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History of the ftse 100
Learn when the FTSE 100 was first founded, how it’s grown in relation to the FTSE 250 and which companies have remained listed on the index since its beginning.
Sharpe ratio: definition and how to calculate it
The Sharpe ratio is a simple method to compare the risk and reward of different portfolios. Learn the formula with only three figures.
S&P500 range now locked and loaded?
The S&P500 extended its rebound overnight, brushing off another round of hawkish Fed Speak ahead of the start of the Sep 10 Fed blackout period AND ahead of next week's all-important CPI release.
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Preview of AU Dec Jobs data and where to next for the ASX200
Tomorrow at 11.30 am Sydney time, Australian labour force data for December is scheduled to be released.
ASX200 through a fresh 2022 lens
My first day back in the office today since Christmas Eve, which brings with it the benefits of a recharged battery and a fresh lens to view markets.
RBA preview and what comes next for the ASX200?
At its last scheduled monetary policy meeting for 2021, the RBA tomorrow will likely keep interest rates on hold at 0.1% and reiterate that interest rates are unlikely to rise until inflation is sustainably back within its target band.
AU Q3 GDP preview and what Omicron means for the ASX200
Headlines on Friday that new cases of the Omicron variant had been detected in Hong Kong, enough to see the already teetering ASX200 fall 128 points, locking in a 1.6% loss on the week.
Stronger wages data unable to boost the ASX200 after soft CBA trading update
Over the past week and a half, the intraday volatility in the ASX200 has reminded of a caged animal. Its behaviour becoming increasingly frenetic in its attempts to break the confines of a well-established range.
SoMP Preview and what comes next for the ASX200
Wrapping up a massive week for antipodean markets, the RBA’s Quarterly Statement of Monetary Policy (SoMP) that contains the RBA’s key forecasts is released tomorrow.
MAS unexpectedly tighten and what comes next for the China A50
The central bank of Singapore, The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) unexpectedly tightened its monetary policy settings today, to “ensure price stability over the medium term” amid higher inflation.
ASX200 eases ahead of AU business and consumer confidence data
A strong rally on Friday helped the ASX200 close last week 1.9% higher at 7320, bringing a run of four straight losing weeks to an end.
China A50 basing ?
Contrary to moves in other key global indices, September proved to be a good month for the China A50 as it finished up 4.50%. This may come as a surprise given the turmoil caused by China property developer, Evergrande.
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