Thursday, 28 January, stock markets in Europe have demonstrated negative dynamics, with the preponderance in the direction of the bears took place literally in the last hour of trading. , Released in the region, macroeconomic statistics was neutral: index of business climate in the euro area January almost coincided with the forecast, as well as the level of unemployment in Germany. At the same time, the U.S. makrostatistika disappointed - the number of primary applications from unemployed exceeded expectations, and the growth rate of orders for durable goods fell short of forecasts. The speculative component of the bull market has shown character against the background of Barack Obama”s statement that “punish” banks it is not going. Fed”s promise to continue to keep rates at a minimal level during the session supported the buying mood on European markets.

As a result of bidding British FTSE 100 fell by 1.37%, the Swiss SMI fell by 0,47%, French CAC 40 dropped to 1.89%, while the German DAX lost 1.82%. Regional indicator Dow Jones Stoxx 600 has lost 0,82%.

The European financial sector, happy for the “impunity” of American bankers, during the session would add, headed by British bank Barclays, but the closure of lost winnings.
The world”s largest supplier of mobile phones Nokia soared to 9.9% after it reported on the results of operations for the fourth quarter, exceeding forecasts. Nokia”s net profit rose to 576 million euros to 948 million euros ($ 1.33 billion), while sales reached 12 billion euros. Both figures were better than expected due to the fact that Nokia has managed to strengthen its position in the smartphone market.

The world”s largest jeweler Compagnie Financiere Richemont added 1.5% at the auctions in Switzerland against the fact that analysts at Barclays upgraded the rating of its shares to “market level” to “best market”.

Swedish clothing retailer Hennes Mauritz jumped 8.4% after reporting a quarterly publication - the company”s profits reached 6.15 billion kroons, or $ 844 million and exceeded the average forecast of about 1 billion kronor.

Season brings accountability and dimmer surprises - British pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca fell by 4,6%, to account for the past quarter, worse than expected. Net income per share, with some amendments were $ 1.42 and was more than 10 cents worse than expected.

Europe”s largest producer of potash KS lost 3,5% against the background of news that a Canadian competitor and a world leader in the production of potash Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan reported a precipitate quarterly profit by 69%. Sector is experiencing not the best of times because of falling demand and prices.

British rail operator Arriva has moved to 2,9% against the background of news about the possible purchase of French operator of land transportation.


Index Country Closing (items) Delta day (%) change per day (items)
ATX Austria 2473,26 -1,82 -45,77
BEL20 Index Belgium 2486,51 -0,29 -7,16
FTSE 100 United Kingdom 5 145 74 -1,37 -71,73
DAX Index Germany 5540,33 -1,82 -102,87
IBEX 35 INDEX Spain 10829,3 -1,93 -212,9
FTSE MIB Italy 21603,13 -1,79 — 394,46
AEX Netherlands 323,95 -1,01 -3,31
OMX Nordic 40 Scandinavia 840,44 0,56 4,71
CAC 40 France 3688,79 — 1,89 -71,01
SMI Switzerland 6442,41 -0,47 -30,62


In the market leaders today were “Severstal” and VTB, in negative territory closed “Polyus Gold” and “Gazprom Neft
Gazprom “in March, will present an updated draft program of exploration for the years 2011-2012
Companies Rostekhnologia “will supply Gazprom high-tech import-substituting equipment
The only “fly in the ointment” in a news background - the negative data on sales of durable goods
VAR: Prices of sugar in Ukraine reached its peak in March-April 2010
Industrial Policy: The share of agricultural imports in the domestic market of Ukraine is about 80%
On Thursday, the MICEX index finished the session above the 1400 points mark, further sites will determine the dynamics of the publication of GDP in the U.S. for 4 quarter
TNK-BP has placed two tranches of Eurobonds for $ 500 million each
USA: sale of high-tech is in full swing