Market Overview

Originally published by CMC MarketsThe Australian stock market has opened weaker this morning despite a solid lead from US markets where the S&P 500 index has inched into new high ground....

Originally published by IG MarketsGlobal markets are proving a mixture of extremes. On the one hand, we have global equities cautiously rising and the favorite ‘fear gauge’ CBOE Volatility...

Originally published by Rivkin SecuritiesOil prices dropped sharply on Thursday after OPEC and non-OPEC producers agreed to extended the current production cuts of 1.8 million barrels per day for nine...

Originally published by AxiTraderMarket SummaryBuy the rumour sell the fact. It’s an old axiom of markets and it's worked again in oil overnight which has collapsed more than 5% after OPEC...

Originally published by AxiTraderMarket SummaryDovish FOMC minutes and a gradualist approach to trimming the Fed’s $4.5 trillion balance sheet helped lift the S&P 500 to a record close this...

Originally published by CMC MarketsUS Federal Reserve Open Market Committee May meetings minutes released overnight confirm a benign approach from the Fed while emphasising its commitment to...

Originally published by Rivkin SecuritiesThe US Dollar Index declined -0.30% on Wednesday as treasury yields fell following the release of the FOMC minutes from the May 3rd meeting. Both the 2-year...

Originally published by AxiTraderMarkets Overview:Equities: Nikkei 225 (+0.55 %), Hang Seng (-0.14 %), CSI 300 (-0.33 %), KOSPI (+0.21 %), S&P/ASX 200 (-0.06 %) Commodities: WTI Crude $51.55...

Originally published by AxiTraderWhy would you sell stocks right now? You just wouldn't would you, given the buy the dip crowd are so passionately buying on every dip. That has dampened market...

Originally published by AxiTraderMarket SummaryStocks are up again this morning as US traders again took the S&P 500 above 2400. It’s dipped a little from there at the close but the overall...

Originally published by CMC MarketsAfter a brief spike, volatility in US stock markets has settled again, providing a steady as it goes lead for the S&P/ASX 200. US stocks have unwound the...

Originally published by IG MarketsAnother calm night on financial markets, but we have seen some buying of US dollar's led by moves across the US fixed income curve, while US equities and US crude...

Originally published by Rivkin SecuritiesThe euro retreated -0.48% on Tuesday despite positive economic data as a stronger US dollar weighed on the common currency as treasury yields rose. The...

Originally published by AMP CapitalKey pointsThe political scandal around President Trump is likely to speed up rather than stop his pro-business reforms. However, after a strong run, shares remain...