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Gold $1,284.20 -0.10 -0.008%

ICE Brent Crude Oil $109.14 -0.13 -0.12%

Nikkei 14,546.27 +157.50 +1.09%

Hang Seng 22,509.64 -221.04 -0.97%

Shanghai Composite 2,067.38 -5.45 -0.26%

S&P 1,875.39 -4.16 -0.22%

NASDAQ 4,126.97 -34.49 -0.83%

Dow 16,501.65 -12.72 -0.08%

FTSE 1,338.84 -7.73 -0.57%

CAC 4,451.08 -33.13 -0.74%

EUR/USD $1,3816 +0,08%

GBP/USD $1,6779 -0,26%

USD/CHF Chf0,8832 -0,18%

USD/JPY Y102,52 -0,06%

EUR/JPY Y141,64 +0,01%

GBP/JPY Y172,01 -0,33%

AUD/USD $0,9287 -0,82%

NZD/USD $0,8619 +0,14%

06:00 Switzerland Trade Balance March 2.62 2.79     

08:00 Germany IFO - Business Climate April 110.7     110.5     

08:00 Germany IFO - Current Assessment April 115.2 115.7     

08:00 Germany IFO - Expectations April 106.4 105.9     

09:00 Eurozone ECB President Mario Draghi Speaks                 

10:00 United Kingdom CBI retail sales volume balance April 13 18     

12:30 U.S. Durable Goods Orders March +2.2% +2.1%     

12:30 U.S. Durable Goods Orders ex Transportation March +0.2% +0.6%     

12:30 U.S. Durable goods orders ex defense March +1.8%         

12:30 U.S. Initial Jobless Claims April 304 309     

16:15 Eurozone ECB’s Vitor Constancio Speaks                 

23:30 Japan Tokyo Consumer Price Index, y/y April +1.3%         

23:30 Japan Tokyo CPI ex Fresh Food, y/y April +1.0% +2.8%     

23:30 Japan National Consumer Price Index, y/y March +1.5%         

European stock markets were lower because of the weak-than-expected first quarter results of technology companies. But the lower-than-expected figures from the U.S. housing market had a negative influence on European stock markets.

Ericsson - the Swedish mobile telecom equipment maker – fell 6.00% after announcing the worse-than-expected revenue in the first quarter.

ARM Holdings – chip designer – declined 2.8% after the publication of the weak growth in the first quarter.

Scania AB shares declined 5.5 percent after a shareholder rejected Volkswagen AG’s offer for remaining shares in the Swedish company.

AB Foods (ABF) climbed 9.2 percent caused by the first-half operating profit increase of its Primark clothing-retail business.

Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena SpA increased 3.1% because of Goldman Sachs’ upgrade of the stock to neutral from sell.

Name                                   Price                                    Change                 Change %

FTSE 100                              6,674.74                              -7.02                     -0.11%  

DAX                                       9,544.19                              -55.90                   -0.58%

CAC 40                                  4,451.08                              33.13                   -0.74%

The U.S. dollar recovered a part of its morning losses. A seasonally adjusted annual rate of new home sales plunged 14.5% to 384,000 units in March. February's figure was revised up to a 449,000 units from the previously reported 440,000 units. The projected value was 450,000 units.

The U.S. flash manufacturing PMI declined to 55.4 in April from 55.5 in March. The projected figure was 56.2.

The euro benefited from the better-than-expected flash manufacturing PMI in the Eurozone. Another reason for the increase of the euro was the successful bond auction of Portugal on financial markets. Portugal sold 10-year bonds for 750 million euros ($1.04 billion) at an average yield of 3.58%. In a few weeks, Portugal wants to leave the bailout program.

The Canadian dollar declined against the U.S. dollar. Retail sales dropped in comparison to the previous month. Retail sales rose 0.5% in February (January figure: +0.9%). Retail sales without automobile sales increased 0.6% (January figure: +1.0%)

The Australian dollar declined after the inflation data publication. The increase of the consumer price index was lower than expected in the first quarter. The annual consumer price index increased 2.9% (forecast: 3.2%). The monthly consumer price index rose 0.6% (forecast: 0.6%). The likelihood of interest hike by the Reserve Bank of Australia is near to zero in the next months. The Australian dollar was also affected by the worse-than-expected Chinese HSBC Manufacturing PMI (Preliminary). HSBC Manufacturing PMI was up to 48.3 in April from 48.0 in March. But the figure in April did not exceed the forecast of 48.4.

The British pound declined after the publication of the minutes of the Bank of England's (BoE) April meeting. MPC members were uncertain over economic slack and also held differing views on the outlook for inflation over the medium term. The minutes also showed that MPC members voted to keep interest rates at a record low 0.5%.

The U.S. Census Bureau published today a seasonally adjusted annual rate of new home sales plunged 14.5% to 384,000 units in March. February's figure was revised up to a 449,000 units from the previously reported 440,000 units. The projected value was 450,000 units. March new home sales reached the lowest level since mid-2013.

The median price of a new home was $290,000 in March 2014. It is the highest level ever in March.

The U.S. housing market recovery suffered setback. Yesterday’s publication has shown that March existing-home sales in the USA also declined in comparison to the previous month. But the figure was better than expected by analysts.

The reason for this decline in the U.S. housing market is an unusually cold winter, higher mortgage interest rates and a shortage of properties.

Prices for Brent crude fell today , being under the mark of $ 109 per barrel after weekly data showed that crude oil inventories in the U.S. reached a record level . The cost of oil brand WTI, meanwhile, rose slightly , receiving support from the tense situation in Ukraine and the fear that the Western powers could increase sanctions against Russia .

Department of Energy data on changes in stocks in the week April 14-20 showed :

- Oil reserves rose by 3.524 million barrels to 397.659 million barrels ;

- Gasoline inventories decreased by 0.274 million barrels . to 210.008 million barrels . ;

- Distillate stocks rose by 0.597 million barrels . to 112.513 million barrels .

- Refining capacity utilization rate of 91.0 % against 88.8 % a week earlier ;

- Oil terminal in Cushing declined by 0.788 million barrels . to 26.04 million barrels .

Recall that yesterday presented their data Institute of oil API. They showed :

- Capacity utilization in the week 89.8 % vs. 88.1%

- Distillate stocks last week -0.570 million barrels

- Gasoline inventories last week -3.4 million barrels

- Oil reserves for the week 0.519 million barrels

The course of trade also affected data for the euro area . As it became known , in the eurozone increased activity in the private sector of the economy accelerated at the fastest pace in nearly three years in April. The composite index of activity rose unexpectedly to 54.0 in April from 53.1 in March. Last reading was the highest since May 2011 . Economists expected the index to fall slightly to 53. PMI value is above the neutral level of 50.0 for ten consecutive months , indicating continuous growth in business activity since July last year . Preliminary manufacturing PMI was 53.3 in April , compared to 53 in March. According to forecasts of expected constant value 53. Moreover, preliminary index of services PMI rose more than expected - to 53.1 from 52.2 in March. Expected value was 52.7 in April .

Investors will also monitor the progress of Libya in building exports. We add that the North African country of oil production is about 220,000 barrels a day , as several fields remain closed because of the protests .

June futures on U.S. light crude oil WTI (Light Sweet Crude Oil) rose to $ 101.80 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX).

June futures price for North Sea Brent crude oil mixture fell 50 cents to $ 108.93 a barrel on the London exchange ICE Futures Europe.

Gold prices fell , losing the all previously earned position today , which was associated with the recent rise in the dollar and weak demand from investors.

Yesterday the price of the precious metal reached its lowest level since mid-February, after data on the U.S. housing market , which exceeded expectations , and increased confidence in the U.S. economic recovery and booming stock markets.

Impact on the dynamics of today's U.S. data , which showed that new home sales in the U.S. fell last month to its lowest level in eight months , suspending the process of restoring the housing market. According to the report , the seasonally adjusted sales of new homes fell in March by 14.5 percent, reaching an annual rate of 384,000 units, and fixing the second consecutive monthly decline . We add that the figure for February was revised up to 449,000 units from 440,000 . Economists expected new home sales to rise to 450,000 units. Compared to March of last year, sales were down 13.3 percent , noting the largest decline since April 2011 .

Physical demand in Asia, which aims to provide some support at lower price levels, has not appeared after the fall on Tuesday , as buyers expect more price cuts, dealers said . Demand was also weak from buyers in China , as a weaker yuan made ​​it more expensive to purchase . Note that today the Chinese yuan reached a 16- month low against the dollar .

Meanwhile, adding that India's gold imports in April and May can be halfway below the March figure due to restriction on the movement of cash during the general election .

"The market is supported at $ 1,275 , but if it is passed, prices will fall to $ 1,250 . Market pessimistic because demand in the physical market is absent even at a price below $ 1,300 . Sales by exchange-traded funds - another negative factor , "- said Standard Bank branch manager in Tokyo Yuichi Ikemidzu .

June futures on COMEX gold fell to $ 1283.60 .

01:30    Australia                             CPI, q/q                                            Quarter I             +0.8%  +0.8%   +0.6%

01:30    Australia                             CPI, y/y                                             Quarter I             +2.7%  +3.2%   +2.9%

01:45     China                                 HSBC Manufacturing PMI (Preliminary)     April                    48.0      48.4       48.3

06:58    France                               Manufacturing PMI (Preliminary)              April                    52.1      51.9       50.9

06:58    France                               Services PMI (Preliminary)                      April                    51.5      51.5       50.3

07:28    Germany                            Manufacturing PMI      (Preliminary)         April                    53.7      53.9       54.2

07:28    Germany                            Services PMI   (Preliminary)                    April                     53.0      53.5       52.0

07:58    Eurozone                            Manufacturing PMI      (Preliminary)        April                     53.0      53.0       53.3

07:58    Eurozone                            Services PMI   (Preliminary)                    April                    52.2      52.7       53.1

08:30    United Kingdom                   Bank of England Minutes                                                         

08:30    United Kingdom                   PSNB, bln                                           March                   7.5         8.7          4.9

10:00    United Kingdom                   CBI industrial order books balance           April                      6            7             -1

12:30    Canada                               Retail Sales, m/m                                 February             +1.3%  +0.5%   +0.5%

12:30    Canada                               Retail Sales ex Autos, m/m                    February             +1.0%  +0.6%   +0.6%

The euro strengthened after the flash manufacturing PMI publication in the Eurozone. Manufacturing PMI (Preliminary) of the Eurozone increased to 53.3 in April from 53.0 in March. It means that the Eurozone economy is continuing to recover.

The U.S. dollar declined against the most major currencies ahead the publication of the real estate sector data.

The British pound declined after the publication of the minutes of the Bank of England's (BoE) April meeting. MPC members were uncertain over economic slack and also held differing views on the outlook for inflation over the medium term. The minutes also showed that MPC members voted to keep interest rates at a record low 0.5%.

EUR/USD: the currency pair rose

GBP/USD: the currency pair was down

USD/JPY: the currency pair declined

The most important news that are expected:

13:43    U.S.                       Manufacturing PMI (Preliminary)     April      55.5      56.2      

14:00    U.S.                       New Home Sales                         March   440        455                     

21:00    New Zealand           RBNZ Interest Rate Decision                     2.75%   3.00%   

21:00    New Zealand           RBNZ Rate Statement                                                

23:50    Japan                     CSPI, y/y                                    March   +0.7%  +0.8%

EUR/USD $1.3800, $1.3900

USD/JPY Y101.00, Y102.30/35, Y103.50

USD/CHF Chf0.8800

EUR/CHF Chf1.2225

AUD/USD $0.9250, $0.9320, $0.9360, $0.9375

AUD/NZD NZ$ 1.0800

USD/CAD C$1.0950, C$1.1055, C$1.1100, C$1.1160

U.S. stock futures were little changed as investors weighed earnings from AT&T Inc. (T), Boeing Co.(BA) and Procter & Gamble (PG).

Global markets:

Nikkei 14,546.27 +157.50 +1.09%

Hang Seng 22,509.64 -221.04 -0.97%

Shanghai Composite 2,067.38 -5.45 -0.26%

FTSE 6,676.84 -4.92 -0.07%

CAC 4,468.24 -15.97 -0.36%

DAX 9,583.88 -16.21 -0.17%

Crude oil $101.65 (-0.10%)

Gold $1285.10 (+0.31%)

European stocks dropped. Market participants were focussed on euro zone purchasing managing index (PMI). The figures beat expectations. Manufacturing PMI (Preliminary) of the Eurozone increased to 53.3 in April from 53.0 in March. The projected figure was 53.0.

Weak earnings of Ericsson had a negative influence on stock markets.

Ericsson - the Swedish mobile telecom equipment maker – fell 4.70% after announcing the worse-than-expected revenue in the first quarter.

Scania AB shares declined 4.5 percent after a shareholder rejected Volkswagen AG’s offer for remaining shares in the Swedish company.

AB Foods (ABF) climbed 8.2 percent caused by the first-half operating profit increase of its Primark clothing-retail business.

Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena SpA increased 3.9% because of Goldman Sachs’ upgrade of the stock to neutral from sell.

Current figures:

Name                                   Price                                    Change                 Change %

FTSE 100                              6,691.32                              66.01                     1.00%   

DAX                                       9,527.97                              118.26                   1.26%

CAC 40                                  4,470.28                              38.47                     0.87%

(company / ticker / price / change, % / volume)

Manufacturing PMI (Preliminary) of the Eurozone published by research group Markit increased to 53.3 in April from 53.0 in March. The projected figure was 53.0. Germany’s manufacturing PMI climbed to 54.2 in April from 53.7 in March, exceeding forecast of 53.9. The French manufacturing PMI was down to 50.9 in April from 52.1 in March. The forecast was 51.9.

These figures show that the Eurozone economic activity is recovering. But there is a disappointment about the French figures.

EUR/USD

Offers $1.3950, $1.3930, $1.3910/15, $1.3900, $1.3880-85, $1.3860/65

Bids $1.3825/20, $1.3785/80

GBP/USD

Offers  $1.6900, $1.6870/80, $1.6840/50

Bids  $1.6785/80, $1.6770-60, $1.6680

AUD/USD

Offers  $0.9395/00, $0.9350,  $0.9300/10

Bids  $0.9250, $0.9220, $0.9200

EUR/JPY

Offers Y142.80, Y142.50, Y142.00

Bids  Y141.20, Y141.00

USD/JPY

Offers  Y102.95/00, Y102.65/70, Y102.45/50

Bids  Y102.00, Y101.85/80, Y101.50

EUR/GBP

Offers stg0.8330/35, stg0.8241

Bids  stg0.8190-80, stg0.8150

Asian stock markets traded mixed today. China's stock markets were affected by the lower than expected Chinese HSBC Manufacturing PMI (Preliminary). HSBC Manufacturing PMI was up to 48.3 in April from 48.0 in March. But the figure in April did not exceed the forecast of 48.4. The Japanese index Nikkei 225 was up due to the weakness of the yen.

Indexes on the close:

Nikkei 225                    14,546.27     +157.50      +1.09%

Hang Seng                   22,509.64     -221.04     -0.97%

Economic calendar (GMT0):

01:30     Australia                      CPI, y/y                                                      Quarter I             +2.7%   +3.2%   +2.9%

01:45     China                          HSBC Manufacturing PMI (Preliminary)     April                    48.0          48.4      48.3

06:58     France                        Manufacturing PMI (Preliminary)                April                    52.1       51.9      50.9

06:58     France                        Services PMI (Preliminary)                        April                     51.5       51.5      50.3

07:28     Germany                     Manufacturing PMI (Preliminary)               April                     53.7          53.9      54.2

07:28     Germany                     Services PMI (Preliminary)                        April                     53.0          53.5      52.0

07:58     Eurozone                    Manufacturing PMI (Preliminary)                April                     53.0          53.0      53.3

The U.S. dollar traded mixed. Market participants already priced in the better-than-expected figures from the U.S. housing market.

The Australian dollar declined after the inflation data publication. The increase of the consumer price index was lower than expected in the first quarter. The annual consumer price index increased 2.9% (forecast: 3.2%). The monthly consumer price index rose 0.6% (forecast: 0.6%). The likelihood of interest hike by the Reserve Bank of Australia is near to zero in the next months.

The Australian dollar was also affected by the worse-than-expected Chinese HSBC Manufacturing PMI (Preliminary). HSBC Manufacturing PMI was up to 48.3 in April from 48.0 in March. But the figure in April did not exceed the forecast of 48.4.

The New Zealand dollar was down affected by the worse-than-expected Chinese HSBC Manufacturing PMI (Preliminary). China is New Zealand's second biggest export partner. Later in the day, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand will publish its interest rate and its rate statement. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand could increase interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.0%.

The Japanese Yen climbed against the U.S. dollar. The yen was supported by the speech of Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda. He said that the inflation target of 2% could be reached and there is no need for further quantitative stimulus measures. Market participants are waiting for developments in US-Japan free trade talks.

EUR/USD: the currency pair was up to $1.3820

GBP/USD: the currency pair was up to $1.6835

USD/JPY: the currency pair was down Y102.50

08:30    United Kingdom               Bank of England Minutes                                                         

08:30    United Kingdom               PSNB, bln                                                March                   7.5          8.7         

10:00    United Kingdom               CBI industrial order books balance          April                       6             7            

12:30    Canada                            Retail Sales, m/m                                    February             +1.3%   +0.5%  

12:30    Canada                            Retail Sales ex Autos, m/m                     February             +1.0%   +0.6%  

13:43    U.S.                                  Manufacturing PMI (Preliminary)             April                       55.5       56.2      

14:00    U.S.                                  New Home Sales                                    March                   440         455                       

21:00    New Zealand                    RBNZ Interest Rate Decision                                              2.75%    3.00%   

21:00    New Zealand                    RBNZ Rate Statement

EUR/USD $1.3800, $1.3900

USD/JPY Y101.00, Y102.30/35, Y103.50

USD/CHF Chf0.8800

EUR/CHF Chf1.2225

AUD/NZD $0.9250, $0.9320, $0.9360, $0.9375

AUD/NZD NZ$ 1.0800

USD/CAD C$1.0950, C$1.1055, C$1.1100, C$1.1160