Market Overview

Originally published by Guppytraders.comThe North Korean State Media is the local equivalent of President Trump's twitter account. The bombastic war of 140 characters threaten to impact the real...

Originally published by AMP CapitalAustralian employment rose by 27,900 in July or 2% year on year which was a bit better than market expectations for a 20,000 gain. Unemployment also remained at...

Originally published by CMC MarketsRallies on European bourses, a weaker US dollar and surging base metals prices indicate further gains for Asia Pacific indices today. US shares rose modestly despite...

Originally published by IG MarketsThat spark of risk appetite that helped revive risk trends at the start of this week has fizzled. As Wednesday’s session progressed to the later sessions, the...

Originally published by Rivkin SecuritiesUS markets appear to have returned to their low volatility slow march upwards as both the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 closed slightly higher,...

Originally published by AxiTraderMarket SummaryThe US dollar has been absolutely hammered overnight. In two waves of selling the dollar has lost substantial ground - against the dollar bloc in...

Originally published by BetaSharesDespite sluggish overall growth reported in the National Accounts, a range of more partial indicators suggest the Australian economy is enjoying reasonable –...

Originally published by AMP CapitalJune quarter wages rose 0.5% quarter on quarter in Australia or 1.9% year on year. This was in line with market expectations. Private sector wages rose just 0.4% qoq...

Originally published by CMC MarketsVolatility declined on international markets last night with US stock markets returning to their moribund state. This has provided a neutral lead for the local...

Originally published by IG MarketsImplied volatility continues to head lower, with the CBOE Volatility Index -2.6% to 12%, with the S&P 500 trading in a meagre seven handle range. The focus on the...

Originally published by Rivkin SecuritiesUS markets closed virtually unchanged overnight as the North Korea induced volatility has subsided. The CBOE Volatility Index, a measure of volatility, briefly...

Originally published by AxiTraderMarket SummarySolid data out of the US overnight reinforced to forex and bond traders that maybe the Fed is right about the growth trajectory for the economy. That...

Originally published by AMP CapitalKey pointsTensions with North Korea have clearly increased causing volatility in share markets. The risk of war has grown but a diplomatic solution remains most...

Originally published by Commonwealth Bank of AustraliaWar rhetoric heated up last week as Trump declared North Korea "will be met with fire and fury and frankly power. The likes of which the world has...