Market Overview

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 Rivkin SecuritiesUS stock markets declined overnight with both the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 down 0.67%. This actually marks the worst one-day decline in the...

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 AMP CapitalInvestment markets and key developments over the past weekShare markets were mixed over the last week with US shares gaining 2.2% to a record high helped by good...

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 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...

Originally published by Rivkin SecuritiesThe US Dollar Index continued its slide overnight, falling below 90 for the first time in three years. It has now been in a downtrend for the past year despite...

Originally published by IG MarketsMarkets have swooned this past session; but true to character, US equities would not feel the pressure for too long. Other regions would hold onto their losses a...

Originally published by AxiTraderMarket Summary (7.30am)US Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin abandoned any pretext to the long-established strong policy overnight saying that of course, the US benefits...

Originally published by Guppytraders.comThere is a persistent media approach that always finds something to criticize about the Chinese economy. China growth is on track, but the reports are always...