Today
Uranium stocks dumped as Trump fears intensify market ‘paralysis’
ASX uranium have tumbled ahead of Trump’s imminent tariff spree, intensifying a brutal start to the year for the former sharemarket darlings.
Yesterday
Gold soars to $5000 in ‘once in 40-year gift’ for investors, fundies
The relentless rally has pushed the gold price almost 20 per cent higher this year, its best quarter since 1986. Money managers can see opportunities.
March
ASX’s $42b wipeout seals worst start to year since COVID crash
The local bourse has been swept up in the exodus on Wall Street as investors brace for Trump’s tariffs that could trigger a violent rotation out of risky assets.
This fundie shorted WiseTech and Tesla while loading up on war stocks
Betting against Richard White and Elon Musk while going long on defence companies are among this year’s hottest trades. Minotaur’s Tom Rice did it all.
‘Solid case’ for rate cuts next week, says Goldman Sachs
The investment bank has told clients the market is underestimating the chances that the RBA will reduce the cash rate in April.
Copper hits record as Trump tariffs wrong-foot traders
Reports that Trump could impose tariffs on the metal within weeks has intensified the rush to ship it into the US, lighting a fire under ASX-listed mining companies.
Super funds ‘stomach the volatility’ until equities rebound
Hostplus CIO Sam Sicilia is preparing for a sharp bounce in equity markets, while AustralianSuper’s Mark Delaney hasn’t touched his portfolio.
These are the four big roadblocks to a proper ASX bounce back
Fresh off its best weekly gain this year, the local market is no longer at the edge of a correction. Morgan Stanley warns the rebound could be short-lived.
Citi reveals top commodity trades ahead of Trump’s next tariff wave
The broker believes commodity markets are underpricing the damage the next round of US levies will inflict, creating an opportunity for traders.
Copper stocks rocket as traders push prices above $US10,000
The industrial metal reached its highest level since October as traders scrambled to prepare for potential tariffs, lighting a fire under the ASX’s copper producers.
Missed the gold rally? This metal is doing even better in 2025
A 15 per cent surge in bullion to pass $US3000 has been the talk of markets. But there’s another precious commodity boasting superior returns.
Here’s how our biggest investors are trading the deep market sell-off
From resources to European stocks and Asian tech, fund managers see plenty of opportunities – and risks – amid a lengthy slump on the ASX and Wall Street.
Gold rush hits fever pitch as fundies spruik 100pc gains
Australian investment managers are scrambling to advertise their new funds after the precious metal topped $US3000, creating a windfall for mining stocks.
Macquarie warns of bear market as US spending collapses
The broker expects any rebound to be short-lived as Donald Trump’s trade war and government spending cuts could trigger a 20 per cent drop in the sharemarket.
Wall Street sours on itself and points clients to China and Europe
The big investment banks are increasingly forecasting a poor year for the S&P 500 after a two-year bull run, and say there are better opportunities elsewhere.
Trump’s tariff mayhem creates a lucrative commodity trade
Anxiety about imminent levies on copper has triggered a spike in New York-traded prices, causing traders to scramble to ship the metal to the US.
ASX heads towards correction as investors sell out of choppy waters
Bell Potter’s Richard Coppleson said it would take more time for a wild market to burn itself out as optimism about Donald Trump’s economic policies soured.
BlackRock cuts exposure to Australian shares citing their poor value
The world’s largest asset manager has told advisors that its multi-asset division is lowering its allocation to local equities despite a long market slump.
Victor Smorgon’s star fundie eyes 50pc returns for new fund
The family office is so bullish on gold that it’s tasked Cameron Judd with launching a second strategy, which they expect to outperform its high-flying counterpart.
China’s cuts to steel production pile pressure on Australian iron ore
Fund managers say the start of production at new mines in Africa, including Rio Tinto’s Simandou project, will do more to push prices down long-term.