik hari ini di kisaran 23600an. Hangseng mungkin akan rebound hari ini setelah jatuh untuk 2 hari berturut2 seiring dengan pelemahan yg terjadi di China. Jika para investor cukup optimis, Hangseng mungkin akan mencoba level 24000 hari ini. Volatilitas market mungkin masih akan tinggi untuk Hangseng dan itu akan cukup membantu untuk kita para daytrader.
Asian market preview 26/02/2008
US markets rallied last night following the confirmation of AAA ratings for Ambac and MBIA. This provided relief for investors as they feared that a downgrade of the insurers' credit ratings would lead to billions of dollars in writedowns of securities held by already troubled banks and investment firms. There has been speculation that Ambac may find sufficient capital early this week to hold onto its "AAA" rating it needs to remain in the municipal bond business. Dow rallied 189.20 pts or 1.53% to 12570.22, S&P500 rose 18.69 pts or 1.38% to 1371.80 while Nasdaq added 24.13 pts or 1.05% to 2327.48. Markets also rallied after existing home sales fell less than expected and after oil hovered near $100 per barrel again which boost shares for Exxon Mobil and Chevron. Citigroup, however fell overnight after speculation that more writedowns caused by subprime mortgages may cause Citi to post a loss of $1.6 billion for 1st quarter.
Asian markets may open higher for 2nd day in a row today following the optimism that sparked a rally in the US overnight. When there's good rumors, investors would quickly jump in now and try to get some profit in this troubled times. Financial sectors may lead the way again today after being hammered badly in recent times. Oil companies may also push the Asian markets higher. Crude oil was recently traded around $99.20ish, gold was traded around $938ish and JPY traded around 108ish. Nikkei futures was closed at 14010 in CME, higher than the close of 13850 here yesterday.
Kospi may start the day higher around 219.50ish and may try the 220 level today. Investors' optimism may help market and a boost in financial sector may lead the way. Export sector may also get a boost today and optimism in investors' minds are what matter now to push the Kospi higher.
Hangseng may open higher today around 23600ish. A rebound may happen today after Hangseng fell for the past 2 sessions following China weakness. If the investors are optimist enough, Hangseng may try the 24000 level today after getting a boost from financial sectors, export and oil companies.
Asian markets may open higher for 2nd day in a row today following the optimism that sparked a rally in the US overnight. When there's good rumors, investors would quickly jump in now and try to get some profit in this troubled times. Financial sectors may lead the way again today after being hammered badly in recent times. Oil companies may also push the Asian markets higher. Crude oil was recently traded around $99.20ish, gold was traded around $938ish and JPY traded around 108ish. Nikkei futures was closed at 14010 in CME, higher than the close of 13850 here yesterday.
Kospi may start the day higher around 219.50ish and may try the 220 level today. Investors' optimism may help market and a boost in financial sector may lead the way. Export sector may also get a boost today and optimism in investors' minds are what matter now to push the Kospi higher.
Hangseng may open higher today around 23600ish. A rebound may happen today after Hangseng fell for the past 2 sessions following China weakness. If the investors are optimist enough, Hangseng may try the 24000 level today after getting a boost from financial sectors, export and oil companies.
Senin, 25 Februari 2008
Asian market preview 25/02/2008 (Indonesian)
Pasar2 di AS ditutup menguat hari Jumat, setelah berita bahwa AMBAC dapat diselamatkan dan dapat mempertahankan rating AAA membantu market untuk melakukan rally di 30 menit terakhir. Rekor harga untuk komoditi seperti oil dan emas juga membantu pasar untuk naik sepanjang minggu. Dow naik 96.72 pts atau 0.79% ke 12381.02, S&P500 naik 10.58 pts atau 0.79% ke 1353.11 dan Nasdaq naik 3.57 pts atau 0.16% ke 2303.35. Minggu ini, banyak data2 yg akan keluar dari AS yg akan membantu menggerakan market. Data2 tersebut adalah: Penjualan rumah eksisting hari Senin, harga2 wholesale dan PPI data hari Selasa, Penjualan rumah baru dan durable goods order hari Rabu dan pengeluaran dan pemasukan konsumen hari Jumat.
Pasar2 Asia mungkin akan memulai minggu ini naik hari ini seiring dengan penguatan pasar di penutupan di akhir minggu lalu untuk Wall St. Harga komoditi yg tinggi mungkin akan membantu pasar2 untuk naik hari ini. Minyak di trade di kisaran $99 per barrel, emas di trade di $945.60an dan JPY di trade di kisaran 107.24an. Nikkei futures ditutup di 13570, naik dibandingkan penutupan 13490 disini hari Jumat.
Kospi mungkin akan dibuka naik dan rebound hari ini di kisaran 216an seiring dengan penguatan Wall St hari Jumat. Teknikal rebound mungkin juga akan membantu Kospi untuk naik dan juga harga2 komoditi yg tinggi mungkin akan membuat para investor untuk beli saham2 di Kospi dan membantu Kospi untuk naik hari ini. Tetapi, kekhawatiran akan resesi di antara para investor dan juga kekhawatiran akan pelemahan yg lebih banyak untuk ekonomi di AS mungkin dapat menghambat market untuk melakukan rally besar. Volatilitas yg tinggi masih diperkirakan akan terjadi untuk Kospi hari ini.
Hangseng mungkin akan memulai trading minggu ini naik di kisaran 23600an dengan bantuan harga2 komoditi yg tinggi dan juga teknikal rebound. Pattern yg mirip mungkin akan terjadi di pasar Hangseng seperti pasar2 di kawasan Asia lainnya. Market mungkin akan mencoba level 24000 dipicu oleh pembelian dari investor yg disebabkan oleh teknikal rebound setelah pasar jatuh hari Jumat lalu. Akan tetapi, kekhawatiran akan resesi global masih ada di pikiran para investor dan ini mungkin dapat menyebabkan volatilitas yg tinggi untuk Hangseng hari ini.
Pasar2 Asia mungkin akan memulai minggu ini naik hari ini seiring dengan penguatan pasar di penutupan di akhir minggu lalu untuk Wall St. Harga komoditi yg tinggi mungkin akan membantu pasar2 untuk naik hari ini. Minyak di trade di kisaran $99 per barrel, emas di trade di $945.60an dan JPY di trade di kisaran 107.24an. Nikkei futures ditutup di 13570, naik dibandingkan penutupan 13490 disini hari Jumat.
Kospi mungkin akan dibuka naik dan rebound hari ini di kisaran 216an seiring dengan penguatan Wall St hari Jumat. Teknikal rebound mungkin juga akan membantu Kospi untuk naik dan juga harga2 komoditi yg tinggi mungkin akan membuat para investor untuk beli saham2 di Kospi dan membantu Kospi untuk naik hari ini. Tetapi, kekhawatiran akan resesi di antara para investor dan juga kekhawatiran akan pelemahan yg lebih banyak untuk ekonomi di AS mungkin dapat menghambat market untuk melakukan rally besar. Volatilitas yg tinggi masih diperkirakan akan terjadi untuk Kospi hari ini.
Hangseng mungkin akan memulai trading minggu ini naik di kisaran 23600an dengan bantuan harga2 komoditi yg tinggi dan juga teknikal rebound. Pattern yg mirip mungkin akan terjadi di pasar Hangseng seperti pasar2 di kawasan Asia lainnya. Market mungkin akan mencoba level 24000 dipicu oleh pembelian dari investor yg disebabkan oleh teknikal rebound setelah pasar jatuh hari Jumat lalu. Akan tetapi, kekhawatiran akan resesi global masih ada di pikiran para investor dan ini mungkin dapat menyebabkan volatilitas yg tinggi untuk Hangseng hari ini.
Asian market preview 25/02/2008
US markets ended the week higher on Friday, after news on AMBAC to keep keep their AAA ratings helped the market to rally in the last 30 minutes. Record commodities prices such as oil and gold also helped overall market to boost up throughout the week. Dow rose 96.72 pts or 0.79% to 12381.02, S&P500 rose 10.58 or 0.79% to 1353.11 while Nasdaq climbed 3.57 pts or 0.16% to 2303.35. This week, more data to come out of the US will help determine the markets movement. These data are: Existing home sales data on Monday, prices on wholesale level and PPI data on Tuesday, Sales on new homes and reports on durable goods orders on Wednesday and consumer spending and income on Friday.
Asian markets may start the week higher today following the strong market close at the end of last week for Wall St. Higher commodities prices may help the markets to rise higher today. Crude oil was recently traded around $99 per barrel, gold traded around $945.60ish and JPY traded at 107.24ish. Nikkei futures was closed at 13570, higher than the close of 13490 here on Friday.
Kospi may start higher today at around 216ish following the late rally on Wall St last Friday. Commodities prices and a little bit of positive buying may help Kospi to rise today. However, with recession worries amongst the investors and worries about further weakness for the US economy may prevent market to make huge rally. High volatilities may still be expected from Kospi today which may help us.
Hangseng may start the trading week higher at around 23600ish with the help of high commodities prices. Similar pattern may happen here in Hangseng too with worries in investors' minds may prevent market to rise too much and high volatility in the market may prevent market to rise too much. However, a surge in buying stocks may happen with investors short-lived optimism paced the market and may cause market to test the 24000 level today.
Asian markets may start the week higher today following the strong market close at the end of last week for Wall St. Higher commodities prices may help the markets to rise higher today. Crude oil was recently traded around $99 per barrel, gold traded around $945.60ish and JPY traded at 107.24ish. Nikkei futures was closed at 13570, higher than the close of 13490 here on Friday.
Kospi may start higher today at around 216ish following the late rally on Wall St last Friday. Commodities prices and a little bit of positive buying may help Kospi to rise today. However, with recession worries amongst the investors and worries about further weakness for the US economy may prevent market to make huge rally. High volatilities may still be expected from Kospi today which may help us.
Hangseng may start the trading week higher at around 23600ish with the help of high commodities prices. Similar pattern may happen here in Hangseng too with worries in investors' minds may prevent market to rise too much and high volatility in the market may prevent market to rise too much. However, a surge in buying stocks may happen with investors short-lived optimism paced the market and may cause market to test the 24000 level today.
Jumat, 22 Februari 2008
Asian market preview 22/02/2008 (Indonesian)
Pasar2 di AS jatuh semalam dan ditutup dengan loss yg cukup dalam setelah manufacturing index jatuh lebih dari yg diperkirakan. Conference Board's January index of leading economic indicators juga membukukan loss untuk ke-4 kalinya. Informasi2 ini menambah kekhawatiran bahwa perekonomian AS sudah jatuh ke dalam resesi. Perusahaan2 energi jatuh banyak setelah minyak jatuh lebih dari 1.5% setelah inventaris di AS lebih banyak dibanding perkiraan yg menyatakan bahwa resesi sudah didepan mata dan itu menyebabkan demand minyak berkurang. Dow jatuh 142.96 pts atau 1.15% ke 12284.30, S&P500 jatuh 17.50 pts atau 1.29% ke 1342.53 dan Nasdaq jatuh 27.32 pts atau 1.17% ke 2299.78. Para investor juga menilai mereka sudah memperkirakan Fed untuk memangkas suku bunga 0.5% lagi di meeting selanjutnya.
Pasar2 di Asia mungkin akan dibuka jatuh hari ini seiring dengan jatuhnya pasar2 di AS semalam dan mungkin akan jatuh lebih dalam jika para investor mengambil profit2 mereka yg sudah didapat minggu ini. Minyak mentah jatuh semalam dan di trade di kisaran $97.30an per barrel, emas di trade di kisaran $945an setelah menyentuh harga tertinggi di $958an dan JPY di trade di 107.30an. Nikkei futures ditutup di 13545 di CME, lebih rendah dibandingkan penutupan 13675 disini kemarin.
Kospi mungkin akan dibuka jatuh hari ini di kisaran 214an dan mungkin akan jatuh lebih banyak lagi dengan ketakutan para investor akan resesi di AS dan juga sesi profit taking mungkin akan mendominasi market. Saat ini, tidak ada kelihatan tanda2 bahwa market akan bergerak ke area positif tapi volatilitas market mungkin masih akan tinggi hari ini.
Hangseng mungkin akan jatuh di pembukaan di kisaran 23200an seiring dengan jatuh yg cukup dalam di Wall St semalam dan market mungkin akan jatuh kebawah 23000 lagi jika ketakutan para investor akan resesi perekonomian global memuncak. Perusahaan minyak mungkin akan jatuh setelah harga minyak juga melakukan konsolidasi semalam. Volatilitas market mungkin masih akan tinggi dan itu adalah kabar baik untuk kita para day traders.
Pasar2 di Asia mungkin akan dibuka jatuh hari ini seiring dengan jatuhnya pasar2 di AS semalam dan mungkin akan jatuh lebih dalam jika para investor mengambil profit2 mereka yg sudah didapat minggu ini. Minyak mentah jatuh semalam dan di trade di kisaran $97.30an per barrel, emas di trade di kisaran $945an setelah menyentuh harga tertinggi di $958an dan JPY di trade di 107.30an. Nikkei futures ditutup di 13545 di CME, lebih rendah dibandingkan penutupan 13675 disini kemarin.
Kospi mungkin akan dibuka jatuh hari ini di kisaran 214an dan mungkin akan jatuh lebih banyak lagi dengan ketakutan para investor akan resesi di AS dan juga sesi profit taking mungkin akan mendominasi market. Saat ini, tidak ada kelihatan tanda2 bahwa market akan bergerak ke area positif tapi volatilitas market mungkin masih akan tinggi hari ini.
Hangseng mungkin akan jatuh di pembukaan di kisaran 23200an seiring dengan jatuh yg cukup dalam di Wall St semalam dan market mungkin akan jatuh kebawah 23000 lagi jika ketakutan para investor akan resesi perekonomian global memuncak. Perusahaan minyak mungkin akan jatuh setelah harga minyak juga melakukan konsolidasi semalam. Volatilitas market mungkin masih akan tinggi dan itu adalah kabar baik untuk kita para day traders.
Asian market preview 22/02/2008
US markets posted its 2nd loss this week and finished with a sharp loss overnight after regional manufacturing fell more than expected. Conference Board's January index of leading economic indicators, also posted its 4th straight drop. These 2 pieces of information spurred concern that the economy has already fallen into recession. Energy companies led the drop after oil fell more than 1.5% with concerns that recession means less demands and also the US' oil inventories were more than expected. Dow fell 142.96 pts or 1.15% to 12284.30, S&P500 lost 17.50 pts or 1.29% to 1342.53 and Nasdaq fell 27.32 pts or 1.17% to 2299.78. Investors have already priced in the Fed's next interest rate cut.
Asian markets may open lower today following the fall in the US' markets overnight and may fall further if investors would take their recent winnings off the table following a rebound yesterday. Crude oil fell overnight and was recently traded around $97.30ish per barrel, gold was traded around $945ish after touching an all-time high of $958ish and JPY traded around 107.30ish. Nikkei futures was closed at 13545 in CME, lower than the close of 13675 here yesterday.
Kospi may open lower today around 214ish and may even fall further with recession fears on investors' minds and also profit taking to dominate the market today. There are no indications that the market would move up today but volatilities may still be high today.
Hangseng may start the day lower today around 23200ish following the sharp losses on Wall St overnight and market may even fall to below the 23000 mark if investors' fears on US recession and that it will spread to Asia. Oil related companies may fall today as oil prices tumbled overnight. Market volatility may still be high and that's a good thing for us daytraders.
Asian markets may open lower today following the fall in the US' markets overnight and may fall further if investors would take their recent winnings off the table following a rebound yesterday. Crude oil fell overnight and was recently traded around $97.30ish per barrel, gold was traded around $945ish after touching an all-time high of $958ish and JPY traded around 107.30ish. Nikkei futures was closed at 13545 in CME, lower than the close of 13675 here yesterday.
Kospi may open lower today around 214ish and may even fall further with recession fears on investors' minds and also profit taking to dominate the market today. There are no indications that the market would move up today but volatilities may still be high today.
Hangseng may start the day lower today around 23200ish following the sharp losses on Wall St overnight and market may even fall to below the 23000 mark if investors' fears on US recession and that it will spread to Asia. Oil related companies may fall today as oil prices tumbled overnight. Market volatility may still be high and that's a good thing for us daytraders.
Kamis, 21 Februari 2008
Asian market preview 21/02/2008 (Indonesian)
Pasar2 di AS membalikan loss di pagi hari untuk menutup sesi perdagangan semalam naik. Tingkat inflasi yg meningkat dicatat semalam dan itu menyebabkan kekhawatiran bahwa Fed mungkin akan menimbang inflasi sebelum memangkas rate lebih banyak lagi. Akan tetapi, the komentar the Fed mengatakan mereka tidak terlalu banyak memikirkan tentang inflasi dan menyatakan bahwa tingkat suku bunga yg lebih rendah akan diperlukan untuk beberapa waktu, membantu market untuk melakukan rally. Tingkat inflas yg agak naik memang sudah diperkirakan karena naiknya harga minyak dunia. HP memimpin rally di tech sektor dan sektor perbankan juga melakukan rally yg lumayan setelah komentar dari the Fed. Dow menutup sesi naik 90.04 pts atau 0.73% ke 12427.26, S&P500 naik 11.25 pts atau 0.83% ke 1360.03 dan Nasdaq naik 20.90 pts atau 0.91% ke 2327.10.
Pasar2 di Asia mungkin akan dibuka naik hari ini seiring dengan rally di pasar2 AS semalam. Rally di harga minyak mungkin akan membantu para perusahaan minyak untuk naik hari ini, sedangkan tech dan sektor perbankan juga mungkin akan mendapatkan start yg cukup bagus. Akan tetapi, pertumbuhan yg melambat yg diperkirakan the Fed dan juga tingkat inflasi yg makin tinggi diperkirakan akan terjadi tahun ini mungkin akan memberatkan pasar nantinya. Minyak baru2 ini di trade di $100.70an per barrel, emas di $943.80an dan JPY di 108an. Nikkei futures ditutup di 13520 di CME, naik dibandingkan penutupan 13355 disini kemarin.
Kospi mungkin akan dibuka naik hari ini di kisaran 217an setelah reaksi the Fed tidak terlalu memikirkan tingkat inflasi yg naik di AS semalam. Energi dan pertambangan mungkin akan memimpin rally hari ini dengan tech dan sektor perbankan membantu untuk mensupport market. Akan tetapi, kekhawatiran akan inflas mungkin masih akan memberatkan market dan perlambatan pertumbuhan ekonomi mungkin akan memberikan kekhawatiran di pikiran para investor. Volatilitas mungkin masih akan tinggi dengan para investor masih dalam mood daytrading.
Hangseng mungkin akan dibuka naik di kisaran 23900an dan mungkin akan menembus level 24000 lagi dengan optimisme bahwa the Fed mungkin masih akan memangkas rate lebih lagi untuk menghentikan resesi. Naiknya tingkat inflasi yg disebabkan oleh kenaikan harga2 energi mungkin akan mencegah market untuk rally terlalu banyak hari ini. Tingkat volatilitas di pasar mungkin masih akan tinggi dan ini dapat menguntungkan kita para daytrader.
Pasar2 di Asia mungkin akan dibuka naik hari ini seiring dengan rally di pasar2 AS semalam. Rally di harga minyak mungkin akan membantu para perusahaan minyak untuk naik hari ini, sedangkan tech dan sektor perbankan juga mungkin akan mendapatkan start yg cukup bagus. Akan tetapi, pertumbuhan yg melambat yg diperkirakan the Fed dan juga tingkat inflasi yg makin tinggi diperkirakan akan terjadi tahun ini mungkin akan memberatkan pasar nantinya. Minyak baru2 ini di trade di $100.70an per barrel, emas di $943.80an dan JPY di 108an. Nikkei futures ditutup di 13520 di CME, naik dibandingkan penutupan 13355 disini kemarin.
Kospi mungkin akan dibuka naik hari ini di kisaran 217an setelah reaksi the Fed tidak terlalu memikirkan tingkat inflasi yg naik di AS semalam. Energi dan pertambangan mungkin akan memimpin rally hari ini dengan tech dan sektor perbankan membantu untuk mensupport market. Akan tetapi, kekhawatiran akan inflas mungkin masih akan memberatkan market dan perlambatan pertumbuhan ekonomi mungkin akan memberikan kekhawatiran di pikiran para investor. Volatilitas mungkin masih akan tinggi dengan para investor masih dalam mood daytrading.
Hangseng mungkin akan dibuka naik di kisaran 23900an dan mungkin akan menembus level 24000 lagi dengan optimisme bahwa the Fed mungkin masih akan memangkas rate lebih lagi untuk menghentikan resesi. Naiknya tingkat inflasi yg disebabkan oleh kenaikan harga2 energi mungkin akan mencegah market untuk rally terlalu banyak hari ini. Tingkat volatilitas di pasar mungkin masih akan tinggi dan ini dapat menguntungkan kita para daytrader.
Asian market preview 21/02/2008
US markets reversed earlier losses to end the session higher overnight. Higher inflation rate was recorded last night and that spurred concern that the Fed may take inflation into consideration before cutting rates further. However, the Fed's comments saying that they are less concerned with inflation and stated that lower rates are necessary for some time, helped the markets to do a late rally as higher inflation was perhaps expected given the latest readings on consumer prices and the rise in oil. HP led the rally in tech stocks and financial sector also had a nice run up following the Fed's comments. Dow finished the session higher by 90.04 pts or 0.73% to 12427.26, S&P500 rose 11.25 pts or 0.83% to 1360.03 and Nasdaq rose 20.90 pts or 0.91% to 2327.10.
Asian markets may open higher today following US' markets rally overnight. The rally in oil prices may help oil related companies to rise again today, while tech and banking sectors may also have a nice start to the day. However, the projected of a slower growth by the Fed and higher inflation is expected this year may weigh on the market later on in the session yet again. Crude oil was recently traded at $100.70ish per barrel, gold was at $943.80ish and JPY at 108ish. Nikkei futures settled at 13520 in CME, higher than the close of 13355 here yesterday.
Kospi may start the day higher around 217ish after the Fed's reaction of not extremely concern over the slightly higher inflation in the US overnight. Energy and mining related companies may lead the rally today with tech and banking sectors helping to support the market. However, inflation worries may remain to weigh in the market and slower economic growth may put some concern into investors' minds. Volatilites may still be high with investors may still in the mood for daytrading.
Hangseng may open higher around 23900ish and may go over 24000 level again over the optimism that the Fed may still be cutting rate further to prevent recession from happening. However, higher inflation caused by higher energy and commodity prices may prevent the market to make a huge rally today. Volatilities in the market may still be high and this will greatly help us daytraders.
Asian markets may open higher today following US' markets rally overnight. The rally in oil prices may help oil related companies to rise again today, while tech and banking sectors may also have a nice start to the day. However, the projected of a slower growth by the Fed and higher inflation is expected this year may weigh on the market later on in the session yet again. Crude oil was recently traded at $100.70ish per barrel, gold was at $943.80ish and JPY at 108ish. Nikkei futures settled at 13520 in CME, higher than the close of 13355 here yesterday.
Kospi may start the day higher around 217ish after the Fed's reaction of not extremely concern over the slightly higher inflation in the US overnight. Energy and mining related companies may lead the rally today with tech and banking sectors helping to support the market. However, inflation worries may remain to weigh in the market and slower economic growth may put some concern into investors' minds. Volatilites may still be high with investors may still in the mood for daytrading.
Hangseng may open higher around 23900ish and may go over 24000 level again over the optimism that the Fed may still be cutting rate further to prevent recession from happening. However, higher inflation caused by higher energy and commodity prices may prevent the market to make a huge rally today. Volatilities in the market may still be high and this will greatly help us daytraders.
Rabu, 20 Februari 2008
Asian market preview 20/02/2008 (Indonesian)
Pasar2 di AS mengakhiri sesi perdagangan turun semalam setelah menghapus 150 pts rally. Harga minyak yg naik dan ditutup diatas $100 menjadi pemicu utama jatuhnya harga2 saham karena kenaikan harga minyak menyebabkan kekhawatiran akan inflasi. Sektor telekomunikasi juga jatuh setelah AT&T dan Verizon mengadakan perang tarif dan itu menyebabkan profit yg lebih rendah. Dow jatuh 10.99 pts atau 0.09% ke 12337.22, Nasdaq jatuh 15.60 pts atau 0.67% ke 2306.20 dan S&P500 jatuh 1.21 pts atau 0.99% ke 1348.78.
Pasar2 di Asia mungkin akan memulai hari ini flat seiring dengan sedikit penurunan di Wall St semalam. Penggerak utama untuk pasar2 di Asia hari ini mungkin adalah perusahaan2 energi setelah minyak melambung keatas $100 lagi sejak 3 Januari lalu dan ditutup diatas $100 untuk pertama kali. Spekulasi bahwa OPEC akan memotong produksi menyebabkan rally untuk minyak dan menyebabkan minyak menyentuh harga rekor $100.10 semalam. Harga minyak baru2 ini di trade di $99.99 per barrel, emas di $927an dan JPY di trade di 107.70an. Nikkei futures ditutup di 13680 di CME, dibandingkan dengan penutupan di 13675 disini kemarin.
Kospi mungkin akan mulai hari ini flat di kisaran 218an. Market mungkin akan trade dengan volatilitas tinggi karena energi producer dan juga para pemain komoditi tapi kekhawatiran akan inflasi yg disebabkan oleh tingginya harga minyak juga dapat mendorong market kebawah. Para investor mungkin juga akan mengambil aksi profit taking di saat2 ini yg membingungkan antara inflasi atau resesi dan setelah rally yg lumayan banyak di 2 hari terakhir.
Hangseng mungkin akan dibuka flat hari ini di kisaran 24100an dan mungkin akan mengikuti pattern yg sama dengan market2 lainnya di Asia. Perusahaan energi dan juga pertambangan mungkin akan mendorong pasar hari ini sedangkan ritel dan konsumen produk mungkin akan menjadi pemberat market karena tingginya harga minyak berarti pengeluaran bertambah dan profit berkurang untuk perusahaan2 ini. Profit taking juga mungkin akan berlangsung sedikit setelah 2 hari kenaikan yg lumayan banyak dan ini dapat menyebabkan volatitlitas tinggi yg menguntungkan untuk kita para day traders.
Pasar2 di Asia mungkin akan memulai hari ini flat seiring dengan sedikit penurunan di Wall St semalam. Penggerak utama untuk pasar2 di Asia hari ini mungkin adalah perusahaan2 energi setelah minyak melambung keatas $100 lagi sejak 3 Januari lalu dan ditutup diatas $100 untuk pertama kali. Spekulasi bahwa OPEC akan memotong produksi menyebabkan rally untuk minyak dan menyebabkan minyak menyentuh harga rekor $100.10 semalam. Harga minyak baru2 ini di trade di $99.99 per barrel, emas di $927an dan JPY di trade di 107.70an. Nikkei futures ditutup di 13680 di CME, dibandingkan dengan penutupan di 13675 disini kemarin.
Kospi mungkin akan mulai hari ini flat di kisaran 218an. Market mungkin akan trade dengan volatilitas tinggi karena energi producer dan juga para pemain komoditi tapi kekhawatiran akan inflasi yg disebabkan oleh tingginya harga minyak juga dapat mendorong market kebawah. Para investor mungkin juga akan mengambil aksi profit taking di saat2 ini yg membingungkan antara inflasi atau resesi dan setelah rally yg lumayan banyak di 2 hari terakhir.
Hangseng mungkin akan dibuka flat hari ini di kisaran 24100an dan mungkin akan mengikuti pattern yg sama dengan market2 lainnya di Asia. Perusahaan energi dan juga pertambangan mungkin akan mendorong pasar hari ini sedangkan ritel dan konsumen produk mungkin akan menjadi pemberat market karena tingginya harga minyak berarti pengeluaran bertambah dan profit berkurang untuk perusahaan2 ini. Profit taking juga mungkin akan berlangsung sedikit setelah 2 hari kenaikan yg lumayan banyak dan ini dapat menyebabkan volatitlitas tinggi yg menguntungkan untuk kita para day traders.
Asian market preview 20/02/2008
US markets ended the session lower last night after erasing early morning 150ish pts rally. Oil prices, which settled at record close above $100 is one of the main reason behind the drop as higher oil sparked inflation concerns. Telecom sector also led the market lower after AT&T and Verizon went into price wars and they projected lower profit because of it. Dow lost 10.99 pts or 0.09% to 12337.22, Nasdaq lost 15.60 pts or 0.67% to 2306.20 while S&P500 fell 1.21 pts or 0.09% to 1348.78.
Asian markets may start the day flat today following the slight retreat in Wall St overnight. Markets main driver today maybe energy producers after oil soared above $100 again since Jan 3 and was closed above $100 for first time. Speculation that OPEC may cut production has sparked the rally in oil prices and it caused oil to touch a record of $100.10 per barrel. Crude oil recently traded at $99.99 per barrel, gold at $927ish and JPY traded around 107.70ish. Nikkei futures settled at 13680 in CME, little change compared to the close of 13675 here yesterday.
Kospi may start the day flat with a downside bias today around 218ish. Stock may have high volatility again today as energy producers may drive market higher with record oil prices but inflation concerns with high oil prices may also push market lower. Investors may also take this chance for some profit taking in this time of uncertainties between inflation or recession after a nice rally for the past 2 days.
Hangseng may open flat today around 24100ish and may follow similar pattern as other markets with energy producers leading the market. Retailers and consumer products shares may turn lower as higher oil means higher spending and lower profit for these companies. Electronics shares may also fall after tech sector took a beating in the US overnight. Some profit taking may take place in Hong Kong today and this may cause another high volatility in the market. This is of course good news for us day traders.
Asian markets may start the day flat today following the slight retreat in Wall St overnight. Markets main driver today maybe energy producers after oil soared above $100 again since Jan 3 and was closed above $100 for first time. Speculation that OPEC may cut production has sparked the rally in oil prices and it caused oil to touch a record of $100.10 per barrel. Crude oil recently traded at $99.99 per barrel, gold at $927ish and JPY traded around 107.70ish. Nikkei futures settled at 13680 in CME, little change compared to the close of 13675 here yesterday.
Kospi may start the day flat with a downside bias today around 218ish. Stock may have high volatility again today as energy producers may drive market higher with record oil prices but inflation concerns with high oil prices may also push market lower. Investors may also take this chance for some profit taking in this time of uncertainties between inflation or recession after a nice rally for the past 2 days.
Hangseng may open flat today around 24100ish and may follow similar pattern as other markets with energy producers leading the market. Retailers and consumer products shares may turn lower as higher oil means higher spending and lower profit for these companies. Electronics shares may also fall after tech sector took a beating in the US overnight. Some profit taking may take place in Hong Kong today and this may cause another high volatility in the market. This is of course good news for us day traders.
Selasa, 19 Februari 2008
Asian market preview 19/02/2008 (Indonesian)
Pasar2 di AS ditutup semalam untuk President Day. Futures disana menunjukan untuk pembukaan yg menguat nanti malam dan pasar2 di Eropa naik lebih dari 2% rata2. Banyak data2 ekonomi yg akan keluar minggu ini. Hari Selasa, National Association of Home Builders akan mengeluarkan housing industry index, yg diperkirakan akan menunjukan pelemahan. Hari Rabu, departemen tenaga kerja akan mengeluarkan laporan harga konsumen, yg diperkirakan akan naik 0.3% di Januari sama dengan December dan Core Consumer Prices, tanpa harga makanan dan energi diperkirakan akan naik 0.2%. Fed juga akan mengeluarkan catatan dari hasil meeting mereka pada tanggal 29-30 Januari lalu pada hari Rabu nanti.
Pasar2 di Asia mungkin akan dibuka flat hari ini dengan pasar2 di AS tutup semalam. Volume mungkin akan tipis lagi hari ini karena para investor menunggu untuk lebih banyak clue kemana market akan bergerak. Market mungkin akan bergerak naik karena pasar2 Eropa juga ditutup menguat. Tapi, dengan banyaknya data2 ekonomi yg akan keluar dari AS beberapa hari kedepan, para investor mungkin akan menunggu data lebih banyak sebelum masuk dengan pasti. Crude oil di trade di $95.90an per barrel, emas di $905.60an dan JPY 108.10an. Nikkei futures ditutup di 13710 kemarin.
Kospi mungkin akan dibuka flat hari ini tapi mungkin akan naik jika para investor memburu saham2 yg sudah murah. Futures untuk pasar2 di AS menunjukan penguatan di pembukaan nanti dan itu mungkin akan membantu market untuk naik hari ini. Tapi, harus hati2 juga jika market kehilangan arah di akhir trading seperti kemarin dan mungkin akan jatuh lagi karena para investor akan menunggu untuk data2 yg lebih solid dari AS. Volatilitas mungkin masih akan tinggi tapi volume mungkin akan tipis hari ini.
Hangseng mungkin akan trade dekat dengan pattern kemarin tapi hari ini mungkin akan menguat dan mengurangi loss kemarin yg disebabkan oleh profit taking. Jika para investor bersedia untuk bertaruh lebih banyak di market hari ini, Hangseng mungkin akan mencoba menembus angka 24500 lagi hari ini setelah gagal kemarin. Jika tidak, Hangseng mungkin akan jatuh lagi hari ini. Volatilitas mungkin masih akan tinggi hari ini karena investor bereaksi atas semua macam data yg keluar dan mencerna mereka satu persatu.
Pasar2 di Asia mungkin akan dibuka flat hari ini dengan pasar2 di AS tutup semalam. Volume mungkin akan tipis lagi hari ini karena para investor menunggu untuk lebih banyak clue kemana market akan bergerak. Market mungkin akan bergerak naik karena pasar2 Eropa juga ditutup menguat. Tapi, dengan banyaknya data2 ekonomi yg akan keluar dari AS beberapa hari kedepan, para investor mungkin akan menunggu data lebih banyak sebelum masuk dengan pasti. Crude oil di trade di $95.90an per barrel, emas di $905.60an dan JPY 108.10an. Nikkei futures ditutup di 13710 kemarin.
Kospi mungkin akan dibuka flat hari ini tapi mungkin akan naik jika para investor memburu saham2 yg sudah murah. Futures untuk pasar2 di AS menunjukan penguatan di pembukaan nanti dan itu mungkin akan membantu market untuk naik hari ini. Tapi, harus hati2 juga jika market kehilangan arah di akhir trading seperti kemarin dan mungkin akan jatuh lagi karena para investor akan menunggu untuk data2 yg lebih solid dari AS. Volatilitas mungkin masih akan tinggi tapi volume mungkin akan tipis hari ini.
Hangseng mungkin akan trade dekat dengan pattern kemarin tapi hari ini mungkin akan menguat dan mengurangi loss kemarin yg disebabkan oleh profit taking. Jika para investor bersedia untuk bertaruh lebih banyak di market hari ini, Hangseng mungkin akan mencoba menembus angka 24500 lagi hari ini setelah gagal kemarin. Jika tidak, Hangseng mungkin akan jatuh lagi hari ini. Volatilitas mungkin masih akan tinggi hari ini karena investor bereaksi atas semua macam data yg keluar dan mencerna mereka satu persatu.
Asian market preview 19/02/2008
US markets were closed on Monday for President Day holidays. The futures indicated a stronger open later on Tuesday with benchmarks across Europe rise generally more than 2%. Upcoming economic data are: Tuesday, the National Association of Home Builders will release its housing industry index, which was expected to show a decline. On Wednesday, Labor department will report on consumer prices, which is predicted to be up 0.3% in January, which is the same as December and Core Consumer prices, which excludes food and energy cost and are expected to have risen 0.2%. The Fed will also release the minutes from their meeting on Jan 29-30 on Wednesday.
Asian markets may open flat today with US markets being closed overnight. Volumes may be thin again today as investors waiting for more clues as to where the market will be going. Market may swing higher as European markets also closed on stronger notes. However, with more economic data due out of the US later on in the week, investors may wait for more data before going in more confidently. Crude oil recently traded at $95.90ish per barrel, gold at $905.60ish and JPY at 108.10ish. Nikkei futures was closed at 13710 yesterday.
Kospi may open flat today but may go up as more investors hunting for bargain stocks. US markets futures indicate a stronger open and that may drive the market too today. However, watch out for late trading like yesterday, as market may lose steam and lose some grounds again as investors await for more solid data from the US.
Hangseng may trade close to yesterday's pattern but today it may rise stronger and recoup yesterday's losses due to profit taking. If investors are willing to bet more of their money on the market, Hangseng may even try to break the 24500 level again today after failing once yesterday. If not, it may lose more grounds again today if investors are still nervous about the overall global economy.
Asian markets may open flat today with US markets being closed overnight. Volumes may be thin again today as investors waiting for more clues as to where the market will be going. Market may swing higher as European markets also closed on stronger notes. However, with more economic data due out of the US later on in the week, investors may wait for more data before going in more confidently. Crude oil recently traded at $95.90ish per barrel, gold at $905.60ish and JPY at 108.10ish. Nikkei futures was closed at 13710 yesterday.
Kospi may open flat today but may go up as more investors hunting for bargain stocks. US markets futures indicate a stronger open and that may drive the market too today. However, watch out for late trading like yesterday, as market may lose steam and lose some grounds again as investors await for more solid data from the US.
Hangseng may trade close to yesterday's pattern but today it may rise stronger and recoup yesterday's losses due to profit taking. If investors are willing to bet more of their money on the market, Hangseng may even try to break the 24500 level again today after failing once yesterday. If not, it may lose more grounds again today if investors are still nervous about the overall global economy.
Senin, 18 Februari 2008
Asian market preview 18/02/2008 (Indonesian)
Pasar2 di AS jatuh sedikit hari Jumat setelah konsumen sentiment jatuh ke terendah dalam 16 tahun terakhir dan ritel Best Buy menyatakan bahwa traffic pembeli jatuh setelah musim liburan. Sedangkan S&P500 index membukukan kenaikan sedikit disebabkan oleh rally di sektor makanan setelah berita bahwa Berkshire Hathaway kepunyaan Warren Buffet membeli saham di Kraft Foods. Dow jatuh 28.77 pts atau 0.23% ke 12348.21, Nasdaq jatuh 10.74 pts atau 0.46% sedangkan S&P500 naik 1.13 pts atau 0.08% ke 1349.99. Pasar2 di AS akan tutup hari Senin untuk Presidents Day.
Pasar2 di Asia mungkin akan dibuka flat seiring dengan pelemahan sedikit untuk pasar2 AS hari Jumat setelah sentimen konsumen jatuh. Sedikit pelemahan mungkin akan terjadi di kawasan Asia hari ini. Minyak mentah baru2 ini di trade di kisaran $95.30an per barrel, gold di trade di 902an dan JPY di 107.78an. Nikkei futures ditutup di 13540 di CME, sedikit berubah dibanding penutupan 13545 disini hari Jumat.
Kospi mungkin dibuka flat dengan sedikit pelemahan di kisaran 216an. Kospi mungkin dapat bergerak naik tapi penurunan mungkin akan jatuh juga hari ini jika para invstor menilai bahwa pelemahan di sentiment konsumen di AS berarti bahwa resesi semakin mendekat.
Hangseng mungkin akan dibuka sedikit melemah di kisaran 24200an. Hangseng mungkin akan naik tergantung dari sentimen pasar di Cina. Hangseng mungkin bisa tembus 24500an atau mungkin akan jatuh dibawah 24000 hari ini tergantung bagaimana para investor menilai data ekonomi yg keluar dari AS. Trading range mungkin tidak akan tinggi tapi mungkin akan cukup volatilitas yg dapat dipakai oleh kita para day trader.
Pasar2 di Asia mungkin akan dibuka flat seiring dengan pelemahan sedikit untuk pasar2 AS hari Jumat setelah sentimen konsumen jatuh. Sedikit pelemahan mungkin akan terjadi di kawasan Asia hari ini. Minyak mentah baru2 ini di trade di kisaran $95.30an per barrel, gold di trade di 902an dan JPY di 107.78an. Nikkei futures ditutup di 13540 di CME, sedikit berubah dibanding penutupan 13545 disini hari Jumat.
Kospi mungkin dibuka flat dengan sedikit pelemahan di kisaran 216an. Kospi mungkin dapat bergerak naik tapi penurunan mungkin akan jatuh juga hari ini jika para invstor menilai bahwa pelemahan di sentiment konsumen di AS berarti bahwa resesi semakin mendekat.
Hangseng mungkin akan dibuka sedikit melemah di kisaran 24200an. Hangseng mungkin akan naik tergantung dari sentimen pasar di Cina. Hangseng mungkin bisa tembus 24500an atau mungkin akan jatuh dibawah 24000 hari ini tergantung bagaimana para investor menilai data ekonomi yg keluar dari AS. Trading range mungkin tidak akan tinggi tapi mungkin akan cukup volatilitas yg dapat dipakai oleh kita para day trader.
Asian market preview 18/02/2008
US markets slipped on Friday after an index of consumer sentiment fell to a 16-year low and retailer Best Buy warned that shopper traffic dropped off after the holidays. Best Buy, the no.1 electronic retailer, dragged down other retail stocks on Friday with its assessment of slack post-holiday demand. S&P500 however, post a small gain thanks to a rally on food stocks after news that Warren Buffet's Berkshire Hathaway had taken a stake in Kraft Foods. Dow slipped 28.77 pts or 0.23% to 12348.21, Nasdaq fell 10.74 pts or 0.46% while S&P500 climbed 1.13 pts or 0.08 pts to 1349.99. US markets will be closed on Monday for Presidents Day.
Asian markets may open flat following a slight fell for the US markets on Friday after consumer sentiment fell. Slight downside bias may tend to happen around the regions today. Crude Oil was recently traded around $95.30ish per barrel, gold was at 902ish and JPY recently traded at 107.78ish. Nikkei futures closed at 13540 in CME, slightly weaker than the close of 13545 here on Friday.
Kospi may open flat with a slight downside bias around 216ish. It may move higher but down trend may happen too today if the investors think that the weaker consumer sentiment in the US may means that recession is looming even closer.
Hangseng may open slightly lower in the 24200ish region. Hangseng may move higher depending on China's market sentiment too. It may go up to 24500ish or may fell to below 24000 again today depending on how investors judge the economic data which came out of the US today. Trading range may not be high but I think there maybe enough volatility for us day traders.
Asian markets may open flat following a slight fell for the US markets on Friday after consumer sentiment fell. Slight downside bias may tend to happen around the regions today. Crude Oil was recently traded around $95.30ish per barrel, gold was at 902ish and JPY recently traded at 107.78ish. Nikkei futures closed at 13540 in CME, slightly weaker than the close of 13545 here on Friday.
Kospi may open flat with a slight downside bias around 216ish. It may move higher but down trend may happen too today if the investors think that the weaker consumer sentiment in the US may means that recession is looming even closer.
Hangseng may open slightly lower in the 24200ish region. Hangseng may move higher depending on China's market sentiment too. It may go up to 24500ish or may fell to below 24000 again today depending on how investors judge the economic data which came out of the US today. Trading range may not be high but I think there maybe enough volatility for us day traders.
Jumat, 15 Februari 2008
Asian market preview 15/02/2008 (Indonesian)
Pasar2 di AS jatuh untuk pertama kalinya minggu ini semalam seiring dengan komentar dari Bernanke yang menyatakan perekonomian di AS akan terus melemah. Dia mengatakan bahwa masalah2 yg disebabkan oleh subprime mortgage mungkin akan menyebar ke area2 lainnya selain sektor finansial dan itu akan menyebabkan masalah karena perusahaan2 akan memotong lapangan pekerjaan, yang akan meningkatkan tingkat pengangguran dan itu berarti lebih rendahnya pengeluaran dari konsumen. Setelah naik 3 hari berturut2, tidak siap untuk menerima komentar seperti ini yg sangat tidak positif dan menyebabkan para investor untuk mengambil profit mereka cepat2. Dow jatuh 175.26 pts atau 1.4% ke 12376.98, S&P500 jatuh 18.35 pts atau 1.34% ke 1348.86 dan Nasdaq jatuh 41.39 pts atau 1.74% ke 2332.54. Sedikit berita positif, the Fed menandakan bahwa mereka siap untuk memangkas rate lebih banyak lagi untuk membantu ekonomi dari pelemahan yg lebih parah. Akan tetapi, pemangkasan suku bunga biasanya baru efektif 6-9 bulan dari penetapan perdananya.
Pasar2 di Asia mungkin akan dibuka turun hari ini setelah komentar yg dilontarkan oleh Ben Bernanke semalam yg menyebabkan para investor di AS untuk menjual saham2 mereka. Faktor lainnya untuk Asia yg mungkin akan menyebabkan pasar untuk jatuh lebih dalam adalah, hari ini adalah hari Jumat dan para investor mungkin akan mengambil profit mereka khususnya karena kemaren pasar2 di Asia sudah naik cukup signifikan. Minyak mentah naik $2 ke kisaran $95.20an sedangkan emas jatuh ke $908an dan JPY trade di kisaran 107.80an. Nikkei futures ditutup di CME di 13480, lebih rendah dibandingkan penutupan 13610 disini kemarin.
Kospi mungkin akan dibuka lebih rendah setelah kenaikan yg cukup tajam kemarin dan mungkin dibuka di kisaran 214an. Investor mungkin akan mengadakan aksi profit taking jika mereka menganggap komentar Bernanke sebagai peringatan awal bahwa market mungkin akan jatuh lagi dalam waktu dekat. Jika panik menyebar lebih cepat, ada kemungkinan bahwa Kospi mungkin akan jatuh kebawah 210an.
Hangseng mungkin akan dibuka jatuh di kisaran 23600an hari ini setelah komentar negatif keluar dari AS menandakan perekonomian terbesar dunia akan terus melemah dan mungkin akan menyebar ke seluruh dunia. Para investor yg sudah khawatir sekarang ini akan dihadapkan oleh hal2 yg tidak mereka sukai dan ini akan berdampak cukup buruk ke market apalagi setelah rally yg cukup tajam kemarin.
Pasar2 di Asia mungkin akan dibuka turun hari ini setelah komentar yg dilontarkan oleh Ben Bernanke semalam yg menyebabkan para investor di AS untuk menjual saham2 mereka. Faktor lainnya untuk Asia yg mungkin akan menyebabkan pasar untuk jatuh lebih dalam adalah, hari ini adalah hari Jumat dan para investor mungkin akan mengambil profit mereka khususnya karena kemaren pasar2 di Asia sudah naik cukup signifikan. Minyak mentah naik $2 ke kisaran $95.20an sedangkan emas jatuh ke $908an dan JPY trade di kisaran 107.80an. Nikkei futures ditutup di CME di 13480, lebih rendah dibandingkan penutupan 13610 disini kemarin.
Kospi mungkin akan dibuka lebih rendah setelah kenaikan yg cukup tajam kemarin dan mungkin dibuka di kisaran 214an. Investor mungkin akan mengadakan aksi profit taking jika mereka menganggap komentar Bernanke sebagai peringatan awal bahwa market mungkin akan jatuh lagi dalam waktu dekat. Jika panik menyebar lebih cepat, ada kemungkinan bahwa Kospi mungkin akan jatuh kebawah 210an.
Hangseng mungkin akan dibuka jatuh di kisaran 23600an hari ini setelah komentar negatif keluar dari AS menandakan perekonomian terbesar dunia akan terus melemah dan mungkin akan menyebar ke seluruh dunia. Para investor yg sudah khawatir sekarang ini akan dihadapkan oleh hal2 yg tidak mereka sukai dan ini akan berdampak cukup buruk ke market apalagi setelah rally yg cukup tajam kemarin.
Asian market preview 15/02/2008
The US markets dropped for the first time this week last night following Bernanke's testimony regarding the deterioriating economy. He mentioned that the problems caused by subprime mortgages may spread to other areas besides financial sector and that it would cause problems as companies may cut more jobs, which caused higher jobless rate and that means that lower consumer spending. After 3 straight days of gains, the markets are not ready to be given comments such as this which was so disheartening and caused investors to cash in on their profits. Dow lost 175.26 pts or 1.4% to 12376.98, S&P500 fell 18.35 pts or 1.34% to 1348.86 while Nasdaq fell 41.39 pts or 1.74% to 2332.54. On a positive note, the Fed signaled that they're ready to cut rates further to prevent the economy to deteriorate more. However, rate adjustments usually take effect in 6-9 months from its implementation.
Asian markets may open lower today after the comments' made by the Fed's chairman last night which caused investors in the US to sell off their stocks. Another factor is today, being a Friday, investors in Asia may also cash in on their profits following the sharp gains in most Asian markets yesterday. Crude oil rose $2 to trade recently around $95.20ish while gold fell to around $908ish and JPY traded around 107.80ish. Nikkei futures closed in CME at 13480 which was lower compared to the close of 13610 here yesterday.
Kospi may open lower following yesterday's sharp gains and may open around 214ish. Investor may do some profit taking should they treat Bernanke's comments as an early warning sign that more rollercoaster ride is in sight for the market. Should the panic spread faster than expected, it is possible that Kospi may even fell to below 210ish.
Hangseng may open lower around 23600ish today after less-than-positive comments came out of the US signaling that the world's biggest economy is faltering more and more and it may spread across the globe. The already nervous investors attitude will be tested to the limit and they may not like this kind of thing after a huge rally made by the market yesterday.
Asian markets may open lower today after the comments' made by the Fed's chairman last night which caused investors in the US to sell off their stocks. Another factor is today, being a Friday, investors in Asia may also cash in on their profits following the sharp gains in most Asian markets yesterday. Crude oil rose $2 to trade recently around $95.20ish while gold fell to around $908ish and JPY traded around 107.80ish. Nikkei futures closed in CME at 13480 which was lower compared to the close of 13610 here yesterday.
Kospi may open lower following yesterday's sharp gains and may open around 214ish. Investor may do some profit taking should they treat Bernanke's comments as an early warning sign that more rollercoaster ride is in sight for the market. Should the panic spread faster than expected, it is possible that Kospi may even fell to below 210ish.
Hangseng may open lower around 23600ish today after less-than-positive comments came out of the US signaling that the world's biggest economy is faltering more and more and it may spread across the globe. The already nervous investors attitude will be tested to the limit and they may not like this kind of thing after a huge rally made by the market yesterday.
Kamis, 14 Februari 2008
Asian market preview 14/02/2008 (Indonesian)
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Pasar2 di AS melanjutkan rally untuk 3 hari berturut2 semalam setelah penjualan ritel naik secara tidak diduga. Kenaikan di ritel menentang dugaan semula yg memperkirakan pembelian konsumen akan jatuh bulan January dan juga menimbulkan optimisme bahwa pertumbuhan pendapatan diluar industri perbankan akan dapat menahan perlambatan ekonomi yg disebabkan oleh runtuhnya subprime mortgage. Kenaikan demand di Applied Materials Inc., pembuat mesin semiconductor terbesar menyebabkan rally di sektor teknologi. Laporan bahwa Yahoo Inc. sudah dalam tahap diskusi dengan divisi internet dari News Corp. untuk menentang tawaran Microsoft juga membantu Nasdaq untuk naik dengan angka terbesar sejak November. Kenaikan di harga minyak mentah juga membantu saham2 energi seperti Exxon Mobil untuk naik semalam. Dow naik 178.83 pts atau 1.45% ke 12552.24, S&P500 naik 18.35 pts atau 1.36% ke 1367.21 sedangkan Nasdaq lari 53.89 pts atau 2.32% ke 2373.93. Presiden George W. Bush juga sudah menandatangani $168 milliar paket stimulus untuk membantu AS menghindari resesi.
Pasar2 di Asia mungkin akan dibuka naik lagi dan semoga rally kali ini akan bertahan di beberapa pasar di Asia. Untuk 2 hari terakhir, pasar2 di Asia dibuka naik hanya untuk kehilangan sebagian besar kenaikan itu sepanjang perdagangan harian yg disebabkan oleh para investor menjual cepat ketika mereka sudah dapat profit dengan kekhawatiran akan ketidakpastian ekonomi global. Semoga dengan kenaikan di penjualan ritel di AS, kenaikan di pasar2 Asia akan bertahan dan membuat pasar2 menguat. Minyak mentah naik ke $93.30an per barrel, emas jatuh ke $905an dan JPY baru2 ini di trade di kisaran 108.20an. Nikkei futures ditutup di 13315 di CME semalam, dibandingkan dengan penutupan 13155 disini kemarin.
Kospi mungkin akan dibuka menguat di kisaran 210an hari ini setelah kehilangan kenaikan dia kemarin dan ditutup negatif. Semoga, dengan kenaikan 3 hari berturut2 di Wall St, para investor di South Korea akan lebih optimistis dan akan mulai untuk menginvestasikan uang mereka ke pasar untuk membantu Kospi mendapatkan kembali loss mereka untuk tahun ini. Volatilitas market mungkin akan tinggi lagi hari jika para investor masih memilih untuk daytrade.
Hangseng mungkin akan dibuka naik di kisaran 23500an hari ini dan mungkin akan mencoba level 24000 jika optimisme di para investor menguat seiring dengan data2 dari AS yg cukup menggembirakan. Laporan menyatakan bahwa Bernanke mungkin harus memangkas bunga lagi setelah pemotongan bulan lalu gagal untuk merendahkan bunga pinjaman yg harus dibayar oleh kebanyakan perusahaan dan household. Bernanke akan mengeluarkan testimoni dia malam ini mengenai perekonomian di AS. Volatilitas pasar mungkin akan tinggi lagi hari ini jika pasar naik terlalu tajam di pagi hari.
Pasar2 di AS melanjutkan rally untuk 3 hari berturut2 semalam setelah penjualan ritel naik secara tidak diduga. Kenaikan di ritel menentang dugaan semula yg memperkirakan pembelian konsumen akan jatuh bulan January dan juga menimbulkan optimisme bahwa pertumbuhan pendapatan diluar industri perbankan akan dapat menahan perlambatan ekonomi yg disebabkan oleh runtuhnya subprime mortgage. Kenaikan demand di Applied Materials Inc., pembuat mesin semiconductor terbesar menyebabkan rally di sektor teknologi. Laporan bahwa Yahoo Inc. sudah dalam tahap diskusi dengan divisi internet dari News Corp. untuk menentang tawaran Microsoft juga membantu Nasdaq untuk naik dengan angka terbesar sejak November. Kenaikan di harga minyak mentah juga membantu saham2 energi seperti Exxon Mobil untuk naik semalam. Dow naik 178.83 pts atau 1.45% ke 12552.24, S&P500 naik 18.35 pts atau 1.36% ke 1367.21 sedangkan Nasdaq lari 53.89 pts atau 2.32% ke 2373.93. Presiden George W. Bush juga sudah menandatangani $168 milliar paket stimulus untuk membantu AS menghindari resesi.
Pasar2 di Asia mungkin akan dibuka naik lagi dan semoga rally kali ini akan bertahan di beberapa pasar di Asia. Untuk 2 hari terakhir, pasar2 di Asia dibuka naik hanya untuk kehilangan sebagian besar kenaikan itu sepanjang perdagangan harian yg disebabkan oleh para investor menjual cepat ketika mereka sudah dapat profit dengan kekhawatiran akan ketidakpastian ekonomi global. Semoga dengan kenaikan di penjualan ritel di AS, kenaikan di pasar2 Asia akan bertahan dan membuat pasar2 menguat. Minyak mentah naik ke $93.30an per barrel, emas jatuh ke $905an dan JPY baru2 ini di trade di kisaran 108.20an. Nikkei futures ditutup di 13315 di CME semalam, dibandingkan dengan penutupan 13155 disini kemarin.
Kospi mungkin akan dibuka menguat di kisaran 210an hari ini setelah kehilangan kenaikan dia kemarin dan ditutup negatif. Semoga, dengan kenaikan 3 hari berturut2 di Wall St, para investor di South Korea akan lebih optimistis dan akan mulai untuk menginvestasikan uang mereka ke pasar untuk membantu Kospi mendapatkan kembali loss mereka untuk tahun ini. Volatilitas market mungkin akan tinggi lagi hari jika para investor masih memilih untuk daytrade.
Hangseng mungkin akan dibuka naik di kisaran 23500an hari ini dan mungkin akan mencoba level 24000 jika optimisme di para investor menguat seiring dengan data2 dari AS yg cukup menggembirakan. Laporan menyatakan bahwa Bernanke mungkin harus memangkas bunga lagi setelah pemotongan bulan lalu gagal untuk merendahkan bunga pinjaman yg harus dibayar oleh kebanyakan perusahaan dan household. Bernanke akan mengeluarkan testimoni dia malam ini mengenai perekonomian di AS. Volatilitas pasar mungkin akan tinggi lagi hari ini jika pasar naik terlalu tajam di pagi hari.
Asian market preview 14/02/2008
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US markets extend the rally to 3 straight days overnight after retail sales unexpectedly rose. The rise in retail sales defied forecasts for a drop in purchases and spurred optimism that earnings growth outside the banking industry will withstand an economic slowdown sparked by the collapse in subprime mortgage market. Increased demands in Applied Materials Inc., the largest maker of semiconductor-production machines spurred a technology rally. The report that Yahoo Inc. is in talks with News Corp.'s internet assets to thwart off Microsoft's takeover bid also helped Nasdaq to gain the most since November. The rise in crude oil prices helped energy shares such as Exxon Mobil rose overnight. Dow rose 178.83 pts or 1.45% to 12552.24, S&P500 gained 18.35 pts or 1.36% to 1367.21 while Nasdaq surged 53.89 pts or 2.32% to 2373.93. President George W. Bush have also signed into law the $168 billion stimulus package designed to avoid recession.
Asian markets may open higher again and hopefully this rally would last in some of the Asian markets. For the past 2 days, Asian markets opened higher only to lose most of it during the daytrade caused by investors doing daytrading, selling fast when they're in the money with fear of economic uncertainties. Hopefully, with better-than-expected US' retail figures, the gains in Asian markets will stick and make the market stronger. Crude oil rose to around $93.30ish per barrel, gold lose some grounds to $905ish and JPY was recently traded around 108.20ish. Nikkei futures settled at 13315 in CME overnight, compared to the close of 13155 here yesterday.
Kospi may open higher around 210ish today after losing the gains yesterday and ended up on the negative side. Hopefully, with 3 straight days of gains in Wall St, investors in South Korea would be more optimistic and start to invest more of their money into the market to help the Kospi gain some of its losses for this year. Market volatilities may be high again today should the investors still playing into daytrades.
Hangseng may open higher around 23500ish today and may even try the 24000 level should the optimism in investors are that huge following the retail figures in the US. It is said that Bernanke may have to cut interest rate again after the cuts last month failed to lower borrowing costs for many companies and households. Bernanke will give his testimony tonight regarding the US' economy. Market volatilities may be high again today if the market rose too high early in the morning.
US markets extend the rally to 3 straight days overnight after retail sales unexpectedly rose. The rise in retail sales defied forecasts for a drop in purchases and spurred optimism that earnings growth outside the banking industry will withstand an economic slowdown sparked by the collapse in subprime mortgage market. Increased demands in Applied Materials Inc., the largest maker of semiconductor-production machines spurred a technology rally. The report that Yahoo Inc. is in talks with News Corp.'s internet assets to thwart off Microsoft's takeover bid also helped Nasdaq to gain the most since November. The rise in crude oil prices helped energy shares such as Exxon Mobil rose overnight. Dow rose 178.83 pts or 1.45% to 12552.24, S&P500 gained 18.35 pts or 1.36% to 1367.21 while Nasdaq surged 53.89 pts or 2.32% to 2373.93. President George W. Bush have also signed into law the $168 billion stimulus package designed to avoid recession.
Asian markets may open higher again and hopefully this rally would last in some of the Asian markets. For the past 2 days, Asian markets opened higher only to lose most of it during the daytrade caused by investors doing daytrading, selling fast when they're in the money with fear of economic uncertainties. Hopefully, with better-than-expected US' retail figures, the gains in Asian markets will stick and make the market stronger. Crude oil rose to around $93.30ish per barrel, gold lose some grounds to $905ish and JPY was recently traded around 108.20ish. Nikkei futures settled at 13315 in CME overnight, compared to the close of 13155 here yesterday.
Kospi may open higher around 210ish today after losing the gains yesterday and ended up on the negative side. Hopefully, with 3 straight days of gains in Wall St, investors in South Korea would be more optimistic and start to invest more of their money into the market to help the Kospi gain some of its losses for this year. Market volatilities may be high again today should the investors still playing into daytrades.
Hangseng may open higher around 23500ish today and may even try the 24000 level should the optimism in investors are that huge following the retail figures in the US. It is said that Bernanke may have to cut interest rate again after the cuts last month failed to lower borrowing costs for many companies and households. Bernanke will give his testimony tonight regarding the US' economy. Market volatilities may be high again today if the market rose too high early in the morning.
Rabu, 13 Februari 2008
Asian market preview 13/02/2008 (Indonesian)
Pasar2 di AS naik untuk hari ke-2 semalam setelah Warren Buffet menyatakan bahwa dia akan membantu bond market dan akan menjamin $800 milliar untuk obligasi. Sedangkan saham2 energi agak turun setelah minyak mentah jatuh lebih dari $1 semalam. Sektor Teknologi juga agak jatuh setelah JPMorgan Chase & Co. mengatakan Baidu.com mungkin akan gagal menaikan revenue. Dow naik 133.4 pts atau 1.1% ke 12373.41, S&P500 naik 9.73 pts atau 0.7% ke 1348.86 sedangkan Nasdaq hilang 0.02 pts ke 2320.04.
Pasar2 Asia mungkin akan dibuka menguat dan melanjutkan rally kemarin setelah raly di Wall St semalam. Optimisme bahwa bantuan akan membantu pasar2 di AS dan juga beberapa analis mengatakan bahwa yang terburuk sudah lewat mungkin akan mendorong para investor di area ini untuk menaruh uang mereka kembali ke pasar. Minyak mentah jatuh ke kisaran $92.50an, emas jatuh ke $905an dan JPY di trade di kisaran 107.30an. Nikkei futures ditutup di 13200 di CME dibandingkan penutupan 12995 disini kemarin.
Kospi mungkin akan dibuka menguat di kisaran 212an dan mungkin akan naik lagi jika para investor bertambah confident dan mau main lagi di pasar. Tetapi, pasar mungkin masih agak khawatir dengan kurangnya sentiment positif dan market mungkin masih akan volatile dengan banyaknya trend para day trader.
Hangseng mungkin akan dibuka menguat dan diatas 23000 di kisaran 23200an hari ini. Ada kemungkinan Hangseng bisa terus naik tapi mungkin tidak terlalu banyak dulu dan ada kemungkinan juga Hangseng akan retrace kembali dan hanya naik dikit hari ini. Para eksportir dan juga sektor finansial mungkin akan jadi pemicu dan penggerak market hari ini.
Pasar2 Asia mungkin akan dibuka menguat dan melanjutkan rally kemarin setelah raly di Wall St semalam. Optimisme bahwa bantuan akan membantu pasar2 di AS dan juga beberapa analis mengatakan bahwa yang terburuk sudah lewat mungkin akan mendorong para investor di area ini untuk menaruh uang mereka kembali ke pasar. Minyak mentah jatuh ke kisaran $92.50an, emas jatuh ke $905an dan JPY di trade di kisaran 107.30an. Nikkei futures ditutup di 13200 di CME dibandingkan penutupan 12995 disini kemarin.
Kospi mungkin akan dibuka menguat di kisaran 212an dan mungkin akan naik lagi jika para investor bertambah confident dan mau main lagi di pasar. Tetapi, pasar mungkin masih agak khawatir dengan kurangnya sentiment positif dan market mungkin masih akan volatile dengan banyaknya trend para day trader.
Hangseng mungkin akan dibuka menguat dan diatas 23000 di kisaran 23200an hari ini. Ada kemungkinan Hangseng bisa terus naik tapi mungkin tidak terlalu banyak dulu dan ada kemungkinan juga Hangseng akan retrace kembali dan hanya naik dikit hari ini. Para eksportir dan juga sektor finansial mungkin akan jadi pemicu dan penggerak market hari ini.
Asian market preview 13/02/2008
Stocks in the US gained for 2nd day overnight after Warren Buffet, world's no.1 investor offered to help the municipal bond market and said that he's willing to take on $800 billion in insurers' municipal debt obligations. Energy shares went softer after crude oil fell more than $1 last night. Tech sector also fell after JPMorgan Chase & Co. said Baidu.com may fail to increase revenue. Dow rose 133.4 pts or 1.1% to 12373.41, S&P500 climbed 9.73 pts or 0.7% to 1348.86 while Nasdaq lost 0.02 pts to 2320.04.
Asian markets may open stronger and continue yesterday's rally following the rally in Wall St overnight. Optimism that help is on the way and some analyst said that the worst may be behind us may help investors around the region to put their money back into the markets. Crude oil fell last night and was recenty traded around $92.50ish, gold fell to $905ish and JPY traded recently at 107.30ish. Nikkei futures closed at 13200 in CME today compared to the close of 12995 here yesterday.
Kospi may open higher today around 212ish and may continue to rise should the investors' confidence are back into play. However, markets may still be nervous as there are not many positive news besides the Buffet's plan to help. Market may still be volatile with day traders may still dominate the market.
Hangseng may open higher today and may open above 23000 around 23200ish today. It may go even higher if more and more investors willing to risk their money and hunt the already cheap stocks. Exporters and financials may lead the market today with Warren Buffet's plan come into consideration.
Asian markets may open stronger and continue yesterday's rally following the rally in Wall St overnight. Optimism that help is on the way and some analyst said that the worst may be behind us may help investors around the region to put their money back into the markets. Crude oil fell last night and was recenty traded around $92.50ish, gold fell to $905ish and JPY traded recently at 107.30ish. Nikkei futures closed at 13200 in CME today compared to the close of 12995 here yesterday.
Kospi may open higher today around 212ish and may continue to rise should the investors' confidence are back into play. However, markets may still be nervous as there are not many positive news besides the Buffet's plan to help. Market may still be volatile with day traders may still dominate the market.
Hangseng may open higher today and may open above 23000 around 23200ish today. It may go even higher if more and more investors willing to risk their money and hunt the already cheap stocks. Exporters and financials may lead the market today with Warren Buffet's plan come into consideration.
Selasa, 12 Februari 2008
Asian market review 12/02/2008
Asian markets gained mostly today led by banks and mining stocks. The gains were not significant with the exception of Hangseng, which gained more than 1%. Speculation that help may be on the way to help borrowers in danger of default in the US put some new optimism in investors' minds. Nikkei gained 4.72 pts or 0.04% to 13021.96 while its index futures closed lower at 12980 at 1.30 PM Singapore time. Crude Oil recently traded around $92ish per barrel and JPY traded around 106.90ish while gold was recently traded around $920ish. Dow futures meanwhile was little changed.
The Kospi opened up higher at 210.70 and it retraces back down quickly to 209ish before going back up and down in a narrow trading range today. The highest it got was 211.60 about 1hr before the closing time and it closed down at 209.15. Kospi moved between 209.15-211.60.
Hangseng opened significantly higher at 22915 and it retraces back down towards its lowest at 22801 and it went back up to 23160. It moved up and down in a narrow trading range and was closed for 1st session at 23039. 2nd session we saw Hangseng opened down at 22949 and it went down further towards the 22800ish level before going back up to 23000ish and finally ended lower at 22895. Hangseng moved between 22801-23160.
The Kospi opened up higher at 210.70 and it retraces back down quickly to 209ish before going back up and down in a narrow trading range today. The highest it got was 211.60 about 1hr before the closing time and it closed down at 209.15. Kospi moved between 209.15-211.60.
Hangseng opened significantly higher at 22915 and it retraces back down towards its lowest at 22801 and it went back up to 23160. It moved up and down in a narrow trading range and was closed for 1st session at 23039. 2nd session we saw Hangseng opened down at 22949 and it went down further towards the 22800ish level before going back up to 23000ish and finally ended lower at 22895. Hangseng moved between 22801-23160.
Asian market preview 12/02/2008 (Indonesian)
Pasar2 di AS naik semalam, dibantu oleh pemain2 energi dengan harga2 energi dan komoditi naik terus. Ritel dan homebuilders juga naik dengan optimisme bahwa Fed akan memangkas bunga lagi bulan ini atau di meeting bulan Maret nanti. Tetapi, saham2 finansial terus jatuh semalam dengan kekhawatiran akan credit terus menekan sektor ini dan setelah AIG melaporkan kerugian $4.88 milliar di credit-default. Tech sector rally ditopang oleh Yahoo setelah mereka menolak tawaran Microsoft menyatakan tawaran mereka terlalu murah. Dow naik 57.88 pts atau 0.48% ke 12240.01, Nasdaq naik 15.21 pts atau 0.66% ke 2320.06 dan S&P500 naik 7.84 pts atau 0.59% ke 1339.13.
Pasar2 Asia akan mulai trading lagi hari ini setelah liburan Imlek yg panjang minggu lalu. Harga2 minyak mentah naik semalam dan di trade di kisaran $93.60an per barrel, emas di trade di kisaran $923an dan JPY di trade di kisaran 106.90an. Nikkei futures ditutup di 13020 di CME semalam.
Kospi mungkin akan dibuka menguat seiring dengan kenaikan di Wall St semalam dan mungkin akan dibuka di kisaran 211an. Kospi mungkin akan terus naik, rebound dari loss kemarin dibantu oleh para bargain hunter dan market volatilitas mungkin masih akan tinggi karena kekhawatiran akan perekonomian global masih ada di dalam pikiran investor.
Hangseng mungkin akan dibuka naik di kisaran 22600an, rebound dari loss kemarin dan mungkin akan dibantu oleh optimisme bahwa Fed akan memangkas bunga lagi dalam waktu dekat. Hangseng mungkin akan test 23000 level tapi juga ingat bahwa pasar Hangseng sudah dalam teritori bearish sekarang dan ini mungkin dapat memberikan pressure ke market.
Pasar2 Asia akan mulai trading lagi hari ini setelah liburan Imlek yg panjang minggu lalu. Harga2 minyak mentah naik semalam dan di trade di kisaran $93.60an per barrel, emas di trade di kisaran $923an dan JPY di trade di kisaran 106.90an. Nikkei futures ditutup di 13020 di CME semalam.
Kospi mungkin akan dibuka menguat seiring dengan kenaikan di Wall St semalam dan mungkin akan dibuka di kisaran 211an. Kospi mungkin akan terus naik, rebound dari loss kemarin dibantu oleh para bargain hunter dan market volatilitas mungkin masih akan tinggi karena kekhawatiran akan perekonomian global masih ada di dalam pikiran investor.
Hangseng mungkin akan dibuka naik di kisaran 22600an, rebound dari loss kemarin dan mungkin akan dibantu oleh optimisme bahwa Fed akan memangkas bunga lagi dalam waktu dekat. Hangseng mungkin akan test 23000 level tapi juga ingat bahwa pasar Hangseng sudah dalam teritori bearish sekarang dan ini mungkin dapat memberikan pressure ke market.
Asian market preview 12/02/2008
US markets rose overnight, led by energy producers on higher energy and commodities prices. Retailers and homebuilders also lead the trend with optimism that the Fed will cut rate further this month or during the scheduled meeting on March 18th. However, banking stocks still slumping overnight with more credit concerns weighing heavily on this sector led by AIG after it reported $4.88 billion loss in credit-default swaps. Tech sector also rallied led by Yahoo after it rejected Microsoft's takeover bid saying that the bid's too low. Dow rose 57.88 pts or 0.48% to 12240.01, Nasdaq climbed 15.21 pts or 0.66% to 2320.06 while S&P500 rose 7.84 pts or 0.59% to 1339.13.
More Asian markets will start trading again today after the long Chinese New Year holidays last week. Oil prices rose again overnight and traded around $93.60ish per barrel, gold traded around $923ish and JPY traded around 106.90ish. Nikkei futures closed at 13020 in CME last night.
Kospi may open higher following the slight rise in Wall St overnight and it may open around 211ish. It may trade higher further, rebounding from yesterday's heavy losses led by bargain hunters but market volatility may still be high as global economy concerns still remains in investors' mind.
Hangseng may open higher around 22600ish, rebounding from yesterday's losses and maybe helped by optimism that the Fed will cut rate further in near term. It may test the 23000 level but also note that the market is in bearish territory right now and that may put some pressure on the market.
More Asian markets will start trading again today after the long Chinese New Year holidays last week. Oil prices rose again overnight and traded around $93.60ish per barrel, gold traded around $923ish and JPY traded around 106.90ish. Nikkei futures closed at 13020 in CME last night.
Kospi may open higher following the slight rise in Wall St overnight and it may open around 211ish. It may trade higher further, rebounding from yesterday's heavy losses led by bargain hunters but market volatility may still be high as global economy concerns still remains in investors' mind.
Hangseng may open higher around 22600ish, rebounding from yesterday's losses and maybe helped by optimism that the Fed will cut rate further in near term. It may test the 23000 level but also note that the market is in bearish territory right now and that may put some pressure on the market.
Senin, 11 Februari 2008
Asian market preview 11/02/2008
Most Asian markets will reopened today after a long Chinese New Year holidays last week. However, with the US slowdown and tumble in the US markets for the last few days, Asian markets may open lower today and may have a rough ride with high volatility again. Asian markets are still trying to find its bottom due to US subprime and recession issues and hopefully, they will find a bottom soon. Dow ended down 64.87 pts or 0.53% to 12182.13, S&P500 fell 5.62 pts or 0.42% to 1331.29 while Nasdaq closed higher 11.82 pts or 0.52%. However, higher commodities prices may help Asian markets later on in the day as Crude oil traded around $92ish per barrel, gold at $923ish and JPY traded around 107.50ish. Nikkei will be closed today for public holiday.
Kospi may start the day lower following US markets weak close at the end of last week but may rebounded later on in the day with bargain hunters coming in when they feel that the market have hit rock bottom. High commodities prices may help the market too today.
Hangseng may open lower again today, depending on how bad the investors would take the US' situation and how they will play the market today will determine if Hangseng will fall a lot further or just some correction and then get a rebound up. Many analysts said that the US markets will hit its bottom very very soon and that it is a very good time to build this year's portfolio.
Kospi may start the day lower following US markets weak close at the end of last week but may rebounded later on in the day with bargain hunters coming in when they feel that the market have hit rock bottom. High commodities prices may help the market too today.
Hangseng may open lower again today, depending on how bad the investors would take the US' situation and how they will play the market today will determine if Hangseng will fall a lot further or just some correction and then get a rebound up. Many analysts said that the US markets will hit its bottom very very soon and that it is a very good time to build this year's portfolio.
Jumat, 08 Februari 2008
Asian market preview 08/02/2008 (Indonesian)
Pasar2 di AS akhirnya membukukan kenaikan pertama minggu ini, setelah laporan keuangan yg diperkirakan lebih bagus di ritel dan bank menutupi penurunan yg lebih parah di penjualan rumah dan perlambatan demand di peralatan computer. JPMorgan Chase & Co. memimpin kenaikan Dow setelah CEO Jamie Dimon menyatakan profit bank akan menahan downgrade di bond insurers. J.C. Penney CO. dan Gap Inc. membantu ritel untuk menghentikan jatuh selama 3 hari berturut2 setelah forecast earnings yg mengalahkan estimasi. Saham2 juga naik setelah para bargain hunters datang dan membeli saham2 murah dan ini adalah tanda2 bagus yg menunjukan bahwa saham2 ini sudah sangat mendekati harga2 terendah. Dow naik 46.90 pts atau 0.38% ke 12247, S&P500 naik 10.46 pts atau 0.79% ke 1336.91 dan Nasdaq naik 14.28 pts atau 0.63% ke 2293.03. Volatilitas pasar masih sangat tinggi karena para investor mencoba untuk menelan data2 yg baik dan buruk dan mereka beraksi menurut data2 tersebut.
Kebanyakan pasar2 di Asia masih tutup untuk liburan hari ini kecuali Nikkei di Jepang. Diperkirakan Nikkei akan mengikuti rebound di Wall St semalam dan mungkin akan melanjutkan kenaikan kemarin. Minyak mentah naik ke $88.30an per barrel sedangkan emas naik ke $908.80an dan USD melakukan penguatan terhadap JPY dan di trade di kisaran 107.30an. Nikkei futures ditutup di 13230 di CME, naik dibandingkan penutupan 13190 disini kemarin.
Kospi dan Hangseng masih tutup untuk hari kedua memperingati Chinese New Year.
Kebanyakan pasar2 di Asia masih tutup untuk liburan hari ini kecuali Nikkei di Jepang. Diperkirakan Nikkei akan mengikuti rebound di Wall St semalam dan mungkin akan melanjutkan kenaikan kemarin. Minyak mentah naik ke $88.30an per barrel sedangkan emas naik ke $908.80an dan USD melakukan penguatan terhadap JPY dan di trade di kisaran 107.30an. Nikkei futures ditutup di 13230 di CME, naik dibandingkan penutupan 13190 disini kemarin.
Kospi dan Hangseng masih tutup untuk hari kedua memperingati Chinese New Year.
Asian market preview 08/02/2008
US markets finally posted its first gain this week, following improved earnings prospects at retailers and banks overshadowed a bigger-than-forecast drop in home sales and slowing demand for computer equipment. JPMorgan Chase & Co. led the Dow higher after CEO Jamie Dimon said bank profits will withstand bond insurers downgrades. J.C. Penney Co. and Gap Inc. helped retailers snap a 3-day losing streak by forecasting earnings beating analysts' estimates. Stocks also gained after bargain hunters coming in and start buying into the already cheap stocks and this is a good sign which shows that these stocks are very close to bottom. Dow rose 46.90 pts or 0.38% to 12247, S&P500 rose 10.46 pts or 0.79% to 1336.91 while Nasdaq climbed 14.28 or 0.63% to 2293.03. Markets' volatilities were very high as investors tried to digest each bad data and good data and they acted accordingly.
Most Asian markets will still be closed for holidays today with the exception of Japan's Nikkei. It is expected to follow the rebound in Wall St overnight and may extend the gains from yesterday. Crude oil price rose overnight to $88.30ish per barrel while gold rose again to $908.80ish and USD gained some grounds against JPY and was recently traded at 107.30ish. Nikkei futures was closed at CME at 13230, higher than the close of 13190 here yesterday.
Kospi and Hangseng are still closed for Chinese New Year Holidays.
Most Asian markets will still be closed for holidays today with the exception of Japan's Nikkei. It is expected to follow the rebound in Wall St overnight and may extend the gains from yesterday. Crude oil price rose overnight to $88.30ish per barrel while gold rose again to $908.80ish and USD gained some grounds against JPY and was recently traded at 107.30ish. Nikkei futures was closed at CME at 13230, higher than the close of 13190 here yesterday.
Kospi and Hangseng are still closed for Chinese New Year Holidays.
Kamis, 07 Februari 2008
Asian market preview 07/02/2008
US markets extend their drops overnight led by energy shares and retailers after oil prices dropped and Macy's Inc cut its earnings forecast. Stocks also declined after a Fed official signaled that higher inflation may prevent more rate cuts. Markets have rallied earlier and after the Macy's news that they will cut jobs, stocks plunged downwards, which showed how volatile and nervous the markets are. Dow lost 65.03 pts or 0.53% to 12200.10, S&P500 declined 10.19 pts or 0.76% to 1326.45 and Nasdaq lost 30.82 pts or 1.33% to 2278.75.
Asian markets may open lower or flat today as there are many closed markets for the Chinese New Year holidays. Japan's Nikkei may open flat with downward bias as the futures in CME closed at 13065 compared to the close of 13200 here yesterday. Oil prices plunged to $87ish per barrel while gold rose to $900ish and JPY traded flat around 106ish.
The Kospi and Hangseng will be closed for Chinese New Year holidays today.
Asian markets may open lower or flat today as there are many closed markets for the Chinese New Year holidays. Japan's Nikkei may open flat with downward bias as the futures in CME closed at 13065 compared to the close of 13200 here yesterday. Oil prices plunged to $87ish per barrel while gold rose to $900ish and JPY traded flat around 106ish.
The Kospi and Hangseng will be closed for Chinese New Year holidays today.
Rabu, 06 Februari 2008
Asian market review 06/02/2008
Asian markets plunged today in the biggest selloff in the past 2 weeks after a surprise decline in the US service industries which fueled concerns that the world's biggest economy is in a recession. MSCI Asia-Pacific Index fell 3.4% to 142.10 with Japan's Nikkei fell 646.26 pts or 4.7% to 13099.24, the most since Jan 22 and its futures closed at 13140. Investors were nervous and we can see panic selling across the board and these were also paced by holiday mood among the investors in some markets. In Japan, Nintendo fell to its lowest close since July 2007 and Namco, maker of games also fell after forecasting lower profit.
The Kospi was already closed ahead of the Chinese New Year holidays.
Hangseng opened about 1200 pts at 23492 and it fell to as low as 23249 before rebounding back up and was closed at 23445. Hangseng only traded half-day today ahead of the Lunar New Year holidays tomorrow and selling was seen across the board fueled by US' economic concerns and also profit taking done by most investors. Hangseng moved between 23249-23582.
The Kospi was already closed ahead of the Chinese New Year holidays.
Hangseng opened about 1200 pts at 23492 and it fell to as low as 23249 before rebounding back up and was closed at 23445. Hangseng only traded half-day today ahead of the Lunar New Year holidays tomorrow and selling was seen across the board fueled by US' economic concerns and also profit taking done by most investors. Hangseng moved between 23249-23582.
Asian market preview 06/02/2008 (Indonesian)
Pasar2 di AS terjun lagi semalam setelah data yg tidak diperkirakan keluar dari ISM services index yg menyatakan bahwa services index jatuh ke bawah 50, dimana angka ini mengindikasikan bahwa pelemahan untuk ekonomi dan artinya ekonomi di AS sudah memasuki resesi. Data ini termasuk bisnis dari restaurant, ritel sampai bank dan menjumlah sekitar 2/3 dari economy di AS. Dow terjun 370.03 pts atau 2.93% ke 12265.13, S&P500 jatuh 44.18 pts atau 3.20% dan Nasdaq jatuh 73.28 pts atau 3.08% ke 2309.57. Akan tetapi, beberapa analis menilai bahwa harga2 saham sudah sampai pada titik terendah dan saham2 tidak akan jatuh lebih banyak lagi. Kejadian ini juga sangatlah wajar jika dinilai dari kenaikan minggu lalu yg sangat signifikan dan market akan melakukan aksi panik jual jika ada data yg buruk.
Pasar2 di Asia mungkin akan dibuka jatuh hari ini setelah penjualan besar2an yg terjadi di AS dan kekhawatiran akan resesi di AS berlanjut. Harga minyak mentah juga jatuh ke $88an per barrel dan emas jatuh ke $886an. JPY trade di kisaran 106.70an dan Nikkei futures ditutup di 13340 di CME dibandingkan dengan penutupan di 13775 disini kemarin. Banyak market2 di kawasan Asia yg sudah ditutup hari ini untuk menyambut Hari raya Imlek.
Kospi tutup hari ini untuk menyambut Imlek.
Hangseng mungkin akan dibuka jatuh hari ini di kisaran 2400an dan mungkin akan jatuh kebawah 24000 hari ini di hari terakhir trading sebelum liburan Imlek. Para investor mungkin akan melanjutkan aksi profit taking sebelum liburan dan data ekonomi yg buruk dari AS mungkin akan mempercepat jatuhnya market hari ini. Hangseng akan trading setengah hari.
Pasar2 di Asia mungkin akan dibuka jatuh hari ini setelah penjualan besar2an yg terjadi di AS dan kekhawatiran akan resesi di AS berlanjut. Harga minyak mentah juga jatuh ke $88an per barrel dan emas jatuh ke $886an. JPY trade di kisaran 106.70an dan Nikkei futures ditutup di 13340 di CME dibandingkan dengan penutupan di 13775 disini kemarin. Banyak market2 di kawasan Asia yg sudah ditutup hari ini untuk menyambut Hari raya Imlek.
Kospi tutup hari ini untuk menyambut Imlek.
Hangseng mungkin akan dibuka jatuh hari ini di kisaran 2400an dan mungkin akan jatuh kebawah 24000 hari ini di hari terakhir trading sebelum liburan Imlek. Para investor mungkin akan melanjutkan aksi profit taking sebelum liburan dan data ekonomi yg buruk dari AS mungkin akan mempercepat jatuhnya market hari ini. Hangseng akan trading setengah hari.
Asian market preview 06/02/2008
US markets plunged overnight after an unexpected data from ISM services index fell to below 50, which indicates a contraction in the economy and which means that the economy is already in a recession. The measure includes businesses ranging from restaurants to retailers to banks and it accounts about two-thirds of the economy. Dow plunged 370.03 pts or 2.93% to 12265.13, S&P500 lost 44.18 pts or 3.20% while Nasdaq tumbled 73.28 pts or 3.08% to 2309.57. However, some analysts believe that the stocks are near their bottom price right now and there are chances that the stocks won't go down a lot more. It is also only natural in a volatile market that a piece of bad news will cause a panic sell-off after the markets gained the most last week.
Asian markets may open lower today following the massive sell-off in the US and the fear of US' recession continue on. Crude oil price also fell to $88ish per barrel and gold fell to $886ish. JPY traded recently at 106.70ish and Nikkei futures closed at 13340 in CME compared to the close of 13775 over here yesterday. Many Asian markets are already closed today for Lunar New Year holidays.
Kospi will be closed for Lunar New Year holidays today.
Hangseng may open lower today around 24000ish and may fall to below 24000 today in the last day of trading before the Lunar new Year holidays. Investors may have more profit taking before the new year and bad US economic data may pace the declines. Hangseng will be trading half-day today.
Asian markets may open lower today following the massive sell-off in the US and the fear of US' recession continue on. Crude oil price also fell to $88ish per barrel and gold fell to $886ish. JPY traded recently at 106.70ish and Nikkei futures closed at 13340 in CME compared to the close of 13775 over here yesterday. Many Asian markets are already closed today for Lunar New Year holidays.
Kospi will be closed for Lunar New Year holidays today.
Hangseng may open lower today around 24000ish and may fall to below 24000 today in the last day of trading before the Lunar new Year holidays. Investors may have more profit taking before the new year and bad US economic data may pace the declines. Hangseng will be trading half-day today.
Selasa, 05 Februari 2008
Asian market review 05/02/2008
Asian markets fell today, halting a 4-day rally after lower profit forecasts by some companies and also a downgrade for POSCO by Merril Lynch. Investors have become cautious that the slowing global economy might hurt earnings for companies. Investors in some Asian countries also did a profit taking action following the upcoming Lunar New Year holidays. Japan's Nikkei fell 114.20 pts or 0.82% to 13745.50 and its futures was closed at 13750.
Kospi opened the day at 216.95 and it fell further to 216.05 before rebounding back up. Today's trading was between small margin compared to the hectic month in January. Kospi moved between 216.05-218.35. Kospi losses were paced by POSCO after the share was downgraded by Merril Lynch saying that profit outlook may fall this year with slow economic growth globally. Profit taking also took place for Kospi ahead of Lunar New Year holiday.
Hangseng opened lower at 24802 and it fell as low as 24506 before rebounding up. It played around 24600-24700ish for most of the day and closed the 1st session at 24684. 2nd session we saw Hangseng opened higher at 24699 and it went further up breaking the 25000 mark before going back down and was closed at 24712. Profit taking dominated the market ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday but market remains strong as investors thought that the share prices have bottomed out. Hangseng moved between 24506-25003.
Kospi opened the day at 216.95 and it fell further to 216.05 before rebounding back up. Today's trading was between small margin compared to the hectic month in January. Kospi moved between 216.05-218.35. Kospi losses were paced by POSCO after the share was downgraded by Merril Lynch saying that profit outlook may fall this year with slow economic growth globally. Profit taking also took place for Kospi ahead of Lunar New Year holiday.
Hangseng opened lower at 24802 and it fell as low as 24506 before rebounding up. It played around 24600-24700ish for most of the day and closed the 1st session at 24684. 2nd session we saw Hangseng opened higher at 24699 and it went further up breaking the 25000 mark before going back down and was closed at 24712. Profit taking dominated the market ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday but market remains strong as investors thought that the share prices have bottomed out. Hangseng moved between 24506-25003.
Asian market preview 05/02/2008 (Indonesian)
Pasar2 di AS jatuh semalam setelah kekhawatiran bahwa resesi akan memperparah kerugian di antara konsumen dan juga akan menyebar ke area lainnya selain perumahan. UBS AG memperkirakan bahwa tingkat pengangguran akan naik dan ini akan mengurangi profit untuk perusahaan credit card. Para analis menganjurkan para investor untuk menjual saham2 perbankan seperti American Express dan Capital One Financials. Dow jatuh 108.03 pts atau 0.85% ke 12635.16, S&P500 jatuh 14.60 pts atau 1.05% ke 1380.82 dan Nasdaq jatuh 30.51 pts atau 0.85% ke 2382.85. Akan tetapi, ini adalah kejadian normal jika market mengadakan suatu penurunan setelah mereka melakukan rally mingguan terbaik dalam 5 tahun terakhir pada minggu lalu.
Pasar2 di Asia mungkin akan dibuka jatuh hari ini setelah kenaikan yg cukup signifikan kemarin dan setelah pasar2 di AS jatuh semalam disebabkan oleh kekhawatiran akan resesi lagi. Tetapi, kekuatan market mungkin masih dapat diperkirakan di kawasan Asia. Harga minyak mentah naik semalam dan di trade di $90an per barrel, emas di $903an dan JPY di trade di kisaran 106.60an. Nikkei futures ditutup di 13790 di CME, turun dari penutupan 13900 disini kemarin.
Kospi mungkin akan jatuh hari ini, mungkin akan dibuka lebih rendah di kisaran 216an setelah pasar2 di AS ditutup melemah selama. Profit taking mungkin akan mengambil alih setelah rally yg cukup banyak dari minggu lalu dan kemarin. Para investor mungkin akan melakukan wait n see mode lagi setelah kekhawatiran akan resesi AS naik lagi. Volatilitas mungkin akan masih tinggi di pasar dan ini dapat digunakan untuk keuntungan kita para day trader.
Hangseng mungkin akan dibuka lebih rendah di kisaran 24800an setelah jatuhnya pasar2 di AS akan kekhawatiran tentang resesi dan masalah credit akan menyebar ke area lainnya selain perumahan. Para invstor mungkin akan mengambil profit mereka dari meja untuk sementara dan akan menyebabkan volatilitas yg meningkat di pasar Hangseng.
Pasar2 di Asia mungkin akan dibuka jatuh hari ini setelah kenaikan yg cukup signifikan kemarin dan setelah pasar2 di AS jatuh semalam disebabkan oleh kekhawatiran akan resesi lagi. Tetapi, kekuatan market mungkin masih dapat diperkirakan di kawasan Asia. Harga minyak mentah naik semalam dan di trade di $90an per barrel, emas di $903an dan JPY di trade di kisaran 106.60an. Nikkei futures ditutup di 13790 di CME, turun dari penutupan 13900 disini kemarin.
Kospi mungkin akan jatuh hari ini, mungkin akan dibuka lebih rendah di kisaran 216an setelah pasar2 di AS ditutup melemah selama. Profit taking mungkin akan mengambil alih setelah rally yg cukup banyak dari minggu lalu dan kemarin. Para investor mungkin akan melakukan wait n see mode lagi setelah kekhawatiran akan resesi AS naik lagi. Volatilitas mungkin akan masih tinggi di pasar dan ini dapat digunakan untuk keuntungan kita para day trader.
Hangseng mungkin akan dibuka lebih rendah di kisaran 24800an setelah jatuhnya pasar2 di AS akan kekhawatiran tentang resesi dan masalah credit akan menyebar ke area lainnya selain perumahan. Para invstor mungkin akan mengambil profit mereka dari meja untuk sementara dan akan menyebabkan volatilitas yg meningkat di pasar Hangseng.
Asian market preview 05/02/2008
US markets fell last night after concerns that recession will worsen defaults among customers and will spread to other areas besides residential mortgage markets. UBS AG predicted that US unemployment will rise, which will reduce profit for credit card companies. Analysts told investors to sell bank shares such as American Express and Capital One Financials. Dow fell 108.03 pts or 0.85% to 12635.16, S&P500 fell 14.60 pts or 1.05% to 1380.82 while Nasdaq slipped 30.51 pts or 1.26% to 2382.85. However, it was only normal for markets to have some pullback after they have the best rally in 5 years last week.
Asian markets may open lower today following the sharp gains yesterday and after US stocks fell overnight due to renewed recession concerns. However, strong markets may still be expected within the Asia region. Crude oil rose overnight traded recently around $90ish per barrel, gold traded at $903ish and JPY traded around 106.60ish. Nikkei futures settled at 13790 in CME, lower than the close of 13900 here yesterday.
Kospi may have some pullbacks today, may open lower around 216ish after the soft US markets close overnight. Profit taking may take place after a huge rally from last week and yesterday. Investors may get into wait n see mode again after renewed concerns on US' recession. Volatility may still be high again in the market and this can be an advantage for us, day traders.
Hangseng may open lower around 24800ish after the fall in US' equities markets on renewed recession concerns and credit problems will spread to other areas besides housing. Investors may take off some of their winnings from the table which will cause more volatilities in the market and this can be used to our advantage.
Asian markets may open lower today following the sharp gains yesterday and after US stocks fell overnight due to renewed recession concerns. However, strong markets may still be expected within the Asia region. Crude oil rose overnight traded recently around $90ish per barrel, gold traded at $903ish and JPY traded around 106.60ish. Nikkei futures settled at 13790 in CME, lower than the close of 13900 here yesterday.
Kospi may have some pullbacks today, may open lower around 216ish after the soft US markets close overnight. Profit taking may take place after a huge rally from last week and yesterday. Investors may get into wait n see mode again after renewed concerns on US' recession. Volatility may still be high again in the market and this can be an advantage for us, day traders.
Hangseng may open lower around 24800ish after the fall in US' equities markets on renewed recession concerns and credit problems will spread to other areas besides housing. Investors may take off some of their winnings from the table which will cause more volatilities in the market and this can be used to our advantage.
Senin, 04 Februari 2008
Asian market preview 04/02/2008 (Indonesian)
Pasar2 di AS naik hari Jumat, mengakhiri minggu lalu menjadi yg terbaik dalam 5 tahun terakhir. Microsoft membuat penawaran sebesar $44.6 milliar untuk Yahoo dan berita ini menutupi laporan tentang payrolls yg menurun untuk bulan January. Saham2 pertambangan juga naik setelah Cina bergabung dengan Alcoa untuk membeli $14 milliar saham di Rio Tinto. Dow naik 92.83 pts atau 0.73% ke 12743.19, S&P500 naik 16.87 pts atau 1.22% dan Nasdaq naik 23.50 pts atau 0.98% ke 2413.36. Kabar2 tentang pembelian akuisisi tersebut menyatakan bahwa harga2 saham sudah menjadi sangat murah dan memberikan keberanian untuk org2 memulai aksi ambil alih.
Pasar2 di Asia mungkin akan dibuka menguat seiring dengan penutupan yg kuat di Wall St hari Jumat. Harga minyak dan emas turun; Crude oil di trade di $88.90an, emas di $910an sedangkan JPY ada di 106.70an. Nikkei futures ditutup di 16780 di CME, naik dari penutupan 13630 disini hari Jumat.
Kospi mungkin akan dibuka menguat lagi hari ini dan lebih banyak optimisme mungkin akan turun ke market setelah kenaikan berturut2 di Wall St minggu lalu. Kospi mungkin akan dibuka di kisaran 212an dan mungkin akan naik lebih banyak lagi jika para investor berpendapat bahwa harga2 saham sudah sangat murah. Volatilitas mungkin akan masih tinggi dan dapat membantu kita para day traders.
Hangseng mungkin akan dibuka naik lagi hari ini seiring dengan penguatan yg terjadi di Wall St hari Jumat. Mungkin akan dibuka di kisaran 24500an dan mungkin akan mencoba level 25000an jika para investor menjadi lebih confident dan lebih optimist tentang pemangkasan dobel dari the Fed dalam 2 minggu terakhir.
Pasar2 di Asia mungkin akan dibuka menguat seiring dengan penutupan yg kuat di Wall St hari Jumat. Harga minyak dan emas turun; Crude oil di trade di $88.90an, emas di $910an sedangkan JPY ada di 106.70an. Nikkei futures ditutup di 16780 di CME, naik dari penutupan 13630 disini hari Jumat.
Kospi mungkin akan dibuka menguat lagi hari ini dan lebih banyak optimisme mungkin akan turun ke market setelah kenaikan berturut2 di Wall St minggu lalu. Kospi mungkin akan dibuka di kisaran 212an dan mungkin akan naik lebih banyak lagi jika para investor berpendapat bahwa harga2 saham sudah sangat murah. Volatilitas mungkin akan masih tinggi dan dapat membantu kita para day traders.
Hangseng mungkin akan dibuka naik lagi hari ini seiring dengan penguatan yg terjadi di Wall St hari Jumat. Mungkin akan dibuka di kisaran 24500an dan mungkin akan mencoba level 25000an jika para investor menjadi lebih confident dan lebih optimist tentang pemangkasan dobel dari the Fed dalam 2 minggu terakhir.
Asian market preview 04/02/2008
US markets rose on Friday, making it the best week in 5 years. Microsoft's $44.6 billion bid for Yahoo Inc overshadowed news that employers have cut payrolls for the month of January. Shares of metal producers and miners also rose after China teamed up with Alcoa to buy $14 billion stake in Rio Tinto. Dow rose 92.83 pts or 0.73% to 12743.19, S&P500 rose 16.87 pts or 1.22% while Nasdaq climbed 23.50 pts or 0.98% to 2413.36. These proposed takeover news showed that maybe equity prices have gotten too low and there are courage from people who have been sitting and waiting.
Asian markets may open higher following the strong close in Wall St on Friday. oil prices and gold prices fell though; Crude oil traded at $88.90ish, gold at $910ish while JPY at 106.70ish. Nikkei futures closed at 16780 in CME up from the close of 13630 here on Friday.
Kospi may open higher again today and more optimism maybe pouring into the market after back to back gains in Wall St to finish the week on a strong note Friday. Kospi may open up around 212ish and may even go higher should investors think that stock prices have bottomed out. Volatility may still be high and it can help us day traders.
Hangseng may open higher today following the strong close on Wall St Friday. It may open up around 24500ish and may even try to go back to 25000ish should investors feel more confident and more optimist regarding the Fed's double rate cut in the past 2 weeks.
Asian markets may open higher following the strong close in Wall St on Friday. oil prices and gold prices fell though; Crude oil traded at $88.90ish, gold at $910ish while JPY at 106.70ish. Nikkei futures closed at 16780 in CME up from the close of 13630 here on Friday.
Kospi may open higher again today and more optimism maybe pouring into the market after back to back gains in Wall St to finish the week on a strong note Friday. Kospi may open up around 212ish and may even go higher should investors think that stock prices have bottomed out. Volatility may still be high and it can help us day traders.
Hangseng may open higher today following the strong close on Wall St Friday. It may open up around 24500ish and may even try to go back to 25000ish should investors feel more confident and more optimist regarding the Fed's double rate cut in the past 2 weeks.
Jumat, 01 Februari 2008
Asian market preview 01/02/2008
Sorry for the delay in the posting due to some electricity problem at home and heavy raining prevented me to go to office earlier.
US markets were closed higher overnight after the MBIA rating remains AAA and that eased some concerns from investors regarding the bond insurers. Home Depot also lead builders in the rally after Deutsche Bank AG said shoppers will spend more as interest rates fall and government mails out tax rebates. Dow rose 207.53 pts or 1.67% to 12650.36, S&P500 rose 22.74 pts or 1.68% to 1378.55, while Nasdaq climbed 40.86 pts or 1.74% to 2389.86. Bargain hunters have kicked in while some investors were still waiting on the sidelines for job reports and ISM manufacturing index due later on tonight.
Asian markets may open higher and may rise further today after investors in the US felt some ease last night which led to the 200 pts rally in the Dow. At one time, the Dow fell as much as 150 pts before rebounding back up. Banking sectors and property sectors may pace rally in the Asian region. Crude oil prices slid to $91.70ish per barrel, gold prices fell to $925ish and JPY at 106.30ish. Nikkei futures in CME was closed at 13600, higher than the close of 13435 here yesterday.
Kospi may open higher today following the rally in Wall St overnight and may open around 210ish region. However, with more data coming out of the US later on tonight, some investors may choose to sit on the sidelines and wait for more concrete data regarding the US economic conditions.
Hangseng may rebound from yesterday's losses and may open higher at around 23700ish region. It may try to go up to 24000 today but low market sentiment may limit the gains and nervous investors may want to wait and see for more data coming out of the US.
US markets were closed higher overnight after the MBIA rating remains AAA and that eased some concerns from investors regarding the bond insurers. Home Depot also lead builders in the rally after Deutsche Bank AG said shoppers will spend more as interest rates fall and government mails out tax rebates. Dow rose 207.53 pts or 1.67% to 12650.36, S&P500 rose 22.74 pts or 1.68% to 1378.55, while Nasdaq climbed 40.86 pts or 1.74% to 2389.86. Bargain hunters have kicked in while some investors were still waiting on the sidelines for job reports and ISM manufacturing index due later on tonight.
Asian markets may open higher and may rise further today after investors in the US felt some ease last night which led to the 200 pts rally in the Dow. At one time, the Dow fell as much as 150 pts before rebounding back up. Banking sectors and property sectors may pace rally in the Asian region. Crude oil prices slid to $91.70ish per barrel, gold prices fell to $925ish and JPY at 106.30ish. Nikkei futures in CME was closed at 13600, higher than the close of 13435 here yesterday.
Kospi may open higher today following the rally in Wall St overnight and may open around 210ish region. However, with more data coming out of the US later on tonight, some investors may choose to sit on the sidelines and wait for more concrete data regarding the US economic conditions.
Hangseng may rebound from yesterday's losses and may open higher at around 23700ish region. It may try to go up to 24000 today but low market sentiment may limit the gains and nervous investors may want to wait and see for more data coming out of the US.
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