25 Feb 2015
Risk appetite back in the market – Standard Bank
FXStreet (Barcelona) - The Standard Bank Research Team mentions that yesterday’s Yellen’s speech combined with the Greece agreement has led to a return in risk appetite, with many major equity indices across the globe making new highs, including the JSE.
Key Quotes
“Risk appetite has clearly increased from a week ago. This is reflected in the VIX index falling to 13.69 yesterday – its lowest level this year.”
“Overall, the possibility of a temporary deal with Greece, the ECB QE which is set to start next month, combined with the comments from Yellen has provided strong support to equity markets.”
“The FTSE100 in London closed at its highest level since 1999, the S&P closed at an all-time high, while the DAX also continue to make new highs.”
“Locally, asset classes are also performing well. The JSE All share index closed at another record at 53,374.88. The R186 strengthened marginally, with the yield falling to below 7.60%. The rand is much stronger at 11.4780 this morning.”
Key Quotes
“Risk appetite has clearly increased from a week ago. This is reflected in the VIX index falling to 13.69 yesterday – its lowest level this year.”
“Overall, the possibility of a temporary deal with Greece, the ECB QE which is set to start next month, combined with the comments from Yellen has provided strong support to equity markets.”
“The FTSE100 in London closed at its highest level since 1999, the S&P closed at an all-time high, while the DAX also continue to make new highs.”
“Locally, asset classes are also performing well. The JSE All share index closed at another record at 53,374.88. The R186 strengthened marginally, with the yield falling to below 7.60%. The rand is much stronger at 11.4780 this morning.”