Worldwide PC microprocessor revenues in the fourth calendar quarter of 2011 (4Q11) rose to $10.9 billion, up 1.8% compared to 3Q11 and up 14.2% compared to 4Q10, according to the latest PC microprocessor market share study from International Data Corporation (IDC). For the year 2011 compared to 2010, PC microprocessor revenues rose 13.2% to more [...]
IntercontinentalExchange, a leading operator of regulated global futures exchanges, clearing houses and over-the-counter (OTC) markets, reported record daily volume in the ICE U.S. Dollar Index (USDX) futures contract of 82,689 contracts on March 14, 2012. The notional value of USDX contracts traded was more than $6.6 billion. The previous daily volume record of 81,814 contracts [...]
Alkhabeer Capital, a leading Saudi investment company, has today released its latest global economic outlook for 2012. According to Alkhabeer Capital, the combined GDP of the GCC region is expected to register a growth in excess of 4% where Qatar will top the list with (7%) followed by Saudi Arabia (4.6%), Kuwait (3%), Oman (2.7%), [...]
As the new year approaches, City Index Chief Technical Analyst Sandy Jadeja summarises 2011, analysing the stock market from a technical perspective and gives his thoughts on the FTSE 100, Dow Jones, Gold, Crude Oil, EUR/USD exchange rate and what is likely to be in store for 2012 Sandy Jadeja, Chief Technical Analyst, City Index: [...]