Analytics, News, and Forecasts for CFD Markets: stock news — 15-08-2014.

Stock indices closed lower as the Ukrainian government said its troops attacked a military convoy that entered the country from Russia. In the earlier trading session, stocks traded higher on speculation that the ECB will add new stimulus measures to support the economy.

The UK gross domestic product grew at annual rate of 3.2% in the second quarter, exceeding expectations for a 3.1% gain, after a 3.1% rise in the first quarter. That was the fastest pace since the end of 2007.

On a monthly basis, the UK GDP increased 0.8% in the second quarter, in line with expectations, after a 0.8% rise in the first quarter.

Indexes on the close:

Name Price Change Change %

FTSE 100 6,689.08 +3.82 +0.06%

DAX 9,092.6 -132.50 -1.44%

CAC 40 4,174.36 -31.07 -0.74%

U.S. stock-index futures advanced as investors weighed developments in Ukraine and data showing wholesale prices grew at a slower pace last month.

Global markets:

Nikkei 15,314.57 +100.94 +0.66%

Hang Seng 24,801.36 -88.98 -0.36%

Shanghai Composite 2,206.47 -16.41 -0.74%

FTSE 6,680.79 +24.11 +0.36%

CAC 4,198.36 +3.57 +0.09%

DAX 9,209.91 +11.03 +0.12%

Crude oil $95.78 (+0.21%)

Gold $1304.20 (-0.87%)

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Stock indices advanced on speculation that the ECB will add new stimulus measures to support the economy.

The UK gross domestic product grew at annual rate of 3.2% in the second quarter, exceeding expectations for a 3.1% gain, after a 3.1% rise in the first quarter. That was the fastest pace since the end of 2007.

On a monthly basis, the UK GDP increased 0.8% in the second quarter, in line with expectations, after a 0.8% rise in the first quarter.

Current figures:

Name Price Change Change %

FTSE 100 6,728.04 +42.78 +0.64%

DAX 9,319.45 +94.35 +1.02%

CAC 40 4,244.24 +38.81 +0.92%

Asian stock indices closed higher in the subdued trade. Investors were focused on corporate earnings, and also weighed geopolitical tensions.

Chinese stocks traded higher due to speculation that the government in China will add stimulus measures to support the economy.

Trading on markets in Japan was subdued because of the Obon holidays.

BHP Billiton Ltd. shares rose 2.3% after reporting that the company may announce a spinoff of assets next week.

China Mobile Ltd. jumped 5.8% after Credit Suisse Group AG and Barclays Plc upgraded the company's stock.

Indexes on the close:

Nikkei 225 15,318.34 +3.77 +0.02%

Hang Seng 24,954.94 +153.58 +0.62%

Shanghai Composite 2,226.73 +20.27 +0.92%