Around the world in different indices

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International stock price indices are useful for UK investors who wish to invest overseas. Well-known indices include the Dow Jones for the US, the Nikkei 225 for Japan, the DAX for germany, the CAC 40 for France and the Hang Seng for Hong Kong. These indices are geared to local investors, and the Financial Times has collaborated with other organizations to produce a range of international indices geared to the needs of international investors.

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Sector rotation

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A histogram of a sector rotation model suggests that cyclical and technology shares have been getting stronger despite the weakening economy. According to the histogram, mining and industrial shares will perform well once the economy starts to pick up.

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Changing signals

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The FTSE index has seen several buy and sell signals during 2001, and it has been a good year for those trading in and out of the market. The current buy signal has already proved a successful one.

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