World markets fluctuated throughout the period as uncertainty continues to spook investors. However, central banks across the globe coordinated and acted simultaneously to decrease their bank reserve ratios in an effort to raise liquidity within the markets, which has help boosted investors confidence and the global markets. Finally, in commodities, gold remains high in the $1700 range as investors continue to flock into precious metals as a safe haven from the uncertain European market, and oil rose to over $100 a barrel as demand for the fuel increased in response to the central bank’s joint action.

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World markets remains stagnant throughout the period over concern’s on Europe’s rising debt costs and its ability to meet their debt obligations. Meanwhile, the North American market continues to be optimistic as consumer income and spending rises, which will likely help bolster the economy as it enters the holiday shopping season. Finally, in commodities, gold remains high in the $1700 range as investors continue to flock into the precious metal as a safe haven from the uncertain European market.

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World markets continue to rise upon the approval of Greece’s new debt deal, despite the fact that investors maintain cautious on the crumpling Greece government over disputes of a national referendum on the new bailout funds and the vote of non-confidence for a new government. However, optimistic news from the U.S. continues to show that the region is recovering as its economy expands modestly through increased consumer and government spending. Finally, precious metals and energy markets continue to rise as concerns over a reduced demand from Europe fades as a result of the new deal for Greece.

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World markets recovered to its pre-September levels as the European debt concerns eases over the receipt of Greece’s second bailout fund. As well, optimistic economic figures from the United States have further boosted investor’s confidence in the global markets as concerns over a second dip recession fades. Markets across the board have recorded gains throughout the period from equities to commodities, as majority of the losses accumulated in September were recovered in the past two weeks.

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World markets remain stagnant throughout the period as investors continue to be concerned about the European debt crisis and the global economic recovery. However, the recent approval by the Greece government to implement additional cuts to meet the demands of the European Union for austerity funding proves to be optimistic news for the region. Meanwhile, additional stimulus from Federal Reserve also helps improve investor confidence in its economy and financial markets.

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World markets remain stagnant throughout the period as investors continue to be concerned about the European debt crisis and the global economic recovery. However, the recent pledge from Germany to help the debt-stricken Greece
provided a beacon of hope to investors that the region’s leaders are working together to resolve its spreading debt crisis, quashing claims that the European Union is trying to oust Greece due to its debt situation.  Equity markets
remains flat at their session lows across the board as stocks trade below their expected fair values, but managed to rebound from in response to this news suggesting investor confidence is starting to recover from its recent sell-off.

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World markets remain stagnant throughout the period as investors continue to be concerned about the European debt crisis and the global economic recovery. Equity markets remains flat at their session lows across the board as stocks trade below their expected fair values. Meanwhile, investors are flocking to treasuries and commodities as treasury yields reached an all-time low, while gold prices rose to its record high.

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