The Overnight Report: Waiting For Central Bank Support
By Rudi Filapek-VandyckThe S&P500 closed 0.23% lower, down 2.99 points to 1310.33. The Nasdaq lost yet another 10.
The Overnight Report: Catching The Spanish Flu
By Rudi Filapek-VandyckThe world is experiencing a repeat of the Spanish Flu. The first time around, between January 1918 to December 1920, casualties grew up to an estimated 130 million with even far remote places such as the Artic and tiny islands in the Pacific Ocean ending up being infected by w...
The Fundamentals Of The European Debt Crisis
By James Stanley, Trading Instructor, FXCMFor over 30 months traders around the world have cautiously watched the world's largest continental economy flirt with disaster.
Oil Shipments to China to be Charged for Pollution Compensation Fund
China's Ministry of Finance will impose a duty on all oil shipments entering Chinese waters beginning from July this year, said the China Daily on Tuesday.
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AUD Sinks, But Will RBA Cut Next Week?
Asia Session: The RBA loves to play the waiting game, so why not wait until the June 17 election in Greece before cutting the OCRChris Tedder, Research Analyst FOREX.
Cameco Injects Some Excitement In Quiet Uranium Market
- Industry consultant TradeTech has left its price indicators for U3O8 unchanged- TradeTech reports overall activity in the spot market is quiet- Cameco has triggered market speculation for corporate interest in Paladin EnergyBy Rudi Filapek-VandyckShares in Australia's major independent produc...
How To Trade Panic
By James Stanley, Trading Instructor, FXCMIf you lived in the United States before the year 2000, the thought of yellow and orange-jacketed traders screaming at the top of their lungs across a rainbow of other-colored jackets, slips of paper flying everywhere, is probably something you associate wit...
The Overnight Report: Spain And Italy Temper Enthusiasm
By Rudi Filapek-VandyckUS equity and treasury markets were closed on Monday as the country enjoyed a long Memorial Day weekend.
Hopes Of More Policy Easing From Beijing
Asia Session: Hopes of more policy easing from Beijing take the spotlight off SpainBy Chris Tedder, Research Analyst FOREX.
Domain’s Mobile Apps Build Traction
Last week Domain announced their mobile apps have surpassed 1 million downloads and that 36 per cent of all Domain.com.au enquiries now come through mobile.
Economic Stimulus: How to Profit From Cane Toad Economics
It's that time again. Every four to six years, the US has a recession, so it's due for one soon.
Rudi's Response: Why Take On Too Much Risk?
By Rudi Filapek-Vandyck, Editor FNArena (back from traveling abroad)I received the question below about Fairfax Media ((FXJ)) from FNArena subscriber Brad Mendel.
Peter Switzer: I Sure Hope I'm Right About The Eurozone
By Peter Switzer, Switzer Super ReportSo here we are again keeping our fingers crossed that the European Union (EU) leadership can come up with something that will stop spooking and rocking stock markets.
Greece's Predicament: Lessons From Argentina
By Peter Kretzmer and Mickey LevyGreece's economic and financial crisis is quickly deteriorating and there is no strategy ? or even a coalition government ? to figure out what to do next.
Japan: Still the World's Top Creditor Nation for 21 Years
Japan has retained its position as the world's top creditor nation in 2011, a title it has held on to for the past 21 years.
World Bank: Slowing Chinese Economy Drags Down East Asia
While China's economy is still booming compared with other world economies, the World Bank has once again cut China's growth forecast to 8.2 percent.
The Overnight Report: Feeling Weary
By Greg PeelThe Dow closed up 33 points or 0.3% while the S&P gained 0.1% to 1320 and the Nasdaq lost 0.
Calling Beijing: China Flash PMI Falls
By Greg PeelHSBC reported today its "flash" estimate of its independently calculated Chinese manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) fell to 48.
In A First, A Major Portal Puts Listings in Chinese
It seems that Chinese buyers have the buying power in today's market. That includes Chinese-speaking Australians who hail from China and other parts of Asia Pacific.
Why Sooner or Later in Europe Someone Will Have to Pay
Let the recriminations begin! And then the show trials!
Adverse Market Conditions Forces Brightsource Energy to Back Off from its IPO
Brightsource Energy has abandoned its IPO. Citing adverse market conditions stemming from a lack of public interest/funding in greentech solar companies, the company withdrew its plans to become listed and offer shares on the NASDAQ last month.
Greeks Run on Banks as Euro-Confidence Wanes
In Pamplona, Spaniards run with the bulls. In Athens, Greeks run on the banks. Yes, folks a good, old-fashioned bank run is underway in Greece.
The Overnight Report: Lazarus Would Be Proud
By Greg PeelThe Dow closed down 6 points while the S&P closed up 0.2% to 1318 and the Nasdaq gained 0.
Airlines See Profits in Shipping Animals in Cargo Holds
From pandas to thoroughbreds, flying animals and wildlife is big business. But there is a dark side.
Growth to be Bigger Priority in China: Jiabao
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao has called for stimulus policies that would boost the nation's slowing economic prospects.
China Allowed to buy U.S. Government Debt Directly, Wall Street Dealers Bypassed
The United States has allowed China to purchase government debt directly from the Treasury Department.
The Overnight Report: Greek Dance
By Greg PeelThe Dow closed down one point while the S&P was flat at 1316 and the Nasdaq fell 0.3%There are all sorts of troubles in Tech Land, with the Nasdaq last night's worst performer following Monday's big Apple-led rally.
Rudi's Response: A Good Investor Is A Contrarian
By Rudi Filapek-Vandyck, Editor FNArena (currently traveling abroad)This week's Weekly Insights analysis triggered the question below from FNArena subscriber Stephen Sheldon.
Uncertainty Clouding Uranium Market
By Greg PeelOnly three transactions were conducted in the uranium spot market last week, industry consultant TradeTech reports, totalling 350,000lbs.
The Overnight Report: Relief
By Greg PeelThe Dow rose 135 points or 1.1% while the S&P gained 1.6% to 1315 and the Nasdaq surged 2.
IMF Warns Greece's Euro Exit Would be "Quite Messy" and "Extremely Expensive"
Head of the International Monetary Fund, Christine Lagarde, has warned that the consequences of Greece exiting the euro would be "extremely expensive and hard, and not just for Greece."
Will China be the Largest Market for Gold Surpassing India?
Gold demand in China expanded to record levels in the first quarter of 2012, with total consumer demand in China surging 10 percent to reach a new high of 255.2 tonnes.
Will China Become Australia’s Godfather?
Former Treasury secretary Ken Henry reckons that what's bad for Greece may turn out to be good for Australia. Why? It will make it easier for Australia to finance its current account deficit! Woo hoo!
The Overnight Report: The Dam Breaks
By Greg PeelThe Dow fell 156 points or 1.2% while the S&P lost 1.5% to 1304 and the Nasdaq dropped 2.1%.
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