Market Sentiment 30th September 2009

Dow -47 = -2
Nasdaq -6 = -1
S&P 500 -2 = -1
Ftse -6 = -1
Nikkei 90 = 1
Futures -12 = -2
Market Sentiment -6

Market Sentiment 29th September 2009

Dow 124 = 4
Nasdaq 39 = 2
S&P 500 18 = 2
Ftse 86 = 1
Nikkei -256 = -1
Futures 56 = 4
Market Sentiment 12
Wall Street rose on on the back of mergers and acquisitions despite economic activity slipping in August from weakness in the labour market.

Market Sentiment 28th September 2009

Dow -42 = -2
Nasdaq -16 = -1
S&P 500 -6 = -1
Ftse 2 = 1
Nikkei -278 = -1
Futures -20 = -2
Market Sentiment -6
US stocks fell on weak housing and durable goods data. Australian Reserve Bank governor Glenn Stevens said "Australia's mid-term prospects remained good."

Market Sentiment 25th September 2009

Dow -41 = -2
Nasdaq -23 = -1
S&P 500 -10 = -1
Ftse -60 = -1
Nikkei 173 = 1
Futures -50 = -2
Market Sentiment -6
Wall Street fell on concerns the Federal Reserve will start winding back some of the stimulus measures starting with reducing the number of purchases of mortgage debt.

Market Sentiment 24th September 2009

Dow -81 = -4
Nasdaq -14 = -1
S&P 500 -10 = -1
Ftse -3 = -1
Nikkei N/A = 0
Futures -28 = -2
Market Sentiment -9
The US Federal Reserve left interest rates on hold, however Wall Street fell on concerns of the lack of information from the Fed regarding its purchases of mortgages and government debt which will effect longer term rates.

Market Sentiment 23rd September 2009

Dow 51 = 4
Nasdaq 8 = 1
S&P 500 7 = 1
Ftse 8 = 1
Nikkei N/A = 0
Futures 19 = 2
Market Sentiment 9
The US dollar fell to 1 year lows which saw a rally in metal prices, however concern of high inventories of metals put the brakes on the advance. Wall Street was higher as the market waits for the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates and more importantly its current view of the US economy.

Market Sentiment 22nd September 2009

Dow -41 = -2
Nasdaq 5 = 1
S&P 500 -3 = -1
Ftse -29 = -1
Nikkei N/A = 0
Futures -15 = -2
Market Sentiment -5
Wall Street was lower as investors wait for the Federal Reserve meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday. Also the G20 Leaders meet Thursday and Friday to review the global economy and responses to the financial crisis.

Market Sentiment 21st September 2009

Dow 36 = 2
Nasdaq 6 = 1
S&P 500 2 = 1
Ftse 8 = 1
Nikkei -73 = -1
Futures 7 = 1
Market Sentiment 5
The Australian market is currently down 7 points following a flat Wall Street lead.

Market Sentiment 18th September 2009

Dow -7 = -2
Nasdaq -6 = -1
S&P 500 -3 = -1
Ftse 39 = 1
Nikkei 173 = 1
Futures = -2
Market Sentiment -4
Wall Street eased, but is still up 178 on the week, despite encouraging factory output and building starts data.

Market Sentiment 17th September 2009

Dow 108 = 4
Nasdaq 30 = 2
S&P 500 16 = 2
Ftse 82 = 1
Nikkei 53 = 1
Futures 53 = 4
Market Sentiment 14
Wall Street rose on news US production gained 0.8% in August, European markets were also higher fueling signs that the global economic recovery is gathering pace. Gold hit an 18 month high, the US Dollar fell to a 12 month low, and Oil was higher.

Market Sentiment 16th September 2009

Dow 56 = 4
Nasdaq 10 = 1
S&P 500 3 = 1
Ftse 23 = 1
Nikkei -65 = -1
Futures 21 = 2
Market Sentiment 8
Its over, according to Fed Chairman Bernanke the US recession is over. Markets rose on his words and some positive economic data. Producer prices rose 1.7% in August and retail sale were also up 2.7%.

Market Sentiment 15th September 2009

Dow 21 = 2
Nasdaq 10 = 1
S&P 500 6 = 1
Ftse 7 = 1
Nikkei -242 = -1
Futures 46 = 2
Market Sentiment 6
Wall Street rose slightly, investors showed caution as a US trade dispute with China begins to bubble regarding tariffs on tyres, chicken and auto parts.
Telstra announced it will work with the Australian government after the government moved to introduce reforms to break up the Telco.
The massive Gorgon gas project off the coast of Western Australia has received final approval and work will commence immediately with contracts awarded within weeks.

Market Sentiment 14th September 2009

Dow -22 = -2
Nasdaq -3 = -1
S&P 500 -1 = -1
Ftse 23 = 1
Nikkei -69 = -1
Futures -4 = -2
Market Sentiment -6
Wall Street finished lower despite a jump in consumer confidence.

Market Sentiment 11th September 2009

Dow 80 = 4
Nasdaq 23 = 1
S&P 500 10 = 1
Ftse -16 = -1
Nikkei 201 = 1
Futures 42 = 2
Market Sentiment 8
US markets reached their highest levels in 12 months overnight, however September historically is the weakest month for stocks. Will the rally continue?

Market Sentiment 10th September 2009

Dow 49 = 2
Nasdaq 22 = 1
S&P 500 7 = 1
Ftse 57 = 1
Nikkei -81 = -1
Futures 31 = 2
Market Sentiment 6
US consumer spending concerns cap Wall Street gains, retail sales were flat and the Fed believes the economy will remain weak for some due to higher unemployment. European stocks closed at an 11 month high. The Australian XJO is currently 40 points higher.

Market Sentiment 9th September 2009

Dow 56 = 4
Nasdaq 18 = 1
S&P 500 8 = 1
Ftse 14 = 1
Nikkei 72 = 1
Futures 11 = 2
Market Sentiment 10
US markets were higher with commodity and precious metal stock leading the way. A report has shown that US Employment trends are likely to remain flat for the rest of 2009. Gold broke the US$1000 mark on a weak US dollar.

Market Sentiment 8th September 2009

Dow Closed = 0
Nasdaq Closed = 0
S&P 500 Closed = 0
Ftse 81 = 1
Nikkei 133 = 1
Futures 18 = 2
Market Sentiment 4
The Australian market is currently 41 points higher despite no lead from a closed US market. The FTSE was 81 points higher. A NAB survey has shown that Australian business confidence is at its highest level since October 2003

Market Sentiment 7th September 2009

Dow 96 = 4
Nasdaq 35 = 2
S&P 500 13 = 1
Ftse 54 = 1
Nikkei -27 = -1
Futures 38 = 2
Market Sentiment 9
Australian Construction figures show Commercial activity has dipped while house building was up for the second consecutive month.

Market Sentiment 4th September 2009

Dow 63 = 4
Nasdaq 16 = 1
S&P 500 8 = 1
Ftse -20 = -1
Nikkei -65 = -1
Futures 28 = 2
Market Sentiment 6
US stocks closed higher although a cautious mood remained. Gold rallied for the second day and looks to test the mark $1000 mark again. A warning on interest rates was sounded,comments from a Federal Reserve spokesman said that interest rates could rise "as aggressively as they were cut as the economic recovery takes hold".

Market Sentiment 3 September 2009

Dow -29 = -4
Nasdaq -1 = -2
S&P 500 -3 = -2
Ftse -2 = -1
Nikkei -70 = -1
Futures -17 = -4
Market Sentiment -14
Wall Street closed lower on a late sell off. Gold rallied over night as investors moved from currencies into gold. Australian exports fell 1% in July.

Market Sentiment 2nd September 2009

Dow -184 = -4
Nasdaq -40 = -2
S&P 500 -22 = -2
Ftse -89 = -1
Nikkei 37 = 1
Futures -71 = -4
Market Sentiment -12
Wall Street fell over night as rumours spread that another US Bank may fail. On the positive side US manufacturing figures grew in August.

Market Sentiment 1st September 2009

Dow -47 = -2
Nasdaq -19 = -1
S&P 500 -8 = -1
Ftse n/a = 0
Nikkei -41 = -1
Futures -10 = -2
Market Sentiment -7
Wall Street fell after the Shanghai index plunged 6.7%