ADR Market Review articles from November 2005

ADR Market Review archives from November 2005

By the numbers: week ended 11 November.
November 14, 2005... By the numbers: week ended 11 November Close Change YTD % S&P ADR Index 1364 1.3 6.49% DJ Industrials 10686.04 155.28 -0.90% S&P 500 ...

Last week's top stories.
November 14, 2005... Monday European markets moved higher, bolstered by lower oil prices. The auto and healthcare group led market gainers. Earnings from the airline, financial and telecom sectors were in focus. Tuesday Asian markets finished mixed....

Europe eyes higher oil prices as potential threat to inflation.(Market Talk)
November 14, 2005... Looking back at last week, we saw European economic policymakers clash over the debate on whether or not to raise interest rates in the Eurozone. The European Central Bank warned that a premature rate hike could threaten the region's economy....

This week at a glance: week of 14 November-18 November.
November 14, 2005... Monday * U.K.: October Producer Price Index * Italy: October Consumer Price Index Tuesday * Germany: November ZEW Index * U.K.: October Consumer Price Index * Japan: September Leading Indicator Wednesday *...

China may lead oil prices lower.(Notes & Quotes)
November 14, 2005... China's unexpectedly strong demand for oil last year contributed to sharply higher crude oil prices. This year, the pendulum may swing the other way, as some analysts are taking note of that country's slowdown in oil imports, which could...

Iron-ore firms and steelmakers face-off.(Notes & Quotes)
November 14, 2005... Major iron-ore firms are gearing up for price negotiations for next year with steelmakers. Following a staggering 70% leap in prices this year, some major iron-ore firms in Brazil, Britain and Australia are looking for a 10% to 20% increase in...

By the numbers: week ended 18 November.
November 21, 2005... By the numbers: week ended 18 November Close Change YTD % S&P ADR Index 1372.1 8.1 7.12% DJ Industrials 10766.33 80.29 -0.15%...

Last week's top stories.
November 21, 2005... Monday European markets ended the day little changed, after an initial bout of investor enthusiasm. Oil & gas and chemical sector advances were unable to boost the broader market. Earnings and M&A activity provided some focus. Tuesday...

Political turmoil hits Brazilian equities once again.(Market Talk)
November 21, 2005... Political strife from the Workers' Party is once again impacting Brazilian equities. Allegations of bribes for votes in Congress caused serious concern among investors this past summer, and even threatened to ensnare President Luiz Inacio Lula...

This week at a glance: week of 21 November-25 November.
November 21, 2005... Monday * EU: September Trade Balance Tuesday * France: October Consumer Spending Wednesday * EU: September Industrial Orders * Germany: November Consumer Price Index Thursday * Japan: October Trade Balance...

Sun may continue to shine on Japan's market.(Notes & Quotes)
November 21, 2005... Some analysts are hopeful that this year's Japanese equity rally will be sustainable, given recent signs of an economic recovery and expectations for continued strong foreign fund inflows. So far this year, Japan-stock funds have returned...

Local investors stepping up in S. Korea.(Notes & Quotes)
November 21, 2005... Given South Korean equities' strong performance over the past 12 months and foreign investors' move in recent months to take profits in emerging markets, some investors have begun to question whether the market has much more upside potential....

By the numbers: week ended 25 November--data as of 1:00 pm EST.
November 28, 2005... By the numbers: week ended 25 November--data as of 1:00 PM EST Close Change YTD % S&P ADR Index 1387 14.9 8.28% DJ Industrials 10931.62 ...

Last week's top stories.
November 28, 2005... Monday European markets finished mostly higher after a late-day rally, while M&A activity dominated headlines. The President of the European Central Bank reiterated that rate hikes could be on the horizon. Tuesday Asian issues...

What lies beneath Indonesia's GDP reading.(Market Talk)
November 28, 2005... Last week, Indonesia's Central Statistics Bureau announced that the economy grew 5.3% in the third quarter, compared to the year-ago period. The result showed a slowdown from the second-quarter's 5.5% growth rate, but still landed ahead of...

This week at a glance: week of 28 November-2 December.
November 28, 2005... Monday * Japan: October Retail Sales Tuesday * France: October Producer Price Index * Italy: October Producer Price Index Wednesday * France: October Unemployment * Germany: November Unemployment Thursday...

LatAm may have more room to run.(Notes & Quotes)
November 28, 2005... A number of fund managers see further upside in Latin American stocks, despite the region's torrid gains over the past few years and a slump in October. Latin American stocks have surged about 86% since 2003, according to the Morgan Stanley...

Taiwan equities seen gaining steam.(Notes & Quotes)
November 28, 2005... Taiwan's stock market is down this year, but expectations have been growing for a rebound, thanks to declining oil prices, which should benefit economic growth and corporate earnings. Recently released economic growth data for the third quarter...