Market Overview

Originally published by CMC MarketsRisk assets roared higher on Friday night despite a lack of specific triggers. Oil surged 3%, copper, iron ore and steel jumped, and major share indices across...

Originally published by IG MarketsTraders received the green light to jump into risk assets on Friday. It culminated in a substantial jump across global equities and a certain “risk-on”...

Originally published by CMC MarketsEquity markets in Europe are in the red as a lack of positive news has left traders feeling a little uneasy. Europe We haven’t heard any additional news...

Originally published by CMC MarketsUnofficial reports that the US Treasury secretary is considering dropping tariffs on China imports spurred further gains for risk assets in overnight trading. Share...

Originally published by IG MarketsPanic about the global economic landscape has subsided for now, allowing traders to take a more nuanced view of the asset class.Mixed trade across the globe:Global...

Originally published by AxiTraderLondon/NY wrap: Quiet session with no major economic data releases Euro Zone Industrial Production declined by 1.7 percent in November (vs -1.5 percent...

Originally published by CMC MarketsA surprise drop in China imports and exports in December spooked cautious investors in overnight trading. The US dollar weakened, shares edged lower and oil and...

Originally published by CMC MarketsMarkets traded steadily on Friday night after a pro-risk week. The yuan maintained six month highs in an indication markets are looking at a more dovish Federal...

Originally published by AMP Capital Australian retail sales rose 0.4% month on month in November, but annual growth slowed to 2.8% year on year. This was a bit greater than expected and follows a run...

The rally in risk continued overnight as shares and industrial commodities added to recent rises, although a strengthening US dollar took some gloss off the gains. Bond market pressure also continued....

Originally published by CMC MarketsEquity markets are a little in the red as some of the bullish sentiment surrounding US-China trade relations have cooled.EuropeThe lack of additional news in...

Originally published by CMC MarketsA number of analysts are looking to declare “all clear” on the ructions roiling investors over the last three months. US Federal Reserve meeting minutes...

Originally published by CMC MarketsStocks are pushing higher into the close after US-China trade talks ended on an optimistic note.EuropeIt was reported that Beijing will release details of the talks...

Originally published by CMC MarketsThe global recovery in risk appetites continued overnight as expectations of positive news from Beijing rose on reports of an extension of trade talks into...