Global Stocks, Sterling Gain as Brexit Vote Nears; Yellen Cools Rate Talk (News: 22/06/16)
Today’s Press
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Japan shares down despite US gains
Japanese stocks fell on Wednesday despite gains on the US markets following a testimony by the US Federal Reserve’s Janet Yellen.
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Asia stocks mostly up ahead of Britain EU vote
Asian markets mostly rose on Wednesday as Britain heads into a high-stakes referendum on its future in the European Union, after the head of the Federal Reserve warned a vote to leave could hammer world markets.
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Global stocks, sterling gain as Brexit vote nears; Yellen cools rate talk
Stocks and sterling rose while the safe-haven assets gold and bonds slipped on Wednesday, as investors grew more optimistic Britain would vote to remain in the European Union in its referendum on Thursday.
Next Trading Day’s Important Events
- n/a (GMT+3) EU referendum
- n/a (GMT+3) Targeted LTRO
Forex Quotes:
- USDJPY: 104.62
- EURUSD: 1.1304
Indices:
- S&P 500: 2,091.75
- NASDAQ : 4,845.33
Source:: Global Stocks, Sterling Gain as Brexit Vote Nears; Yellen Cools Rate Talk (News: 22/06/16)