Market Overview

Originally published by CMC MarketsEquity markets are in positive territory as it was reported that the US might not impose a 20% tariff on EU cars.Europe This was met with a positive reaction, and it...

Originally published by Rivkin SecuritiesAfter being closed for 1.5 days for the July 4 holiday, US stocks had a decent rally overnight with the S&P 500 closing up 0.9%. The minutes of the most...

Originally published by AxiTraderMarket Summary (7.44am Friday, July 6 – Tariff Day)The Fed minutes was ostensibly the big event overnight. But the Fed’s thunder was stolen by the release...

The current oil slump represents a buying opportunity, from both a fundamental and technical standpoint. While US President Donald Trump’s hawkish rhetoric may have short-term effects on the oil...

Originally published by CuffelinksBlockchain has the power to change the nature of corporations. It is critical that every investor understands this new technology and its implications. For the first...

Originally published by Narrow Road CapitalAsset returns in developed markets were generally steady in June, but emerging markets continued to fall. Gains in stocks were led by Australia (3.0%), the...

Originally published by CMC MarketsThe FTSE 100 and DAX are in the red, and the CAC 40 is drifting lower as trade concerns weigh on sentiment.Europe Traders are worried that we are edging towards a...

Originally published by IG MarketsThe ASX is beginning to appear as though it is losing some of the momentum that propelled it higher over the last several weeks. Global markets were relatively quiet...

Originally published by AxiTraderMarket Summary (7.59 am Thursday, July 5)With the guiding light of US markets out celebrating the United States 242nd birthday traders decided to take things a little...

The CoreLogic July Market Movement Report uses Cordell construction project data to assess results in the construction market for the first quarter of 2018. Results show recovery in the mining sector,...

Originally published by AMP CapitalKey points 2017-18 saw strong returns for diversified investors, but it was a story of two halves with strong December half returns but more volatility in the past 6...

Trade Balance KEY FIGURES BALANCE ON GOODS AND SERVICES In trend terms, the balance on goods and services was a surplus of $1,056m in May 2018, an increase of $83m on the surplus in April 2018. In...

The Australian market for new vehicles slowed in June compared with the same period in 2017, with the total market down 2.9 per cent, according to the latest data released today by the motor...

Retail Sales Australian retail turnover rose 0.4 per cent in May 2018, seasonally adjusted, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Retail Trade figures.This follows a 0.5 per...