Market Overview

Originally published by AxiTraderMarket SummaryFor the second day in a row tech stocks are leading US indexes higher in what is a generally positive day for stocks, oil, and the US dollar while US...

Originally published by Rivkin SecuritiesWithout a doubt, the biggest moving instrument last night was (Bitcoin) which surged from US$13,700 to a high of $16,600 (depending on which exchange you look...

Originally published by IG MarketsHistorically, December is one of the quietest months of the calendar year in terms of both volume and volatility. At the same time, benchmarks like global equities...

Originally published by AMP CapitalKey pointsDespite the usual worry list, 2017 has been pretty good for investors as global growth and profits accelerated and central banks stayed benign as inflation...

Originally published by Rivkin SecuritiesThe Dow Jones and S&P 500 fell slightly overnight while the Nasdaq 100 closed up 0.45%. After a week of declines the Nasdaq was due for a rally with Tesla...

Originally published by CMC MarketsYesterday’s selling in key markets was halted by a luke warm move off overnight lows. This may translate into a moderate bounce in the S&P/ASX 200 when it...

Originally published by IG MarketsBroader Asian trade turned a touch sour yesterday, with the Nikkei 225 and Hang Seng closing down 1.9% and 2.1% respectively and signs of volatility creeping back...

Originally published by OpenMarketsRobots have long featured in sci-fi and cartoons; a quick Google (NASDAQ:GOOGL) search informed me human interest in bots can be traced back to ancient China, where...

Originally published by CMC MarketsDespite a lack of significant macro news, markets over the past 24 hours were characterised by volatility spot fires. Two of these will be major considerations for...

Originally published by IG MarketsIt is shaping up for a fairly soggy open for Australia and Asia more broadly, with Aussie SPI futures eyeing a close through the November uptrend at 5973 and sitting...

Originally published by Rivkin SecuritiesThe two major US indices were down overnight while the Nasdaq 100 gave back early gains to close flat. Big tech names have had a rough week with Microsoft...

Originally published by AxiTraderMarket SummaryThe US dollar and copper were the big movers overnight with the dollar catching a bid as traders seem to finally be recognising that the stimulatory...

Originally published by AMP CapitalThe Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) left interest rates on hold again for the 16th month in a row following its November board meeting and its post meeting statement...

Originally published by CMC MarketsInternational markets behaved last night as if they had largely factored recent good news into valuations already. The US stock market failed to close above last...