Market Overview

Originally published by AxiTraderThe vast majority of high-profile macroeconomic releases found on the economic calendar are constrained by one simple fact. They represent events which have already...

Originally published by AMP CapitalKey pointsAfter a strong rebound since December share markets are at risk of a short-term pull back. However, despite this we see this year as being a decent year...

Originally published by CMC MarketsThe release of the minutes from the monthly Federal Open Market Committee meeting confirmed a more “patient” stance. The committee discussed increased...

Originally published by CMC MarketsEuropean equities enjoyed a positive run today as traders are a little more optimistic about the state of US-Chinese trade relations. EuropeWhen President Trump said...

Originally published by IG MarketsA major macro bias, but the highest impact news across Aussie markets yesterday came in the form of local Wage Growth Index data, which missed expectations.ASX to...

Originally published by PepperstoneThe global capital markets are giving different messages where ever I look, although, instinctively I will turn to the bond market as my go-to source. Equity markets...

Originally published by IG MarketsUS markets returned to trade last night, and with a little over two hours before Wall Street's close, a positive day looks to be on the cards for American stocks.US...

Originally published by CMC MarketsThe FTSE 100 is in the red this afternoon as a lack of positive news has encouraged some traders to take money off the table.EuropeThe disappointing results from...

Originally published by PepperstoneThe re-open of the S&P 500 futures today has been a low-key affair, although we still see the momentum in broad equity markets still titled to the upside. When...

China’s state planning agency announced that will start investigating the ability of corporate bond issuers to repay maturing bonds as details emerged of two more high profile borrowers missing...

Originally published by IG MarketsSPI Futures are indicating a flat start for the ASX 200 this morning, in a 24-hours starved of meaningful news and data.News flow light thank to US holidaySPI Futures...

Originally published by CMC MarketsEuropean equity markets have experienced low volatility today on account of the US market being closed.EuropeUS-China trade talks will continue this week and there...

Originally published by CMC MarketsIndustrial commodities and European shares rose in overnight trading, following Asia Pacific markets higher. Commentators are pointing to trade optimism, but the...

Officials of Italy’s populist government are floating the idea of selling off some of the country’s gold reserves to allay its debt problems. But gold bulls shouldn’t be concerned:...