Market Overview

Originally published by Rivkin SecuritiesWith almost no significant economic data out this week, markets are mainly being driven by headlines with fears of a US government shutdown next month...

Originally published by AxiTraderI did something I never do today, I slept in until 4.45am. It was glorious. But it also truncated my research time so the report is a little shorter than usual...

Originally published by CMC MarketsA strong session on US markets with major indices closing near their highs will deliver a positive opening for the Australian market The return of bargain hunters...

Originally published by IG MarketsThe bulls seem to have taken back some control and while we saw some positive flow and traders veering towards risk assets in Asia yesterday, we expect another...

Originally published by Rivkin SecuritiesUS stock markets closed decisively higher in a session that started strong and continued that strength until the close. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed...

Originally published by AxiTraderMarket SummaryBuy the dip? That seems to be the theme permeating through markets overnight with stocks higher in Europe and the US, the CBOE Volatility Index lower,...

Originally published by CuffelinksWhen I started work in CBA Treasury in 1979, it was like a startup. Personal computers and trading screens were new technologies, access to foreign bond markets was...

Originally published by CuffelinksThere is no denying that we live in a world of short-termism. From the 24-hour news cycle and daily market moves to the relentless focus on the latest set of company...

Originally published by CMC MarketsIn what could be a significant development, the volatility came out of US stock markets last night. This creates the potential for the S&P 500 to form a base...

Originally published by IG MarketsThe market has started the new week selling US dollars and seemingly adding to what is the largest short position held on the greenback since 2013. There is obviously...

Originally published by AxiTraderMarket SummaryStocks and bonds slipped a little, oil fell sharply, gold rallied again, and the US dollar came under a little pressure in what was a fairly benign night...

Originally published by The Commonwealth Bank of Australia■At least we have Game of Thrones to look forward to. Monday’s trading session felt like a public holiday. You know that feeling...

Originally published by UBS Asset ManagementInsurance Australia Group Ltd (AX:IAG) Yet to report but share price depressed by Suncorp (AX:SUN) and AMP (AX:AMP), despite former having positive read...

Originally published by AxiTraderLast week the Nasdaq 100 completed its fourth week of losses, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average, and the S&P 500 were off for the second week in a row. The...