Market Overview

Originally published by Chamber of MerchantsI know some of you have taken big losses while some of you have taken big profits. Whatever state your account is in, reset your mind and realise that...

Originally published by Rivkin SecuritiesAll traders were focused on Janet Yellen’s speech on Friday where she added to the chorus of Fed officials last week shifting market expectations towards...

Originally published by AxiTraderKey TakeawayJanet Yellen seemed to confirm that rates will be rising this month, and more than once this year. But stocks and US dollar traders were a little...

Originally published by Narrow Road Capital February brought more gains for risk assets and safe haven assets. Equities rose in all major jurisdictions including the US (3.7%), Europe (2.8%), China...

Originally published by AMP CapitalInvestment markets and key developments over the past weekThe past week saw US, European and Japanese shares rise helped by strong US forward looking data, signs...

Originally published by Chamber of MerchantsGood morning Patrons. If you want to see my portfolio change first, just scroll down to the bottom.Stock MarketI commented in recent days (as did the...

Originally published by AMP CapitalKey pointsA rebound in the economy in the December quarter confirms that Australia is continuing to avoid recession. There are seven reasons to be upbeat about the...

Originally published by IG MarketsAs we move further into 2017 there will be increasing discussions around the French election in May, and to a lesser extent the Dutch election on 15 March. It could...

Originally published by Rivkin SecuritiesUS equity markets saw some profit taking on Thursday as the US dollar gained on the rising probability of a March 15th rate hike. Both the S&P 500 and...

Originally published by AxiTraderKey TakeawayThe USA dollar is ripping through forex markets, particularly against the Australian and New Zealand dollars which have collapsed more than 1% in the past...

Originally published by Chamber of MerchantsThe reversal strategy paid off today. I’ve taken some profits on some of my positions. The intention is to increase my holdings in a few hours due to...

Originally published by BetaSharesGlobal equities made further gains in February, still buoyed by signs of an improving economic outlook and limited upside pressure on bond yields and the US dollar. ...

Originally published by BetaShares‘If you would be a real seeker of truth, it is necessary that at least once in your life you doubt, as far as possible, all things.’ – Rene...

Originally published by Chamber of MerchantsIf you’re a fan of Seinfeld, as I am, you will be familiar with the term Bizarro World which is the exact opposite of something. For example up is...