Market Overview

The economy has marched forward, ignoring higher interest rates and consistent calls for a recession. Credit goes to “We The People,” the citizens of the U.S.A shout-out also goes to...

Asian stocks are in retreat mode as Chines inflation numbers were much lower than expected while local stocks are bouncing back after CBA announced a record profit. The USD is pulling back slightly...

As Aussies cut back on their spending and inflation keeps input costs like labour high, Aussie businesses are increasingly feeling the pinch. Key points Credit agency illion says overdue invoices...

New and existing customers are eligible for the Target (NYSE:TGT) Saver 5.50% p.a. savings account rate with no maximum deposit limit.Balances over $5 million will be subject to acceptance at the...

DXY was up overnight and looks set to break out. EUR fell:AUD was crushed to new lows but rebounded:Oil and gold were soft:Goodbye, dirt:Farewell miners (NYSE:RIO):EM stocks (NYSE:EEM) are finished as...

In a not-so-distant past, a sequence of carefully calculated decisions unfolded, painting a vivid tapestry of events. At a critical crossroads, Jerome Powell, the steward of monetary policy,...

Investors continue to price in high odds that the Federal Reserve interest-rate hikes are history after last month’s quarter-point increase. But the latest comments by several central bank...

If it sounds too good to be true, it's definitely not true! Anyone promising returns over 15% per year should be asked why they're not counted among the greatest investors like Warren Buffett,...

Household spending was 1.8% higher in June '23 compared to June '22. Key points Household spending rose 1.8% in the twelve months to June, the softest growth rate since February 2021. Discretionary...

Westpac has joined CommBank and NAB in backing a more optimistic outlook on interest rate rises and economic growth, and thus house price gains. Key points Westpac has revised its house price...

Not much for risk markets to react too overnight as traders continued to evaluate Friday’s NFP job print with the USD gaining some strength earlier in the session although Euro kept on to most...

DXY was stable last night:AUD dead cat bounced:Oil and gold were soft:Dirt too:Miners (NYSE:RIO) look to be resting at the foot of the gallows:EM stocks (NYSE:EEM) are finished:Junk (NYSE:HYG)...

The USD finally reversed its strong upward course against everything with a weaker than expected US jobs report on Friday night. European stocks lifted but Wall Street stumbled at the end, capping off...

There are three basic ways to test an investment strategy. Each has its own unique set of pros and cons, but only one is practical.1. Out-Of-Sample Testing With Real MoneyThe best approach is to...