Market Overview

Markets Overview (5 AM Sydney): US Equities: DJIA (+0.19 %), S&P 500 (+0.27 %), NASDAQ (+0.39 %) EU Equities: EuroStoxx 50 (+1.13 %), FTSE 100 (+0.59 %), DAX (+0.94 %), CAC 40 (+0.72...

This week’s annual meeting of global central bankers at Jackson Hole comes at a time when investors are beginning to question the wisdom of ongoing extreme monetary stimulus. Contrary to many...

U.S. equity markets climbed higher on Tuesday before closing modestly below the respective August 15th all-time highs with both the S&P 500 & Nasdaq 100 up +0.20% & +0.21% as the U.S....

Key points A combination of the limitations of monetary policy, a fall in the natural rate of interest and rising inequality are contributing to a debate about how best to do monetary policy and a...

U.S. equity markets reversed initial losses to close relatively unchanged on Monday in what was a fairly narrow trading range. Markets have rallied strongly since late June and it looks as though...

Gold doesn't offer the protection you may think. Here's what changed my mind on the yellow metal, and why I sold out this week.I used to be a believer in gold. Not quite a ‘gold is going to make...

Quick RecapIt’s a quiet week of data in many ways so the focus will be on Jackson Hole this weekend as the big brains of global central banking and finance get together to try to find a mix to...

Quick RecapThe Australian dollar is in the midst of a battle between the bulls and the bears with sellers remaining committed above 0.7730 and buyers lurking in the mid to low 75 cent region. How...

Quick RecapUS dollar weaker even though Bill Dudley said again rates are likely to rise, oil still rising, gold higher, jobless claims phenomenal, UK retail sales exceptional, and stocks?...

Markets Overview: Equities: Nikkei 225 (-0.93 %), Hang Seng (+1.54 %), CSI 300 (+0.54 %), S&P/ASX 200 (-0.38 %) Commodities: Crude Oil $46.80 (+0.02 %), Brent Oil $49.69 (-0.32 %), Natural Gas...

Investment markets and key developments over the past week Shares were mixed over the last week with European, Japanese and Australian shares down but US and Chinese shares up. Bond yields were little...

U.S. equity markets rallied with oil prices on Thursday following the FOMC meeting minutes from June on Wednesday that showed participants were split over their view on the economy following strong...

The June quarter Wage Price Index rose 0.5% quarter on quarter or 2.1% year on year. This was as expected and leaves wages growth at a record low for the Wage Price Index (which dates back to 1997)....

A quiet night before the release of the minutes to the Fed’s last meeting at 4am this morning. Key is a clear divergence of views on the FOMC about whether rates need to be lifted or not and...