Market Overview

Originally published by CMC MarketsThe US Federal Reserve lifted cash interest rates by 0.25% this morning in a well telegraphed move. The accompanying statement struck a balance, speaking to economic...

Originally published by CMC MarketsStocks are rallying into the close and Italian banks are outperforming the market on the news that Rome and Brussels have stuck a deal in relation to the...

Originally published by Rivkin SecuritiesThe main event of the night was the US Federal Reserve meeting to decide interest rates. The market widely expected a 25-basis point hike and the Fed...

Originally published by AxiTrader US market sentiment was initially positive, but this was sentiment was unable to be maintained across risk-assets ahead of the key FOMC meeting US dollar was...

Originally published by AxiTraderThere are only seven trading days left in this year, and volatility in the FX market has already declined. While stocks and commodities still have noticeable price...

Originally published by CMC MarketsOvernight trading displayed a general risk off mode, pointing to a cautious start for Asia Pacific trading today. Investors supported the yen, gold and bonds,...

Originally published by IG MarketsThe US Fed meeting has been kickstarted and the markets are shuffling around in anticipation.US Fed watch:The US Fed meeting has been kickstarted and the markets are...

Originally published by Rivkin SecuritiesUS stocks opened higher overnight and held the gains until the early afternoon when some selling pressure stepped in. The final hour of trading saw buying...

Originally published by CMC MarketsGlobal investors drifted away from risk assets overnight as geopolitical concerns persisted. Fear of a potential US Government shutdown could be one factor. Most...

Originally published by CMC MarketsEquity markets in Europe are firmly in the red as investors are worried about the state of the global economy. EuropeThe disappointing industrial production and...

Originally published by Rivkin SecuritiesAfter a mediocre start to the morning, US stocks began to decline at around midday Eastern US time and continued declining for the rest of the day. The Dow...

Originally published by AxiTrader Markets will be eagerly awaiting what tone Fed Chairman Jerome Powell takes at the upcoming FOMC meeting The Australian dollar could see an uptick in volatility when...

Originally published by AMP Capital As widely expected the Government’s Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook saw a further improvement in budget projections with this year’s deficit...

Originally published by BetaSharesWeek in reviewDespite positive noises on US-China trade talks, global stocks saw fit to focus on the negatives last week, such as signs of weaker growth in Europe and...