Trading Update
02-Dec-13, 9:12am:

USD/JPY Has Had a Technical Breakout at ¥1.0250.



The next resistance for USD/JPY is at ¥103.77.

The Nikkei 225 still has resistance at 15970 but the candles are looking increasingly volatile.

The EUR/USD candles are also looking interesting.



Update by Craig Inglis, Head of Product Development,
02-Dec-13, 11:07am: Whilst stock markets are trading lower this morning, reasonable PMI data and hopes of a Santa Rally are keeping the bulls interested.



Update by Ishaq Siddiqi, Market Analyst,
03-Dec-13, 8:49am: Last night’s stronger US economic data has seen stocks pull back on tapering fears, however, the Nikkei rallied on rumours of a new stimulus package from the Bank of Japan.



Update by Ishaq Siddiqi, Market Analyst,
03-Dec-13, 9:08am:

Yen Slumps as BoJ Adds Futher Stimulus



With taper talk back on the agenda, stock markets and gold are feeling the pain whilst the Japan 225 and USD/JPY are surging.



Update by Craig Inglis, Head of Product Development,
04-Dec-13, 11:00am: In the latest video on our trading blog, Michael Hewson takes a look at the widening disparity between UK and US indices.

Why is There a Divide Between US and UK Stock Markets?

Update by Gordon Childs, Editor,
05-Dec-13, 9:56am:

Strong US Data Re-ignites December Taper Debate



Bullish US jobs data has seen an increase in stock market volatility as traders look towards Friday’s Non-Farm Payrolls and its significance for the Fed tapering decision.

The Dow saw a pullback before rebounding, whilst the FTSE 100 has broken below support and the Nikkei is seeing some profit taking after a strong run.

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