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The Look for the Pit
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Quiet in Europe
17 July 2009
13:14:53 CET
...as US equities are the focus
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Again Europe Rallies
15 July 2009
13:16:14 CET
as the dollar supports
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Europe Again Rallies
14 July 2009
13:46:22 CET
...as it did yesterday!
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A Quiet Start to the Week in Europe
13 July 2009
13:38:37 CET
...largely unchanged
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Easing in London
10 July 2009
13:14:10 CET
...as we await the US session
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A Relief Rally
09 July 2009
13:06:28 CET
...or more to come?
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Steadier in Europe
08 July 2009
12:14:41 CET
...after post API pressure
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Choppy in Europe
07 July 2009
12:29:01 CET
...as the US is awaited
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A Steep Slide in Europe
06 July 2009
12:40:05 CET
...as length heads for the exits
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Sliding
02 July 2009
12:58:34 CET
...as payrolls are awaited
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Firmer in Europe
01 July 2009
13:23:03 CET
...after the API stats surprise on crude
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Hugely Violent Overnight
30 June 2009
12:24:59 CET
...in very unusual action
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Higher in Europe
29 June 2009
13:18:28 CET
...as early US traders join the bid
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Modestly Firmer in Europe
26 June 2009
13:16:55 CET
...with the USD still controlling
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Undecided in Europe
25 June 2009
13:15:27 CET
...in a mess of a market
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The Stats and the Fed Ahead
24 June 2009
12:49:27 CET
...with poor APIs behind
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Cautious in Europe
23 June 2009
12:43:41 CET
...after yesterday's declines
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The Bulls Under Pressure
22 June 2009
13:21:20 CET
...and a fight lies ahead. Trading Note
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Higher in Europe
19 June 2009
12:56:27 CET
...as the last session of the week lies ahead. Trading Note
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Cautious in Europe
18 June 2009
12:41:29 CET
...as the US is awaited
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A Key Day for the Bulls
17 June 2009
13:10:26 CET
...as the APIs pressure. Core Position Trading Note
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The Dollar Again Dominates
16 June 2009
12:36:07 CET
...as Europe gains
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A Battle May Lie Ahead
15 June 2009
12:48:40 CET
...once the main session gets underway
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A Few Cracks Once Again
12 June 2009
12:53:21 CET
...but will they widen? Trading Note
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Another Dollar Breached
11 June 2009
12:48:34 CET
...as the rise continues
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A Market for the Few
10 June 2009
12:49:59 CET
...with the management in control
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A Twitchy Overnight Session
09 June 2009
12:41:02 CET
...gains modestly
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The Bulls Will Have to Dig Deep (Again)
08 June 2009
13:09:23 CET
...as Europe slides
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The Closes Will be Key
05 June 2009
12:47:40 CET
...as the bulls seek to maintain momentum
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Goldman Games
04 June 2009
11:58:44 CET
...nothing new there! Trading Note
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Cracks Appear in the Bullish Edifice
03 June 2009
12:24:56 CET
...will they widen?
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Easing Modestly
02 June 2009
12:55:45 CET
...but the uptrend remains solid
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The Bulls Tighten Their Grip
01 June 2009
13:04:55 CET
...as last week's acceleration continues
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The Bulls Increase Their Grip
29 May 2009
12:57:24 CET
...in a strong London morning
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OPEC Rollover
28 May 2009
13:00:15 CET
...as the stats are awaited
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Follow Through in Europe
27 May 2009
13:06:17 CET
...but scepticism rises
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Easing
26 May 2009
13:11:10 CET
...as the new week gets underway in earnest
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Modest Gains in Europe
22 May 2009
13:10:31 CET
...ahead of the long weekend
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A Reality Check?
21 May 2009
12:26:34 CET
...a key day shapes up
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The APIs Support
20 May 2009
13:10:09 CET
...and we now await the official numbers
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Europe Follows Through
19 May 2009
12:59:26 CET
...on yesterday's gains
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A Violent Few Days Ahead
18 May 2009
13:20:52 CET
...as the bull/bear battle continues
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Easing in London
15 May 2009 13:25:27CET
...as we tweak the strategy. Trading Note
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Easing In Europe
14 May 2009 12:55:31CET
...as the IEA posts a poor report
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The APIs are Supportive
13 May 2009 13:44:44CET
....but we are not. Tradng Note
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A Further Breakout Heralded
12 May 2009 13:37:09CET
...as a bullish Europe gets to work
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Following Equities Lower
11 May 2009 13:24:04CET
...in European action
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Firmer Again
08 May 2009 12:22:41CET
...as the last session of the week approaches
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The Suspension of Disbelief
07 May 2009 13:36:40CET
....as the rally continues
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A Key Session Ahead
06 May 2009 13:10:03CET
...as the stats are awaited
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Chopping Around Unchanged
05 May 2009 13:26:00CET
...as the stats begin to hove into view. Trading Note
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Largely Unchanged
04 May 2009 12:54:47CET
...but the test to come. Trading Note
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Idling in a Sparse Europe
01 May 2009 13:26:26CET
...as we approach the end of a constrained week
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Again Equities Lead
30 April 2009 13:30:26CET
...as fundamentals are parked
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A Rally in Europe
29 April 2009 13:02:44CET
...despite the APIs
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Down Overnight
28 April 2009 13:06:17CET
...as fear still plays
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The World Turns
27 April 2009 12:49:13CET
...and oil slides. Trading Note
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Higher Again in Europe
24 April 2009 13:13:19CET
...with equities still leading
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Higher in Europe
23 April 2009 12:12:20CET
...as the market continues to shake off the data
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Still a Time for Caution
22 April 2009 12:32:20CET
...as we await the data
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Looking Ahead
21 April 2009 12:56:49CET
...after a tight European morning
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Europe Slides
20 April 2009 13:02:46CET
...with support now approached
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Narrow in London
17 April 2009 12:46:21CET
...amidst ongoing confusion. Core Position Trading Note
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Coiled Like a Snake
16 April 2009 13:37:45CET
...waiting to strike
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Stronger in Europe
15 April 2009 13:49:59CET
...despite poor API data
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Volatility Continues
14 April 2009 13:17:11CET
...in a violent European morning
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A Thin Europe Heads Down
13 April 2009 13:05:35CET
...as the US is awaited
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Higher as Oil Tags Equities Again
09 April 2009 13:28:11CET
...with a long weekend ahead
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The APIs Hammer a Nail
08 April 2009 14:03:37CET
...but the DoEs are awaited. Trading Note
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Europe Eases
07 April 2009 14:00:38CET
...and now looks to the US
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The Market Shows Nerves
06 April 2009 13:03:22CET
...as the dilemma continues
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Hugely Volatile in Europe
03 April 2009 13:00:09CET
...shows the market is fearful
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Europe in Euphoria
02 April 2009 12:51:37CET
...as reality is cast aside
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Support Nearing Again
01 April 2009 13:14:14CET
...ahead of the stats
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A Bounce
31 March 2009 13:12:21CET
...but does it have legs?
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This Could Get Messy
30 March 2009 13:12:03CET
...as crude eases down
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Easing Down in London
27 March 2009 12:29:19CET
...but volume is modest
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Window Dressing?
26 March 2009 12:24:15CET
...asthe market gains again
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Easing Down
25 March 2009 12:30:32CET
...as yesterday's late ramp is given back
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Reality v. Hope
24 March 2009 12:30:08CET
...that is the balance
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Cautious in Europe
23 March 2009 12:17:52CET
...as the week begins
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A Little Backing and Filling
20 March 2009 12:17:06CET
...ahead of expiry day
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Holding Bernanke Gains
19 March 2009 12:32:17CET
...but can they be trusted?
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Waiting for the Stats
18 March 2009 12:16:12CET
...in a nervous market. Trading Note
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Fractionally Higher
17 March 2009 12:28:20CET
...as options' expiry approaches
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Down as OPEC Impacts
16 March 2009 12:34:16CET
...but now steady in Europe
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Modestly Higher
13 March 2009 12:28:57CET
...in a choppy European morning
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Pausing
12 March 2009 12:12:36CET
...after yesterday's declines
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Awaiting the Stats
11 March 2009 12:37:05CET
...with a little early US selling around
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Time for Care
10 March 2009 12:23:57CET
...in a nervous environment
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Volatile in Europe
09 March 2009 11:55:08CET
...with nerves a-jangling
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An Important Session Ahead
06 March 2009 13:24:19CET
...with the market modestly firmer
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Gains in Europe
04 March 2009 13:07:07CET
...but is the elastic getting stretched?
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Modest Gains
03 March 2009 12:43:28CET
...but twitchy
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Equities Weigh in Europe
02 March 2009 12:37:12CET
...as crude slides
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Narrow but Volatile in Europe
27 February 2009 13:17:42CET
...as a little caution enters
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Taking Stock
26 February 2009 12:42:08CET
...and counting the options. Trading Note
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Firmer as the Stats are Awaited
25 February 2009 13:18:25CET
...with $40 still key
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Struggling to Hold Gains
24 February 2009 13:33:47CET
...as early US players step in
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Choppy in London
23 February 2009 12:53:24CET
...as a key week starts at a key level
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Easing in London
20 February 2009 11:53:57CET
...ahead of the March expiry
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Waiting for the Data
19 February 2009 11:21:12CET
...with London again catching a bid
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Consolidating Lower Levels
18 February 2009 13:16:16CET
...in a quiet European morning
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Awaiting the First US Session
17 February 2009 12:39:59CET
...with the market a little easier
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Quiet in Europe
13 February 2009 13:28:11CET
...as the week's end approaches
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A New Low Made Again
12 February 2009 12:58:16CET
...in an easing Europe
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Awaiting the DoE Data
11 February 2009 12:37:50CET
...after the IEA downgrades demand
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Undecided Again
10 February 2009 12:49:23CET
...as we await the US
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Again Idling
09 February 2009 13:08:07CET
...ahead of the US open
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Decision Time Approaches
06 February 2009 13:00:56CET
...as we head to the end of the week
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Directionless
05 February 2009 12:43:51CET
...as fear paralyses the action
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The Data Awaited
04 February 2009 12:37:44CET
...as the market firms modestly. Trading Note
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Major Support on the Radar
03 February 2009 13:00:17CET
...as Europe Idles
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Easing Down
02 February 2009 13:22:35CET
...with a challenge on support growing
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Again Killing Time
30 January 2009 13:31:25CET
...in sideways action
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Easing in Europe
29 January 2009 13:12:34CET
...with the doom mongers out in force
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Easing Modestly
28 January 2009 12:44:34CET
...ahead of the stats
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Firmer in Europe
27 January 2009 12:52:25CET
...with the US awaited
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Choppy in London
26 January 2009 13:06:51CET
...as the week gets underway
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A Choppy Overnigjht Session
23 January 2009 13:08:01CET
...as the US is awaited
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Waiting for the Data
22 January 2009 12:35:09CET
...the market holds onto gains
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The Curve Firms
21 January 2009 12:18:03CET
...amidst modest gains as March takes the lead
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As Change Comes to the US
20 January 2009 12:37:59CET
...crude remains under pressure
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Modestly Firmer
16 January 2009 12:57:43CET
...but nervous
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Undecided in Europe
15 January 2009 12:47:36CET
...with the late range yesterday still dominating
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Holding the Gains
14 January 2009 12:55:55CET
...as we await the stats
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Down Again
13 January 2009 12:25:23CET
...as gloom continues
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A Weak Start
12 January 2009 12:49:36CET
...as confidence ebbs
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The Market Eases
09 January 2009 13:04:38CET
...as it awaits US economic data
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Choppy in London
08 January 2009 13:22:55CET
...as uncertainty prevails
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Awaiting the Data
07 January 2009 12:58:02CET
...as the market pauses
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Gains Again
06 January 2009 12:50:33CET
...with the market at a key psychological level
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Firmer in Europe
05 January 2009 12:43:44CET
...and awaiting the US
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Weaker after Wednesday's Ramp
02 January 2009 12:49:23CET
...but choppy
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Awaiting the Data
31 December 2008 12:58:22CET
...as the market slides
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Idling
30 December 2008 12:52:18CET
...in very poor volumes
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Nervous Shorts
29 December 2008 12:27:38CET
...as Gaza draws attention
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Down Again
24 December 2008 12:59:50CET
...as the stats are awaited
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Going Through the Motions
23 December 2008 13:03:47CET
...as we await the US
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Idling in Europe
22 December 2008 12:57:36CET
...with the market in holiday mode
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Eyes on a Friendless January Contract
19 December 2008 12:32:03CET
...as expiry looms
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The Morning After the Night Before
18 December 2008 12:44:04CET
...as the market digests
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OPEC and Stats
17 December 2008 12:54:20CET
...make it volatile
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Twitchy Ahead of OPEC
16 December 2008 12:28:38CET
...in a nervy London morning
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Gains In London
15 December 2008 12:50:23CET
...as OPEC talks a good game
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Wide Ranging in Europe
12 December 2008 12:08:47CET
...but undecided
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Firmer in London
11 December 2008 12:44:41CET
...a key session ahead
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Waiting for the Stats
10 December 2008 12:39:59CET
...in a light session. Trading Note
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Quiet in Europe
09 December 2008 12:40:56CET
...in moribund action
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Still Equity Watching
08 December 2008 12:34:46CET
...and still nervous
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Waiting for Payrolls
05 December 2008 13:09:10CET
...the market marks time
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New Lows Again
04 December 2008 12:22:45CET
...as the key area is approached. Trading Note
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Awaiting the Stats
03 December 2008 13:08:39CET
...wih pressure still on
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Weaker Again
02 December 2008 12:55:27CET
...but very twitchy
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Easing After OPEC
01 December 2008 12:48:33CET
...as Saudi turn the screw
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Low Volumes in Europe
28 November 2008 12:13:38CET
...and likely to continue in the US
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The Stats and then the Exit Door
26 November 2008 12:49:16CET
...lie ahead. Trading Note
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Easing After Yesterday's Euphoria
25 November 2008 12:43:49CET
...across all markets
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Early US Buying
24 November 2008 12:51:18CET
...after a choppy European morning
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A Major Battle Lies Ahead
21 November 2008 12:31:27CET
...for hearts and minds
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Abject Gloom
20 November 2008 12:37:56CET
...pervades the European morning
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A Dysfunctional Environment
19 November 2008 12:19:44CET
...with the stats to come
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A Nasty Session Ahead
17 November 2008 12:40:09CET
...with options' expiry dominating
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Watching Equities Yet Again
14 November 2008 12:42:45CET
...as the market eases back after yesterday's late ramp
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Plenty of News
13 November 2008 12:44:27CET
...and plenty to think about
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New Lows Made
12 November 2008 12:55:32CET
...as the market continues to struggle
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Easier Again
11 November 2008 13:10:59CET
...but in very light volumes
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China Leads the Markets
10 November 2008 12:46:38CET
...and now the US is awaited
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$60 Tagged
07 November 2008 12:52:00CET
...and payroll data eyed
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Choppy in Europe
06 November 2008 12:48:42CET
...but heavy
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In the Cold Light of Day
05 November 2008 12:32:35CET
...the stats fall into focus
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Saudi Cuts Rumour
04 November 2008 12:42:23CET
...atrracts buying after early weakness
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A Nervous Start to the Week
03 November 2008 12:51:18CET
...after Friday's late ramp
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Weaker Overnight
31 October 2008 11:51:50CET
...as Asian bourses weigh
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Steadier
30 October 2008 12:10:13CET
...but ...
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Equities in Charge Again
29 October 2008 11:29:23CET
...with a volatile session to come
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Again Watching Equities
28 October 2008 11:39:56CET
...as we steady a little
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Equities Still Weigh
27 October 2008 12:05:35CET
...in a familiar pattern
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More Bloodshed
24 October 2008 12:24:30CET
...as OPEC reach a decision
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OPEC in Focus
23 October 2008 12:47:30CET
...and it looks tricky
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Down, But Not Yet Out
22 October 2008 12:43:28CET
...as the stats lie ahead
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Nov Expiry
21 October 2008 12:52:57CET
...will lead the action, but...
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Again Equities Hold Sway
17 October 2008 12:42:36CET
...in a nervous European morning
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A Key Day
16 October 2008 13:07:45CET
...as crude tags important levels
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Drifting Lower
15 October 2008 12:38:10CET
...in light volumes
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Higher Again
14 October 2008 12:56:47CET
...as equities continue gains
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National Socialism Creeps
13 October 2008 12:54:30CET
...and we should be grateful? Trading Note
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Armageddon Draws Close
10 October 2008 12:54:35CET
...tin hat time again
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Steadier but Uncertain
09 October 2008 12:36:32CET
...as the financial markers are still eyed
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A Key Day
08 October 2008 12:43:18CET
...pure and simple. Trading Note
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Tension in the Air
07 October 2008 13:16:21CET
...as fear still rules
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Another Monday Meltdown
06 October 2008 13:07:42CET
...as the pressures grow
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Uncertain Action
03 October 2008 12:46:00CET
...as eyes are elsewhere
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A Tense and Nervous Environment
02 October 2008 13:03:53CET
...prevails in Europe
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Hard Hats at the Ready
01 October 2008 12:48:38CET
...as a violent day lies ahead
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A Wild Ride in Europe
30 September 2008 12:48:21CET
...as hard hats are donned
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A Toxic Monday in Europe
29 September 2008 12:46:28CET
...will it turn into a Black Monday?
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On the Edge
26 September 2008 12:39:03CET
...as the US economy stares into the abyss
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Very Nervous
25 September 2008 12:41:13CET
...as fear still prevails
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Higher in London
24 September 2008 12:27:03CET
...as the stats are awaited
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Choppy in London
23 September 2008 12:59:06CET
...with fear still to the fore
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A Pig is Still a Pig
22 September 2008 12:54:53CET
...even in Paulson's gift wrap
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All is Well With the World?
19 September 2008 12:53:13CET
...as the financial markets break out the crack pipe
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Fear Overtakes Greed
18 September 2008 12:53:26CET
...with a whiff of panic in the air
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Awaiting the Stats
17 September 2008 12:37:13CET
...with the market firmer overnight
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Further Presure
16 September 2008 12:49:50CET
...as fear dominates
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A Watershed?
15 September 2008 12:23:49CET
...as fear takes hold
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Firmer on Short Covering
12 September 2008 12:36:44CET
...ahead of an uncertain weekend
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A Wide Overnight Range
11 September 2008 12:47:10CET
...as Ike bears down
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An OPEC 'Surprise'
10 September 2008 12:31:40CET
...but the market remains phlegmatic
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As Ike Moves a Little South
09 September 2008 12:33:18CET
...so does the market
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Jittery Action in Europe
08 September 2008 12:43:00CET
...with a lot to focus on
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Starting Out Weaker
05 September 2008 12:55:03CET
...for the last session of the week
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Modestly Higher Ahead of the Stats
04 September 2008 12:19:00CET
...as a little short covering takes hold. Trading Note
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The Bears Remain in Control
03 September 2008 12:33:49CET
...as we await the US session
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Steadier After the Initial Sell-Off
02 September 2008 12:35:39CET
...with the main US action awaited
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A Long Weekend Ahead
29 August 2008 12:33:54CET
...and a low volume and choppy session to come
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Gustav, Gustav, Gustav
28 August 2008 12:47:15CET
...ther is nothing else
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Gustav v. The Stats
27 August 2008 12:51:09CET
...the headliner for today
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Weaker in Europe
26 August 2008 12:53:52CET
...as the dollar gains and Gustav fears are sidelined
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A Cautious Start to the Week
25 August 2008 13:13:10CET
...as the US session approaches
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Avoiding the Hype
22 August 2008 12:35:24CET
...as the weekend approaches
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Threatening a Breakout?
21 August 2008 12:47:42CET
...as prices rise in Europe
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The Stats and Expiry
20 August 2008 13:30:06CET
...will add to the volatility
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Consolidation Continues
19 August 2008 12:58:00CET
...after overnight declines
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Volatile in Europe
18 August 2008 12:57:20CET
...as the geo-politics crank a little higher
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A Tough Day Ahead
15 August 2008 12:55:01CET
...with options' expiry in play
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Choppy Again in Europe
14 August 2008 12:56:25CET
...after early gains given back
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Awaiting the Data
13 August 2008 13:04:11CET
...in quiet action
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Volatile Overnight
12 August 2008 13:19:06CET
...with fractional new lows
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Modest Gains Only
11 August 2008 12:51:16CET
...after a weekend of turmoil in Georgia
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The Bears' Grip Tightens
08 August 2008 12:20:15CET
...despite continued news flow
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Firmer
07 August 2008 14:08:11CET
...as a little reflection takes place
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Watching and Waiting
06 August 2008 13:03:28CET
...a nervous marhet
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More Pressure
05 August 2008 13:22:27CET
...in a volatile London session
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News is Absorbed
04 August 2008 12:35:08CET
...with the market around unchanged
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Easier In Europe
01 August 2008 13:44:49CET
...as last night's ramp is given back
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Easing A Little
31 July 2008 14:02:45CET
...with most on hold
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Awaiting the Stats
30 July 2008 13:51:49CET
...again choppy
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US Selling Returns
29 July 2008 13:32:14CET
...after a rally in Europe
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Nigeria Attacks Spark Gains
28 July 2008 12:48:20CET
...to begin the week. Trading Note
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Steady in Europe
25 July 2008 13:53:21CET
...and back above $126
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A Key Day Ahead?
24 July 2008 13:05:18CET
...or more of the same.
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Further Slides
23 July 2008 12:51:03CET
...with the stats ahead
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Choppy Again in Europe
22 July 2008 13:58:51CET
...as August expiry nears
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The US Session Awaited
21 July 2008 13:20:56CET
...as Europe gains
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A Modest Rally Sets In
18 July 2008 12:51:18CET
...with the options behind and the weekend ahead
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Further Fragility
17 July 2008 13:09:27CET
...as early US players step in. Trading Note
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A Tough Day Ahead
16 July 2008 13:13:48CET
...with the stats thrown into the mix
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The Inflation Hedgers Return
15 July 2008 13:37:02CET
...according to the wires
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A Wide Range
14 July 2008 13:35:12CET
...to kick off the week
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Followthrough in Europe
11 July 2008 12:56:14CET
...with the highs threatened
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A Key Day Possibly Ahead
10 July 2008 13:05:26CET
...with news and levels to watch
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Iran Tests
09 July 2008 13:27:48CET
...trigger a rebound
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A Slide Ensues
08 July 2008 13:34:34CET
...with the markets troubled
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Choppy Again In London
07 July 2008 13:17:35CET
...as the first US session is awaited
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With a Long Weekend Ahead
03 July 2008 13:55:13CET
...the market goes for broke
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Quiet Ahead of the Data
02 July 2008 12:57:49CET
...as the market pauses
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Deja Vu
01 July 2008 13:52:08CET
...as the market goes through yesterday's early motions
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New Records Again
30 June 2008 14:01:13CET
...as we begin the week
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New Records
27 June 2008 13:59:50CET
...as panic grows
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Steady In Europe
26 June 2008 13:54:16CET
...with the market somewhat lost
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An Idle Morning
25 June 2008 13:30:55CET
...with the stats and the FOMC ahead
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Rumours Drive Europe
24 June 2008 12:51:45CET
...as the market gains
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With Jeddah Behind
23 June 2008 13:44:08CET
...Europe firms
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Bouncing in Europe
20 June 2008 13:10:49CET
...after yesterday's declines
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Volatile Again
19 June 2008 13:02:16CET
...as news impacts
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Idling but Still Choppy
18 June 2008 13:39:12CET
...ahead of the stats
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Hugely Volatile Again
17 June 2008 12:34:41CET
...with more of the same to come
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A Cautious Start to the Week
16 June 2008 14:08:07CET
...as the consolidation continues
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More of The Same?
13 June 2008 13:32:53CET
...as we approach the end of the week
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The Market Eases
12 June 2008 11:49:35CET
...with volatility set to continue
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Another Wide Range
11 June 2008 12:52:12CET
...in what passes currently for normality
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Volatility Continues Unabated
10 June 2008 14:14:04CET
...as Europe puts in a $4 range
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The Market Remains in Shock
09 June 2008 13:22:17CET
...as violent action in Europe ensues
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A Further Ramp
06 June 2008 11:56:14CET
...as crude again goes parabolic
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Still Nervous
05 June 2008 13:40:08CET
...as Europe chops around
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Idling Ahead of the Data
04 June 2008 13:49:55CET
...a key data point ahead
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Laklustre in Europe
03 June 2008 13:51:36CET
...in a choppy drift
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A Slide Sets In
02 June 2008 12:45:26CET
...as early US players add to European declines
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Violent this Morning
30 May 2008 13:50:15CET
...and more to come in the US
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Early US Selling
29 May 2008 13:09:00CET
...ahead of the data
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London Bails
28 May 2008 13:27:34CET
...now we await the US
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Europe Again Choppy
27 May 2008 13:13:40CET
...as US direction is awaited
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A Recovery
23 May 2008 13:59:32CET
...ahead of the break
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Another High
22 May 2008 14:18:55CET
...in choppy electronic action
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Insanity or Reality?
21 May 2008 12:28:29CET
...either way the lunatics are in charge
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Expiry to Add to Volatility
20 May 2008 13:53:07CET
...as Europe chops around
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Ever Onwards, Ever Upwards
19 May 2008 13:46:13CET
...as the market approaches last week's highs
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The Self Fulfilling Prophesy
16 May 2008 13:14:13CET
is reiterated
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With Options' Expiry Today...
15 May 2008 13:01:44CET
...violence will loom
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With the Stats Ahead
14 May 2008 13:46:25CET
...Europe chops around
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Choppy in Europe
13 May 2008 12:51:30CET
...as the IEA downgrades demand again. Trading Note
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More Agressive Selling
12 May 2008 14:23:17CET
...after an insecure Europe drifts lower
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Strong Overnight Gains
09 May 2008 13:01:52CET
...as $125 is broken
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Keeping it Low Key
08 May 2008 10:25:13CET
...in an extreme environment
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A Key Session Ahead
07 May 2008 13:43:20CET
...as Europe bides its time
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Volatile in Europe
06 May 2008 14:02:38CET
...and a new record made
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With Europe on Holiday
05 May 2008 13:36:03CET
...volatility will rule
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The Late Rally Continues
02 May 2008 12:24:26CET
...and a key data pont ahead. Trading Note
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Europe Slides Slowly
01 May 2008 13:56:41CET
...after overnight highs
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A Volatile Day Lies Ahead
30 April 2008 13:00:15CET
...as data will drive
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Watching and Waiting
29 April 2008 13:29:25CET
...as Grangemouth goes back to work
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Volatilty Remains High
28 April 2008 13:51:27CET
...as the week beginn
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A Whipsaw and Wide Range
25 April 2008 13:26:50CET
...in European action
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Europe Eases Back
24 April 2008 14:07:02CET
...but in choppy action
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Easing Ahead of the Stats
23 April 2008 14:09:36CET
...as June takes the lead
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A Familiar Story
21 April 2008 13:31:02CET
...as new highs are made, Rolling the Core
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Europe Eases
18 April 2008 12:47:35CET
...in light trading
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Europe Repeats Itself
17 April 2008 13:04:08CET
...as new highs are made again
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As the Stats are Awaited
16 April 2008 11:56:44CET
,,,the dollar slides
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A New Record
15 April 2008 12:19:32CET
...and then choppy action. Trading Note
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An Undecided Europe
14 April 2008 12:52:50CET
...awaits US influence. Trading Note
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Undecided in Europe
11 April 2008 14:03:39CET
...as the dollar weakens and the IEA turns bear
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Choppy in Europe Again
10 April 2008 13:56:05CET
...as the highs are tested
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Waiting
09 April 2008 12:50:51CET
...for the stats
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Undecided in Europe
08 April 2008 13:42:31CET
...in volatile action
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Europe Trades Higher
07 April 2008 13:19:59CET
...to begin the week
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Economic Doublespeak
04 April 2008 13:17:07CET
...will maintain volatilty
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Another Day in the Trenches Looms
03 April 2008 13:07:49CET
...with Europe weaker
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As the Stats are Awaited
02 April 2008 13:39:28CET
...the market trades higher in Europe
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Choppy Again in Europe
01 April 2008 12:51:58CET
...as the market pauses
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Choppy in London
31 March 2008 13:28:31CET
...in aimless action
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Volatile in Europe
28 March 2008 13:02:53CET
...as Iraq news softens
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Iraq News Sparks a Further Rally
27 March 2008 11:57:09CET
...as shorts scramble. Trading Note
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The Market Rallies
26 March 2008 12:27:50CET
...as the dollar weakens
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Very Undecided in Europe
25 March 2008 12:41:58CET
...as a wide range unfolds
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The First Session of the Week
24 March 2008 12:59:20CET
...may be a volatile affair
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The Last Session of the Week
20 March 2008 12:26:59CET
...begins with carnage
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Expiry, Stats and Uncertainty
19 March 2008 12:34:52CET
...lie ahead
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Followthrough
18 March 2008 12:52:40CET
...in choppy action as the market eyes Bernanke
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Hugely Volatile
17 March 2008 13:00:42CET
...after the weekend's events. Trading Note
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A Battle Lies Ahead
14 March 2008 12:04:28CET
...as we head towards the weekend. Trading Note
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Early US Buying
13 March 2008 12:52:50CET
...after a steady European morning
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Choppy in Europe
12 March 2008 12:29:02CET
...as the stats are awaited
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Relentless
11 March 2008 11:51:15CET
...as the IEA report is shaken off
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European Weakness to Begin the Week
10 March 2008 12:59:55CET
...as we await the main session
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There Will be Blood
07 March 2008 13:02:38CET
...as payroll data is awaited
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Another Push Higher
06 March 2008 13:38:02CET
...on flimsy and whimsy
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As OPEC Meet
05 March 2008 13:50:46CET
....the stats lie ahead
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Yesterday's Late Violence
04 March 2008 13:44:14CET
...continues in Europe
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Easing in Europe
03 March 2008 13:03:04CET
...as we await the main session
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Indefatigable?
29 February 2008 13:10:41CET
...or steaming ahead under lowering pressure
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Volatile In Europe Again
28 February 2008 13:45:33CET
...as the bulls are tested and hold their nerve
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Gains Ahead of the Stats
27 February 2008 13:08:57CET
...after yesterday's ramp
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Idling
26 February 2008 12:49:32CET
...but nervous
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A Volatile Start to the Week
25 February 2008 13:01:43CET
...as early gains are given back
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The Last Session of the Week
22 February 2008 12:42:06CET
...with the market gaining in Europe
The Professional Series
Another Tricky Session Ahead
21 February 2008 13:01:45CET
...as the stats are awaited
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The Market Drifts
20 February 2008 12:51:09CET
...after yesterday's exertions
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Higher Again
19 February 2008 11:20:13CET
...as we await the return of the US. Trading Note
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The Last Day of the Week
15 February 2008 14:04:15CET
...trades choppily in Europe
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Europe Follows
14 February 2008 13:39:03CET
...as we move through $94
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A Big Day Ahead
13 February 2008 12:42:21CET
...as London trades choppily
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More Brutality Ahead?
12 February 2008 13:33:04CET
...as the market eases
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A Tough Day Ahead
11 February 2008 13:07:25CET
...as Europe chops around wildly
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Followthrough in London
08 February 2008 12:56:22CET
...as a few nerves are exposed
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Technically A Key Day
07 February 2008 12:48:00CET
...as Europe chops around. Trading Note
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Nervous Ahead of the Stats
06 February 2008 12:45:41CET
...as denial continues
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Easing in Europe
05 February 2008 13:50:14CET
...after yesterday's violence
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Weaker in London
04 February 2008 12:27:33CET
...as an early rally fails. Trading Note
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A Tricky Session
01 February 2008 13:20:46CET
...may lie ahead
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A Key Day Ahead
31 January 2008 12:40:14CET
...as the Fed is ingested. Trading Note
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A Disjointed Day Ahead
30 January 2008 12:09:16CET
...and a lot of volatility to come. Trading Note
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A Little Higher in Europe
29 January 2008 13:04:43CET
...as equities steady at higher levels
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Readying for the First Session
28 January 2008 12:41:24CET
...as Europe slides
The Professional Series
The Last Session of the Week
25 January 2008 13:30:19CET
...with the market trading higher
The Professional Series
Stronger in Europe
24 January 2008 14:06:39CET
...as equity gains hold and the stats approach
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With Equities Again on the Slide
23 January 2008 12:36:17CET
...so is crude
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A Seatbelt Session Ahead
22 January 2008 13:00:50CET
...as the US returns from holiday
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The Last Session of the Week
18 January 2008 13:13:16CET
...with a quiet one to come on Monday
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Choppy in Europe
17 January 2008 12:33:33CET
...and another key session to follow. Trading Note
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The Slide Continues
16 January 2008 13:38:43CET
...as the stats are awaited
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The Market Idles
15 January 2008 13:29:41CET
...ahead of the main session
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Ready for the US
14 January 2008 13:22:17CET
...after booking a decent profit. Trading Note
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Deja Vu?
11 January 2008 13:15:23CET
...as the slide continues
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Steep Declines
10 January 2008 14:38:14CET
...as US selling joins European weakness
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Subdued Ahead of the Data
09 January 2008 12:42:34CET
...in quiet trading
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A Rebound in Europe
08 January 2008 13:21:37CET
...and now what?
The Professional Series
Choppy in Europe
07 January 2008 13:21:31CET
...and undecided
The Professional Series
A Quiet Session Ahead?
04 January 2008 13:51:02CET
...with the market seeking confirmation
The Professional Series
Now for the Stats
03 January 2008 13:38:51CET
...as the market idles in Europe
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A Strong Morning
02 January 2008 12:28:35CET
...as we follow through from Monday. Trading Note
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A Low Key Start
31 December 2007 12:59:29CET
...as the market idles around unchanged
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An Interesting Day Ahead
28 December 2007 13:04:28CET
...as the market flirts with key levels
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The Stats are the Focus
27 December 2007 13:58:24CET
...as volumes remain subdued
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Again a Quiet Session Expected
26 December 2007 13:00:38CET
....with many absent
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No Need to Force It
24 December 2007 13:04:08CET
...as the market winds down. Trading Note
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No News, No Volume
21 December 2007 12:59:52CET
...and not much interest
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Low Volumes in Europe
20 December 2007 13:04:06CET
...as the market steadies
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The Stats are Awaited
19 December 2007 13:03:23CET
...as the market goes through the motions
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A Little News
18 December 2007 13:09:40CET
...and a modest rally. Trading Note
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Volatile Action
17 December 2007 13:36:49CET
...to start the week
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The IEA Publishes Nonsense
14 December 2007 11:46:13CET
...but the market is what it is. Trading Note
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After a Steady European Morning
13 December 2007 13:01:15CET
...a little early US buying steps in
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Relatively Subdued...
12 December 2007 12:25:48CET
...but is today the day?
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The Warm Up for the Main Event
11 December 2007 12:45:24CET
...as crude idles
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More of the Same
10 December 2007 13:28:30CET
...as the week gets underway
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A Quieter Market
07 December 2007 13:05:45CET
...after yesterday's huge range
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A Tough Day Ahead
06 December 2007 12:06:02CET
...as the slide continues. Trading Note
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Now For the Inventory Data
05 December 2007 13:10:25CET
...as OPEC stands firm
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Warming Up the Boots
04 December 2007 12:51:53CET
...in a choppy session
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A Huge Range Already
03 December 2007 12:26:50CET
...betrays pre-OPEC nerves
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A $3 Range Before the US Open
30 November 2007 13:34:17CET
...heralds another wild day. Trading Note
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Huge Rises on the Pipeline Explosion
29 November 2007 11:55:02CET
...sets a volatile day ahead
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Ahead of the Stats
28 November 2007 12:22:08CET
...very choppy action
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Clouds Gather
27 November 2007 13:50:11CET
...ahead of the main session
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Trading a Self-Fulfilling Prophesy
26 November 2007 12:27:02CET
...or staying out of trouble. Trading Note
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Geting Ready for the (Partial) Return
23 November 2007 12:11:31CET
...of the US players. Trading Note
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Erratic Behaviour
21 November 2007 12:35:34CET
...ahead of the data
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Not a Time for Heroics
20 November 2007 13:09:27CET
...as the market rallies
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A Choppy Start to the Week
19 November 2007 12:49:21CET
...as the main session is awaited
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Steady Buying in London
16 November 2007 13:10:55CET
...as December heads into expiry
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Nervousness Betrayed
15 November 2007 11:47:15CET
...by volatile London trading
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A Consolidating Session Ahead?
14 November 2007 12:36:35CET
...with no stats to drive the action. Trading Note
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Still Choppy
13 November 2007 14:04:33CET
...as the main session nears. Trading Note
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Last Chance Saloon?
12 November 2007 14:04:07CET
...for the options bulls
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A Key Day Ahead
09 November 2007 13:00:33CET
...to end the week
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More Madness Ahead
08 November 2007 12:51:35CET
...as battle continues
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Batten Down the Hatches
07 November 2007 13:14:19CET
...it will be a bumpy ride
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Building a Head of Steam?
06 November 2007 12:27:53CET
...ahead of the data. Trading Note
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Readying for the Main Session
05 November 2007 13:16:56CET
...in a weak European session. Trading Note
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The Roller Coaster Continues
02 November 2007 12:20:19CET
...in Europe. Trading Note
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New Overnight Highs Again
01 November 2007 12:38:59CET
...and then an easing
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Huge Moves Again Overnight
31 October 2007 12:52:01CET
...as a tricky session lies ahead. Trading Note
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Europe Weakens
30 October 2007 12:59:06CET
...in quiet trading. Trading Note
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Gains Maintained
29 October 2007 12:43:58CET
...in choppy European trading
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More of the Same (Again)
26 October 2007 13:06:44CET
...as overnight action sees huge gains
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The Bulls Firm Their Grip
25 October 2007 13:19:25CET
...in a strong European morning
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An Important Session Lies Ahead
24 October 2007 12:59:57CET
...with Europe idling around $85. Trading note
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The Bulls Gather Again?
23 October 2007 13:18:35CET
...with early US buying
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A Minor Acid Test
22 October 2007 13:24:13CET
...to start the US week. Trading Note
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More of the Same
19 October 2007 13:41:23CET
...in a never ending pump
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A Little Early US Buying
18 October 2007 13:54:46CET
...as we head towards the open
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More Volatility to Come
17 October 2007 12:55:19CET
...as the stats are awaited
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Violent in Europe...
16 October 2007 13:42:31CET
...a sign of things to come
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Fear and Panic
15 October 2007 12:36:52CET
...grips the action
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Friday Begins With Light Selling
12 October 2007 12:47:04CET
...as the end of the week approaches. Trading Note
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Rallying Ahead of the Data
11 October 2007 12:40:15CET
...as a technical confirmation is sought
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With No Stats Until Tomorrow
10 October 2007 14:09:47CET
...will the bulls try and ramp it again?
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Sideways in Europe
09 October 2007 14:18:46CET
...after an overnight dip. Trading Note
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Europe Idles
08 October 2007 12:57:11CET
...in a slow start to the week
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Europe Again Stuck
05 October 2007 13:17:33CET
...in a quiet morning
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Meandering in Europe
04 October 2007 14:08:29CET
...in a slow drift
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Nervous Ahead of the Stats
03 October 2007 12:57:14CET
...with $80 holding once again
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Yesterday's Low Taken Out
02 October 2007 13:01:34CET
...as the the last hour ramp is negated. Trading Note
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A Few Cracks Appear in Europe
01 October 2007 13:31:18CET
...but nothing material yet
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The Last Day of the Quarter
28 September 2007 14:18:52CET
...and more of the same?
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The Pre-Open Ramp Begins
27 September 2007 14:02:29CET
...or will the funds allow a period of grace? Not likely
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A Backtest
26 September 2007 12:05:50CET
...or more?
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Lower Again
25 September 2007 13:00:19CET
...and a key session ahead. Trading Note
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Another Day to see a Late Rally?
24 September 2007 13:44:30CET
...as the week gets off to a weak start
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The Last Session of the Week
21 September 2007 13:24:08CET
...after extraordinary action
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Expiry Day
20 September 2007 13:29:46CET
...lends early spport
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The Stats Lie Ahead
19 September 2007 12:52:09CET
...as the market holds late gains
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The Market Follows Through
18 September 2007 13:15:04CET
...after yesterday's reversal
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NY Will be Interesting
17 September 2007 14:20:12CET
...on the first day of the week
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The Last Session of the Week
14 September 2007 13:29:31CET
...will be interesting
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Europe Paralysed
13 September 2007 13:10:47CET
...as the US is awaited
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Hunkering Down
12 September 2007 13:42:40CET
...ahead of the data
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As OPEC Ministers Gather
10 September 2007 12:09:16CET
...the market eases a little
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Another Tough One
07 September 2007 13:37:31CET
...as the US comes in buying again
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A Tough Session Lies Ahead
06 September 2007 11:56:48CET
...with the stats thrown into the mix
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A Little Patience Here
05 September 2007 12:56:39CET
...with the market around unchanged. Trading Note
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Looking for Normality to Return
04 September 2007 12:27:03CET
...as summer ends
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Today Will be Thin
31 August 2007 13:30:55CET
...ahead of the long weekend
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Choppy on the Electronic Platform
30 August 2007 14:20:50CET
...with still an eye on equities
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Looking for Opportunity
29 August 2007 12:40:58CET
...around the stats. Trading Note
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In a Thin Week
28 August 2007 13:16:25CET
...it can all get rather technical
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With No London Traders
27 August 2007 12:50:07CET
...the market marks time
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Subdued Action
24 August 2007 13:57:00CET
...as the main session is awaited
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Steadier in Europe
23 August 2007 12:54:32CET
...as equities consolidate higher. Trading Note
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The Stats are Awaited
22 August 2007 14:10:28CET
...in a typically quiet pre-stats period. Trading Note
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Another Volatile Session Ahead
21 August 2007 12:34:17CET
...with Europe slightly dowm
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A Parochial US Sells off in Europe