15 Dec 2021 - Major indexes around the globe decline ahead of central bank meetings amid US data showing producer price inflation hitting a record high. Citi rated Charter Hall (ASX:CHC) as a buy. Challenger (ASX:CGF) names new CEO.
14 Dec 2021 - Major indexes around the globe trade with caution as Omicron fears resurface amid a week of elevated inflation ahead of a busy agenda of central banks meeting. Afterpay (ASX:APT) shareholders will have a chance to vote on the Square takeover. Travel stocks slated to be under pressure today amid NSW set to unveil over 800 new Covid-19 cases.
13 Dec 2021 - Wall St saw a rally after inflation hit record highs since 1982. Major indexes around the globe closed lower ahead of the US consumer price index. Morgan Stanley upgraded Rio Tinto’s (ASX:RIO) rating. Overview of the week with central banks taking the spotlight.
10 Dec 2021 - Mixed closed on Wall St as cautious trading crept in ahead of the inflation figures. European markets fell on mobility restrictions. Asian markets mixed despite Evergrande’s moves, the ASX 4-day surge snaps. UBS rates Redbubble as Neutral.
09 Dec 2021 - Wall St rally continued at a slower pace ahead of the inflation figures this week. European markets retreated on rising Covid-19. ASX gained for the 4th day, its highest finish since 25 November. UBS upgraded Evolution Mining’s (ASX:EVN) rating.
08 Dec 2021 - Global rally seen as Omicron jitters abate as tech titans leapt. Confidence was restored with moves in China boosting optimism for metal and mining stocks. The ASX rallied for a 2nd day as the RBA kept monetary policy unchanged. Tech bulls are waiting for the opening bell.
07 Dec 2021 - US & European stocks rallied as Omicron worries subsided. Asian markets fell as Evergande angst builds despite the PBoC moves to support the economy. The ASX eked out a gain on a tech slump. Omni Bridgeway (ASX:OBL) rated as bullish for Stockwatch. RBA to meet today.
06 Dec 2021 - Wall St falls shook up by weak jobs report figures amid Omicron angst as market participants fear the Fed will pick up monthly taper pace. Didi shares slump on NYSE on plans to delist and move to Hong Kong. European markets fall on ripple woes. ASX falls for 4 weeks in a row. Credit Suisse caution investors on Woolworth’s bid to acquire Priceline owner rating Woolies as an underperform.
03 Dec 2021 - US stocks rebound as S&P 500 shakes off 2-day woes. OPEC+ sticks to output for January. Back home, ASX 200 dipped on tech tumble. BHP (ASX: BHP) confirmed their plans to proceed with its unification.
02 Dec 2021 - Wall St fell with stocks closing at session lows following the first case of the new variant identified in California. European & Asian markets rallied while the local bourse minimised losses as investors digested GDP figures, & house prices 38% more expensive than units. UBS rated Autosports Group (ASX:ASG) as a buy.
