Bonds/Interest Rates

Fed talk, weak Chinese data and a big sell-off in Japan have all made for a wild 24 hours on stock markets. Dow down 12. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)

Wall Street was confused last night by Bernanke’s comments and the Fed minutes, but it appears a big sell order hit the market regardless. Dow down 80. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)

The Fed doves were again vocal last night, confirming QE can just as easily be increased as decreased in the near term. Dow up 52. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)

This week’s Fed comments have begun from the dovish side of the aisle, sending the US dollar down and forcing a short-covering scramble in gold. Dow down 19. (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.

Profit Confidential’s Michael Lombardi explains why he’s keeping a close eye on US bond market movements.

A strong read on Japan’s GDP was nervously welcomed, while more weak US data rolled out amidst endless QE exit talk. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)

This week ATW’s Jerry Simmons examines US bond rates and sees an upside break-out, along with weakness building in the euro and a downward trend for gold.

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

No one’s entirely sure why, but last night the US dollar exploded through 100 yen and sent all other currencies, including the Aussie, tumbling. Dow down 22. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)