Market Overview

Originally published by BetaSharesGlobal Markets Review & OutlookDespite the failure (again) of the US Senate to agree on healthcare reforms, US stocks rose modestly last week on the back of...

Originally published by AxiTraderGood morning, and welcome to my first look at the markets in a couple of weeks. Much has happened since I went on holidays so this morning’s missive can’t...

Originally published by CMC MarketsEuropean share trading ended on a sour note on Friday night. Further US dollar weakening sent the euro to two-year highs, weighing on continental exchanges. US...

Originally published by IG MarketsMost of the news over the weekend has been political in nature and this seems to have already caught the markets’ attention on Friday, which can also be...

Originally published by Rivkin SecuritiesAfter swiftly recovering from a poor start to the week, the S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index eased off again on Friday to finish out the week 0.73% lower...

Originally published by AMP CapitalInvestment markets and key developments over the past weekShare markets were mixed over the last week with gains in the US helped by good earnings news, Europe and...

Originally published by CuffelinksInvesting in emerging markets is fraught with complex challenges and dealing with them calls for a new approach based on sustainability. Traditional fundamental...

Originally published by CMC MarketsThe ongoing rally in the euro was the most significant feature of the international market landscape last night. However, growing nervousness over US politics and...

Originally published by CuffelinksHalf the calendar year has already gone, and all those New Year’s resolutions to lose weight and get finances in order may have gone with it. Now the statements...

Originally published by CuffelinksA recent survey of more than 400 people has highlighted expectations for market returns this financial year. The results suggest optimism for overall share market...

Originally published by CuffelinksMergers and acquisitions (M&A) can add material shareholder value to companies that get it right. Conversely, failure to deliver anticipated M&A benefits will...

Originally published by CMC MarketsCalm moves and lower volumes characterised overnight trading. Shares, currencies, bonds and commodities broadly retraced recent moves ahead of key central bank...

Originally published by IG MarketsNeither the lit bearish fuse on the dollar nor the record highs on US equities have translated to renewed vigor for global currencies and equities. When the sentiment...

Originally published by Rivkin SecuritiesThe FTSE, DAX, S&P 500 and Dow all rallied confidently into their closes overnight, as the US Dollar Index remained close to its year-to-date lows and the...