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Hang Seng 21,976.33 -284.34 -1.28%

Shanghai Composite 2,027.35 +1.00 +0.05%

S&P 1,884.66 +3.52 +0.19%

NASDAQ 4,138.06 +14.16 +0.34%

Dow 16,530.55 +17.66 +0.11%

CAC 4,462.69 +4.52 +0.10%

DAX 9,529.5 -26.52 -0.28%

EUR/USD $1,3874 +0,04%

GBP/USD $1,6867 -0,01%

USD/CHF Chf0,8776 -0,03%

USD/JPY Y102,15 -0,03%

EUR/JPY Y141,71 -0,01%

GBP/JPY Y172,28 -0,06%

AUD/USD $0,9277 +0,02%

NZD/USD $0,8681 +0,22%

00:00 Japan Bank holiday

01:30 Australia Trade Balance March 1.20 1.04

04:30 Australia Announcement of the RBA decision on the discount rate 2.50% 2.50%

04:30 Australia RBA Rate Statement

07:00 United Kingdom Halifax house price index April -1.1% +0.8%

07:00 United Kingdom Halifax house price index 3m Y/Y April +8.7%

07:48 France Services PMI (Finally) April 50.3 50.3

07:53 Germany Services PMI (Finally) April 52.0 52.0

07:58 Eurozone Services PMI (Finally) April 53.1 53.1

08:30 United Kingdom Purchasing Manager Index Services April 57.6 57.9

09:00 Eurozone Retail Sales (MoM) March +0.4% 0.0%

09:00 Eurozone Retail Sales (YoY) March +0.8% +0.9%

09:00 Eurozone ECOFIN Meetings

09:30 Australia Annual Budget Release 2014

12:30 Canada Trade balance, billions March 0.29 0.60

12:30 U.S. International Trade, bln March -42.3 -40.1

14:00 Canada Ivey Purchasing Managers Index April 55.2 57.3

20:30 U.S. API Crude Oil Inventories May +3.0

21:30 U.S. FOMC Member Jeremy Stein Speaks

22:45 New Zealand Employment Change, q/q Quarter I +1.1% +0.7%

22:45 New Zealand Unemployment Rate Quarter I 6.0% 5.8%

23:30 Australia AiG Performance of Construction Index April 46.2

23:50 Japan Monetary Policy Meeting Minutes

European stocks traded mixed due to a slowdown of Chinese economy and the escalation of tensions in Ukraine. China’s HSBC manufacturing purchasing managers’ index dropped to 48.1 in April from 48.3 in March. Analysts expected an increase to 48.4. China’s HSBC manufacturing purchasing managers’ index showed a decrease for the fourth month in a row.

Eurozone’s investor confidence released by Sentix declined to 12.8 in March from 14.1 in February. Analysts forecasted an increase to 14.2.

The European Commission warned that the low level of inflation and geopolitical tensions with Russia could have a negative impact on economic recovery.

The stock market in London is closed for a public holiday.

Wincor Nixdorf AG shares declined 5.1% after announcing the worse-than-expected first-half earnings.

Wacker Chemie AG shares decreased 4.1% due to the worse-than-expected first quarter earnings.

Indexes on the close:

Name                                   Price                                    Change                 Change %

FTSE 100                              closed

DAX                                      9,529.5                               -26.52                     -0.28%

CAC 40                                 4,462.69                              +4.52                     +0.10%

The price of oil fell moderately today , as studies have indicated a contraction in activity in the manufacturing sector in China . Meanwhile, adding that signs of progress in the restoration of oil production in Libya outweighed rising tensions in Ukraine.

As it became known , purchasing managers index for the manufacturing sector in China rose in April to 48.1 points from 48 points in March, according to final data HSBC and Markit Economics. 4 months it is below 50 points , indicating that the reduction of business activity in the sector. Preliminary the April value was 48.3 points, and economists on average expected a revision to increase to 48.4 points.

" On the importance of the Chinese market pushes PMI», said analyst John Kilduff Again Capital . " Any data on China's economic slowdown is a negative factor for the stock oil as largely due to the country's growing demand for fuel ."

Meanwhile, adding that tensions in Ukraine has limited price reductions. Army and pro-Russian Ukrainian militants continued to fight in the weekend , resulting in intensified fears that the crisis will grow and involve the United States in opposition .

It should be noted that the escalation of tensions in Ukraine is of great importance for the energy markets . Russia said it will cut natural gas supplies to Ukraine in June , if not get the money in May. In such a scenario may suffer energy supplies to the European Union. Third used EU gas comes from Russia , with almost half of it goes through Ukraine. Russia also funneling oil through Ukraine to the countries of Eastern Europe.

June futures on U.S. light crude oil WTI (Light Sweet Crude Oil) fell to $ 99.42 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX).

June futures price for North Sea Brent crude oil mixture fell $ 1.18 to $ 107.35 a barrel on the London exchange ICE Futures Europe.

The euro traded little higher against the U.S. dollar despite the better-than-expected ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI in the U.S. The Institute of Supply Management released its non-manufacturing purchasing managers' index today. ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI climbed to 55.2 in April from 53.1 in March. Analysts forecasted an increase to 54.3.

Eurozone’s investor confidence released by Sentix declined to 12.8 in March from 14.1 in February. Analysts forecasted an increase to 14.2.

The European Commission warned that the low level of inflation and geopolitical tensions with Russia could have a negative impact on economic recovery.

The U.S. dollar traded mixed against the most major currencies, supported by the better-than-expected ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI in the U.S. The escalation of tensions in Ukraine had a negative impact on the U.S. currency.

The British pound traded mixed against the U.S. dollar. Markets in London are closed for a public holiday.

In overnight trading, the New Zealand dollar decreased against the U.S. dollar, but recovered its losses. The decline of China’s HSBC manufacturing purchasing managers’ index was the reason for this price development. China’s HSBC manufacturing purchasing managers’ index dropped to 48.1 in April from 48.3 in March. Analysts expected an increase to 48.4. China is New Zealand's second biggest export partner.

In overnight trading, the Australian dollar declined against the U.S. dollar after the release of China’s HSBC manufacturing purchasing managers’ index and Australia’s building permits, but recovered its losses. Building permits increased to -3.5% in March from -5.4% in February. February’s figure was revised down from -5.0%. The projected figure was an increase of 1.5%. Job advertisements in Australia were up 2.2% in April from 1.4% in March.

In overnight trading, the Japanese yen rose for a second day against the U.S. dollar, but declined after the release of the better-than-expected ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI in the U.S. The Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda told CNBC that Japan’s economic recovery is on track. His interview is damping speculation Japan’s central bank will add more quantitative stimulus measures.

Gold prices rose sharply today , reaching in this three-week high , as the escalation of tensions in Ukraine boosted demand for safer assets . Also, add that overcoming the key resistance level is also supported .

Experts note that investors continued to monitor developments in Ukraine, because hostility between Kiev and Moscow remains at a high level. During the weekend in eastern Ukraine were clashes between the army and the Ukrainian pro-Russian forces , and this has raised fears that the crisis will intensify and will be drawn into a confrontation the United States. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Sunday threatened new sanctions Russia if Moscow does not stop supporting separatists in eastern Ukraine .

The dynamics also continued to affect U.S. employment data , which were presented on Friday . They showed that the U.S. economy in April has created more jobs than in any month in the past two years . However, it was seen weaker profit growth and a reduction in working towards all able-bodied population .

As regards the situation in the physical market , the Chinese buyers were active during the night, dealers said .

" Chinese demand has improved slightly over the past two weeks , and the premium on gold on the Shanghai Gold Exchange broke out of negative territory, and were slightly up - at about $ 0.50 ," said in Standard Bank. "This suggests that the demand , especially from China , may improve when the price falls below $ 1,300 ."

It should also be noted that the weakness of investment puts pressure on gold in recent weeks. Stocks in SPDR Gold Trust fell by 2.70 tons - up to 782.85 tonnes on Friday , bringing the outflow for the week amounted to nearly 10 tons.

In addition, it was reported that on April 29 week ended fund managers cut net long positions in gold to the lowest level since mid-February. Volume products decreased in April by 25 percent, the steepest decline since November, and investments in gold ETFs fell to the lowest since 2009.

To date, the cost of the June gold futures on COMEX rose to a high of $ 1311.10 .

U.S. stock futures fell as a measure of Chinese manufacturing missed estimates and violence spread in Ukraine.

Global markets:

Nikkei 14,457.51 -27.62 -0.19%

Hang Seng 21,976.33 -284.34 -1.28%

Shanghai Composite 2,027.35 +1.00 +0.05%

CAC 4,414.63 -43.54 -0.98%

DAX 9,426.88 -129.14 -1.35%

Financial markets are closed today in Japan and U.K.

Crude oil $100.04 (+0.28%)

Gold $1315.00 (+0.93%)

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Boeing (BA) target raised to $165 from $148 at CRT Capital

Apple (APPL) target raised to $645 from $625 at RBC Capital Mkts

Economic calendar (GMT0):

00:30    Australia                MI Inflation Gauge, m/m                          April      +0.2%                                               +0.4%

00:30    Australia                MI Inflation Gauge, y/y                            April      +2.7%                                               +2.8%

01:30    Australia                Building Permits, m/m                              March   -5.4%   Revised From -5.0%  +1.7%   -3.5%

01:30    Australia                Building Permits, y/y                                March   +23.2%                                              +20.0%

01:30    Australia                ANZ Job Advertisements (MoM)                April     +1.4%                                                +2.2%

01:45    China                    HSBC Manufacturing PMI (Finally)             April      48.3                                       48.4       48.1

08:30    Eurozone              Sentix Investor Confidence                      March   14.1                                       14.2       12.8

09:00    Eurozone                Producer Price Index, MoM                    March    -0.2%                                   -0.2%     -0.2%

09:00    Eurozone                Producer Price Index (YoY)                    March    -1.7%                                   -1.8%     -1.6%

09:00    Eurozone                European Commission Economic Growth Forecasts                                                    

09:00    Eurozone                Eurogroup Meetings

The euro traded little changed against the U.S. dollar. Eurozone’s investor confidence released by Sentix declined to 12.8 in March from 14.1 in February. Analysts forecasted an increase to 14.2.

The European Commission released economic forecasts today. The gross domestic product (GDP) will increase 1.6% in the EU and 1.2% in the Eurozone in 2014, climbing to 2.0% and 1.7% respectively in 2015. The inflation in the Eurozone will remain low: 0.8% in 2014 and 1.2% in 2015.

The European Commission predicted the decline of unemployment rate. The unemployment rate will be 11.8% in 2014 and 11.4% in 2015.

The Commission’s forecasts show government debt in the Eurozone will climb to 96% of GDP in 2014, declining to 95.4% of GDP in 2015 (2008: 70.2% of GDP).

The European Commission warned that the low level of inflation and geopolitical tensions with Russia could have a negative impact on economic recovery.

The U.S. dollar traded mixed against the most major currencies ahead of the publication of ISM non-manufacturing PMI in the USA. Analysts expect that ISM non-manufacturing PMI should climb to 54.3 in April from 53.1 in March.

The British pound declined against the U.S. dollar. Markets in London are closed for a public holiday.

EUR/USD: the currency pair traded mixed

GBP/USD: the currency pair decreased to 1.6852

USD/JPY: the currency pair traded mixed

The most important news that are expected (GMT0):

13:45    U.S.                   Services PMI (Finally)                 April      54.2      54.2     

14:00    U.S.                   ISM Non-Manufacturing             April      53.1      54.3

EUR/USD

Offers $1.3970, $1.3950, $1.3930, $1.3890-910

Bids $1.3850, $1.3825/20, $1.3800, $1.3775

GBP/USD

Offers  $1.7000, $1.6970/80, $1.6940/50, $1.6900

Bids  $1.6850

AUD/USD

Offers  $0.9400, $0.9350, $0.9320, $0.9290/00

Bids $0.9255/50, $0.9220, $0.9200, $0.9150

EUR/JPY

Offers Y142.50, Y142.20, Y142.00, Y141.75/80

Bids  Y141.20, Y141.00, Y140.50

USD/JPY

Offers Y102.50

Bids Y101.85/80, Y101.50, Y101.20

EUR/GBP

Offers 

Bids  stg0.8190-80, stg0.8150

The European Commission released economic forecasts today. The gross domestic product (GDP) will increase 1.6% in the EU and 1.2% in the Eurozone in 2014, climbing to 2.0% and 1.7% respectively in 2015. The inflation in the Eurozone will remain low: 0.8% in 2014 and 1.2% in 2015.

The European Commission predicted the decline of unemployment rate. The unemployment rate will be 11.8% in 2014 and 11.4% in 2015.

The Commission’s forecasts show government debt in the Eurozone will climb to 96% of GDP in 2014, declining to 95.4% of GDP in 2015 (2008: 70.2% of GDP).

European stocks dropped due to a slowdown of Chinese economy and the escalation of tensions in Ukraine. China’s HSBC manufacturing purchasing managers’ index dropped to 48.1 in April from 48.3 in March. Analysts expected an increase to 48.4. China’s HSBC manufacturing purchasing managers’ index showed a decrease for the fourth month in a row.

Eurozone’s investor confidence released by Sentix declined to 12.8 in March from 14.1 in February. Analysts forecasted an increase to 14.2.

The stock market in London is closed for a public holiday.

Wincor Nixdorf AG shares declined 5.7% after announcing the worse-than-expected first-half earnings.

Current figures:

Name                                   Price                                    Change                 Change %

FTSE 100                              closed

DAX                                      9,423.63                             -132.39                    -1.39%

CAC 40                                 4,409.17                              -49.00                     -1.10%

EUR/USD $1.3750, $1.3775, $1.3800, $1.3825, $1.3900

USD/JPY Y101.50, Y101.60, Y101.80, Y101.90, Y102.00, Y102.10, Y102.50, Y102.70, Y102.90, Y103.00

AUD/USD $0.9200, $0.9375

GBP/USD $1.6825

USD/CAD Cad1.1000

EUR/GBP stg0.8250

NZD/USD $0.8610

Asian stock indices traded mixed. The disappointing China’s HSBC manufacturing purchasing managers’ index had a negative impact on Asian stocks. China’s HSBC manufacturing purchasing managers’ index dropped to 48.1 in April from 48.3 in March. Analysts expected an increase to 48.4.

The Japanese stock market was closed for a public holiday.

Indexes on the close:

Nikkei 225                    closed

Hang Seng                   21,976.33     -284.34     -1.28%

Shanghai Composite    2,027.35         +1.00     +0.05%

Economic calendar (GMT0):

00:30    Australia                MI Inflation Gauge, m/m                          April      +0.2%                                               +0.4%

00:30    Australia                MI Inflation Gauge, y/y                            April      +2.7%                                               +2.8%

01:30    Australia                Building Permits, m/m                              March   -5.4%   Revised From -5.0%  +1.7%   -3.5%

01:30    Australia                Building Permits, y/y                                March   +23.2%                                              +20.0%

01:30    Australia                ANZ Job Advertisements (MoM)                April     +1.4%                                                +2.2%

01:45    China                    HSBC Manufacturing PMI (Finally)             April      48.3                                       48.4       48.1

08:30    Eurozone              Sentix Investor Confidence                      March   14.1                                       14.2       12.8

The U.S. dollar dropped against the most major currencies. The escalation of tensions in Ukraine has a significant negative impact on U.S. currency.

The New Zealand dollar decreased against the U.S. dollar. The decline of China’s HSBC manufacturing purchasing managers’ index was the reason for this price development. China’s HSBC manufacturing purchasing managers’ index dropped to 48.1 in April from 48.3 in March. Analysts expected an increase to 48.4. China is New Zealand's second biggest export partner.

The Australian dollar declined against the U.S. dollar after the release of China’s HSBC manufacturing purchasing managers’ index and Australia’s building permits. Building permits increased to -3.5% in March from -5.4% in February. February’s figure was revised down from -5.0%. The projected figure was an increase of 1.5%. Job advertisements in Australia were up 2.2% in April from 1.4% in March.

The Japanese yen rose for a second day against the U.S. dollar. The Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda told CNBC that Japan’s economic recovery is on track. His interview is damping speculation Japan’s central bank will add more quantitative stimulus measures.

EUR/USD: the currency pair traded mixed

GBP/USD: the currency pair traded mixed

USD/JPY: the currency pair declined to Y101.85

The most important news that are expected (GMT0):

09:00    Eurozone           Producer Price Index, MoM         March   -0.2%   -0.2%   

09:00    Eurozone           Producer Price Index (YoY)        March   -1.7%   -1.8%   

09:00    Eurozone           European Commission Economic Growth Forecasts                                                    

09:00    Eurozone           Eurogroup Meetings                                                  

13:45    U.S.                   Services PMI (Finally)                 April      54.2      54.2      

14:00    U.S.                   ISM Non-Manufacturing             April      53.1      54.3

EUR / USD

Resistance levels (open interest**, contracts)

$1.3930 (3850)

$1.3906 (2284)

$1.3890 (1255)

Price at time of writing this review: $ 1.3875

Support levels (open interest**, contracts):

$1.3840 (441)

$1.3814 (1161)

$1.3780 (2642)

Comments:

- Overall open interest on the CALL options with the expiration date May, 9 is 28208  contracts, with the maximum number of contracts with strike price $1,3900 (3850);

- Overall open interest on the PUT optionswith the expiration date May, 9 is 34756 contracts, with the maximum number of contractswith strike price $1,3600 (4085);

- The ratio of PUT/CALL was 1.23 versus 1.27 from the previous trading day according to data from May, 2

GBP/USD

Resistance levels (open interest**, contracts)

$1.7100 (1375)

$1.7000 (1313)

$1.6903 (3844)

Price at time of writing this review: $1.6871

Support levels (open interest**, contracts):

$1.6798 (1312)

$1.6700 (1078)

$1.6600 (1082)

Comments:

- Overall open interest on the CALL options with the expiration date May, 9 is  19629 contracts, with the maximum number of contracts with strike price $1,6900 (3844)

- Overall open interest on the PUT optionswith the expiration date May, 9 is 20312 contracts, with the maximum number of contracts with strike price $1,6200 (1869);

- The ratio of PUT/CALL was 1.03 versus 1.12 from the previous trading day according to data from May, 2

* - The Chicago Mercantile Exchange bulletin (CME) is used for the calculation.

** - Open interest takes into account the total number of option contracts that are open at the moment.