Market Overview

HIA New Home Sales The first half of 2018 saw a renewed downward trend in new house sales, according to HIA’s Principal Economist Tim Reardon.The HIA New Home Sales report – a monthly...

Originally published by CMC MarketsOnce again overnight European and US investors diverged. European stocks fell despite a benign read on German inflation, while US stocks rose despite a slip on GDP....

Originally published by CMC MarketsStocks have sold off as trade woes continue.Europe Investors are cashing in on yesterday’s gains, as trade tensions remain alive and well. Investors will want...

Originally published by Rivkin SecuritiesAfter two weeks of declines, the S&P 500 bucked the trend and rallied 0.6% for the day. Despite continued strength in oil prices, the energy sector was the...

Originally published by AxiTraderMarket Summary (7.45 am Friday, June 29)The pressure on Chinese markets – the yuan, Shanghai Composite, CSI, China A50, China sovereign CDS – continued...

Originally published by AMP CapitalKey Points The RBA should avoid calls to raise interest rates prematurely just to prepare households for higher global rates. Such a move would be Iike shooting...

Originally published by CMC MarketsStock markets are stronger today as Washington DC will be taking a softer stance on international investment.Europe The move from the Trump administration gave...

Originally published by Rivkin SecuritiesAfter strong leads from Europe (FTSE 100 +1.1%, Dax +0.9%), US markets also climbed early on in the session. The Dow was up over 250 points shortly after the...

Originally published by CuffelinksDuring the late 1980’s, a German pop band named Milli Vanilli became an overnight sensation. Their success was driven by the release of the album Girl You Know...

Originally published by CMC MarketsA calming of trade waters put oil in the spotlight as prices surged on a combination of supportive factors. The US dollar resumed its rise, and share markets...

Originally published by CMC MarketsStocks are largely in positive territory as the fears surrounding trade tensions have cooled.Europe It now appears the US are taking a less aggressive stance with...

Originally published by RIvkin SecuritiesUS stocks failed to recover the losses from the previous day although all three major indexes did close positive for the day. The Dow Jones was up just 0.12%...

Originally published by AxiTraderMarket Summary (7.43 am Wednesday June 27)It used to be that traders and markets girded themselves for economic and policy announcements and every now and again...

Over the past few months, Donald Trump’s administration has greatly escalated its efforts to reshape the global trade agreements of the past, picking fights with both allies and adversaries...