Pre-Market Pulse 23rd May – Stocks drift lower as US Debt concerns weigh
Stocks ended flat overnight as dip-buying in tech was kept in check by fragile sentiment amid ongoing concerns over high US debt levels
Moody’s downgrade
Pre-Market Pulse 22nd May – Stocks lower as Global Long-term bond yields spike
Surging Treasury yields put the squeeze on stocks as US30Y yields equalled their highs in 2023, which is the highest point in nearly 18 years, amid worries about the economy and the Republican tax bill lacking fiscal responsibility
Pre-Market Pulse 21st May – Stocks take a breather as global long-end bond yields surge
Stocks snapped a six-day win streak, as the tech rally took a breather, while multi decade highs in global 20Y-30Y bond yields cast a dark shadow over the cost of capital long term. Japanese 20Y yields surged to 25 year highs, while 30Y bonds hit record levels.
Pre-Market Pulse 20th May – Wall Street Shrugs as US Debt Warnings Mount
Stocks eked out a small gain overnight as retail investors shrugged off warnings from Ratings agency, Moodys, about the spiralling US Government debt.
Pre-Market Pulse 19th May – Stocks notch 2nd best week of 2025, Moodys downgrade US after the bell
Stocks climbed Friday, notching a big weekly gain, after shrugging off an unexpected dip in consumer sentiment as ongoing optimism about the recent U.S.-China trade continues to support sentiment. However, rating agency, Moodys removed the US AAA rating after the bell sending futures lower
Closing Bell 9th August: Australia’s Dollar and China’s Deflationary Pressures in Focus
Amid global economic unrest, the Australian dollar dips below US65¢, while China faces deflationary pressures. Noteworthy stock movements include CBA’s rise and InvoCare’s notable upswing.