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Markets cautious ahead of data heavy week
Monday, 3 June 2013, 4:34 pm | CMC Markets
Markets cautious ahead of data heavy week By Ric Spooner (Chief Market Analyst, CMC Markets) More >>
Muted trade ahead of Chinese PMI
Friday, 31 May 2013, 6:59 pm | CMC Markets
The US Dollar has certainly enjoyed a ‘May to Remember’ however the buying momentum has curtailed towards month end. US data continues to be dissected by traders searching for clues on what the future may hold for the QE time horizon, with the market volatility ... More >>
Bright start thanks to positive overseas lead
Friday, 31 May 2013, 1:10 pm | CMC Markets
The local sharemarket has enjoyed a bright start to the final session of the week, following a positive overnight lead from overseas markets driven, once more by stimulus. Massive volatility in Japanese equities has been at the core of a general sense of ... More >>
Market feels the positive vibes of the US
Wednesday, 29 May 2013, 1:02 pm | CMC Markets
The Australian sharemarket has nudged ahead in the early part of this morning's session, picking up on some of the positive vibes from international markets overnight. Mining stocks have been the main beneficiaries so far today, as investors pick up the pieces ... More >>
Traders Lick Their Wounds to Fight Another Day
Tuesday, 28 May 2013, 5:02 pm | CMC Markets
Markets are experiencing relief from the recent thrashing we've seen across Asia. The resurgence has taken its cue from Japan as the Nikkei does the heavy lifting for the Asian region and the Aussie dollar gains traction in the afternoon. More >>
Quiet news day but markets could still go either way
Tuesday, 28 May 2013, 11:44 am | CMC Markets
Although one should never take markets for granted, today looks like being a quiet day without a lead from US markets and with no significant economic releases scheduled in the Asian time zone. More >>
Materials lead the race south
Monday, 27 May 2013, 1:00 pm | CMC Markets
The recent bloodbath has continued into a new week with the Australian sharemarket taking further heavy losses in early trade this morning. More >>
Investors keep watch on China data
Monday, 27 May 2013, 12:27 pm | CMC Markets
While early indications are that the S&P/ASX 200 index will trade fairly close to Friday’s closing levels in early trade, the tone in Asian markets may determine where it closes. More >>
Bear party resumes
Friday, 24 May 2013, 2:57 pm | CMC Markets
The Australian market has failed to stem the bleeding after yesterday’s wretched performance. While US markets closed slightly down again overnight, their losses have been relatively minor compared to those experienced in Europe and Asia since ... More >>
Weak start expected at open following negative US sentiment
Thursday, 23 May 2013, 12:53 pm | CMC Markets
Market participants witnessed a roller coaster trading session in the US markets overnight. Sentiment quickly shifted from bullish to bearish as US Fed Chairman Bernanke revealed the possibility that asset purchases may be scaled back in the next few ... More >>
Traders’ indecisive ahead of the FED
Wednesday, 22 May 2013, 7:05 pm | CMC Markets
The Australian market traded indecisively today ahead of some key offshore events, namely the testimony of Bernanke before Congress as well as the release of the Fed minutes. The ASX200 started well before reversing course with traders seemingly a ... More >>
Traders’ Indecisive Ahead of the FED
Wednesday, 22 May 2013, 5:33 pm | CMC Markets
The Australian market traded indecisively today ahead of some key offshore events, namely the testimony of Bernanke before Congress as well as the release of the Fed minutes. The ASX200 started well before reversing course with traders seemingly a ... More >>
Market Softer Ahead of Bernanke Testimony
Wednesday, 22 May 2013, 2:06 pm | CMC Markets
The Australian market is softer in morning trade, despite the modest gains posted offshore overnight. More >>
Markets Brace Themselves For Bernanke
Wednesday, 22 May 2013, 11:34 am | CMC Markets
The Dow Jones notched another level higher into market stratosphere overnight touching the outer limits of 15,430 before retreating to close 15,387 after Fed officials calmed investors ahead of the highly anticipated FOMC testimony due tomorrow morning. More >>
Banks, industrials dominate selling pressure
Tuesday, 21 May 2013, 5:36 pm | CMC Markets
US equity markets eased from their record highs overnight, following falls on the dollar index as expectations that Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke will continue his QE mantra. Asian markets have followed suit, with selling pressure dominating in our ... More >>
All eyes on Gold as rally indicates ‘key reversal’
Tuesday, 21 May 2013, 12:00 pm | CMC Markets
International news and market action gave investors little reason to change their outlook overnight and the local market looks set for a steady open this morning. More >>
Local market follows US higher
Monday, 20 May 2013, 2:34 pm | CMC Markets
The Australian market has made a strong start to the week, following another record breaking session in the US and signs of improving domestic consumer confidence. More >>
China’s strong property market may limit early market gains
Monday, 20 May 2013, 12:09 pm | CMC Markets
While the steady climb in the US stock market creates a positive lead for the local market this morning, investor enthusiasm may be tempered by news of strong increases in China’s property market and further declines in precious metals prices in early ... More >>
AUD still can’t take a trick
Friday, 17 May 2013, 6:24 pm | CMC Markets
The Australian Dollar seemingly can’t take a trick at the moment with the latest fall today being technically driven after key stop levels were taken out. The AUD lost the best part of a cent today with the fall exacerbated by thin trading conditions ... More >>
Markets edges ahead
Friday, 17 May 2013, 1:16 pm | CMC Markets
The local sharemarket has edged ahead in this morning's session, following a soft overnight lead from the US as the incessant bull run hit the brakes, at least temporarily. With overnight data suggesting the growth picture in the US is not as rosy as first ... More >>