The Traderszone Network

Well, the New Year got off to a rocky start in the world markets.  Why it has taken so long for the equity markets to react to an obvious weakening global economic environment is beyond us.  We write that knowing that it may take even longer still for reality to catch up to the world’s financia

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Ford Motor Co (F.N) said Tuesday it plans to triple to 30 the size of its fleet of self-driving test cars as part of an effort to accelerate autonomous vehicle development. In an announcement coinciding with the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Ford said it will begin using a new, lower cost LiDAR sensor made by California-based Velodyne. Ford said it will be the first automaker to use Velodyne’s new solid state “hybrid Ultra PUCK Auto” sensor.

We’re seeing further falls as we head into the close
– Shanghai Comp Index down -2.3%
– CS1300 down -3.0%
European markets will have their tone set by how these finish

Greetings one and all
How has your start to the year gone so far ?
Data wise there’s another decent collection on offer today and while the focus will be on equities again we will see impact if readings are wide of the mark

A day after China’s stocks plunged, policy makers flooded the markets with fresh liquidity, likely helping soothe equity traders.

Steadier session as Chinese markets trade in a more orderly fashion albeit not without some volatility
– -76.98
– open 18398.76
– high 18547.38
– low 18327.52
As ever now keep an eye on Nikkei futures