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Market Talk – January 30, 2017

Asian markets were weaker today with many Traders explaining that the reason for the market jitters was around President Trumps immigration policy and the...

Market Talk – January 27th, 2017

A quiet market for many in Asia ahead of Chinese New Year and the subsequent national holidays. In Japan the inflation data was marginally better than previous...

Market Talk – January 26, 2017

With the DOW having broken the psychological 20k level in early US trading and all the hype and coverage surrounding that, there really was only ever one direction...

Market Talk – January 25, 2017

Having seen a strong cash performance in US markets has certainly helped sentiment flowing into Asia this morning. Aiding the +1.4% return seen in the Nikkei today...

Market Talk – January 24, 2017

The safe-haven bid into the yen continues as we trade under 113 early in the US session. As concerns surround the US’s withdrawal out of TTP many worry where this...

Market Talk – January 23, 2017

Asia was not really sure in which direction it should respond today. Having seen Trumps inauguration Friday and then all the press over the weekend, it should be no...

Market Talk – January 20, 2017

Although many market players were expecting Chinese GDP around 6.6% most had speculated 6.7% and so a 6.8% boosted confidence ahead of the weekend and ahead of next...

Market Talk – January 19, 2017

A major hit for Toshiba in todays market after rumoured reports that they are considering spinning off parts of its businesses resulting in a 16% decline in its...

Market Talk – January 18, 2017

Core Asian indices had a relatively good session today with small gains seen across the board. Currencies had been a little stretched yesterday so with a reset...

Market Talk – January 17, 2017

A rather mixed session in Asia with many anxious to hear what British Prime Minister, Theresa May, has about to say about BREXIT. The Nikkei continued to experience...