Market Overview

Originally published by AxiTraderKey TakeawayThe Australian dollar recovery continues along with the renewed strength in EM currency markets as traders and investors appear to be once again focussing...

Originally published by CMC Markets The S&P/ASX 200 index looks likely to break into new high ground for the year as investor confidence returns and markets put concerns over the US...

Originally published by BetaSharesLast year in my article Currency hedging – 3 things to consider I introduced the concept that exposure to foreign currencies can potentially be an added source...

Originally published by BetaSharesThe decision by major banks over recent weeks to unilaterally raise interest rates on residential property loans, especially for investors, appears to be officially...

Originally published by Guppytraders.comAfter a rush to $1.04 the dollar index has developed a retreat and a series of tests of support near $0.99. The current narrative points to the defeat of...

Originally published by IG MarketsThe bulls have taken over again as the US and European markets caught a bid with triple-digit gains in the Dow and solid gains in the commodities space. The bullish...

Originally published by AxiTraderKey TakeawayIt’s the data. US consumer confidence rose sharply this month with the conference board last night reporting a 9.5 point jump to 125.6. That’s...

Originally published by CuffelinksAs the first quarter 2017 comes to a close, many pressure points we saw in 2016 are still in play, and the Trump administration presents a plethora of new...

Originally published by CMC MarketsIn finishing well off their lows last night, US markets have given lie to the nervousness evident in Asian markets yesterday morning. This relative calm should...

Originally published by IG MarketsIt’s a stretch to believe anyone has really bought into the idea that the Trump administration can really deliver on far-reaching tax reform. However, what we...

Originally published by Rivkin SecuritiesUS stock markets opened down around 0.5% overnight but steadily regained the losses during the session. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed down 0.2% and...

Originally published by AxiTraderKey TakeawayYou would have been forgiven for expecting a pretty poor performance in the US last night based on Asian and European trade. But for the umpteenth time in...

Originally published by UBS Asset ManagementThe tide is moving against US Malls (Shopping Centres), with their large mall landlords (BBREMALL Index) underperforming dramatically against the MSCI US...

Originally published by IG MarketsPaul Ryan looked humbled by the sheer breadth of the rejection from House Republicans. It seems that even if you’re the king of deal making, and if you inherit...