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
The Overnight Report: No Kicker
Jul 22 2008
B of A beat the Street but failed to ignite the market for a second week as oil bounced. The Dow was down 30 but there were some very poor aftermarket results.
Caution Required As Volatility Still Rising
Jul 21 2008
ANZ Bank notes outside the US equities have fallen in July while volatility is rising, suggesting continued caution on behalf of investors.
The Overnight Report: Not As Bad As Expected
Jul 19 2008
Oil is out, financials are in. US shares broke a six week losing streak. At least, if you focus on the Dow and forget about technology.
The Overnight Report: The Party Kicks On
Jul 18 2008
The Dow jumped another 207 last night as oil fell another US$5 and JP Morgan played the star.
The US Is Losing Support
Jul 17 2008
What happens if foreign sovereign investors abandon Fannie and Freddie?
The Overnight Report: Short Snap-Back
Jul 17 2008
The moratorium on short-selling had its effect last night as traders rushed to cover positions in financials. Oil fell another US$4 and the Dow shot up 276.
Is The Next Major Move Up For The US Dollar?
Jul 16 2008
Standard Chartered suggests the US dollar has been oversold on financial sector concerns and with the US ahead of other regions in terms of policy initiatives the currency may soon strengthen.
The Overnight Report: The Dow Breaks 11,000
Jul 16 2008
The Dow closed down 92 in another volatile session which saw oil fall over US$6.
The Overnight Report: Fizzling Fannie And The Banking Bloodbath
Jul 15 2008
An early rally spurred by Fannie and Freddie failed last night as traders realised the overall implications. Regional banks were crucified. The Dow fell 45.
Fannie And Freddie Who?
Jul 14 2008
As the US government steps in to save its two sponsored mortgage lenders, one may wonder just exactly what Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are and why they are so important.
