Market Overview

Originally published by AxiTrader"The signal is truth. The noise is what distracts us from the truth." That's what Nate Silver wrote at the end of the introduction to his book, "The Signal and the...

Originally published by AxiTraderWelcome to my daily Markets Musings. As my dad would have said, I’m crook as Rookwood today. So I’ll need to keep this short. Feedback always...

Originally published by CMC MarketsStocks started on an optimistic note, but buying momentum has waned since lunchtime.Europe Tensions between the US and China have cooled, but remain at the back of...

Originally published by IG MarketsStocks and risk-sentiment performed a turnaround primarily driven by the Nasdaq 100 that saw one of its best days of 2018. While concerns remain, traders are working...

Originally published by CuffelinksInvesting in markets means accepting volatility, but investors are paid to take risk. Why do sharp drops in the market have such a visceral impact on us? This article...

Originally published by AMP CapitalKey pointsProperty prices in Sydney and Melbourne likely have more downside, but a crash is unlikely in the absence of much higher mortgage rates, much higher supply...

Originally published by Rivkin SecuritiesS&P/ASX 200 futures are off to a weak start after further threats about increased Chinese tariffs from US President Donald Trump rattled markets on Friday...

Originally published by CMC MarketsA combination of weaker data and sabre rattling eroded investor confidence in Friday night trade. Asia Pacific investors are looking at a weak start to the trading...

Originally published by IG MarketsAfter a week fully dominated by trade headlines, the coming week will look to US inflation data and earnings reporting from global financial institutions. There is...

Originally published by AMP CapitalInvestment markets and key developments over the past weekShare markets had another volatile week – starting down as the US announced details of proposed 25%...

Originally published by CuffelinksThe US Federal Reserve is tightening monetary policy and US bond yields are rising. In the current environment, we believe there are significant differences between...

Originally published by CuffelinksIntroduction: Sir Michael Hintze, AM is the Founder, Chief Executive and Senior Investment Officer of CQS, a London-based credit-focused global multi-strategy asset...

Originally published by CuffelinksThe Australian Labor Party has announced that if elected, it will end cash refunds of imputation credits on dividends paid by Australian companies. It would reduce...

Originally published by CMC MarketsEuropean shares played catch up and risk assets generally rose as the global trade conversation took a conciliatory turn. The US dollar rose and “safer”...