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The final trading day of 2009 has kicked off with a strong equity market performance across Asia (Hang Seng +1.75%, Shanghai Composite +0.45%); sealing the biggest annual gain for Asian stocks since 2003. The rally in equity markets globally has been extremely impressive in the past 12 months; with the MSCI World Index set for a 27% annual gain, and benchmark indices for the BRIC economies up by even more astonishing figures; Brazil’s Bovespa +82.7%, Russia’s RTS +127.1%, India’s Sensex +81.7%, … [visit site to read more]

The downside target of 1.6158 is approaching (see prior post).  This level corresponds with the 100 bar MA on the 5 minute chart. It also is support off the daily chart going back to the August/September time period.  Look for some profit taking buying against the level.  A break would target 1.6114 level where the 200 bar MA on the same 5 minute chart is found.
The market in general is trading in a technical fashion today with key levels tending to hold resistance and … [visit site to read more]

Investment opportunities in banks, house building and consumer stocks will remain strong in countries such as Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRIC) in 2010, according to Scottish Widows Investment Partnership (SWIP).
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