Forex and others markets

EURUSD: Germany’s Industrial Growth Cannot Save Euro

As reported by «Market Leader» (US)

EURUSD: Germany’s Industrial Growth Cannot Save Euro

The German economy seems to have resumed its growth. October’s industrial growth in Germany was equal to +0.8 y/y against September’s 2,8%decline.

The stats came out much better than expected (+0,8 against +0.3).

How did the positive stats influence the common European currency exchange rate?

Apple breaks Europe’s antimonopoly law

As reported by «Market Leader» (US)

Apple breaks Europe’s antimonopoly law

According to the New York Times, the Euro Commission started an investigation against numerous international publishers, including Penguin (UK), Verlagsgruppe Georg von Holzbrinck (the owner of Macmillan, Germany), Hachette Livre (France), Simon & Schuster (US) and Harper Collins (US), suspecting them of collusion with Apple.

Gold and silver: precious metals depreciate

As it was informed by "Market Leader (US)"

Gold and silver: precious metals depreciate

Yesterday, after Angela Merkel and Nicolas Sarkozy announced a new plan of coming out of the crisis, Standard and Poor’s warned that it was ready to cut the ratings of all the 17 eurozone members, including Germany and France. It means the eurozone’s 2 largest economies may lose their highest (AAA) rating within the next 90 days.

Autumn from the Investors' Perspective: "...cheerless time..."

As it was informed by "Market Leader (US)"

Autumn from the Investors' Perspective: "...cheerless time..."

Canadian scientists made an unexpected finding - financial downturns that occur in autumn in global trading floors are caused... by shorter daylight hours which provoke autumn depression.

In her article 'This is Your Portfolio on Winter', Prof. L. Kramer writes that most people affected by seasonal mood fluctuation prefer to be financially active in spring and summer months and minimize their risks in autumn and winter.

Mrs. Kramer puts forward a proprietary hypothesis that dependence of a psychological and emotional condition on the time of the year is quite a powerful factor that affects the condition of global markets.

Global market of smartphones: frontrunners and outsiders

As it was informed by "Market Leader (US)"

Global market of smartphones: frontrunners and outsiders

Now we can definitely say that smartphones have revolutionized the global market of mobile devices as well as our lives. They give us an opportunity to lead a mobile live, staying online wherever we are.

Apart from making phone calls and sending SMSs, now people have an opportunity to browse the web, play hi-quality games, enjoy a wide range of various apps for different purposes like business, sports, health etc.

What interest can the global market of smartphones present to investors? What companies are the frontrunners and outsiders of this market?

For Investors: Chinese go crazy over PS Vita

As it was informed by "Market Leader (US)"

For Investors: Chinese go crazy over PS Vita

It is not a secret that innovation products, including various revolutionary gadgets and devices, become very popular long before their actual release. Developers purposefully arrange presentations of such anticipated products and start advertising campaigns, including TV commercials. As a result, they get long lines of potential consumers waiting for hours for their turn to purchase the log-awaited gadget.

For investors: Uncharted 3 Drake’s Deception amazes its fans 3rd time in a row

As it was informed by "Market Leader (US)"

For investors: Uncharted 3 Drake’s Deception amazes its fans 3rd time in a row

Investment news, games. Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception from American studio Naughty Dog finally entered stores on November 01, 2011. This has become a real holiday for millions of fans worldwide.

The game is made exclusively for PlayStation 3 console by Sony Computer Entertainment. The 3^rd part became the continuation of the games Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune and Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, which had been previously released by the studio and already gained much popularity not only among players but also among game media.

Why Naughty Dog is the most expected and desired game console project?