Market Overview

Originally published by AMP CapitalAustralia’s house prices have fallen for 13 consecutive months, with average Australian capital city prices now down 4% from their peak. The once booming...

Originally published by AxiTrader Dovish comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell eased market fears that interest rates would be rising too sharply US indices post strong gains as a...

Originally published by CMC MarketsIn a night of two halves European markets slumbered until US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell delivered a boost to confidence with a dovish speech to the Economic...

Originally published by CMC MarketsEuropean stock markets are mixed as investors remain nervous about the geopolitical situation. EuropeUncertainty surrounding Brexit, US-China trade relations, and...

Originally published by IG MarketsDid Powell just blink? That’s how last night’s speech from the Fed chair is being interpreted.A game of chicken:Debate has raged whether in the face of...

Originally published by RivkinEarly this morning, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell gave a speech in New York at which he mentioned that the Federal Funds rate is now just below the neutral rate,...

Originally published by CMC MarketsTrade issues continue to dominate markets in the lead up to Friday’s G-20 meeting. The British pound slumped again and the US dollar rose as currency traders...

Originally published by CMC MarketsStock markets are in the red following yesterday’s bullish move.Europe Fears regarding, US-China trade, Italy’s budget and Brexit all play into the mix....

As each year draws to its close, I like to identify the main X-factors that have affected investment markets in those 12 months — and to select the X-factor for that year. I’ve been doing...

Originally published by AxiTrader Tech-stock rebound lifts US indices Oil price rebounded following Friday’s steep decline Traders await speech from Fed Chairman Jerome Powell for clues on...

Originally published by CMC MarketsThe overnight market action suggests market sentiment revived on higher risk appetites. On one hand, gold fell and the Japanese yen weakened sharply, signalling...

Originally published by CMC MarketsThe Italian situation has improved a little as now there are reports that the administration in Rome is open to the idea of running a smaller budget deficit than...

Originally published by IG MarketsThe big-wigs on Wall Street have returned to their desks and volumes across the market are looking far healthier.US traders return:After last week’s sell-off...

Everyone has been waiting with bated breath to see if Prime Minister May loses her job or manages to get Parliament to support a deal with the European Union. The talks between Trump and Xi are...