Market Overview

Originally published by Chamber of MerchantsGood morning Patrons of the Chamber of Merchants. You may or may not have noticed that I have not posted even a fraction of what I used to post. The reason...

Originally published by BetaSharesThe MSCI All-Country World Equity Total Return Index rose a further 1.4% in May, after a 1.3% gain in April, to make it seven consecutive monthly increases. Helped by...

Originally published by AxiTraderSitting less than 20 points below the US election night high of 1.1299 the euro remains extremely strong right now relative to recent history. In no small measure...

Originally published by CMC MarketsYesterday’s heavy selling saw the S&P/ASX 200 finish on its low with sellers in charge. The index also inched below the support formed by its March low,...

Originally published by IG MarketsGlobal markets find themselves in a holding pattern. On the one hand, we are heading into a familiar seasonal vortex of inactivity for the Developed World’s...

Originally published by Rivkin SecuritiesGlobal markets edged lower on Tuesday as investors took some risk off the table ahead of what has been described as “Super Thursday”, whereby...

Originally published by OpenMarketsThe long term drivers of lithium look very promising with the inevitable increase of electric vehicles (EV) given government incentives/policies, the global move to...

Originally published by Chamber of MerchantsBubbles, bubbles, everywhere. Compared to last month, we had a bit of a slow news flow this time around. Bitcoin surged to extreme highs, Trump had his week...

Originally published by IG MarketsIf you like low volatility in equity indices, then the overnight session took the first prize in delivering absolutely no move whatsoever. Tough times then for the...

Originally published by Rivkin SecuritiesToday the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) meets for its monthly interest rate decision. With the cash rate currently at a record low of 1.5%, the RBA is very...

Originally published by AxiTraderMarket SummaryOil is the big story overnight after the Saudis lead a number of countries in the Middle East to cut off diplomatic ties with Qatar over its support of...

Originally published by CuffelinksManaging assets in retirement presents a significantly different challenge from the accumulation of wealth phase. Retirees generally have less capacity for risk...

Originally published by CuffelinksThe transition to retirement can be challenging, as retirees adjust to major changes in their lifestyle and finances. Entering retirement means the end of...

Originally published by CuffelinksAs non-classically trained investment operatives, we have found the basic question ‘Why?’ has served us well. In the past 10 to 15 years, watching market...