Market Overview

Originally published by CMC MarketsMarkets are battening down the hatches ahead of a number of events that could influence thinking on bond yields and stock market valuations. In these circumstances,...

Originally published by AxiTraderMarket Summary (7.56 am)Global stock and bond markets were under simultaneous pressure again overnight while the US dollar lost the early European gains it made...

Originally published by Rivkin SecuritiesUS stock indices fell for the second day in a row with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling 362 points (1.37%) while the S&P 500 fared a little better...

Originally published by IG MarketsWe had seen signs global equities were looking vulnerable to a slight drawdown, where specifically onshore and offshore Chinese and US equity markets had really only...

Originally published by CMC MarketsThis morning’s weak opening by the S&P/ASX 200 reflects investor response to rising bond yields and caution ahead of significant macro data releases over...

Originally published by AxiTrader2017 was a fairly quiet year in terms of volatility in global markets, especially in FX. While there was not necessarily a lack of events or surprises in the past...

Originally published by AxiTraderMarket Summary (7.42 am)The pause that refreshes, or something more? The US dollar stabilised last night making some good moves in forexland while US stocks reversed...

Originally published by IG MarketsThere was always a worry that sentiment had got a little crazy, with a number of red flags being highlighted by traders and strategists. We talked last week about the...

Originally published by BetaSharesThe Week in ReviewIt was another strong week for global equity markets thanks to ongoing good economic data across a range of countries and a solid start to the US Q4...

Originally published by CMC MarketsMore record highs on Wall St will push Asia Pacific markets higher at today’s open, according to futures traders. However a data packed week and stock...

Originally published by AxiTraderMarket SummaryA 1.2% rally Friday to close out the week saw the S&P 500 hit another new record at 2,372 and finish the week 2.3% higher. No doubt that strength in...

Originally published by IG MarketsWe can look back on the week that was and feel that in some small way the various cross-currents of news flow could be seen as a fairly meaningful week for markets...

Originally published by Rivkin SecuritiesThe S&P 500 surged 1.2% on Friday and the Dow Jones wasn’t too far behind with an 0.85% rise. The Nasdaq 100, however, was the standout with a 1.55%...

Originally published by CMC MarketsOfficial pronouncements on currency valuation tend to have their greatest impact when markets are already trending. So it was last night, when Secretary...