The US sharemarket fell as much as 0.7% on Friday on news Iran seized two British tankers. Microsoft hit a record high on a better result while Boeing jumped 4.5% despite warning of a significant loss.

The Australian sharemarket posted its best gains in five weeks on Friday, in what has been an underwhelming fortnight for equities after approaching record highs.

The Australian sharemarket eased by 0.3% on Thursday with losses from banks, miners and energy stocks holding equities back. CIMIC (CIM) struggled most after posting a sluggish profit result while the jobless rate remained at 5.2%.

The Australian sharemarket improved for the first time since last Thursday thanks to gains across most sectors. BHP gained 1.4% after posting a solid production report.

The Australian sharemarket fell for a third day with losses from energy stocks, banks and telcos holding the ASX 200 back most.

The Australian sharemarket fell by 0.65% on Monday with losses from AMP, Telstra (TLS), property stocks and banks holding back stocks most. AMP fell after saying it is unlikely to pay a half year dividend.

The US sharemarket hit record highs on the expectation of lower interest rates by month’s end. Healthcare stocks moved most on news the Trump administration is dropping industry-changing reforms.

Local shares are edging higher at lunch thanks partly to gold and energy stocks which are making a difference. Bank stocks are under pressure after APRA increased some capital requirements.

The US sharemarket briefly hit fresh record highs overnight after the head of the US central bank, Jerome Powell signalled a willingness to cut interest rates. Gold and oil gained while iron ore slipped by 1.1%.

The US sharemarket endured a choppy session last night as investors tread water ahead of key talks by the head of the Federal Reserve. The Aussie market is set for a slightly better start on Wednesday.

The Australian sharemarket has faded from a flat start, with the ASX 200 down 0.25% at lunch on Tuesday. Gains from major mining stocks are being offset by losses from the big banks.

The US sharemarket fell for a second day as investors remain cautious following Friday’s better jobs data which has weakened the case for aggressive rate cuts in coming months.

The Australian sharemarket is down by 1% at lunch on Monday due partly to heavy falls in the mining sector as iron ore fell from five-year highs.

The US sharemarket snapped a 5-day winning streak due to a much stronger than expected update on jobs growth. The market has reduced its expectation for more aggressive US interest rate cuts in coming months.

The Australian sharemarket rose for a fifth day while approaching the best levels on record. Broad gains from almost all sectors helped stocks set fresh 11.5 year highs.

The Australian sharemarket has hit a fresh 11.5-year high this morning and has extended its winning streak to four days thanks to gains from the major banks.

The Australian sharemarket has extended its winning streak to three days while also hitting 11.5 year highs. Woolworths and major iron ore miners led the improvements.

The Australian sharemarket eased on Friday ahead of the key G20 Summit which has kicked off today. The ASX 200 has improved for six straight months however and has gained close to 7% over the financial year.

The Australian sharemarket has bounced back from a soft start and is largely flat at lunch ahead of tomorrow’s G20 Summit in Japan. Property stocks, Transurban and Sydney Airport are weighing heavily as they trade ex-dividend.

The Australian sharemarket eased by 0.26% on Wednesday ahead of this Friday’s G20 Summit in Osaka, Japan with both President Trump and Xi expected to discuss trade.

The Australian sharemarket eased from an 11.5 year high hit on Thursday. Mining and energy stocks stood out while banks and CSL fell.

The Australian sharemarket rose for a second day, gained 1.2% and hit fresh 11.5 year highs thanks to firmer commodity prices and encouraging signs for the US-China trade dispute.

The US sharemarket rose for the first time in three sessions, with the Dow Jones up 101pts or 0.4%. Both the iron ore and oil price headed higher last night which supported resource stocks.

The Australian market has had a quiet start with all eyes on the latest employment report. While there were 42,300 jobs added in May, almost all were part-time positions and the unemployment rate remains steady.

The US sharemarket fell by 0.2% overnight, marking the first meaningful loss in eight trading days. President Trump made comments suggesting a trade deal with China is still a while away.

The Australian sharemarket is improving for a sixth day and has hit a fresh 11.5 year high at lunch thanks to gains across almost all sectors. Mining stocks are standing out following a 5.5% lift in the iron ore price.

The US sharemarket eased by just 0.05%, marking the Dow Jones’ first tumble in seven trading days. The index is just 3.5% away from re-visiting the record highs hit in October 2018.

The Australian sharemarket is improving for a fifth day as investors play catch-up following a long weekend. Vocus (VOC) is up 10% after receiving a takeover offer and The Star (SGR) is down on a profit warning.

The US sharemarket has extended its winning streak to five days, with manufacturing and technology stocks standing out as the US and Mexico strike an immigration deal which in turn suspends tariffs on Mexico.

The Australian sharemarket is up by 0.7% at lunch thanks to strong gains from banks, mining, energy and tech companies. The prospect of lower rates is helping.

The Australian sharemarket rose by 0.2% on Tuesday with gains from the banks and miners helping most. The Reserve Bank cut the cash rate for the first time since August 2016 as expected.

The Australian sharemarket fell by 1.2% on Monday as geopolitical concerns weighed on local equities. Mining and energy stocks fell heavily due to a tumble in commodity prices while gold and property stocks improved.

The US sharemarkets rose by 0.2% on Thursday, led higher by defensive stocks like McDonald’s, Coca-Cola and Proctor & Gamble. American stocks still remain near three-month lows and are on track to record the first monthly decline since December.

The US sharemarket fell by 0.9% last night, is on track for its 6th weekly decline and its first monthly fall since December. The US-China trade war which escalated in early May has been a driver.

The Australian sharemarket is down by 0.7% at lunch, with all sectors in negative territory. Comments casting doubts over the likelihood of a US-China trade deal has pushed stocks lower.

The US sharemarket fell by close to 1% following five straight weeks of falls and after a long weekend. 29 of the Dow’s 30 stocks lost ground.

The US & UK markets were closed for holidays. Shares across Europe rose. Fiat-Chrysler & Renault surged on merger discussions. The Aussie market is set for a quiet start however a 4.2% surge in iron ore could boost our miners.

The US sharemarket edged higher on Friday although fell short of putting an end to a five week losing streak for equities. The escalating US-China trade dispute has pushed technology and energy stocks lower.

The Australian sharemarket eased by 0.55% on Friday with energy stocks, banks and supermarket chains weighing most heavily. The price of oil fell by 5.7%; the biggest tumble of the year.

The Australian sharemarket is under pressure for a second day, with concerns of US-China trade tensions dragging energy stocks down while profit taking is pushing banks lower.