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Australian Stock Market Report – Afternoon 6/20/13

The much vaunted US Fed meeting has come and gone, and some of the more significant market concerns have been realised. Chairman Bernanke re-iterated that risks facing US economic growth and employment had eased in recent months and as a result it was reasonable that the Fed should looking at slowing the pace of bond purchases (quantitative easing) later this year, with a view to ending the initiative by the middle of 2014. Whilst this was by no means a revelation, the commitment of the central ...

Australian Dollar Outlook – 6-20-13

The AUD has fallen below USD 0.9300 for the first time since September 2010 after US Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke announced that the US Central Bank's stimulus measures would end in mid-2014.
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Oil Price Looking Toppy

By Jonathan BarrattOil has gradually being trading higher over the course of the week and as it knocks into resistance at US98.
Admin System Jun 20, 2013

Australian Stock Market Report – Afternoon 6/19/13

The behaviour of financial markets in recent months has been defined by one issue. What will the Fed do with Q.E. To this end it's interesting to note how composed the markets have been in the last day given the import of the day ahead in the US. Wednesday in Washington will see the Fed conclude its 2 day meeting with a press conference. In this forum the US Fed Chairman is expected to provide some clarity in relation to its bond buying program. 'Tapering' has been an expression frequen...
Vittorio Hernandez Jun 19, 2013

Australian Stock Market Report – Midday 6/19/13

Australian shares are trading close to the highest levels of the day, with the All Ordinaries Index (XAO) up 0.5 per cent. There still is significant hesitation ahead of the Federal Reserve's statement on monetary policy due at 4am (AEST) tomorrow morning. Investors are hoping for further clarification on the US central bank's plans on stimulus in the future.
Vittorio Hernandez Jun 19, 2013

Material Matters: Global Capex, Iron Ore, Steel

- Global mining capex still softening in 2015- Happy days almost over for iron ore juniors- US scrap steel market still doing it tough- Most Aus economic scenarios negativeBy Andrew NelsonBeing negative on mining capex is no new thing.
Admin System Jun 19, 2013

Australian Stock Market Report –Afternoon 6/18/13

The Australian share market managed to stage another recovery in late afternoon trade, but still closed lower. After hitting an intra-day low of 4750pts, the All Ordinaries Index (XAO) finished the day's session down 10.4pts or 0.2 per cent to 4794.
Vittorio Hernandez Jun 18, 2013

Australian Stock Market Report – Midday 6/18/13

The Australian share market has reversed all of Monday's gains in the early session, as investors turn their attention to the US Federal Reserve's two day policy meeting which kicks off tonight in Washington. Market speculation over whether or not the Fed will wind back its stimulus program remains mixed.
Vittorio Hernandez Jun 18, 2013

Uranium Market Talks Turkey

- Spot price up 10c- Still below US$40- Japan may still come to the rescueBy Andrew NelsonLast week was a slow one on the uranium market, with many participants attending the World Nuclear Fuel Market conference in Turkey.
Admin System Jun 18, 2013

Global Recovery Reality Check: Australian Recession?

- US shaky, but still ok- More sideways trends in Europe- China to pick back up, slowly- Australia may be headed towards recessionBy Andrew NelsonIn this day and age it's hard to start a discussion about the global economy and its recovery prospects without roping in the big three: the US, Euro...
Admin System Jun 18, 2013

Time To Go Hunting

By Peter Switzer, Switzer Super ReportAfter a trip away to Turkey and Greece, when the dollar dived and the stock market added to my hip pocket grief, there must be some investors worrying about whether we're in for another period of big sell-offs like we saw over 2011 and 2012.
Admin System Jun 18, 2013

Australian Stock Market Report – Afternoon 6/17/13

The Australian market had a very volatile start to the week, with stocks rallying strongly in the dying minutes of the session. Stocks slumped by as much as 1 per cent in the first hour of trade, only to steadily rise from 11am (AEST) onwards and spike in the final 30 minutes of trade. The All Ordinaries Index (XAO) closed 0.6 per cent higher.
Vittorio Hernandez Jun 17, 2013

Are You One of the Market Elites?

Before we get to the wonderful world of investing, it's important to set the scene. Make yourself a cup of hot chocolate, sit down and get ready for your blood to boil. You're about to find out how financial markets really work...
Jamelle Agbuis Jun 17, 2013

Truth or Dare Time for the Investment Industry

Since the early 1980's the financial sector has ridden an extraordinary wave of prosperity. The combination of increasing debt levels and rising share markets turbo-charged the growth in the banking and investment industries.
Jamelle Agbuis Jun 17, 2013

It’s One Big Property Boom Debate

The lesson of today's Daily Reckoning is that if you want to blow a massive asset bubble in order to make people feel wealthier, you had better do it in the real estate market and not the stock market. Liquidity driven gains in the stock market are bigger, faster, and more impressive in the short term. But they're also easy come, easy go.
Jamelle Agbuis Jun 17, 2013

Australian Stock Market Report – Midday 6/17/13

After falls of around 1 per cent this morning, a comeback from the financial sector is helping minimise the losses. The All Ordinaries Index (XAO) is down by just 0.1 per cent after recording its biggest improvement of the year on Friday. The miners are the biggest contributors to the losses however this is being balanced by gains of as much as 1.6 per cent from the banks.
Vittorio Hernandez Jun 17, 2013

The Latest Feel On China Steel

- China cautious- Steel output steady- Modest support for iron ore- No timeframe for turnaroundBy Andrew NelsonCommodities analysts at ANZ Bank recently returned from a trip to China and they say the mood there remains cautious.
Admin System Jun 17, 2013

Australian Stock Market Report – Afternoon 6/14/13

After a lacklustre run this shortened trading week, the Australian market recorded its biggest daily rise of 2013. The All Ordinaries Index (XAO) jumped by a solid 1.9 per cent after two straight sessions of 0.6 per cent losses.
Vittorio Hernandez Jun 14, 2013

Australian Stock Market Report – Midday 6/14/13

The Australian share market is rebounding in early trade on Friday, following gains on offshore markets and after local stocks hit 2013 lows during yesterday's trade.
Vittorio Hernandez Jun 14, 2013

In Japan: How the Authorities Are Gaming the Stock Market

Before we launch into today's episode of the Daily Reckoning, a correction from yesterday. In our table of the seven largest Japanese stocks, we incorrectly labelled the share price (in Yen) as market capitalisation. Apologies. It doesn't change the point, though. The point was that in a price-weighted index, a small handful of shares can account for the performance of the index.
Jamelle Agbuis Jun 14, 2013

More Australian Firms Close Gold Mines as Price of Yellow Metal Continues Plunge

More Australian miners are selling their mines as the prices of the yellow metal continues to decline in the world market. The latest to join the growing number of resources companies closing operations is Alacer Gold which would sell its Higginsville and South Kalgoorlie gold operations in Western Australia.
Vittorio Hernandez Jun 14, 2013

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