Stock Markets, Simplified.
As we touched on yesterday, volatility has been very low this year and there have not been any significant pullbacks/market corrections this year. As such, at the current juncture we do not see a healthy pull-back in markets after an extended period of so
With the quarterly earnings season winding down, the US market has taken a breather after its rally to record highs last week. Interestingly, a survey by Bank of America showed a record number of investors believe equities are overvalued, however cash lev
Global markets were mixed overnight as volatility remains remarkably supressed and it appears investors are awaiting fresh catalysts. Shares on Wall Street were checked by a drop in GE as well as continuing concern about the prospects of Republicans passi
Global markets were generally in negative territory on Friday, with Wall Street marginally lower as investors worried about the future of promised corporate tax cuts following duelling plans unveiled by Republican lawmakers. Last week was the first week s
Global markets were mixed overnight as Wall Street erased losses early Thursday morning thanks to a boost in technology stocks, which offset weakness in financials. Investors remain concerned that the Republican tax bill faces an uphill battle in Congress
Global markets were generally lower overnight with Wall Street reversing gains as investors turned their attention to fiscal policy, with tax writers from the House of Representatives expected to hammer out their plan this week.
Global markets were mixed overnight, with Wall Street on track to experience another positive trading session. Global equities enjoyed solid buying support overnight as President Donald Trump spoke about trade on his Asia tour, while oil rocketed to its h
Global markets were higher on Friday, as the US market recorded its eighth straight positive week and volatility remains suppressed. This has been the longest string of weekly gains for Wall Street since 2013, as a strong Apple result buoyed confidence in
Corporate earnings season continues in the US, and Facebook shares dipped after earnings disappointed, weighing on tech shares before Apple reports later on Friday. Once again given the high level of the market the current US earnings season as important
Global markets were higher overnight as more strong US corporate results, and tech shares, bolstered Wall Street. Earnings beats from Mondelez and Kellogg spurred the latest move higher for US equities. Apple, which rose to a fresh record high, continued