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S&P 1,867.72 -16.94 -0.90% 474.48m

NASDAQ 4,080.76 -57.30 -1.38%

Dow 16,401.02 -129.53 -0.78%

FTSE 1,343.23 -4.36 -0.32%

CAC 4,428.07 -34.62 -0.78%

DAX 9,467.53 -61.97 -0.65%

EUR/USD $1,3924 +0,54%

GBP/USD $1,6973 +0,98%

USD/CHF Chf0,8742 -0,70%

USD/JPY Y101,73 -0,74%

EUR/JPY Y141,66 -0,18%

GBP/JPY Y172,65 +0,24%

AUD/USD $0,9340 +0,86%

NZD/USD $0,8706 +1,95%

USD/CAD C$1,0893 -1,22%

01:30 Australia Retail sales (MoM) March +0.2% +0.4%

01:30 Australia Retail Sales Y/Y March +4.9%

01:45 China HSBC Services PMI April 51.9

05:45 Switzerland Unemployment Rate April 3.2% 3.2%

06:00 Germany Factory Orders s.a. (MoM) March +0.6% +0.5%

06:00 Germany Factory Orders n.s.a. (YoY) March +6.1%

06:45 France Trade Balance, bln March -3.4 -4.0

06:45 France Industrial Production, m/m March +0.1% +0.4%

06:45 France Industrial Production, y/y March

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%

07:00 Switzerland Foreign Currency Reserves April 437.9

12:30 Canada Building Permits (MoM) March -11.6% +4.2%

12:30 U.S. Nonfarm Productivity, q/q (Preliminary) Quarter I +1.8% -0.5%

12:30 U.S. Unit Labor Costs, q/q (Preliminary) Quarter I -0.1% +2.3%

14:00 U.S. Fed Chairman Janet Yellen Speaks

14:30 U.S. Crude Oil Inventories May +1.7

19:00 U.S. Consumer Credit March 16.5 15.4

23:01 United Kingdom RICS House Price Balance April 57% 55%

European stocks dropped due to the mixed earnings results from companies across Europe and the escalation of tensions in Ukraine. Markets found support in the better-than-expected economic data in the Eurozone, but tensions in Ukraine are still weighing on sentiment.

Eurozone’s month-on-month retail sales increased to 0.3% in March from 0.1% in February. February’s figure was revised down to 0.1% from 0.4%. Analysts forecasted a rise of 0.2%.

The number of unemployed people in Spain declined by 111,600 in April from a 16,600 decrease in March. Analysts expected a fall of 49,100.

Balfour Beatty Plc shares declined 20%. The CEO Andrew McNaughton quit his job after 13 months.

PostNL shares climbed 10% after the announcing better-than-expected first quarter earnings.

Barclays decreased 5.2% after the release of the weaker-than-expected first quarter earnings.

Indexes on the close:

Name                                   Price                                    Change                 Change %

FTSE 100                              6,798.56                             -23.86                     -0.35%

DAX                                      9,467.53                              -61.97                     -0.65%

CAC 40                                 4,428.07                              -34.62                     -0.78%

The U.S. dollar plunged against the most major currencies. Market participants remained unimpressed by released U.S. trade balance figures. The U.S. trade deficit decreased to $40.38 billion in March from $41.87 billion in February. February’s figure was revised down from $42.30 billion. Analysts had expected the decline of trade deficit to $40.30 billion.

The euro traded higher against the U.S. dollar. The European currency was supported by the better-than-expected economic data in the Eurozone and the disappointing U.S. trade balance figures. Eurozone’s month-on-month retail sales increased to 0.3% in March from 0.1% in February. February’s figure was revised down to 0.1% from 0.4%. Analysts had forecasted a rise of 0.2%.

The number of unemployed people in Spain declined by 111,600 in April from a 16,600 decrease in March. Analysts had expected a fall of 49,100.

Spain's services purchasing managers' index rallied to a six-year high of 56.5 in April from 54.0 in March. Analysts had expected an increase to 54.4 in April.

The British pound remained near five-year highs. The better-than-expected U.K. services PMI still supports the British currency. The U.K. services PMI climbed to a four-month high of 58.7 in April from 57.6 in March. Analysts had expected an increase to 57.9. Investors expect the Bank of England could hike the interest rates ahead of other central banks.

The Canadian dollar increased against the U.S. dollar despite the weaker-than-expected Canadian economic data. The Canadian trade surplus decreased to C$0.08 billion in March from C$0.85 billion in February. February’s figure was revised up from a surplus of C$0.29 billion. Analysts had expected the trade surplus of C$0.40 billion.

The Ivey PMI declined to 54.1 in April from 55.2 in March. Analysts had expected a decline to 54.0.

The Australian dollar hits 2-week highs against the U.S. dollar. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) left the cash rate at a record low of 2.5%. Analysts expected this decision. The Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Glenn Stevens said the Australian dollar remains high by historical standards, but there has been improvement in the labour market. The target for inflation is 2%–3% in the next two years.

Australia’s trade balance surplus dropped to A$713 million in March from A$ 1.26 billion in February. Analysts forecasted a decline to A$1.04 billion.

The New Zealand dollar increased against the most major currencies. New Zealand’s dollar was supported by expectations that the unemployment rate in New Zealand will drop to 5.8% in the first quarter from 6.0% in the previous quarter. The unemployment rate will be released later in the day.

The Japanese yen increased against the U.S. dollar due to demand for the safe-haven yen. Japan’s markets were closed today for a public holiday.

The price of oil rose slightly today , which is associated with the negotiation of the foreign ministers of European countries about the resolution of the crisis in Ukraine.

"Any worsening of the situation in Ukraine will maintain oil quotes - said analyst Michael Hewson CMC Markets . - But investors little fear of supply disruption , which prevents prices rise too much ."

Positive dynamics was also due to a technical correction after cutting open short positions yesterday. However, growth in oil quotations partly contribute to good data on the euro zone and Britain. As it became known , the eurozone retail sales rose for the third month in a row in March, despite the expectations of unchanged level . Retail sales rose by 0.3 percent in the period from February, when sales rose 0.1 percent , which was revised up from 0.4 percent growth . Economists had forecast a zero change . In January, sales rose 1 percent. In annualized retail sales increased by 0.9 percent in March, after a gain of 1 percent in February , which was revised from an increase of 0.8 percent.

Meanwhile , another report showed activity in the key for the UK economy, the services sector grew in April at the fastest pace this year . Employment growth throughout the private sector accelerated sharply . It was another sign that the recovery of the UK economy continues to strengthen. Calculated by Markit and CIPS purchasing managers' index (PMI) for the UK service sector in April exceeded expectations and rose to 58.7 from 57.6 in March. This is the highest level since December 2013.

Many market participants also expect tomorrow's data on oil reserves . Estimated Bloomberg, oil reserves rose to 400 million last week, the highest level since 1982.

June futures on U.S. light crude oil WTI (Light Sweet Crude Oil) rose to $ 100.24 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX).

June futures price for North Sea Brent crude oil mixture rose $ 0.11 to $ 107.65 a barrel on the London exchange ICE Futures Europe.

Gold prices fell , losing the position of all previously earned , which was due to concerns about weak physical demand , although tensions in Ukraine and the reduction in the dollar index to 6.5 -month low provided some support.

Earlier in the session quotations reached $ 1315.8 per ounce , the highest since April 15 for the contract , which is the most actively traded .

Trading volume by 18% below the average for the last 100 days. I also add that the London and Tokyo markets closed on Monday due to the holidays .

" We believe that the price above $ 1,300 are not sustainable because they are mainly due to speculation ," said Commerzbank analyst Daniel Brieseman . " Physical demand seems to be somewhat muted . We have seen a significant outflow of ETF in the last couple of weeks and weak sales of coins in the United States . "

The data showed that outflows from the world's largest gold ETF - SPDR Gold Shares - amounted to about 10 tons last week.

It is also worth noting that, according to Bloomberg, net gold imports to China through Hong Kong declined to 80.6 thousand tons in March to 111.4 tons in February and 130 thousand tons, which were delivered in 2013. Gold imports into China may fall in the next few months due to falling yuan, while India 's gold imports is growing. At the same time on the last 11 weeks the stock exchanges are not as active play to increase the price of gold , given the signs of U.S. economic growth .

To date, the cost of the June gold futures on the COMEX fell to $ 1308.00 .

EUR/USD $1.3820, $1.3875, $1.3950

USD/JPY Y101.40, Y102.20, Y102.50

USD/CAD Cad1.0955, Cad1.0970, Cad1.0975, Cad1.0985, Cad1.1005, Cad1.1025

EUR/CHF Chf1.2225

AUD/USD $0.9225, $0.9250, $0.9275, $0.9300

U.S. stock-index futures fell as lower profit from American International Group Inc. offset export data indicating the economy was poised to pick up.

Global markets:

Hang Seng 21,976.33 -284.34 -1.28%

Shanghai Composite  2,028.04 +0.68 +0.03%

FTSE 6,792.54 -29.88 -0.44%

CAC 4,433.36 -29.33 -0.66%

DAX 9,457.82 -71.68 -0.75%

Financial markets are closed today in U.K.

Crude oil $99.62 (+0.15%)

Gold $1308.20 (-0.08%)

The New Zealand dollar rallied against the U.S. dollar and hits 4-week highs. The weakness of the U.S. dollar supports New Zealand’s currency. The U.S. trade deficit decreased to $40.38 billion in March from $41.87 billion in February. February’s figure was revised down from $42.30 billion. Analysts had expected the decline of trade deficit to $40.30 billion.

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Economic calendar (GMT0):

01:30    Australia               Trade Balance                                                             March   1.26      1.04       0.73

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

04:30    Australia               RBA Rate Statement                                                  

07:48    France                 Services PMI (Finally)                                                    April      50.3      50.3       50.4

07:53    Germany              Services PMI (Finally)                                                    April      52.0      52.0       54.7

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

08:30    United Kingdom    Purchasing Manager Index Services                             April      57.6      57.9       58.7

09:00    Eurozone             Retail Sales (MoM)                                                       March   +0.4%    0.0%     +0.3%

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

09:00    Eurozone             ECOFIN Meetings

09:30    Australia               Annual Budget Release                                                2014                                     

The U.S. dollar plunged against the most major currencies. Market participants are awaiting the release of the U.S. trade balance figures later in the day.

The euro hits 7-week highs against the U.S. dollar. The European currency was supported by the better-than-expected economic data. Eurozone’s month-on-month retail sales increased to 0.3% in March from 0.1% in February. February’s figure was revised down to 0.1% from 0.4%. Analysts had forecasted a rise of 0.2%.

The number of unemployed people in Spain declined by 111,600 in April from a 16,600 decrease in March. Analysts had expected a fall of 49,100.

Spain's services purchasing managers' index rallied to a six-year high of 56.5 in April from 54.0 in March. Analysts had expected an increase to 54.4 in April.

The British pound hits five-year highs. The better-than-expected U.K. services PMI had supported the British currency. The U.K. services PMI climbed to a four-month high of 58.7 in April from 57.6 in March. Analysts had expected an increase to 57.9. Investors expect the Bank of England could hike the interest rates ahead of other central banks.

The Australian dollar hits 2-week highs against the U.S. dollar. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) left the cash rate at a record low of 2.5%. Analysts expected this decision. The Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Glenn Stevens said the Australian dollar remains high by historical standards, but there has been improvement in the labour market.

EUR/USD: the currency pair climbed to $1.3944

GBP/USD: the currency pair increased to $1.6981

USD/JPY: the currency pair declined to Y101.69

AUD/USD: the currency pair was up to $0.9351

The most important news that are expected (GMT0):

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     

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%    

23:50    Japan                    Monetary Policy Meeting Minutes

EUR/USD

Offers $1.4010, $1.4000, $1.3970/80, $1.3950

Bids  $1.3850/40

GBP/USD

Offers $1.7000, $1.6980

Bids $1.6935/30, $1.6914/00, $1.6855/50

AUD/USD

Offers $0.9450, $0.9400, $0.9350, $0.9320

Bids  $0.9255/50, $0.9220, $0.9200

EUR/JPY

Offers Y142.80, Y142.50, Y142.20

Bids  Y141.50, Y141.20, Y141.00

USD/JPY

Offers  Y102.50

Bids  Y101.85/80, Y101.50, Y101.20

EUR/GBP

Offers 

Bids stg0.8190-80

European stocks showed a mixed trend due to the mixed earnings results from companies across Europe. Continuing violence in Ukraine also had a negative impact on markets.

Eurozone’s month-on-month retail sales increased to 0.3% in March from 0.1% in February. February’s figure was revised down to 0.1% from 0.4%. Analysts forecasted a rise of 0.2%.

The number of unemployed people in Spain declined by 111,600 in April from a 16,600 decrease in March. Analysts expected a fall of 49,100.

Balfour Beatty Plc shares declined 18%. The CEO Andrew McNaughton quit his job after 13 months.

PostNL shares climbed 9.4% after the announcing better-than-expected first quarter earnings.

Barclays decreased 4.3% after the release of the weaker-than-expected first quarter earnings.

Current figures:

Name                                   Price                                    Change                 Change %

FTSE 100                             6,811.73                             -10.69                     -0.16%

DAX                                      9,529.93                              +0.43                      0.00%

CAC 40                                 4,460.04                              -2.65                      -0.06%

Asian stock indices stocks climbed. There has been thin liquidity on the markets due to holidays in Japan, Hong Kong and South Korea. Investors are waiting for the release of the Bank of Japan’s monetary policy meeting minutes.

Concerns over slower growth in China and continuing violence in Ukraine had a negative impact on markets.

Indexes on the close:

Nikkei 225                    closed

Hang Seng                   closed

Shanghai Composite    2,028.04         +0.68     +0.03%

EUR/USD $1.3820, $1.3875, $1.3950

USD/JPY Y101.40, Y102.20, Y102.50

USD/CAD Cad1.0955, Cad1.0970, Cad1.0975, Cad1.0985, Cad1.1005, Cad1.1025

EUR/CHF Chf1.2225

AUD/USD $0.9225, $0.9250, $0.9275, $0.9300

The Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Glenn Stevens said today:

- The Australian dollar remains high by historical standards;

- There has been improvement in the labour market;

- The RBA should continue its accommodative monetary policy to boost demand and to help growth to strengthen over time;

- The target for inflation is 2%–3% in the next two years.

Economic calendar (GMT0):

01:30    Australia               Trade Balance                                                             March   1.26      1.04       0.73

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

04:30    Australia               RBA Rate Statement                                                   

07:48    France                 Services PMI (Finally)                                                    April      50.3      50.3       50.4

07:53    Germany              Services PMI (Finally)                                                    April      52.0      52.0       54.7

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

08:30    United Kingdom    Purchasing Manager Index Services                             April      57.6      57.9       58.7

09:00    Eurozone             Retail Sales (MoM)                                                       March   +0.4%    0.0%     +0.3%

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

09:00    Eurozone             ECOFIN Meetings

The U.S. dollar traded lower against the most major currencies. Weak China’s HSBC manufacturing purchasing managers’ index was the reason for the decline of the U.S. currency. Investors preferred the yen as safe-haven currency.

The New Zealand dollar increased for a sixth day against the U.S. dollar. No economic data was released in New Zealand. Investors are waiting for the publication of New Zealand’s employment report.

The Australian dollar traded mixed against the U.S. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) left the cash rate at a record low of 2.5%. Analysts expected this decision. The Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Glenn Stevens said the Australian dollar remains high by historical standards, but there has been improvement in the labour market. He added that the RBA should continue its accommodative monetary policy to boost demand and to help growth to strengthen over time. The target for inflation is 2%–3% in the next two years.

Australia’s trade balance surplus dropped to A$713 million in March from A$ 1.26 billion in February. Analysts forecasted a decline to A$1.04 billion.

The Japanese yen traded little changed against the U.S. dollar. Japan’s markets were closed today for a public holiday.

EUR/USD: the currency pair climbed to $1.3880

GBP/USD: the currency pair increased to $1.6880

USD/JPY: the currency pair declined to Y102.00

AUD/USD: the currency pair traded mixed

The most important news that are expected (GMT0):

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      

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%     

23:50    Japan                    Monetary Policy Meeting Minutes

EUR / USD

Resistance levels (open interest**, contracts)

$1.3929 (4867)

$1.3906 (2114)

$1.3892 (1262)

Price at time of writing this review: $ 1.3880

Support levels (open interest**, contracts):

$1.3863 (150)

$1.3847 (477)

$1.3820 (1200)

Comments:

- Overall open interest on the CALL options with the expiration date May, 9 is 28859  contracts, with the maximum number of contracts with strike price $1,3900 (4867);

- Overall open interest on the PUT optionswith the expiration date May, 9 is 35416 contracts, with the maximum number of contractswith strike price $1,3600 (4083);

- The ratio of PUT/CALL was 1.23 versus 1.23 from the previous trading day according to data from May, 5

GBP/USD

Resistance levels (open interest**, contracts)

$1.7100 (1375)

$1.7000 (1250)

$1.6902 (4247)

Price at time of writing this review: $1.6886

Support levels (open interest**, contracts):

$1.6799 (1366)

$1.6700 (1028)

$1.6600 (1082)

Comments:

- Overall open interest on the CALL options with the expiration date May, 9 is  19956 contracts, with the maximum number of contracts with strike price $1,6900 (4247);

- Overall open interest on the PUT optionswith the expiration date May, 9 is 20379 contracts, with the maximum number of contracts with strike price $1,6200 (1869);

- The ratio of PUT/CALL was 1.02 versus 1.03 from the previous trading day according to data from May, 5

* - 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.