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Vaccine enthusiasm backs off

Finfeed Archived Nov 13, 2020

“European markets were in the red, coming off their highs as infection rates continue to rise and the realisation that a vaccine is not an overnight fix dawns on investors.”

China’s economy expands 4.9% as positive economic signs post Covid-19 continue

Finfeed Archived Oct 20, 2020

China’s economy continued to recover rapidly from the pandemic in Q3, expanding 4.9% year-on-year, adding to the positive signs around the world of numerous economies returning to growth rapidly.

Futures down 15 points as overseas markets continue to fall

Finfeed Archived Oct 15, 2020

Strong performances from some tech and healthcare stocks helped to offset this downward pressure.

Futures up 48 points as tech stocks surge and metals remain robust

Finfeed Archived Oct 13, 2020

Tech stocks accounted for most of the gains with Apple Inc, (+6.3%), Microsoft Corp (+2.6%) and Intel Corp. (+2%) leading the way.

Overseas markets up, good gains in commodities, but futures flat

Finfeed Archived Oct 12, 2020

Gold continued its end of the week resurgence, closing at US$1936 per ounce, up more than US$50 per ounce from a low struck earlier in the week.

Tech stocks surge amid volatile markets overnight

Finfeed Archived Oct 02, 2020

US markets ended up higher overnight, with the Nasdaq leading the way, up 1.42% thanks to tech giants Netflix (+5.5%), Telsa (+4.5%), Amazon (+2.3%), Facebook (+1.8%), and Alphabet 1.5%.

Futures down 50 points, gold up, but oil stocks in the firing line

Finfeed Archived Sep 30, 2020

One of the few shining lights could be gold as it reclaimed US$1900 per ounce overnight.

ASX set to open higher after volatile session overnight

Finfeed Archived Sep 25, 2020

Gold hit a two month low which sent miners, Newcrest, Northern Star, and Evolution lower. Gold is now buying $US1,868/oz.

Futures down 57 points as global markets and commodity prices tumble

Finfeed Archived Sep 22, 2020

Apple Inc and Microsoft Corp managed to buck the trend as they gained 3% and 1% respectively.

Oil surges 4%, tech stocks under pressure, futures down 13 points

Finfeed Archived Sep 17, 2020

Oil prices soared overnight on the back of an unexpected drawdown in US crude inventories, as well as news that US offshore production would be constrained due to the shutting down of offshore wells that lie in the path of Hurricane Sally.

Futures flat ahead of statements by Fed and Bank of England

Finfeed Archived Sep 14, 2020

Fiscal statements by the Fed in the US and the Bank of England in the UK could have a significant impact on the market.

US markets frolic in the face of COVID, futures point to a tough start

Finfeed Archived Aug 31, 2020

To put things in perspective, the Dow Jones last traded around this level of February 21, a day on which the US recorded one new COVID-19 case.

Gold hits US$2000 per ounce, NASDAQ sets new high, futures up 31 points

Finfeed Archived Aug 18, 2020

Once again the NASDAQ that was the standout performer, gaining 110 points or 1%. Tesla Inc continued to shine, breaking through US$1800 per share for the first time, and its shares have now increased more than four-fold in five months.

ASX futures point to a flat day as new coronavirus cases emerge

Finfeed Archived Jun 19, 2020

After a week that has featured some extreme increases and declines in the S&P/ASX 200 index (XJO), the ASX SPI200 index is indicating we are in for a relatively flat day, down 5 points to 5922 points.

Investing: Is this the time to go speculative on the stock market?

Finfeed Archived Mar 17, 2020

While many investors steer clear of speculative stocks during periods of negative sentiment, Finfeed is going to explain why this may be the time to target such stocks.