Market Overview

Australian retail turnover was relatively unchanged (0.0 per cent) in July 2018, seasonally adjusted, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Retail Trade figures.This follows a...

Originally published by AMP Capital Australian capital city dwelling prices fell for the tenth month in a row in August, with a fall of -0.4% which left average prices down -2.9% from a year ago,...

National dwelling values were down for the eleventh consecutive month suggesting spring selling conditions may deliver a challenge amidst rising advertised stock levels, tight credit and indications...

Originally published by AxiTraderTHE AUSTRALIAN DOLLARThe big mover Friday was the US dollar,which knocked the euro back below 1.16 (Italy was put on negative outlook by ratings agency Fitch) and...

Originally published by IG MarketsGlobal markets ended last week on the back foot, after trade talks between the US and Canada stripped traders of some hope that the global trade-war may be...

AUSTRALIAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTSThis week the distribution of Australia’s income –as opposed to its growth –came under the spotlight, with the release of a landmark report on...

The Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) climbed 4.7 points to 56.7 in August, indicating faster growth across the manufacturing sector (readings...

Three of the four major US indexes posted fresh records; Dow 2.5 percent from a record But renewed trade headwinds could weigh on markets However, a strong US economy would counter geopolitical risks...

Originally published by BetaSharesIn meetings with clients over recent months, one of the common questions I’ve been asked has concerned the potential “income shock” to be faced by...

Originally published by AxiTraderTHE AUSTRALIAN DOLLARRisk appetite took a hit across global markets overnight as emerging currencies came under pressure once more and with news breaking that the...

Originally published by CMC MarketsReports the White House is looking at imposing tariffs on a further $200 billion of Chinese imports as early as next week rattled markets overnight. Bonds rallied...

Originally published by CMC MarketsStocks are firmly in the red as rising Italian government bond yields, a slide in emerging market currencies, and continued uncertainty about US-China trade tensions...

Originally published by IG MarketsThe risks that markets have been vulnerable to all week have popped-up in the past twenty-four hours, wiping some of the shine off what has been an otherwise strong...

Originally published by Rivkin SecuritiesUS President Trump is continuing with his aggressive trade policies, announcing last night that he will continue with a plan to impose tariffs on $200bn worth...