Market Overview

Originally published by CMC MarketsIn a surprising Friday night session markets were largely unmoved by significantly stronger US jobs data. The US dollar firmed slightly, 10-year bond yields were...

2018 was quite the rollercoaster for global markets, as fear and uncertainty ruled various economies throughout the year. This has resulted in more investment demand in general safe haven vehicles,...

Originally published by MagellanThe contact team sport kabaddi that started in India, sepak takraw or kick volleyball that originates from Southeast Asia, dragon boat racing, taekwondo, five...

Ten years on from the Global Financial Crisis and the threat of another financial crisis in the medium term is now a solid possibility. There are signs of weakening economic growth in China and the...

Originally published by IG MarketsTraders were bullish overnight, but as far global equities go, the ultimate results were mixed.Fed sparks bullish sentimentTraders were bullish overnight, but as far...

Originally published by AMP Capital Australian capital city dwelling prices fell another 1.2% in January marking 16 months of consecutive price declines since prices peaked in September 2017. This has...

Originally published by CMC MarketsIt is a double whammy for the eurozone, Italy has slipped into recession and there is increased chatter of a Deutsche Bank (DE:DBKGn) and Commerzbank (DE:CBKG)...

Originally published by IG MarketsThere are two things important to financial markets currently: the outlook for global growth and the state of financial conditions.The macro matters for marketsThere...

Originally published by AMP CapitalAs expected the Fed left rates on hold at its January meeting. It sees US growth as “solid” but this is a slight downgrade from describing it as...

Originally published by CMC MarketsThe FTSE 100 is on track to finish the day firmly in positive territory.EuropeThe British market is showing gains across all the major sectors, financials, consumer...

Originally published by AMP Capital The Australian December quarter Consumer Price Index showed headline inflation of 0.5% quarter on quarter or 1.8% year on year. This was slightly higher than market...

Originally published by AxiTrader The US Fed raised the interest rate 9 times since Dec 2015, and it is currently standing at 2.5 basis point. In 2018 alone, it was hiked four times amidst strong...

Originally published by IG MarketsAhead of a risk-heavy day, global equities find themselves in a mixed position. The VIX is flat, so traders aren’t any more fearful than at any point in the...

Originally published by CMC MarketsTrading today will likely reflect the particulars of specific financial markets, with no broad wave to drive action. Issues of global growth and interest rates move...