Market Overview

Originally published by IG MarketsDespite a decent chunk of market participant’s likely extending their Christmas break through this week, it could actually quite an interesting week and one...

Originally published by AxiTraderMarket SummaryStocks in the US ended a cracking year in which the S&P 500 rose 19.5%, the Nasdaq 28.2%, and the Dow 25.2% with a little fall Friday. The S&P...

Originally published by CMC MarketsA look at how the different industry sectors in the ASX 200 performed over 2017 answers some questions about the year that has been; and provides insights into the...

Originally published by AxiTraderWelcome to my last Markets Morning for 2017. I wanted to wish you and yours a wonderful New Year and I look forward to a happy and prosperous 2018 – with maybe a...

Originally published by IG MarketsWe round out 2017 today on a flat note, with Aussie SPI futures lower by 9 points, and our ASX 200 calling sitting at 6075, with US equity indices predictably little...

Originally published by IG MarketsIn equity land, the story of the night has been the FTSE 100 breaking out to new all-time highs, although the 0.4% gain was hardly spectacular and even less so when...

Originally published by AxiTraderMarket Summary (7.18am)Not the most exciting night in global markets. But I’ve managed to pick up a few interesting things – so have a look below. But in...

Originally published by Cuffelinks“We cannot suppress the powerful intuition that what makes sense in hindsight today was predictable yesterday. The illusion that we understand the past fosters...

Originally published by IG MarketsAs we gear up to tackle what is left of the working week, this scene is set for a largely unchanged open. At least at an index level, that is. This may be true at an...

Though risk rose in 2017—via North Korea’s ongoing saber rattling in the form of ballistic missile tests; the re-emergence of global populism which this past year included Donald...

Originally published by AMP CapitalInvestment markets and key developments over the past weekShare markets rose over the past week helped by Congress passing US tax reform, ongoing strong economic...

Originally published by CMC MarketsA spirit of deal making is buoying markets into year end. The US tax reform deal has now passed both houses of parliament. The Polish Prime Minister is weighing in...

Originally published by AxiTraderMarket SummaryA day after being nonplussed with the passage of the US tax bill through the House and Senate it seems stock traders decided that yes, after all, they do...

Originally published by IG MarketsIt seems that we go into the last trading session before the Christmas break with a positive feel to the equity market open and even the small chance (say 20% - 25%)...