Market Overview

Originally published by CuffelinksIn the early 20th century, Argentina was one of the world’s wealthiest nations, thanks to an educated workforce and agriculture. But after a litany of economic...

Originally published by CMC MarketsFor the third day in a row futures markets are pointing to gains for Australian shares. If, for the third day in a row, the S&P/ASX 200 index defies these leads...

Originally published by IG MarketsThe fourth quarter is off to a roaring start. Wednesday closed with much of the same speculative reach and heavy dose of uncertainty that has been the prevailing...

Originally published by Rivkin SecuritiesAlthough the major US indices rallied in the early part of last night’s trading session, the second half was relatively weak which saw both the Dow Jones...

Originally published by AxiTraderMarket SummaryStocks in the US were stronger again while Europe was mostly mixed except for Spain where the IBEX was hammered down 2.85%. But that residual worry that...

Originally published by CuffelinksIt is hard to believe, but back in August 1982, the Australian cash rate averaged 17% (the unofficial rate went as high as 19%) and the yield on a 10-year Australian...

Originally published by IG MarketsGlobal markets continue to stretch an already leveraged view on risk trends and exposure through the second trading day of the final quarter of 2017. Global equities...

Originally published by Rivkin SecuritiesUS stock indices made new highs last night with the Dow Jones Industrial Average working its way towards 23,000. The 78% chance of a rate hike in December...

Originally published by AMP CapitalAgain, no surprises from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) which left the official cash rate on hold at 1.5% for the 14th month in a row following its October...

Originally published by Narrow Road Capital Risk asset returns were solid in September with equities and credit up whilst commodities were mixed. Equities in Europe (5.1%), Japan (3.6%), the US (1.9%)...

Originally published by BetaSharesGlobal Markets Review & OutlookA hawkish US Federal Reserve and the promise of tax cuts from President Donald Trump were enough to see the trifecta of...

Originally published by AMP CapitalAustralian dwelling building approvals rose 0.4% in August with units up 2.3% but houses down 1.1%. Total approvals are down 15.5% on a year ago. Building...

Originally published by CMC Markets Asia Pacific IndicesThe S&P/ASX 200 has broken out of a short term downtrend, clearing 5,710 to call off a descending triangle pattern. The pair has rallied...

Originally published by Rivkin SecuritiesThe Dow Jones Industrial Average made a 152 point gain overnight (0.68%) bringing it to a fresh record high. The impetus for this rally appears to be a...