Market Overview

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 AxiTraderMarket SummaryTech is outperforming again today with the Nasdaq 100 hitting another record high overnight closing at 6091. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped...

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 AxiTraderThe gap between the data flow, which had previously supported stocks in this Trumponomics rally, and the level of US stock prices continued to widen last week after US...

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 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...

Originally published by IG MarketsIt’s possible that the markets have again breathed a sigh of relief last night, as President Trump pushed forward the campaign tax cuts, with some, but not all...

Originally published by Rivkin SecuritiesThe euro declined with German bond yields on Thursday despite higher than forecast German inflation data as Mario Draghi struck a cautious tone in the press...