Market Overview

Originally published by CMC MarketsDay traders face a confusing and conflicting day. International stocks and key commodities are lower but pre-market local data is positive. The banking inquiry rolls...

Originally published by AxiTraderWhat You Need To KnowNorth Korean missile tests, but more likely Donald Trump’s weekend tweets sapped a little bit of strength from stocks in Europe and the...

Originally published by IG MarketsIt was a strange trading session yesterday, with S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average futures trading lower through Asian trade without any really clear...

Originally published by Rivkin SecuritiesThe euro dropped -0.36% on Monday along with European equity benchmarks following a weaker than anticipated retail PMI report and ahead of Thursdays ECB...

Originally published by Commonwealth Bank of Australia■ Bond yields have crept back towards the top of recent trading ranges. Yellen and other FOMC members have solidified chances of a March...

Originally published by Cuffelinks“It wouldn’t surprise me to see a bubble develop in equities, perhaps over the next year or two, before a more serious correction.” That was the...

Originally published by UBS Asset MangementIt's clear that the broader market appreciated the stability of real estate earnings during reporting season, with the AREIT sector delivering a +4.1% return...

Originally published by AMP Capital· Australian retail sales rose 0.4% in January. This was in line with market expectations and followed a 0.1% decline in December. Annual retail sales...

Originally published by Chamber of MerchantsPlatinumOn the weekly chart, platinum is attempting to make a “golden crossover”, where the 50 day moving average line cuts through the 100 day...

Originally published by IG MarketsThe Federal Reserve (Fed) seemingly used last week to outright communicate to markets that they intend to hike in the March meeting. We even saw a couple of...

Originally published by BetaSharesThe Week in ReviewMixed news for markets last week, with US President Trump delivering a well-received speech to Congress which suggested he might finally be settling...

Originally published by Chamber of MerchantsI know some of you have taken big losses while some of you have taken big profits. Whatever state your account is in, reset your mind and realise that...

Originally published by Rivkin SecuritiesAll traders were focused on Janet Yellen’s speech on Friday where she added to the chorus of Fed officials last week shifting market expectations towards...

Originally published by AxiTraderKey TakeawayJanet Yellen seemed to confirm that rates will be rising this month, and more than once this year. But stocks and US dollar traders were a little...