Market Overview

Originally published by AMP CapitalInvestment markets and key developments over the past weekGlobal share markets had a rough ride over the last week as somewhat more hawkish comments from central...

Originally published by CMC MarketsShare markets across the Asia Pacific region are set for a positive start to the new financial year. A weakening US dollar is supporting both stock sentiment and...

Originally published by IG MarketsIt has been a big week for financial markets, and one where a number of tier one developed market (DM) central banks put out an almost cohesive message that tighter...

Originally published by Rivkin SecuritiesFriday night’s trading session in overseas markets was relatively uneventful. While European markets were down (DAX down 0.73% and FTSE down 0.51%) the...

Originally published by AxiTraderMarket SummaryStocks were mixed in the US on Friday as the Nasdaq slipped 0.06% but the S&P 500 and the Dow managed to rise 0.15% and 0.29% respectively. It...

Originally published by OpenMarketsSince my first blog about Blockchain in February last year the world of fintech has continued to innovate and develop. Melbourne is about to become a fintech hub....

Originally published by CMC MarketsInternational markets continued to adjust for a 2018 outlook where other central banks join the Fed in gradually reducing monetary stimulus. US stocks were among the...

Originally published by IG MarketsThis past session offered a jolt of volatility to usher in the final leg of the week. Once again, the bulk of the day’s move was found during the US trading...

Originally published by AxiTraderMarket SummaryTech stocks came under heavy selling pressure once again overnight as the previous days bounce turned into a rout at one point. The big three indexes in...

Originally published by AxiTraderMarkets Overview:Equities: Nikkei (+0.54 %), Hang Seng (+0.84 %), CSI 300 (+0.41 %), KOSPI (+0.69 %), S&P/ASX 200 (+0.96 %) Commodities: WTI Crude $44.94 (+0.45...

Originally published by CuffelinksFor most Australian investors, tax can represent a meaningful performance drag. Large superannuation funds, facing a headline tax rate of 15%, may argue that this is...

Originally published by Cuffelinks“When one talks about market efficiency, it is important to distinguish between ideas whose implications are obvious and consequently travel quickly, and ideas...

Originally published by CMC MarketsGlobal markets collectively flicked the sentiment switch in overnight trading. Central bankers have shifted market thinking with apparently co-ordinated commentary...

Originally published by IG MarketsRecognizing the shudder in the capital and fixed income markets Tuesday following the mere hint that one of the most dovish central banks in the world – the ECB...