Market Overview

Originally published by AxiTradersMarket SummaryA night of two halves with the post-May day excitement in Europe giving way to a more tepid reaction on US stock markets. In no small part that could be...

Originally published by AMP CapitalThere were again no surprises from the RBA following its May Board meeting which left interest rates at a record low of 1.5% for the ninth month in a row. The...

Originally published by Chamber of MerchantsDefinitely not a slow news month this time. Lets get right into this months wrap-up. There were ISIS related terror attacks in Russia, Syria, Sweden,...

Originally published by CMC MarketsGiven a steady lead from those international markets not closed for May Day holidays, local considerations are likely to be key for the S&P/ASX 200 today. ANZ...

Originally published by Rivkin SecuritiesThe US Dollar Index edged modestly higher on Monday as treasury yields rose on Monday despite disappointing personal income, spending and inflation data....

Originally published by IG MarketsThe market to be long in it seems is Bitcoin, with price breaking the $1400 and pushing the gains for the year above 50%. Don’t ask me why this is happening,...

Originally published by UBS Asset ManagementI recently mentioned some quant work that Andrew McCauley from Veritas Securities had produced showing that April returns tend to be strong. He said that...

Originally published by CMC MarketsA firm open this morning sees the S&P/ASX 200 within a hair’s breadth of new highs for the year. Anticipation of solid bank profit reports and ongoing low...

Originally published by BetaSharesThe Week in ReviewIt was a positive week for risk markets with the US earnings reporting season still going relatively well (especially for tech firms), and continued...

Originally published by Rivkin SecuritiesFriday was filled with key data releases for developed economies including Euro-zone and Japanese inflation along with US, UK and French GDP. In Japan...

Originally published by IG MarketsMarket commentators tend to say 'this is a big week for markets' and that usually heralds a potential, volatility-inspiring event at the heart of the concern....

Originally published by AxiTraderMarket SummaryAnother month older, a new one just begun after stocks closed out April with a mostly negative performance in Asia, Europe and the US. The Nikkei 225...

Originally published by AMP CapitalInvestment markets and key developments over the past weekThe past week saw “risk on” following the outcome of the first round of the French election and...

Originally published by CMC MarketsThe S&P/ASX 200 has opened lower this morning led lower by selling in mining and energy stocks. Mining stocks have opened on a weak note this morning reflecting...