1. AUSTRIAN stocks are expected to rise in the days ahead, amid optimism exporters will continue to benefit from a strong U.S. dollar. 2. Electronics exporters continued their advance, benefiting from the weak yen, global competitiveness and a dearth of promising alternatives. 3. Exporters will continue benefiting from the strong dollar, as it makes German goods cheaper in the U.S. and increases their dollar-denominated sales. 4. Japanese exporters will continue to sell dollars for yen to bring profits home, traders said. 5. Japanese exporters will continue to take a hit on foreign exchange, and for the same reason Japanese investors will shy away from investing abroad. 6. Meantime, non-OPEC exporters continued to increase production. 7. The polarized market was pronounced as electronics exporters continued their advance, benefiting from the weak yen, global competitiveness and a dearth of promising alternatives. 8. Until it actually happens, European exporters will continue to strive to limit their exposure to currency changes, as a fundamental part of their operations. 9. Unlike most European markets, where weak local currencies are boosting the shares of exporters, U.K. exporters continue to labor under the weight of a strong pound. 10. Wheat futures were mixed after Australia won a large Japanese order, suggesting competing exporters will continue to gain market share in the months ahead. |
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