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Mixed overseas markets, but little has changed with ASX futures

Finfeed Archived Aug 14, 2020

Overseas markets were mixed overnight, as investors assessed the prospect of additional stimulus in the US and subdued economic data in light of the record-breaking rally.

Dow notches up seventh day of gains, but futures point to a flat day

Finfeed Archived Aug 11, 2020

With most markets gaining ground overnight, one would expect another positive day, but the ASX SPI200 Futures Index is only up two points to 6072 points.

Strong manufacturing data out of China triggers spike in ASX futures

Finfeed Archived Aug 04, 2020

Strong leads from overseas last night, combined with particularly healthy manufacturing data coming out of China should see our market regain positive momentum today.

World stocks decline amid sour economic data, ASX futures down 28 points

Finfeed Archived Jul 31, 2020

US stocks traded mostly lower overnight while oil prices fell as government data highlighted the deep economic impacts of the pandemic.

Fed provides positive momentum in US, ASX futures up nearly 1%

Finfeed Archived Jul 30, 2020

The ASX lacked direction yesterday with negative COVID related news driving the market but direction should be restored with positive news coming from the Federal Reserve FOMC meeting highlighting an intention to address the economic fallout from the coronavirus.

Depressed consumer confidence evident in US, ASX futures trending lower

Finfeed Archived Jul 29, 2020

It was mining stocks, in particular those exposed to gold, that did the heavy lifting on Tuesday to push the S&P/ASX 200 index (XJO) above 6100 points, but it was all downhill in the afternoon with the index closing at its low for the day of 6021 points.

AUD hits 15 month high, ASX Futures up as gold makes new all-time high

Finfeed Archived Jul 28, 2020

The S&P/ASX 200 index (XJO) defied Friday’s negative leads from overseas to post a gain of 20 points on Monday. Australian producers are benefiting from favourable foreign exchange rates, and this support is likely to continue on Tuesday as the gold price soars.

Overseas markets down with futures suggesting a reality check is imminent

Finfeed Archived Jul 27, 2020

Geopolitical tensions between the US and China were central to the decline in global markets on Friday, and given recent posturing towards China by the Australian government the issues could well have a significant impact on our markets domestically.

US stocks higher as gold and silver prices rise

Finfeed Archived Jul 23, 2020

US stocks traded in the black overnight after a somewhat choppy session despite over 1,000 COVID-19 deaths per day and mixed earnings results. Gold prices staged another rally overnight adding about 1.4% to close at U$1,869.3 per ounce.

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