Market Overview

Originally published by AMP CapitalInvestment markets and key developments over the past weekThe past week saw US, European and Japanese shares rise helped by strong US forward looking data, signs...

Originally published by Chamber of MerchantsGood morning Patrons. If you want to see my portfolio change first, just scroll down to the bottom.Stock MarketI commented in recent days (as did the...

Originally published by IG MarketsThe talking point for markets has centred on the Snap’s incredible debut (currently up 46%), but more broadly, the conversation has focused on the USD and the...

Originally published by AMP CapitalKey pointsA rebound in the economy in the December quarter confirms that Australia is continuing to avoid recession. There are seven reasons to be upbeat about the...

Originally published by IG MarketsAs we move further into 2017 there will be increasing discussions around the French election in May, and to a lesser extent the Dutch election on 15 March. It could...

Originally published by Chamber of Merchants This chart dates back to 2005. Can we see anywhere in the past 11 years where the stock market has been stretched so far above its moving averages? There...

Originally published by AxiTraderKey TakeawayThe USA dollar is ripping through forex markets, particularly against the Australian and New Zealand dollars which have collapsed more than 1% in the past...

Originally published by Chamber of MerchantsThe reversal strategy paid off today. I’ve taken some profits on some of my positions. The intention is to increase my holdings in a few hours due to...

Originally published by BetaShares‘If you would be a real seeker of truth, it is necessary that at least once in your life you doubt, as far as possible, all things.’ – Rene...

Originally published by Chamber of MerchantsIf you’re a fan of Seinfeld, as I am, you will be familiar with the term Bizarro World which is the exact opposite of something. For example up is...

Originally published by CMC MarketsEuropean shares surged and major US indices gapped to all-time highs overnight in an outbreak of Trump inspired exuberance. Investors appeared unruffled by a lack of...

Originally published by Rivkin SecuritiesOn Wednesday the market tuned in as Donald Trump addressed a joint sitting of congress with high expectations he would outline further details or provide time...

Originally published by AxiTraderKey TakeawayThe Australian dollar traded to a high of 0.7699 after Australia's blow-out GDP report for Q4 of 1.1% and the acceleration of year on year growth to 2.4%....

Originally published by AxiTraderKey TakeawayMarkets have voted again and it’s clear they liked the version of Donald Trump that they saw address yesterday’s joint sitting of the US...