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Economic Data (USA)

Thursday, February 08, 2007

All 3 Majors Declined Today As Crude Edged Closer to $60

All 3 major indexes declined today as the price on a barrel of crude oil for future delivery edged closer to the $60 mark. 1,604,923,960 shares were traded @ The New York Stock Exchange®.


Summary of The U.S. Markets:

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DJIA: Closed @ 12,637.63 (-29.24)

NASDAQ: Closed @ 2,488.67 (-1.83)

S&P 500: Closed @ 1,448.31 (-1.71)

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NYMEX Crude Oil Future closed @ $59.72/barrel

NY Spot Gold closed @ $659.10/ounce

In New York, The U.S. Dollar buys 0.7686 Euros

In New York, The Euro buys 1.301 U.S. Dollars

The Federal Funds Target Rate is 5.25%

10-Year Treasury Note Yield is currently @ 4.73%

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Wednesday, February 07, 2007

All 3 Majors Gained Today

All 3 major indices advanced today as crude oil for future delivery dropped below the $58 mark. 1,481,106,520 shares were traded @ The New York Stock Exchange® today.


Summary of The U.S. Markets:

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DJIA: Closed @ 12,666.87 (+0.56)

NASDAQ: Closed @ 2,490.50 (+19.01)

S&P 500: Closed @ 1,450.02 (+2.02)

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NYMEX Crude Oil Future is currently @ $57.88/barrel

NY Spot Gold closed @ $651.20/ounce

In New York, The U.S. Dollar buys 0.7678 Euro

In New York, The Euro buys 1.3024 U.S. Dollars

The Federal Funds Target Rate is 5.25%

10-Year Treasury Note Yield is currently @ 4.745%

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Tuesday, February 06, 2007

A Modest Gain for Each of the 3 Majors Today

All 3 major indexes advanced today, albeit modestly. 1,478,749,520 shares were traded @ The New York Stock Exchange® today.


Summary of The U.S. Markets:

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DJIA: Closed @ 12,666.31 (+4.57)

NASDAQ: Closed @ 2,471.49 (+0.89)

S&P 500: Closed @ 1,448.00 (+1.01)

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NYMEX Crude Oil Future closed @ $59.36/barrel

NY Spot Gold closed @ $652.80/ounce

In New York, The U.S. Dollar buys 0.7699 Euros

In New York, The Euro buys 1.2988 U.S. Dollars

The Federal Funds Target Rate is 5.25%

10-Year Treasury Note Yield is currently @ 4.765%

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Monday, February 05, 2007

The DJIA Was The Only Major Index to Advance Today

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was the only major index to advance today, as the price on a barrel of crude oil for future delivery crept closer to the $60 mark. 1,413,708,770 shares were traded @ The New York Stock Exchange® today.


Summary of The U.S. Markets:

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DJIA: Closed @ 12,661.74 (+8.25)

NASDAQ: Closed @ 2,470.60 (-5.28)

S&P 500: Closed @ 1,446.99 (-1.40)

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NYMEX Crude Oil Future closed @ $59.11/barrel

NY Spot Gold closed @ $647.80/ounce

In New York, The U.S. Dollar buys 0.7737 Euros

In New York, The Euro buys 1.2924 U.S. Dollars

The Federal Funds Target Rate is 5.25%

10-Year Treasury Note Yield is currently @ 4.808%

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Friday, February 02, 2007

All 3 Majors Gained for The Week Despite Higher Crude Oil Prices

All 3 major indexes advanced this week despite the price on crude oil for future delivery rising by $3.60. On the day, both the NASDAQ Composite and S and P 500 gained, but the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) retreated. 1,432,817,950 shares were traded @ The New York Stock Exchange® today.

For the week, the DJIA gained 166.47 points (+1.333%), the NASDAQ Composite Index gained 40.39 points (+1.658%), and the S and P 500 Index gained 26.21 points (+1.843%).

Summary of The U.S. Markets:

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DJIA: Closed @ 12,653.49 (-20.19)

NASDAQ: Closed @ 2,475.88 (+7.50)

S and P 500: Closed @ 1,448.39 (+2.45)

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WTI Crude Oil Future closed @ $59.02/barrel

NY Spot Gold closed @ $645.70/ounce

In New York, The U.S. Dollar buys 0.7715 Euros

In New York, The Euro buys 1.2961 U.S. Dollars

The Federal Funds Target Rate is 5.25%

Ten-Year Treasury Note Yield is currently @ 4.827%

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Thursday, February 01, 2007

All 3 Majors Gained with A Brand New Record High for The DJIA

All 3 major indexes advanced today; the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) closed at 12,673.68, a new record high. 1,695,290,470 shares were traded @ The New York Stock Exchange® today.


Summary of The U.S. Markets:

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DJIA: Closed @ 12,673.68 (+51.99)

NASDAQ: Closed @ 2,468.38 (+4.45)

S and P 500: Closed @ 1,445.94 (+7.70)

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WTI Crude Oil Future is currently @ $57.47/barrel

NY Spot Gold closed @ $656.30/ounce

In New York, The U.S. Dollar buys 0.768 Euros

In New York, The Euro buys 1.302 U.S. Dollars

The Federal Funds Target Rate is 5.25%

Ten-Year Treasury Note Yield is currently @ 4.837%

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Friday, January 26, 2007

All 3 Majors Retreated On The Week

The NASDAQ Composite Index was the only major index to advance today; all 3 major indexes retreated on the week. 1,512,879,630 shares were traded @ The New York Stock Exchange® today.

For the week, the DJIA lost 78.51 points (-0.629%), the NASDAQ Composite Index fell by 15.82 points (-0.65%), and the S + P 500 Index lost 8.32 points (-0.585%).


Summary of The U.S. Markets:

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DJIA: Closed @ 12,487.02 (-15.54)

NASDAQ: Closed @ 2,435.49 (+1.25)

S + P 500: Closed @ 1,422.18 (-1.72)

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Crude Oil for Future Delivery closed @ $55.42/barrel in New York.

NY Spot Gold closed @ $644.60/ounce

In New York, The U.S. Dollar buys 0.7743 Euros

In New York, The Euro buys 1.2916 U.S. Dollars

The Federal Funds Target Rate is 5.25%

Ten-Year Treasury Note Yield is currently @ 4.879%

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Friday, January 19, 2007

Only The DJIA Advanced for The Week

Both the S&P 500 and NASDAQ Composite advanced today, but the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) lost some ground. For the week, however, the DJIA was the only major index to advance despite the continued slide of crude oil prices, as investors digested earnings reports and the prospect that the Fed most likely won't lower short-term interest rates any time soon. 1,529,113,350 shares were traded @ The New York Stock Exchange® today.

For the week, the DJIA added 9.45 points (+0.075%), the NASDAQ Composite Index fell by 51.51 points (-2.101%), and the S + P 500 Index lost 0.23 point (-0.016%).

Summary of The U.S. Markets:

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DJIA: Closed @ 12,565.53 (-2.40)

NASDAQ: Closed @ 2,451.31 (+8.10)

S + P 500: Closed @ 1,430.50 (+4.13)

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WTI Crude Oil Future closed @ $51.99/barrel

NY Spot Gold closed @ $635.40/ounce

In New York, The U.S. Dollar buys 0.7717 Euros

In New York, The Euro buys 1.2959 U.S. Dollars

The Fed Prime Rate is 8.25%

Ten-Year Treasury Note Yield is currently @ 4.773%

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