World Headlines 2011-03-15

RQ Cross Box: 2011-03-15

Updated 7:00 - EQUITIES - Nikkei tumbles -10.65% and Europe trading lower by -2.25% on record trading volume as concern grew about the safety of nuclear plants damaged by Japan's worst earthquake. US stock futures also trading lower pointing to a lower opening bell. CURRENCIES - The explosion at the Fukushima nuclear power plant raised fears of radiation leak sending risk aversion flows throughout most capital markets. Risk FX liquidation gained momentum during the early London trading session sending the US Dollar. COMMODITIES - Crude Oil is trading lower by 3.3% taking commodities lower for a fourth day as Japan's quake and nuclear crisis spurred concern that demand for raw materials, including energy products will contract. FIXED INCOME - US Ten Year Notes trading higher with bullish breakout as investors shift to safer assets. ECONOMIC DATA - US TIC Long Term Purchases at 9:00. FOMC Statement and Federal Funds Rate due at 2:15 est.

World Headlines 2011-03-15

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