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26 April 2018 -

Bond Yields & Dollar Rise | Bank of Queensland Update

Global markets were mixed overnight as the US markets stabilised after experiencing losses on Tuesday. The market has been swinging between gains and losses as investors mull the implications of rising US bond yields and as corporate earnings announcement

24 April 2018 -

US Dollar Gets a Boost | Kogan Disappoints

Wall Street’s three major indexes struggled for direction as Treasury yields inched up to levels (with the 10-year yield closing in on 3%) that have spooked investors in recent months. The move higher in US interest rates also saw the US dollar strengthen

23 April 2018 -

Week Ahead; Tech Heavyweights | SkyCity Asset Sales

Global markets were lower on Friday as investors worried about a jump in US bond yields, with technology stocks leading the decline on nerves around upcoming earnings reports and iPhone demand.   US corporate earnings season will gather pace this week wit

20 April 2018 -

Markets Consolidate | Macquarie Bucks Bank Trend

Global markets were lower overnight as company earnings misses knocked sentiment on Wall Street.   We were not surprised to see some consolidation overnight in the US market which has had a decent rally over the past few days. Once again, we reiterate tha

19 April 2018 -

Commodities Stocks Rally | Next DC Surges to Fresh High

Global markets were higher overnight as commodity stocks led gains with the US market moving back to a 4-week high.  Surging prices for nickel and aluminium lifted miners in London and New York, while the price of oil reached its highest level since 2014

18 April 2018 -

Earnings, Tech Stocks Lead Rally | Netflix Jumps +9%

Global markets rallied strongly overnight with US technology stocks leading the charge as strong earnings from Netflix and UnitedHealth boosted optimism over what is expected to be the strongest earnings season in seven years.  

17 April 2018 -

Earnings in Focus | Spark Buys Rugby World Cup Rights

Global markets were higher overnight as investors turned their focus to earnings. Technology and Healthcare shares led the way as investors appeared less concerned about possible retaliation for the American-led missile attack in Syria. As we touched on y

16 April 2018 -

Week Ahead | Fletcher Building Takeover Talk

Global markets were lower on Friday after the first wave of US earnings failed to meet investors’ high expectations. Investors appeared to opt for the side-lines going into the weekend, ahead of Saturday morning’s coordinated missile strike against Syrian

13 April 2018 -

War Concerns Ease | BHP Billiton

Global markets rallied overnight as markets remain choppy. Geopolitical concerns faded as war rhetoric eased and as the US seemed to retreat from a hard-nosed position on trade with China.