Bonds/Interest Rates

A brief look at important company events and economic data releases next week.

The earnings season yo-yo shot up last night and even economic data surprised. Dow up 201. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEST)

Bernanke opened his mouth and Wall Street plunged in a heartbeat last night. Dow down 109. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEST)

Commonwealth Bank researchers argue that Australian house prices are only overvalued by outdated measures.

Wall Street turned a 157 point loss in the Dow into a 75 point gain with little impetus last night. Apple blew the market away after the bell. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEST)

The July 6 Policy Meeting minutes confirm what investors should know already: the RBA has no intention of raising the cash rate beyond 4.5%, unless it has to.

Wall Street bungled its way to a gain last night but after-the-bell earnings from IBM disappointed, putting pressure on tonight’s trade. Dow up 56.

A wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.

Australian consumer spending has suffered during the GFC but in the view of Commonwealth Bank there are signs the trend is now set to reverse.

The week-long rally found some profit-takers last night as the Fed poured cold water on recovery enthusiasm. Dow up 3. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEST)