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11 July 2017 -

US Job Strength | Gold’s Losing Streak to Continue?

Global markets were higher on Friday on the back of strong monthly US employment figures, while a rise in the price of iron ore offset weakness in oil across the Resource’s sector.   Sentiment was positive in the US market last week as payrolls data showe

7 July 2017 -

Markets Retrace | Costa Group Reaching New Heights

Global markets sold off overnight as rising bond yields saw investors pull out of defensive sectors such as Healthcare and Telecommunications. There was also weakness in private US employment data figures, making the release of tonight’s monthly US payrol

6 July 2017 -

Fed Minutes | Z Energy – Petrol Price Study

Global markets were generally higher overnight as Technology Stocks on Wall Street rebounded while the oil price snapped its recent winning streak, weighing on the Energy sector.   Minutes from the last US Federal Reserve meeting were also released overni

5 July 2017 -

Best Day for ASX in 2017 | RBA Stays on Hold

Global markets ​were slightly lower overnight on thin trading as the US market was closed for Independence Day​.​ Closer to home, the Australian market rebounded strongly yesterday experiencing its best daily gain for 2017, while the NZ market also traded

4 July 2017 -

What’s Next for the Aussie Banks? | Markets Start Quarter Higher

Global markets started the quarter with gains overnight as Energy and Bank stocks led moves on Wall Street. While trading was thin ahead of today’s 4th of July Holiday, the US Banks made gains on the back of higher interest rates, while a jump in the pric

3 July 2017 -

June Wrap | Spark Investor Day

Global markets were mixed on Friday as the US market recovered ahead of the US Independence Day break. Friday night’s moves in US shares were met with some relief by investors, after hints of reduced stimulus from major central banks such as the European

30 June 2017 -

Global Volatility Returns | Summerset’s Upgrade

Global markets experienced their biggest drop in a month overnight, with particularly high levels of volatility being experienced in the Technology sector. Tech stocks, which have led the S&P 500’s record run this year, have pulled back recently after som

30 June 2017 -

Global Volatility Returns| Summerset’s Upgrade

Global markets experienced their biggest drop in a month overnight, with particularly high levels of volatility being experienced in the Technology sector. Tech stocks, which have led the S&P 500’s record run this year, have pulled back recently after som

30 June 2017 -

Miners Rebound | SkyCIty Drops as Chairman Departs

Global markets were mixed overnight as European markets were slightly lower while the US market added to gains over the day. Technology, Financials, and Mining sector stocks lifted the market overnight as central bankers in Europe, England and Canada expr