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July 18, 2014 05:15

There's been a fair amount of action today, after what's been a very slow summer so far for US equities markets

Jay Soloff

Argonath Financial

July 18, 2014 05:15

July 17, 2014 23:52

Largely unnoticed, the US corporate sector has become cashflow poor over the past 18 months

Chris Watling

Longview Economics

July 17, 2014 23:52

July 17, 2014 11:04

NZ ANZ July Consumer Confidence rise 0.6% to 132.7 (Optimistic Kiwis - who'd have thought)

Dan Petrie

Data Digger

July 17, 2014 11:04

July 17, 2014 09:00

It seems that China has pulled it off again

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July 17, 2014 09:00

July 17, 2014 04:27

Retail sales in the US came in lower than expected for June, but the big picture still looks strong

Jay Soloff

Argonath Financial

July 17, 2014 04:27

July 15, 2014 04:58

Despite rock bottom interest rates and record high bond prices, demand for US Treasuries has yet to subside

Jay Soloff

Argonath Financial

July 15, 2014 04:58

July 14, 2014 06:58

Kerr Neilson is perplexed by the persistent caution expressed by investors and wraps up his view of the financial world in the recent quarterly report

Livewire News

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July 14, 2014 06:58

July 14, 2014 02:37

Earnings season is kicking off here in the US, but before I start reviewing some of the major earnings results, I want to discuss a bit of anecdotal evidence...

Jay Soloff

Argonath Financial

July 14, 2014 02:37

July 11, 2014 14:50

Last night's action in Europe highlights that despite very low yields, quick developments can destabilise markets and lead to some sharp losses

Perpetual Equity Investment Company

Perpetual Asset Management (Australia)

July 11, 2014 14:50

July 11, 2014 09:59

Our asset markets and the Australian dollar continue to be buoyed by excessive international liquidity

Clime Investment Management

July 11, 2014 09:59

July 09, 2014 16:29

It's now over 18 months since Japan embarked on a program designed to reinvigorate its economy under Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, which is appearing to be good...

AMP Capital

July 09, 2014 16:29

July 08, 2014 09:16

Befuddled is probably a term which characterises the state of mind of many seasoned investors at present

Schroders Australia

Schroders

July 08, 2014 09:16

July 07, 2014 07:32

Despite signs that US growth is building a head of steam the IMF has hinted of a potential downgrade of global growth forecasts

Livewire News

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July 07, 2014 07:32

July 07, 2014 05:30

Somewhat overshadowed by the release of June non-farm payrolls, the ISM Non-Manufacturing Index came out slightly weaker than expected

Jay Soloff

Argonath Financial

July 07, 2014 05:30

July 04, 2014 15:12

Investors certainly liked the US payrolls overnight and five consecutive months of +200k jobs growth sounds like an economy building momentum

Perpetual Equity Investment Company

Perpetual Asset Management (Australia)

July 04, 2014 15:12

July 04, 2014 05:03

Huge beat today in the US with June non-farm payrolls coming in well above expectations

Jay Soloff

Argonath Financial

July 04, 2014 05:03

July 03, 2014 15:38

The risk of a long, drawn-out conflict is again unfolding in the Middle East

AMP Capital

July 03, 2014 15:38

July 03, 2014 08:22

Despite some major headwinds and periods of waning sentiment, regional sharemarkets have completed this financial year with strong returns

Perpetual Equity Investment Company

Perpetual Asset Management (Australia)

July 03, 2014 08:22

July 03, 2014 07:48

Jobs report boosts speculation growth is strong enough for the Federal Reserve to consider higher rates

Livewire News

Livewire

July 03, 2014 07:48

July 02, 2014 16:02

With M&A activity hitting a seven-year high in 2014, we're officially in the midst of a merger boom

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Livewire

July 02, 2014 16:02

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There's been a fair amount of action today, after what's been a very slow summer so far for US equities markets

Largely unnoticed, the US corporate sector has become cashflow poor over the past 18 months

NZ ANZ July Consumer Confidence rise 0.6% to 132.7 (Optimistic Kiwis - who'd have thought)

It seems that China has pulled it off again

Retail sales in the US came in lower than expected for June, but the big picture still looks strong

Despite rock bottom interest rates and record high bond prices, demand for US Treasuries has yet to subside

Kerr Neilson is perplexed by the persistent caution expressed by investors and wraps up his view of the financial world in the recent quarterly report

Earnings season is kicking off here in the US, but before I start reviewing some of the major earnings results, I want to discuss a bit of anecdotal evidence...

Last night's action in Europe highlights that despite very low yields, quick developments can destabilise markets and lead to some sharp losses

Our asset markets and the Australian dollar continue to be buoyed by excessive international liquidity

It's now over 18 months since Japan embarked on a program designed to reinvigorate its economy under Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, which is appearing to be good...

Befuddled is probably a term which characterises the state of mind of many seasoned investors at present

Despite signs that US growth is building a head of steam the IMF has hinted of a potential downgrade of global growth forecasts

Somewhat overshadowed by the release of June non-farm payrolls, the ISM Non-Manufacturing Index came out slightly weaker than expected

Investors certainly liked the US payrolls overnight and five consecutive months of +200k jobs growth sounds like an economy building momentum

Huge beat today in the US with June non-farm payrolls coming in well above expectations

The risk of a long, drawn-out conflict is again unfolding in the Middle East

Despite some major headwinds and periods of waning sentiment, regional sharemarkets have completed this financial year with strong returns

Jobs report boosts speculation growth is strong enough for the Federal Reserve to consider higher rates

With M&A activity hitting a seven-year high in 2014, we're officially in the midst of a merger boom

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