OREANDA-NEWS. On 21 August 2009 UFC Capital Released daily market expectations:

Global markets are growing. This Thursday, the indices of the largest US and European trading floors closed in the green zone. The indicators increase can be explained by positive dynamics of Shanghai Composite, which this August 20 surged 4.5%. Besides, the US investors’ optimism, probably, was based on statements made by AIG managers, who claimed they are willing to repay the loans extended by the state. Meanwhile, the released data on unemployment in the USA were more-than-expected and amounted to 6,241 thousand vs. 6223 thousand, accordingly. On Friday, the European market opening was slightly positive, while the most expected were the data on the US existing home sales.

Ukrainian market demonstrated a slight revival. August 20, on Ukrainska SE 723 deals were made with the shares of Ukrainian companies for the total of UAH 15.8 mn. The shares of Alchevsk Iron and Steel (ALMK) and Enakievo Steel (ENMZ) resulted to be the leaders of the trade – 113 deals. Meanwhile, on PFTS SE there were registered 134 deals for the total of UAH 13.6 mn. The shares of Centerenergo (CEEN) became the leader of the trades – 25 deals.