Market Overview

Originally published by CMC MarketsA solid session for the S&P/ASX 200 yesterday and a sharp after hours jump by Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) shares now has traders contemplating the possibility that the...

Originally published by IG MarketsIt’s been a weaker session for commodities, notably in energy, with US crude moving back below $50, amid focus on increased OPEC production levels in July and...

Originally published by AMP CapitalAs expected the Reserve Bank of Australia left the official cash rate on hold at 1.5% for the twelfth month in a row. Overall, the RBA’s post meeting statement...

Originally published by CMC MarketsThis week’s trading is off to a big start. The US 30 broke out to a new all-time high, but no other indices have confirmed except for the Hang Seng, while the...

Originally published by CMC MarketsIn keeping with the recent pattern of volatility, Friday’s sharp sell-off in the S&P/ASX 200 has been followed by a couple of higher opening sessions. ...

Originally published by AxiTraderMarket SummaryThe Dow Jones Industrial Average might be higher again overnight but the broader, and more correctly calculated indexes of the Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500...

Originally published by Rivkin SecuritiesAnother day, another record close for the Dow Jones. Despite a flat close in the S&P 500, the Dow closed up 0.28% at 21,891. This continues the uptrend...

Originally published by AMP CapitalInvestment markets and key developments over the past weekShare markets were soft over the last week. Eurozone shares rose 0.2%, US shares were flat despite good...

Originally published by AxiTraderMarket SummaryA new record high for the Dow but the Nasdaq and S&P 500 dipped a little as traders absorbed more earnings. European stocks were also lower. But SPI...

Originally published by CMC MarketsEarly Asian trading has seen gold and the US dollar carry on where they left off on Friday, with the dollar softening and gold edging higher. This suggests markets...

Originally published by IG MarketsWhile Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) will report earnings at 6:30am AEST on Wednesday, as a whole, US earnings will become less of an issue for investors from here. The focus...

Originally published by CMC MarketsA single word can mean a lot. Two changes in the US Fed’s monthly meeting statement have convinced markets the tightening timetable is more benign. Against a...

Originally published by AxiTraderMarket SummaryThe doves are back in charge at the Fed it seems. That’s the takeaway from this morning’s FOMC statement, which seemed to focus on the lack...