This Month
US equities fall as hopes for lower rates fade again
Moderating job growth, rising inflation expectations and the prospect of reciprocal tariffs knocked the wind out of Wall Street.
January
Scepticism grows of DeepSeek’s bold AI claims and ultra-low cost
Donald Trump’s artificial intelligence adviser said there was “substantial evidence” the Chinese start-up had used data sources from its Silicon Valley rivals.
DeepSeek arrival upends investor belief in magnificent seven dominance
Elon Musk, who is developing his own AI model, questioned whether Silicon Valley’s new Chinese rival had made up claims of being more efficient.
Wall Street slips, Fed, megacap earnings awaited
The S&P 500 closed down on Friday in New York, though it ended the first week of Donald Trump’s second term almost 2 per cent higher.
US stocks rebound in broad rally on Trump optimism
The S&P 500 recorded its best week since the November US presidential election. Bitcoin briefly tops $US105,000. US markets are closed on Monday.
ASX to rise, Wall St lower as tech stumbles
Australian shares are set to rise. All three major US benchmarks holding narrow losses late. Gold tops $US2700 an ounce. China data awaited.
ASX to leap, Wall St surges on bank profits, rate cut bets
Australian shares are set to open up 1.3 per cent. All three US benchmarks rallied, and bond yields dropped on hopes for lower rates.
ASX futures, US equities swing in choppy session
Australian stocks appear set for modest opening gains. Global bond yields steady. Oil retreats. Iron ore tops $US100 mark. Bitcoin tops $US96,000.
ASX to edge up, S&P 500 swings positive, bitcoin tops $US96,000
Australian stock futures point to modest opening gains, reversing earlier losses. Global bond yields steady. Oil retreats. Iron ore tops $US100 mark.
Are bond traders about to topple another treasurer?
The UK is being forced to borrow at rates not seen for decades – piling pressure on Sir Keir Starmer, who wants to fix public services but not raise taxes.
ASX to edge up, Nasdaq hit by megacap tech selling
Australian shares are set to open modestly higher. Nvidia and Apple pace megacap losses. US 10-year briefly touches 4.8pc. Bitcoin tumbles anew.
Wall Street slides as the bar to further rate cuts rises
The S&P 500 reversed its 2025 advance, to turn negative on the year, amid broad selling, paced by financials and real estate.
ASX to rise, British pound tumbles on UK deficit woes
Australian shares are poised to rise. US equities were closed for the funeral of Jimmy Carter. Oil rallied above $US77 a barrel, while iron ore topped $US97 a tonne.
ASX to fall, Wall Street struggles amid renewed inflation worries
Australian shares are set to open lower. The S&P 500 below key level before national day of mourning. US December payrolls awaited. Bitcoin extends retreat.
ASX to slip, Wall St sells off as data disappoints
Australian share futures reversed earlier gains. CPI ahead. Inflation threat hits US equities, especially tech. US 10-year leaps higher. Bitcoin tumbles.
ASX to rise, Nvidia powers Wall St advance
Australian shares are set to open higher. Techs rallied ahead of speech by Nvidia’s CEO. Bitcoin leapt back above $US102,000.
This is where the next financial crisis could emerge
Private funds, which include venture capital, private equity, private debt, infrastructure, commodities and real estate, now dominate financial activity.
Nvidia, Tesla pace US equities decisively higher
US equities are poised to snap a week of losses. Tesla accelerates after Trump ally wins House Speaker vote. Crytpo shares also rally.
ASX to fall, US equities extend losses into new year
Australian shares are set to open down. All three US benchmarks flipped negative to start the year lower. Tesla tumbles.
ASX poised to open lower, bitcoin edges higher
Australian shares are set to fall as 2025 begins. European, US markets closed for New Year’s. ASX’s top five winners, losers.