Markets

The TAIEX increased 1480 points or 10.05% since the beginning of 2021, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Taiwan. Historically, the Taiwan Stock Market (TWSE) reached an all time high of 16579.17 in February of 2021. The Taiwan Stock Exchange TAIEX Index is a major stock market index which tracks the performance of all listed common shares traded on the Taiwan Stock Exchange. It is a capitalization-weighted index. The TAIEX has a base value of 100 as of January 1, 1966.

The IBEX 35 rose 0.2% to close at 8,269 on Wednesday, its highest level since January 14th, driven by gains in IAG shares as UK announced its end-to-lockdown plan. At the same time, Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez pledged today an additional 11 billion euro package for companies and self-employed to help them cope with the economic crisis due to the coronavirus pandemic. On the corporate front, Iberdrola said its net profit rose 4.2% to 3.61 billion euros in 2020, matching market estimates, as the firm reported profit growth in countries like Brazil, the UK and Mexico. At the same…

The KOSPI increased 122 points or 4.26% since the beginning of 2021, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from South Korea. Historically, the South Korea Stock Market reached an all time high of 3266.23 in January of 2021. The Korea Stock Exchange Composite KOSPI is a major stock market index which tracks the performance of all common shares listed on the Korean Stock Exchange. It is a capitalization-weighted index. The KOSPI Index has a base value of 100 as of January 4, 1980. The KOSPI is a major stock market index which…

The FTSE/JSE All Share Index in South Africa closed 0.4% higher at 66,201 on Wednesday, lifted by financials and retailers after the South African Finance Minister revised downwards its budget deficit and debt forecasts for the 2020/21 fiscal year and projected a smaller contraction in 2020 than what it previously estimated in October. Mboweni disclosed that Treasury will bankroll South Africa’s Covid-19 vaccination programme without relying on tax increases and its funding will be provided through budget allocations, emergency withdrawals and, if needed, the contingency reserve. He said that a mass vaccination rollout would help boost GDP growth to 3.3%…

European stock markets closed higher on Wednesday, with Frankfurt’s Dax up almost 1% to 14,000 after Fed Chair Powell reiterated a commitment to the accommodative policy stance during his semiannual testimony before Congress. Sentiment was also lifted after latest data showed the German economy expanded 0.3% in Q4, much better than initial estimates of a 0.1% growth. On the corporate front, Lloyds profit beat forecasts and the bank also announced a dividend pay out. Sales from Reckitt Benckiser also surprised on the upside. Travel shares were among the top performers as countries are starting to ease COVID-19 travel restrictions. Historically,…

The CAC 40 added 17 points or 0.3% to close at 5,796 on Wednesday, its highest level since February 2020. Shares of Accor jumped 3%, as Europe’s biggest hotel group reported an annual loss of almost €2 billion but said it was planning to accelerate growth in 2021 as it opened 205 hotels in 2020 and has a pipeline of more than 1,000 hotels. On the economic data front, France’s industry confidence indicator hit an 11-month high in February, but missed market expectations; while German fourth-quarter GDP figures came in better than forecast despite lockdown restrictions. Elsewhere, concerns about COVID-19…

The Zimbabwe Industrial Index increased 8016 Points or 1,045.99% since the beginning of 2021, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Zimbabwe. Historically, the Zimbabwe Stock Market reached an all time high of 8782.18 in December of 2020.

The VN increased 58 points or 5.27% since the beginning of 2021, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Vietnam. Historically, the Vietnam Ho Chi Minh Stock Index reached an all time high of 1211.34 in April of 2018. The Ho Chi Minh VSE is a major stock market index which tracks the performance of 303 equities listed on the Ho Chi Min and Hanoi Stock Exchange in Vietnam. It is a capitalization-weighted index. The VN-Index has a base value of 100 as of July 28, 2000.

The OMX Helsinki 25 increased 252 points or 5.50% since the beginning of 2021, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Finland. Historically, the OMX Helsinki 25 Index reached an all time high of 4957.97 in January of 2021. The OMX HEX25 Index is a major stock market index which tracks the performance of the 25 most heavily traded companies in the Helsinki Stock Exchange. Limiting each company to a maximum weight of 10%, the OMX HEX25 Index is a benchmark for the Finnish Stock Market.

The COLCAP decreased 74 points or 5.15% since the beginning of 2021, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Colombia. Historically, the Colombia Stock Market (IGBC) reached an all time high of 1956.89 in November of 2010. The COLCAP is a major stock market index which tracks the performance of the 24 most liquid stocks traded in the Colombia Stock Exchange (Bolsa de Valores de Colombia).

The USE All Share Index increased 54 points or 4.14% since the beginning of 2021, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Uganda. The Ugandan’s USE All Share Index (ALSI) is the benchmark index for the Ugandan equity market which tracks the performance of 16 listed security equities, of which half are local companies and the other half are cross-listed Kenyan companies. It is a market capitalization weighted average index, calculated on a daily basis. The USE All Share Index has a base value of 100 as of December 31st, 2001.

The BIST 100 increased 17 points or 1.17% since the beginning of 2021, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Turkey. Historically, the Turkey Stock Market (XU100) reached an all time high of 1582.04 in January of 2021. The Istanbul Stock Exchange National 100 Index XU100 is a major stock market index which tracks the performance of 100 companies selected from the National Market, real estate investment trusts and venture capital investment trusts listed on The Istanbul Stock Exchange. It is a capitalization-weighted index. The XU100 has a base value of 1…

The TUN decreased 199 points or 2.89% since the beginning of 2021, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Tunisia. Historically, the Tunisia Stock Market (TUNINDEX) reached an all time high of 8457.82 in August of 2018. The Tunis Stock Exchange TUNINDEX Index is a major stock market index which tracks the performance of all companies listed on the Tunis Stock Exchange. It is a free-float, capitalization-weighted index. The TUNINDEX index has a base value of 1000 as of December 31, 1997.

The SET 50 increased 16 points or 1.79% since the beginning of 2021, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Thailand. Historically, the Thailand Stock Market (SET50) reached an all time high of 1223.67 in February of 2018. The Bangkok SET50 Index is a major stock market index which tracks the performance of all common stocks listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand. It is a capitalization-weighted. The index has a base value of 100 as of April 30, 1975.

The IBC increased 721697 points or 54.18% since the beginning of 2021, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Venezuela. Historically, the Venezuela Stock Market (IBVC) reached an all time high of 2060999.38 in February of 2021. Venezuela Stock Exchange General Index is a major stock market index which tracks the performance of most liquid stocks traded on the Caracas Stock Exchange (Bolsa de Valores de Caracas). It is a capitalization-weighted index.

The ASPI increased 598 points or 8.82% since the beginning of 2021, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Sri Lanka. Historically, the Sri Lanka Stock Market (CSE All Share) reached an all time high of 9025.82 in January of 2021. The Colombo All-Share Index is a major stock market index which tracks the performance of all companies listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange in Sri Lanka. It is a capitalization weighted index. The Colombo All-Share Index has a base value of 100 as of 1985. .

The Shanghai Composite dropped 72.28 points or 1.99% to 3564.08 on Wednesday, extending declines for a third consecutive session as escalating worries over policy tightening in China continued to weigh on sectors with almost record-high valuations. Further denting sentiment, Hong Kong’s government increased its stamp duty on equity transactions to 0.13% from 0.1% on the city’s stock exchange for the first time in almost two decades to fund a widening budget deficit. In the US, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said in a testimony to the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday that the economic recovery remains uneven and the path ahead…

The ADX General increased 584 points or 11.58% since the beginning of 2021, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from United Arab Emirates. Historically, the United Arab Emirates Stock Market (ADX General) reached an all time high of 5713.38 in January of 2021. The ADX General Index is a benchmark stock market index which tracks the performance of stocks listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange. It is a capitalization weighted index. The ADX General Index has a base value of 1000 as of June, 2001.

The PFTS increased 21 points or 4.27% since the beginning of 2021, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Ukraine. Historically, the Ukraine Stock Market (PFTS) reached an all time high of 1208.61 in January of 2008. The Ukraine PFTS Index is a benchmark stock market index which tracks the performance of major companies listed on the PFTS Stock Exchange. It is a capitalization-weighted. The PFTS index has a base value of 1 as of October 1, 1997.