Market Overview

Originally published by UBSIf you're tired of the broader market volatility then buy REITs! Sure there's no +13% returns on results day like NIB Holdings (AX:NHF) but there's also no -19%...

Originally published by Chamber of MerchantsWritten by The Speculator After last months quiet start to the year, this month has been quite exciting. We started with Iran issuing a statement that they...

Originally published by BetaSharesThe Week in ReviewAs noted last week, only one of the three more obvious global macro "Trump trades" is working at present, as equities continue to grind higher while...

Originally published by Chamber of MerchantsRemember that these reports are a discussion of probabilities. I promise you: No one knows what is going to happen except for the banks. All the traders you...

Originally published by CMC MarketsThe close of the Australian corporate reporting season brings no respite for investors. Pressure on European shares and weakening oil prices could see a negative...

Originally published by Rivkin SecuritiesBond yields dropped globally on Friday as investors prepare for a very busy week of data as well as Donald Trump’s State of the Union with investors...

USAIn the United States, there are two key elements currently influencing the financial market at the moment:1. Interest RatesWe have strong reasons to believe that the interest rates will increase as...

Originally published by AMP CapitalInvestment markets and key developments over the past weekShares in the US, Europe, Japan and China rose over the last week helped by more good economic data but...

Originally published by CuffelinksEpisodic bouts of equity market volatility in 2017 could presage a market crisis in 2018, and much hinges on the macro response of global economies in what will be a...

Originally published by CuffelinksJanuary 2017 may well set the tone for the rest of the year, one of disruption to the economic and political order and a resetting of the way the US does business....

Originally published by AxiTraderKey TakeawayIt’s all about the Trump administration this morning as Treasury Secretary Mnuchin says both that we wants the administration's tax plan passed by...

Originally published by Rivkin SecuritiesOil prices gained on Thursday following US crude oil inventory data that showed stockpiles increased less than anticipated. Crude oil inventories increased by...

Originally published by CMC MarketsBecalmed global markets mean the S&P/ASX All Australian 200 is again subject to the highs and lows of company reporting. Strong US data had little impact on...

Originally published by AxiTraderKey TakeawayThe Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at another fresh record high last night while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 were mildly in the red. Those moves...