Market Overview

Originally published by CMC MarketsAsia Pacific shares are set to rally today after US employment data released on Friday night indicated the US economy is neither too hot nor too cold. Investors in...

Originally published by AxiTraderMarket Summary (7.40am Monday May 7)Unemployment in the US fell to the lowest level in more than 17 years with a print of 3.9%, according to Friday’s jobs...

Originally published by IG MarketsAfter five straight days of gains, the S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.6% or 35 points to 6062 despite opening the session higher and breaching 6109.7. All good things must...

Originally published by AMP CapitalInvestment markets and key developments over the past weekUS shares fell over the last week – not helped by profit taking and inflation fears, but Eurozone,...

Originally published by Rivkin SecuritiesUS stocks had another volatile session overnight with the Dow Jones Industrial Average trading down almost 400 points just before midday before recovering to...

Originally published by CMC MarketsEuropean shares slid and US markets squeaked out the meekest of gains in overnight trading. Futures markets indicate the Hang Seng index will drop at today’s...

Originally published by IG MarketsAfter rising for the fifth straight day to 6098 for a total of 3.17% or 187 points, the S&P/ASX 200 has quickly moved within the 2018 extreme day range that was...

Originally published by CMC MarketsEuropean equity markets are lower today as weakened global sentiment encouraged profit-taking.Europe Some major European indices hit their highest levels since...

Originally published by CMC MarketsThe US Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady but shifted its language, leading analysts to speculate the Fed may allow inflation to persist above its 2% target....

Originally published by AxiTraderMarket Summary (7.33am Thursday May 3)It’s only a few words different from the last meeting but the FOMC has roiled markets a little this morning since the...

Originally published by Rivkin SecuritiesThe Federal Reserve meeting was probably the main event of the night despite the fact that the market expected, and got, no rate hike. The statement released...

Originally published by IG MarketsS&P/ASX 200 futures are indicating further gains after the Index rose 0.6% or 34.9 points to 6,050 on Wednesday. The S&P/ASX 200 trend continues: The best...

Originally published by CMC MarketsThe DAX hit a three-month high as the market made up for lost time due to the public holiday yesterday.EuropeThe mood in Europe is positive, as President Trump...

Originally published by AMP CapitalKey pointsThe RBA has left interest rates on hold for 21 months. A rate hike is now unlikely until 2020: as growth is likely to remain weaker than the RBA expects;...