Market Overview

Originally published by IG MarketsFor some, the idea of turning the page and closing what has been a fairly bleak month to be long the Aussie equity market will be welcomed. That being said, being...

Originally published by guppytraders.comOther than a fear of public speaking the next most common fear is fear of heights. This fear of heights is on full display when people think about the Dow Jones...

Originally published by AxiTraderTrying to sell the rally in US and European markets has been a favourite pastime of the bears recently. But these operations, the raising of risks, the worrying about...

Originally published by CMC MarketsWhile yesterday’s closing mood has carried over to early trade in the Australian stock market, it has now stabilised. After opening weaker, with downward...

Originally published by Rivkin SecuritiesA quiet night for markets with little in terms of economic data to guide traders with both the US and UK closed for public holidays. Much on the focus turned...

Originally published by IG MarketsWith so many markets closed, it was really a day to forget and the leads for the Aussie open are thin on the ground. That being said, there are two distinct...

Originally published by CuffelinksMost fund managers struggle to deliver a 1% outperformance every year, and with the cash rate at 1.5%, investors need to eke out every bit of return they can find. So...

Originally published by CuffelinksAt a conceptual level, diversification is about spreading risk and not putting all our eggs in one basket. Quantitatively, as I’ve previously explained, one of...

Originally published by BetaSharesGlobal Review & Outlook While Trump's away markets will play. The S&P 500 touched a new record high last week, as attention re-focused on the otherwise...

Originally published by CMC MarketsThe forecast today is subdued trading. Muted market action on Friday night, holidays in the UK and US tonight and a data deluge starting tomorrow all militate...

Originally published by IG MarketsIt may have been a light session in US trade on Friday, with volumes running some 25% below the 30-day average through the S&P 500. However, one can still make...

Originally published by Rivkin SecuritiesThe US Dollar Index edged higher on Friday by +0.20% after US GDP for Q1 was revised higher. The second of three estimates for the quarter was increased to...

Originally published by AxiTraderMarket SummaryThe S&P 500 managed to eke out another new record high at 2415.82 for a tiny 0.03% gain. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 0.01% to 21,080...

Originally published by AMP CapitalInvestment markets and key developments over the past weekShare markets rose over the last week, reversing the Trump FBI/Russia Bump from the previous week as...