Market Overview

Originally published by CMC MarketsEuropean stocks are set to finish higher today as the swing in US markets influences the rally. Europe US stocks have been leading the way recently, and that remains...

Originally published by AxiTraderMarket Summary (7.37am Friday March 16 – 10 years since Bear Stearns!!!)US import and export price rises of 0.4% and 0.2% respectively have reminded traders...

Originally published by IG MarketsWithout a definitive event or indicator for the market to concentrate on, the past session was simply a ping-pong match for breaking news. With the US tariffs still...

Originally published by CMC MarketsThe positive mood in Europe has waned after US markets turned lower. EuropeEquity benchmarks pushed higher this morning, but have faded towards the close as...

Originally published by CMC MarketsAustralian investors face a day of conflicting currents. Stocks fell in Europe and the US but important metals rose, pointing to broad market pressure hitting...

Originally published by AxiTraderMarket Summary (7.30am)Stocks and US 10-year rates are both lower this morning after retail sales in the US whiffed a little overnight with the third consecutive fall...

Originally published by AMP CapitalKey pointsGeopolitical issues generate much interest as dinner party conversations but don’t necessarily have a significant impact on markets, apart from a bit...

Originally published by CMC MarketsAnother high profile departure from the Trump administration and reports of a looming intellectual property trade war with China rattled markets overnight. Equities...

Originally published by Rivkin SecuritiesUS stock markets opened higher overnight but weren’t able to hold onto the gains as stocks retreated throughout the session. The S&P 500 closed 17...

Originally published by AxiTraderWelcome to my daily Markets Musings. You’ll have already noticed that I’m writing a little more above the line these days and less in the...

Originally published by IG MarketsWhile the markets were notably free from explicit trade war escalation rhetoric this past session, concern nevertheless has imposed restraint on risk-taking. The...

Originally published by CuffelinksFebruary is ‘Groundhog Month’ for credit market nerds. Moody’s publishes its annual default study each February and for seven out of ten years, not...

Originally published by CuffelinksWe are in uncharted waters. Prices for sovereign, corporate and high-yield bonds and equities are at, or near, record levels thanks to the ultra-low policy interest...

Originally published by AxiTraderMarket Summary – 7.20amThe US dollar is under pressure again, continuing the troubles that started to emerge in Asian trade yesterday. Exactly why is difficult...