Market Overview

Originally published by IG MarketsGeopolitics is already shaping-up as the major driver of financial markets this week. Data is rather light, with the US Federal Reserve’s meeting on Thursday...

Originally published by AMP CapitalInvestment markets and key developments over the past week The past week saw “risk on” with the latest escalation in the US/China trade conflict being...

“Changes to visas for skilled workers have delivered an immediate hit to Australia’s population growth,” said Geordan Murray, HIA Principal Economist.ABS data released today shows...

Without a doubt, housing risks are heightened relative to a year ago. Dwelling values are slipping lower nationally (down 2% since peaking in September last year), mortgage rates are edging higher (up...

"The escalating Trade War between the USA and China is already hurting Australian companies through restrictions in availability of key components, higher landed costs for Australian exports out of...

Originally published by CMC MarketsBetter than expected retail sales data in the UK overnight sparked a share market rally that echoed into US trading. The pound and euro added to recent gains, the US...

Originally published by Rivkin SecuritiesIt was a strong night for stocks with all three of the large US indices opening up and continuing to drift higher for the rest of the day. The Nasdaq 100 was...

Originally published by MagellanAustralian entrepreneur Dick Smith teared up when he heralded the closure of his 19-year-old locally sourced all-profits-to-charity Dick Smith Foods because the German...

Originally published by AMP CapitalKey points Whether a recession is imminent or not in the US, and more broadly globally, is critically important in terms of whether a major bear market in shares is...

Queensland is the most popular destination for people moving from other states, according to the latest population figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).ABS Demography Director...

The busiest suburbs for auctions this week are Melbourne’s Craigieburn and Reservoir, with 22 and 21 homes scheduled to go under the hammer respectively. Following closely is the Queensland...

Originally published by CMC MarketsUS 10-year bond prices flirted with seven-year lows overnight. A breach of the yield high at 3.13% could see a sharp increase in bond market volatility and...

Originally published by CMC MarketsStocks are set to finish higher today as the tit-for-tat tariff attacks that we saw between the US and China yesterday weren’t as harsh as some dealers were...

Originally published by Rivkin SecuritiesThe Dow Jones closed 0.61% higher overnight after opening up and drifting higher throughout the session. The Nasdaq 100 closed flat even as some of the big...