13-Aug-2010 3:43 PM
US LCC stocks effected by economic uncertainty; oil prices weaken
Analysis
The market was affected by news that US weekly jobless claims last week reached their highest level in six months, adding to US recovery concerns. The benchmark crude oil for September delivery fell USD2.28 to settle at USD75.74/barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange, reaching its lowest point in nearly a month, after peaking at USD82.47/barrel earlier in the month.
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Selected LCCs daily share price movements (% change): 12-Aug-2010