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Global Markets Overview - 5/14/14

Last night was always going to be interesting as the 'new fiscal drag' was unveiled. The budget is a great big political beast, and putting the political issues to one side and looking at the budget from a purely market perspective, the ASX as a whole is likely to be breathing easier this morning.

Australian Stock Market Report – Morning 5/14/14

In US economic data, retail sales rose by 0.1% in April, short of forecasts tipping a 0.4% gain. But March data was revised higher. Excluding autos, sales were flat, down on forecasts tipping a 0.6% gain. Import prices fell 0.4% in April with export prices down 1.0%. Both results were softer than expected
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Australian Stock Market Report – Midday 5/13/14

Much like Monday's session the ASX 200 started with a flourish this morning. Every sector started with gains although property stocks were the exception. The contrast with the previous session was the improved volume with well over a billion dollars in shares exchanged in the initial hour of trade.

Global Markets Overview – 5/13/14

Equities rallied to fresh record highs overnight, with a recovery in tech stocks lifting sentiment. While equities were firmer, currency markets were relatively calm with tight ranges maintained in most of the major currency pairs. USD/JPY was a standout as it finally broke through 102 helped by a wider-than-expected current account deficit figure for Japan aiding renewed yen weakness.

Australian Stock Market Report – Afternoon 5/12/14

The Australian share market started the trading week in the red, despite another record high on the US Dow Jones Index on Friday. The All Ordinaries Index (XAO) closed lower by 13 points or 0.2 per cent to 5429 with mining and energy players the biggest drag.

Australian Stock Market Report – Midday 5/12/14

Local shares have kicked off the week on a negative footing ahead of the release of tomorrow night's much anticipated Federal Budget. The All Ordinaries Index (XAO) is down 0.4 per cent despite another record close for U.S. sharemarkets on Friday.

Global Markets Overview – 5/12/14

Asia is about to see the 'new normal' from the region's superpower over the coming years as Chinese President Xi Jinping publicly stated the nation will have to adapt to the slower pace of growth on the weekend.

Australian Stock Market Report – Afternoon 5/9/14

Despite a 0.75 per cent slump this morning, the Australian sharemarket managed to steadily improve to only finish 0.25 per cent weaker by the close of trade. ANZ Banking Group (ANZ) was the biggest loser as the major bank traded ex-dividend. Its 3.2 per cent slump wiped out 10pts from the All Ordinaries Index. The other majors managed to improve modestly.

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Australian Stock Market Report – Midday 5/9/14

Yesterday's improvements are being eaten away, with the All Ordinaries Index (XAO) slipping by 0.3 per cent at lunch. Local shares are now falling for the second time this week as investors shrug off last night's gains in the U.S.

Global Markets Overview – 5/9/14

Janet Yellen was again testifying to an economic committee overnight - this time in the Senate. However, unlike yesterday's Congress facing testimony, last night's meeting was a complete regurgitation, meaning the kick the US markets saw from the 'high degree of monetary accommodation remaining warranted' statement was already factored in and left markets flat and unresponsive.

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