Bonds/Interest Rates

Beneath the cloud of China slowdown and Fed rate hike fears, the Australian market delivered a disappointing result season. The outlook is more positive, nonetheless. Brokers update their equity strategies and stock preferences.

Yesterday’s weak Chinese data did not have as much impact on US/European markets last night as was the case in Asia yesterday. Dow down 50. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)

Heightened fears surrounding China’s slowdown saw copper give way last night, while VW’s recall has sparked a new source of fear. Dow down 179. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)

A rally back on Wall Street confirms post-Fed reaction is not about enlivened China fears. Dow up 125. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)

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

No rate rise. No clarity. Dow down 65. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)

FNArena provides a weekly update of Australian listed corporate bond issues, current pricing and yield data.

Oil helped Wall Street to another rally last night as traders positioned ahead of tonight’s Fed meeting. Dow up 140. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)

Peter Switzer of the Switzer Super Report discusses just how markets might respond to a Fed rate hike on Thursday night.

A sudden jump in US bond yields overnight may be indicative of Fed expectations. Dow up 228. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)