United States
Michael Gable of Fairmont Equities suggests last night’s fall in the Dow is a warning sign.
Jan 31 2017
Trump Trade With A Twist
As the Trump rally reignites, Kathleen Brooks of City Index ponders the inevitable pullback.
Jan 27 2017
Trump: Making America Volatile Again
Kathleen Brooks of City Index warns the Trump rally may give way to heightened market volatility as Trump reality sets in.
Jan 19 2017
Kathleen Brooks of City Index thinks equity markets are likely to overshoot, as they always do, but it shouldn’t be a worry this month just yet.
Dec 22 2016
Previous Stories
Rudi On Thursday
Sep 15 2008
Weekly musings from your editor. I think I have discovered a new barometer for global economic growth. Investors better watch this one closely before making any decisive decisions.
The Overnight Report: Exit Lehman
Sep 13 2008
The world is watching as the US financial system battles through more casualties. Lehman Bros will soon be no more and the same can be expected from Washington Mutual.
On The US Dollar, Commodities And Gold
Sep 12 2008
Are we soon to see a turnaround in any of these interrelated elements?
The Overnight Report: Flogging A Dead Lehman
Sep 12 2008
The Dow posted a 334 point turnaround from low to high last night as Lehman Bros directed market sentiment.
The Overnight Report: A Breather
Sep 11 2008
The Dow was up 38 points last night as the market had a bit of a rest.
Fannie, Freddie And Gold
Sep 09 2008
Monday’s movement in the gold price in the US was no doubt a disappointment for gold bugs expecting more following the bail-out. But what might the bigger picture be?
The Overnight Report: When Bear Meets Bull
Sep 09 2008
While stocks around the globe jumped over 3% yesterday, the US broad market S&P 500 managed only 2% in a wild session. The bulls and bears are in a face-off.
US Labour Market Weaker Than Thought
Sep 08 2008
Standard Chartered think US labour market figures are likely being overstated, which suggests falling inflationary pressures going forward.
Implications Of The Fanny And Freddie Bailout
Sep 08 2008
The US Treasury’s rescue of Freddie Mac and Fannie May should help US markets rally, pulling Australian equities along for the ride.
The Carnival Is Over: Fannie And Freddie Seized
Sep 08 2008
It was inevitable. The US government last night stepped in to take over control of mortgage lenders Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
