Market Overview

Originally published by Rivkin SecuritiesThe Australian dollar traded -0.33% weaker on Monday although managed to close well off its lows after declining as much as -0.76% earlier in the session shown...

Originally published by AxiTraderKey TakeawayEuropean stocks had a day to forget as traders nerves fray as the French election becomes more uncertain and Mario Draghi hit back at Donald Trump’s...

Originally published by Chamber of MerchantsFrom the ABS: The number of dwellings approved fell 2.5 per cent in December 2016, in trend terms, and has fallen for seven consecutive months, according to...

Originally published by Rivkin SecuritiesWith National Australia Bank Ltd (AX:NAB) releasing its financial report for the December quarter, it is a good time to talk about some of the challenges...

Originally published by AxiTraderKey Takeaway It's widely accepted that stocks in the US and around the globe are higher as a result of positive expectation around president Trump and his policies -...

Originally published by AMP CapitalDecember quarter retail sales fell -0.1% month on month, which was well below market expectations for a 0.3% rise. This saw annual retail sales growth fall to just...

Originally published by CMC MarketsUS markets provided a positive lead for the Australian market but soft metals prices and this morning’s trading result from National Australia Bank Ltd...

Originally published by BetaShares The Week in ReviewWhile Trump's travel bans seemed to unsettle markets earlier last week, the solid US payrolls report - including the absence of higher US wage...

Originally published by AxiTraderKey TakeawayThe US jobs data was strong enough to see stocks rip higher but also contained some signs that the labour market may be looser than thought. That left bond...

Originally published by IG MarketsIt will be an interesting trading week for all parts of the globe, especially in Australia, where we face the dynamic of a central bank who can aggregate all the...

Originally published by UBS Asset ManagementBack in mid-2016, we published a white paper, challenging investors and advisors to look beyond the superficial and deepen their thinking about fixed income...

Originally published by UBS Asset ManagementEarly last week Brambles Ltd (AX:BXB) downgraded its sales and EBIT guidance to +5% and +3% respectively for 1h17 (on a constant currency basis). This...

Originally published by UBS Asset ManagementREITs began the "Year of the Rooster" resembling a feather duster, returning -4.7% in January and underperforming the broader equities market which was down...

Originally published by UBS Asset ManagementReporting season for Australian small companies is almost upon us. Buckle up everyone as the early signs are pointing to continued volatility. But this is...