Nikkei jumps over 2 pct on upbeat global data, weaker yen

Fri Aug 23, 2013 7:18am BST
TOKYO, Aug 23 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average
jumped more than 2 percent on Friday with upbeat factory
activity data from around the world spurring broad gains, led by
exporters like Toyota Motor Corp that got an extra lift
from a weaker yen.

The Nikkei rose 2.2 percent to 13,660.55, after
shedding 0.4 percent in the previous session. For the week, the
benchmark gained 0.1 percent.

The broader Topix added 2 percent to 1,141.63 in
light trade.

Among exporters, Toyota gained 2.8 percent and Sony Corp
advanced 3.2 percent.

FTSE100 slightly lower in early deals ahead of GDP update

GBP Second Estimate GDP q/q 0.7% 0.6% 0.6%

GBP BBA Mortgage Approvals 37.2K 38.8K 37.3K

GBP Prelim Business Investment q/q 0.9% 0.6% -1.9%

GBP Index of Services 3m/3m 0.6% 0.7% 0.8%

a stock to watch KEFI

First movement up today on a larger volume than usual, had recently retrace after the rise

FTSE100 modestly higher at midday after GDP revised up

CAD Core CPI m/m 0.0% 0.0% -0.2%

CAD CPI m/m 0.1% 0.1% 0.0%

USD New Home Sales 394K 487K 497k


EUR Consumer Confidence -16 -17 -17

FTSE100 comfortably higher ahead of the long weekend

Hope you all enjoy the holiday weekend....

G.