Dow+0,26% S&P+0,41% Nasdaq+0,75% Russell+0,56% VIX 14,69 (-4,24%)
US Market Closed higher, S&P settled a new record, Q4 GDP, Greece was not a focal point on Friday, but Eurogroup chief Jeroen Dijsselbloem did say he is "very pessimistic" that Monday's meeting can produce a concrete solution as Greece maintains high ambitions despite limited possibilities, Six of ten sectors finished in the green with cyclical groups setting the pace, which was the case throughout the week. The energy sector jumped 2.0% to extend its weekly advance to 2.6% thanks to a rally in crude oil. WTI crude advanced 2.9% to $52.67/bbl and held its ground through the release of the latest Baker Hughes U.S. rig count, which revealed a decline of 98 to 1358, representing the 10th consecutive weekly decline. Volume were below average like the all week
Tomorrow President Day in the US
Macro :
- Greece Won’t Discuss Continuing Existing Bailout Program: Govt
- EU Will Help Greece Fight Tax Evasion: Schulz Tells Parapolitika
- Varoufakis ‘Optimistic’ for Greek Eurogroup Deal: Kathimerini
- Rebels in East Ukraine Intensify Attacks Near Mariupol: Police
Keep an eye on :
- AFR LN : Afren could lose assets due to change of ownership clauses if it enters administration; Nigerian groups not interested in Nigerian and Kurdish assets
- AF FP : Air France Plane Lands Safely in Russia With Failed Engine: IFX
- BMPS IM : Profumo Still Sees Merger in Monte Paschi Future: Il Sole 24 Ore
- CEZ PW : CEZ’s Benes Says Considering Bid for German, Slovak Plants: WSJ
- ACA FP : Credit Agricole to Appoint Philippe Brassac CEO: FT
- CSGN VX : Credit Suisse CEO Says CHF0.70 Div. ‘Realistic’ for Future: FuW
- CWI AV : Deutsche Wohnen May Plan Takeover Offer for Conwert: Reuters
- KER FP : Sergio Rossi may be for sale
- SAB LN : SABMiller eyed for potential GBP 75bn takeover bid by 3G Capital, AB InBev could be part of 3G consortium
- SHP LN : Shire CEO Says “Nothing to Hide” on Tax: FT
- SUN SW : Sulzer May Have to Close Swiss Development Site or Cut Jobs: SZ
- TSCO LN : Tesco in Talks With Archie Norman Over Chairman Role, Sky Says
- TSCO LN : Tesco in Plan to Cut as Many as 10,000 Jobs, Telegraph Reports
- TIT IM : CDP, Telecom Italia Considering Share Swap After 2020: Sole
- VOW3 GY : VW Boosts China Production on Higher Demand: DPA