Financial Markets & ASX News

Rupee on Monday closed lower at 68.2175 per Dollar on Monday (05 December 2016), versus its previous close of 68.03/04 per Dollar last Friday. On the stock exchange supply and demand of securities are brought together and offset by price determination and executed at these prices, mediated by specialists in floor trading (market maker). In line with the major stock indices in the Asia-Pacific region, Indonesia’s main index climbed although gains were limited as investors are concerned about failed discussions between the Greek government and its creditors in the Eurozone. Comments that may make a stock price go up or down quickly that are not based on realities, or may be over-exaggerated could be playing on the emotions of many investors. The market has taken the sharper-than-expected slide in GDP in its stride, with miners and banks driving gains at noon. The live DAX camera offers a real-time view on the big famous DAX chart at the trading hall. If you want to visit the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, please contact the Visitor Centre.

Good news, like satisfactory corporate governance, great earnings reports, constructive economic and political indications, and innovative financial products and acquisitions, brings about buying pressure which will consequently result into an increase in stock price.

Daily updates on the performance of the Jakarta Composite Index (Indonesia Stock Exchange) are now presented in our Today’s Headlines section. Stock quotes refer to the lists of stock prices at some point in a trading day. Some may say that all this information is a good thing, and investors need to do their own research before putting money in or taking money out of the stock market. Our call of the day maintains that it will take more than hoggish investors to stop this market from moving higher.

As opposed to Jamie Dimon – who thinks the stock price of JPMorgan is high enough to maybe postpone buybacks in favor of a special dividend – Gerspach says there’s enough room between Citi’s share price and book value for repurchases to continue to make good sense.

PL is the TFEX news that announced the maximum number of futures or options contracts an investor is allowed to hold (Position Limit). Market volatility, volume and system availability may impact account access and trade execution. You are accessing the London Stock Exchange Annual Report Service powered by PrecisionIR. In the old days before the internet and 24 hour news channels; I would think less irrational selling of stocks based on news and information would have occurred.