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Daily Australian and global market wrap covering equities, bonds, currencies, and the news driving investor sentiment.
Financial Planner's morning report - Monday
A record result for retail sales albeit off a low base, up 16.3% in May, triggered another strong rally in the ASX 200 (ASX:XJO), though it wasn't enough to...
Financial Planner's morning report - Wednesday
CNBC reportedly coined the phrase 'Kangaroo' market today with commentators giving on predicting its direction. The term best describes the daily experience of...
Institutional investors reveal COVID-19 impact
Global asset manager State Street Corporation released a survey of institutional and sovereign wealth investment professionals last week. The report offered...
Financial Planner's morning report - Thursday
The ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) managed to hold onto a small gain on Wednesday, adding 3.5 points despite dropping 1% at the open. CSL Ltd (ASX:CSL) almost...
Financial Planner's morning report - Wednesday
The ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) delivered a sixth straight day of gains, taking the run to over 6%, as it finished up 2.4% on Tuesday following the public holiday in...
Financial Planner's morning report - Tuesday
The ASX 200 finished a sixth straight week in positive territory, adding 4.2%, but gaining just 0.1% on Friday.
Financial Planner's morning report - Thursday
The end is near The Australian economy is now experiencing its first recession in close to 30 years. The initial impact of the COVID-19 outbreak sent domestic...
Financial Planner's morning report - Wednesday
Global sharemarkets continued their incredible rally even as protests and riots continued in the US, following President Trump's call to bring in the military.
Financial Planner's morning report - Tuesday
Despite widespread geopolitical and societal tension, be it from US protests or the threat of a renewed trade war with China, the market seem to keep powering...
Financial Planner's morning report - Monday
With markets waiting with baited breath for President Trump's speech on his policy towards China. The ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) fell heavily in the afternoon to finish...
Financial Planner's morning report - Friday
Here's what Australian financial planners need to know about ASX shares and overseas markets on Friday morning. The ASX is expected to open slightly lower.