IG Markets - afternoon thoughts
Across Asia, regional markets are all higher on the back of improving sentiment on Wall St and news of the weekend that China's exports grew 44% on year in June.
Asian stocks rally led by Japanese exporters
Asian stocks rose, led by Japanese exporters and commodity producers. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index rose 0.2 percent at 116.46 as of 1:03 p.m. in Tokyo, extending a two-day, 2.6 percent rally.
S&P/ASX200, NZX50 remain steadfast
Australia's S&P/ASX200 was little changed at 4,396.40 as of 10:41 a.m. in Sydney. New Zealand's NZX 50 Index was little changed at 3,005.38 in Wellington.
ASIC calls on investors to reconsider further prior to placing bets on CFDs
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) issued warnings on Monday that thousands of ordinary investors could be burned by the high-risk investments contracts for difference (CFDs) as it reported that industry players are deliberately downplaying the risks entailed in betting to the investment products.
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China: Exports Jump, Again
China's trade surplus jumped sharply in June, a development that will get all the American loudmouths yapping again abou...
Markets: A Confidence Surge?
Global stocks rose on Friday, recording their best week in nearly a year, as risk aversion eased.It was a reversal of th...
Commodities: Copper To Take Hit From China Slump?
Commodity prices may have had a good run last week, but that improved tone may not last with news that China's imports o...
DIARY: Chinese, Singapore Growth, US Earnings, Inflation
Growth in Asia will dominate the coming week, with China and Singapore revealing second quarter growth estimates.China r...
Australian Stock Market Report
Data released on Saturday showed that China´s trade surplus widened from US$19.5 billion to US$20.02bn in June, well above forecasts for a surplus near US$15.6 billion.
Economy Watch: August Rate Hike Possible
A snapshot of economist responses to today's housing finance data and the inflationary case for a rate hike next month.
Oil Price Upside
The market agrees oil prices will head higher as the global economy recovery and market fundamentals improve, with RBS Australia offering its preferred list for playing the sector.
IG Markets Australian Market Wrap
The Australia 200 CFD Index is 0.9% higher at 4396.3, with energy, financial, material and industrial names all outperforming.
Demand rises for energy listed firm Santos
Shares of the S&P/ASX 200-listed company Santos rose significantly at 8.5 percent in Sydney trading after reports Royal Dutch Shell Plc may buy a stake in the venture.
Material Matters: Nickel No Target, Gold Finding Support, BHP Meets Brokers
A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with updates on the corporate attractiveness of Oz nickel producers, signs gold is finding support and an update from BHP's CEO.
Aussie dollar jumps to biggest gain in 9 months
The Australian dollar is likely headed to its biggest gain in nine months as the global economic recovery gradually picks up and investors gobble up higher-yielding assets.
Australia 200 To Catch Up
Michael McCarthy, Head of Dealing Asia Pacific at City Index suggests traders should consider buying into the share market for a catch up to the global return of risk appetite.
The Economy: Jobs Growth Soars, Putting Pressure On Rates
We saw more jobs than expected in June; 45,900 new ones were created, according to the ABS.That's unqualified good news...
World Economy: IMF Holds Australia, But Upgrades World
The International Monetary Fund sees growth in the Australian economy marking time over the remainder of 2010, compare...
Asia: China's Coal Import Boom To Continue
Good news for Australian coal exporters, China, the world's biggest producer and consumer, is facing an increasing short...
The Overnight Report: First Three-Day Rally Since April
Lower jobless claims helped Wall Street build on Wednesday's surge as risk appetite continues to return. Dow up 120.
Corporates: Boral, CSR, Orica
As expected, Boral shares fell sharply yesterday after trading resumed in the wake of the issue to institutional shareho...
Gold: New Caution Seen As Prices Wobble
Up to Thursday, gold had lost 4.7% since settling at the record high of $US1,258.30 an ounce on June 18.Included in tha...
IG Markets Australian Market Wrap
The Australia 200 CFD Index closed 2.4% higher at 4356.1, with financial, consumer discretionary, energy and material names adding the bulk of the points.
IMF lauds Australia’s solid growth prospect but warns of global risks due to weak markets
Australia is on its way to solid economic growth this year and by the following year even as worldwide growth is heading towards a downside risk as the renewed financial turbulence continued to intensify, that according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) which released its World Economic Outlook Update on Thursday.
Parts of Hay Point closed down for repairs
BHP Billiton-Mitsubishi Alliance and Prime Infrastructure Group shut berths at two terminals of the Hay Point port, the world's biggest export harbor for coal, to carry out planned maintenance.
Employment data boost share market
Already at a strong start, the Australian share market rallied further after the release of surprisingly better employment data.
Dollar climbs on job surge news
The Australian dollar rose over half a cent while bill futures fell after surprisingly strong jobs report reawakened the risk of a further hike in interest rates.
Wall Street billow ups share market
Shares opened more than two per cent stronger today after a billow on Wall Street and major global markets overnight.
Micro Cap Rising Stars ? Silver Chef
Silver Chef is effectively a finance company providing small industrial equipment solutions, enjoying strong growth and paying an enviable yield.
Funds: Credit Suisse's $1.8 Billion QBE Stake
Credit Suisse, the Swiss investment bank and fund manager, has spent the best part of $200 million in around 10 days, bu...
Funds: Credit Suisse's $1.8 Billion QBE Stake
Credit Suisse, the Swiss investment bank and fund manager, has spent the best part of $200 million in around 10 days, bu...
Funds: Credit Suisse's $1.8 Billion QBE Stake
Credit Suisse, the Swiss investment bank and fund manager, has spent the best part of $200 million in around eight days,...
Funds: Credit Suisse's $1.8 Billion QBE Stake
Credit Suisse, the Swiss investment bank and fund manager, has spent the best part of $200 million in around eight days,...
Funds: Credit Suisse's $1.8 Billion QBE Stake
Credit Suisse, the Swiss investment bank and fund manager, has spent the best part of $200 million in around eight days,...
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