Market Overview

Originally published by AMP CapitalAs things go the Dutch election was probably the most important event last night - but I will start with the Fed. Basically the Fed was more benign than expected....

Originally published by Chamber of MerchantsGold took centre stage in the last few hours buy rocketing $20USD. The gold miners had an amazing rally nearing the end of US trading: This is as interest...

Originally published by CMC MarketsAsset prices across the risk spectrum surged as the US dollar fell in response to a finely calibrated statement from the US Federal Reserve. The well-flagged 0.25%...

Originally published by IG MarketsThe initial reaction to the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) statement was largely an expression that a number of funds were expecting a more hawkish tilt and we can...

Originally published by Rivkin SecuritiesAs widely anticipated the Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 25 basis points overnight to 0.75%. The path of projected interest rates for 2017 and 2018...

Originally published by AxiTraderKey TakeawayAs expected the FOMC raised rates by 0.25% signalling 2 more hikes in 2017, and then 3 more in 2018. In the wake of the decision US bonds rallied hard and...

Originally published by Guppytraders.comIn late 2014 the market was alive with chatter about the dreaded Hindenburg Omen which was supposed to foretell the collapse of the market. In notes at the time...

Originally published by Crush The MarketUS Interest rates have been steadily rising since the lows in July last year, as the market reacts to both inflation pressures, FED commentary and 2 rate rises...

Originally published by CMC MarketsShares and commodities slipped as markets await the Fed’s March interest rate decision – due early tomorrow morning. Currency markets remain becalmed and...

Originally published by IG MarketsIt was the night before the Federal Reserve hiked interest rates and all is not well in French politics. France is showing the US up in terms of twists and...

Originally published by Rivkin SecuritiesThe US Dollar Index gained +0.44% on Tuesday as the euro slipped -0.48% ahead of the Netherlands elections today, a Fed rate decision tonight and a slight miss...

Originally published by UBS Asset ManagementWe've just had one of the more volatile and 'interesting' reporting seasons for small caps in some time. What's clear from this is that small caps are...

Originally published by UBS Asset MangementDonald Trump once said, "If you're going to be thinking anyway, you might as well think big.” Channelling that logic, this edition will cover some of...

Originally published by CuffelinksIn 2011, the Reserve Bank of Australia set out to create a policy-induced housing construction boom to fill the hole being left by the collapse of the 2003-2011...