Trading activity rises on stock market

DEPRESSED stock markets failed to dent activity on the Irish stock exchange yesterday. And the index reported strong trading activity in the fist half of 2009.

In its half year up-date, it said more than 1.15 million trades were dealt on the exchange. The data “confirms trading remains strong despite lower trade values”, the statement said.

In the period, turnover in Irish Government bonds doubled to €62.8 billion while the ISEQ’s indices have shown welcome growth after a very tough 12 months or more.