Market Overview

Originally published by Commonwealth Bank of AustraliaGlobal bond markets have attracted tremendous buying for fear of political fallout. Risk appetite has fallen as Geopolitical tensions flare up,...

Originally published by BetaSharesAmid the geopolitical concerns simmering across the globe, the upcoming United States earnings reporting season has received less than usual attention. That’s a...

Originally published by CMC MarketsThe stock market looks set for a weak open as the rout in iron ore prices continues and traders wait to see whether Telstra Corporation Ltd. (AX:TLS) will be under...

Originally published by IG MarketsPolitics dominates markets and we now have a UK election on 8 June to contend with. However, it will clearly not have the far-reaching implications that the French...

Originally published by Rivkin SecuritiesThe British pound surged +2.19% against the US dollar and +1.36% against the euro shown on the first chart below as UK Prime Minister Theresa May called a snap...

Originally published by AxiTraderIt's the data stupid. I know this is my hobby horse since the start of the Trumponomics rally but the moves in the S&P 500, US bonds, and the US dollar can again...

Originally published by BetaSharesThe Week in ReviewGeo-political tensions were the main theme of last week, with concerns over a possible US-Russia dispute arising out of the Syrian missile strike...

Originally published by CMC MarketsThe market has looked through positive data on China’s economy and a rally on US stocks to re-establish the down trend that got under way on Thursday. Weaker...

Originally published by Rivkin SecuritiesUS equity markets rallied on Monday in what was a light session for volume due to the Easter long weekend. Both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 rose +0.86% and...

Originally published by AxiTraderMarket SummaryUS stocks bounced back last night (S&P 500 +0.86%, and Dow Jones Industrial Average +0.9%) after weaker than expected retail sales and CPI Friday...

Originally published by AMP CapitalInvestment markets and key developments over the past weekInvestment markets were in "risk off" mode over the last week in response to concerns about North Korea,...

Originally published by UBS Asset MangementMost investors have some exposure to Australia's largest listed companies in their portfolio. The dividend yield on offer combined with exposure to well...

Originally published by UBS Asset ManagementOur portfolios have been underweight miners for all but two of the last 16 years. Early in this period the active position was narrower as valuation...

Originally published by Commonwealth Bank of AustraliaThe Aussie bond curve bull‑flattened again, driven by offshore moves. Treasury yields slip over a risk‑off session overnight, as...