Market Overview

Originally published by Rivkin SecuritiesAnother strong session for US markets on Friday saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average close 0.7% higher while the S&P 500 rose 0.5%. Federal Reserve Chair...

Originally published by AxiTraderMarket SummaryPretty much from the moment that the news broke the US Senate had approved the Budget around lunchtime Friday Australian East Coast time stocks and the...

Originally published by CuffelinksLast week we looked at Australian shares and bonds as safe havens. This chart shows returns from two other so-called safe havens: bank deposits and gold (in...

Originally published by AMP CapitalInvestment markets and key developments over the past weekShare markets mostly rose over the past week helped along by continuing good economic data. Eurozone shares...

Originally published by Rivkin SecuritiesAt the open of the US trading session, the major indices looked like having a bad day as the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.4% within the first 30...

Originally published by CMC MarketsLower iron ore prices are likely to scotch thoughts of the S&P/ASX 200 staging a strong finish to the week. Indeed a soft finish looks the greater risk. That...

Originally published by AxiTraderMarket SummaryStocks in the US, and across the globe had a mostly poor night after the warning of a “Minsky Moment” from the Chinese central bank governor...

Originally published by CuffelinksIn Part 1 on business model disruption, I examined how the advertising and retailing world is changing, driven by new technologies and especially how much Facebook...

Originally published by AMP CapitalKey pointsThere is still little sign of the sort of excesses that precede major economic downturns and major bear markets suggesting that (although US shares are...

Originally published by Rivkin SecuritiesThe Dow Jones Industrial Average had a relatively strong session last night, rising to 23,157. The S&P/ASX 200 consolidated recent gains yesterday, closing...

Originally published by CMC MarketsAnother cautious start looks likely this morning as investors weigh the balance of risk and reward following recent gains. At the end of the day, strong gains in the...

Originally published by IG MarketsAnother calm US trading session is to be discounted for Asian markets this morning, with the S&P 500 hitting a high of 2564 and closing up a mere 0.1%. The Dow...

Originally published by AxiTraderWelcome to my daily Markets Musings. This is essentially my little black book, the diary of market moves I’ve been writing for myself since that day back in...

Originally published by CMC MarketsAfter rising 4.2% over the past 8 trading sessions, the stock market may open on a cautious note this morning. Mining stocks may be stopped in their tracks by last...