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IG Markets - Morning thoughts and opening prices

24 May 2012

Risk assets had yet another volatile session, as headline risk remained rampant, particularly on the Greece issue. Wednesday’s EU Summit produced no hard decisions on any substantive issues, as widely expected.

Daily State of the Markets: The Return of the Rumor Rampage

24 May 2012

By David Moenning Chief Investment Strategist StateoftheMarkets.com It's back. The shoot first, ask questions later, and oh by the way, don't bother me with any details type of market

Massive Comeback For US Stocks On Hopes Merkel Will Play Ball

23 May 2012

It was a crazy day for markets, as EUropean headline risk dominated the session. Leaders of major European nations including France's Hollande and Germany's Merkel met to discuss a possible Greek exit, and Eurobonds, as stocks rallied strongly in the last hour of trading.