European stocks finished the first week of growth in 2010, Dow Jones Stoxx 600 rose to its highest level in 15 months against a background of signals revive the global economy after the recession.
As reports Bloomberg, Stoxx 600 per week jumped to 2,1%. This indicator has been growing for four consecutive weeks, which is the longest period of growth for five months.
“Of all the asset classes stocks look more attractive - the head unit”s investment strategy Barclays Wealth in London, Kevin Gardiner. - Even if the pace of economic recovery are inconclusive, the growth of corporate profits will support a further rise in the stock markets.”
positive for European equity markets have statistics on the economy of China and the United States, published last week. Thus, Chinese purchasing managers index, a barometer of the situation in the country”s manufacturing sector grew in December, and the index of industrial activity in the U.S. (ISM Manufacturing) last month reached 55.9 points - the highest level in more than three years, exceeding the average forecast Experts in 54.3 points.
In addition, calculated by Markit Economics indicator of activity in the euro zone manufacturing sector grew in December, the third consecutive month, a similar indicator for the UK rose to its highest level in 25 months.
“Investors increasingly expect the companies a good return and hope that they will be able to work successfully in the current economic situation - says the manager WestLB Mellon Asset Management in Duesseldorf Stefan soaking. - We do not think that the economy will show strong growth too, but company might be able to win even if the pace of economic recovery is not reached the levels recorded in 2006-2007, “.
Quotations securities commodity companies rose last week after the rise in prices for oil and metals. Copper has risen in price for a week on 1,6%, oil - by 4,3%. Value of shares Rio Tinto, one of the largest mining companies in the world, increased by 7,3%, Xstrata - by 11%, Antofagasta - on 3,2%.
Papers Irish Bank Allied Irish Banks Plc risen up to a week to 38% on the statement of Finance Minister Brian Lenihan that the Irish government to give banks additional capital if needed, and problems with a market capitalization of the banking system will be resolved before the end of first quarter 2010.
“It could happen sooner than we thought, - Merrion Stockbrokers analyst Sebastian Orsi in Dublin. - Faster solution to the issue of capitalization of the banking system, Ireland will be positive for the markets.”
sub-index Stoxx 600, a calculation which includes shares of commodity companies and banks, have become leaders of growth on the basis of last week. Significant also was the rise of the technology sector, due to improved recommendations for him to Citigroup analysts “above market”.
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SAP per week went up by 4,1%, Nokia - by 3,7%.
All 18 major stock indexes in Western Europe rose up last week. The British FTSE 100 rose by 2,2%, Germanic DAX - on 1,4%, French CAC 40 - on 2,8%.