Last week, optimistic moods returned to the leading trading platforms across the world. The international political situation did not sustain any serious changes. Good news came mainly from the US and was related to corporate financial statements and macroeconomic indicators.

As of the beginning of the previous week, 80% of companies included in the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index that have already submitted their financial statements for the third quarter exceeded expectations of analysts in terms of profits and 61% - in terms of proceeds.

Financial markets survey 27.10.2014