Week’s News (Dec. 19– Dec. 23)

This week is predicted to remain Euro-centered. Manufacturing industry in Europe is expected to contract.EU forecast for economic growth is 0.6% for 2011 and 0.3% for 2012 by OECD. Recession fear and overwhelming debt crisis is catalyzing European economies. Eventually this will be met by more central bank printings. European debt crisis is the cause of volatility in U.S equity market. Greece and Italy are most affected by this crisis. Most amazing fact about lower euro value is that is will stimulate exports from Europe.

European crisis casted its spell on west and Asian markets .China's economic growth has slowed down and manufacturing sector is under pressure .It slowed in successive three quarters and no deviations is expected in fourth quarter. Keeping in mind, China has emerged as world's largest exporter and second one in imports. Japan's economic indicators are in good condition .In global Euro crisis, Japan’s economic growth momentum is resilient than any other industrialized country.

Pay roll cut is expected to extend till Dec. 31 in USA. Increase in shale natural gas supplies will create an ideal environment in energy sector with low prices in USA. North American gas reserves are utilized to support and enhance energy sector and fulfill energy thirst of U.S economy. There is lack of planning in USA to bail out Europe. Metals are going to consolidate at lower prices European events will dictate the near future of Wall Street. The Securities and Exchange Commission is expected to gain adequate funding for 2012 but prior to this, it has to meet operational and rule making standards as recently SEC has been declared lenient in coping misdeeds of big banks or financial institutes.

UK is facing the highest level of unemployment rate of the last 17 years. UK government is under pressure to create new jobs. Morgan Stanley's 1600 employees are expected to loose their jobs in first quarter of the next year. This plan is formalized to reduce expenses and boost revenue.
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