Top Gainers - global market
Over the past 7 days, the US dollar index continued to decline and hit a 2-month low. On Friday, April 7, it slightly strengthened due to good data on the United States Nonfarm Payrolls labor market for March. The appreciation of the euro contributed to the unexpectedly good economic performance of Germany. In February, there was a large positive trade balance (+16 billion euros) there for the 2nd month in a row. In addition, Germany Industrial Production and Factory Orders exceeded forecasts. The strengthening of the Swiss franc was supported by an unexpected decline in inflation in Switzerland in March to 2.9% y/y. The Australian dollar weakened a bit as the Reserve Bank of Australia rate remained at the previous level of 3.6%.
1. Teck Resources Ltd, +22.8% – Canadian mining company
2. Regis Resources Ltd., +15.8% – Australian gold and non-ferrous metals mining company
Top Losers - global market
1. COSCO PACIFIC – Hong Kong transport and logistics company.
2. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. – Japanese shipping company.
Top Gainers - foreign exchange market(Forex)
1. EURZAR, EURMXN -the growth of these charts means the euro strengthens against the South African rand and the Mexican peso.
2. GBPAUD, GBPSEK - the growth of these charts means the weakening of the Australian dollar and the Swedish krona against the British pound.
Top Losers - foreign exchange market (Forex)
1. AUDCHF, NZDCHF - The decline of these charts means the weakening of the Australian and New Zealand dollars against the Swiss franc.
2. USDCHF, USDCZK - the decline of these charts means the strengthening of the Swiss franc and the Swedish krona against the US dollar.