Stock markets: Monday results.[E]

Closing:
Nikkei -121.0 (-0.80%) 15,668.31
FTSE 100 -2.50 (-0.04%) 5,762.10
DOW -196.34 (-1.75%) 11,051.53
NASDAQ -49.79 (-2.24%) 2,169.62
S&P 500 -22.73 (-1.76%) 1,265.49
10YR -7/32 5.02% 100 25/32

Japan stock markets closed on Monday in a red zone. USD decrease pushed down the export sector.
The main losses got Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. and Toyota Motor Corp.
Matsushita, the world giant of consumer electronics lost 2.0%, Toyota -1.3%, Nissan Motor Co. -1.8%.
Banking was also in downwards.
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc., the world largest credit institutions, felt on 1.9% before the announcement of the government shares sale and its price.
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc., shares lost 0.9%, and Mizuho Financial Group Inc. - 0.9%.

Energy sector gains were represented with Inpex Holdings Inc., the largest oil-extractor and Japan Petroleum Exploration Co. which strengthened on oil benefits.
European stocks also depressed hit by high oil prices above $73.00, USD weakening as renewed speculations ECB will bring its key rate up on 50 b.p.
EUR gains against dollar up to a 13-month's high has rendered negative influence on European car manufacturers. Airlines also got losses. Trade volumes were below usual as many European markets were closed on holidays.
DAX -65.85 (-1.16%) 5,621.19, FTSE 100 -2.50 (-0.04%) 5,762.10.

The Wall Street slumped on Monday. The market has opened with downturn after minister of oil industry of Iran schedule led to oil hike.
It has added gains up to $73 after Iran foreshadowed intention to use its oil resources for politic negotiations in
During day the main indexes remained under pressure. PHLX Semi Index decrease more then 1.0% y/y, led to Nasdaq drops. Technical index felt on 0.9% in a daily advance and fixed in a red zone according to the years estimations.
Ben Bernanke supported new sales.
The head of the Central Bank highlighted the intention on policy of long-term price stability which remains the main target and FED is going to take all necessary measures. Bernanke also has noted " significant decrease in consumer charges " last months.
June contract NYMEX light sweet crude closed on $72.45/barrel.
Price climbed to $73.85. Remind that Friday closed on $72.33.
Trade volumes: NYSE 1.30 bln. shr.; Nasdaq - 1.47 bln.