The Dow ended the week essentially unchanged, gaining 0.03%, finishing the trading session at 12380. The Nasdaq ended the week down by 0.33% to close at 2780.4.
The Nikkei regained a further 0.51% of its value to end the trading session at 9768.1.
Currency Markets Review
On the currency markets last week, the Euro again had the best of the trading; despite the Portuguese bailout. The Dollar was weaker against Sterling, losing 1.7% and closing at 1.6347 to the Pound. The Greenback lost ground against the Euro last week, shedding 1.8% to close at 1.4401. The Dollar was stronger against the Japanese currency, closing at 85.2719 to the Yen, a gain of 1.7%.The Euro closed higher against the Yen ending at 122.8, making 3.6% over the course of the week. The Euro strengthened marginally against Sterling over the course of the week by 0.06%. The close saw one £ buying 1.1351.
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