Saturday 19 May 2012

Financial Market Fears Overwhelm Facebook IPO Optimism


The volatility surrounding initial public offerings (IPO) is notorious; but when large companies come into the market, there is often a draw of fresh capital to get a piece of the action. Attracting new investors into the market is an especially appealing consideration now. Since the 2008 financial crisis, there has been evidence that suggests that retail level investors have not contributed significantly to strong recovery in US equities. 
Given the sell off so far this month, Facebook’s IPO presents a bright light for lost traders to find their way back – assuming they want to be drawn back in. With a listing price of $38/share, the company opened high and subsequently slid. As shares were worked in after the 11:00 AM EST initial trade, the stock showed the expected, exaggerated swings and even encouraged a boost in volatility for fell tech firm Apple.The highly publicized event couldn’t shake loose of the malaise of the broader market. 
For contrast, EURUSD follows the primary catalyst for this particular global correction. The European sovereign and banking-level crisis is clearly reflected in the world’s second most liquid currency – especially when paired against the top reserve and safe haven currency, the US dollar. With the bounce from EURUSD and follow through decline.
We could see a fundamental pressure relief for Monday or evidence that selling pressure is now self-generating for the capital markets.

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