The ASX 200 surged higher to post a 7% gain on Monday, in the process, delivering a record daily improvement led by strong gains for the big four banks.

Gains from the banks and health stocks are offsetting losses from property stocks and miners.

The Dow Jones index fell by 915 points or 4.1%, losing 700 points in the last 30 minutes of trade. The S&P500 index lost 3.4% and the Nasdaq fell by 295 points or 3.8%. Over the week the Dow rose by 12.8% – the best weekly gain since 1938.

Investors opted for caution ahead of the weekend, sending the ASX 200 lower.

The Aussie market is under pressure to continue to its recent run of gains. As the market losses accelerate, more sectors are turning red from what was broad-based gains earlier in the morning.

US sharemarkets rose for a third day on Thursday – the best 3-day gain for the Dow Jones since 1931. There are hopes for even more government stimulus.

Stocks continued to rebound on Thursday as investors await the passage of Legislation that would deliver a $2 trillion COVID-19 support package to the US economy.

US stocks surged on news that Congress had approved a 2 trillion dollar support package for the US economy.

The ASX 200 rose 262 points or 5.5% to finish at 4998. The gains were looking to be far less substantial with only a matter of minutes to trade, the index soared 150 points at the close.

The ASX 200 followed US stocks higher on Wednesday as buyers raided the market, capitalising on discounted shares.

Stocks surge as central bank initiatives gain traction.

The Aussie share market rallied in late trade to finish at intraday high. #ASX 200 +189.2pts or +4.15% to 4753.3. All sectors improved. Energy stocks, banks, property stocks and tech were the best performers. Market fell 6% on Monday.

US sharemarkets were weaker on Monday. The latest initiatives by the Federal Reserve failed to lift investor spirits. Maryland, Ohio, Louisiana and Delaware joined New York and California in issuing ‘stay at home’ orders.

ASX 200 plumbs new 8 year lows.

ASX 200 hits fresh 8 year lows.

US sharemarkets fell by 3.8-4.6% on Friday.

US sharemarkets lifted on Thursday in yet another volatile session. Investors were encouraged by moves by the US Federal Reserve.

US sharemarkets slumped on Wednesday. Investors continue to wait for details and approval on a touted $1.3 trillion stimulus package from Congress.

Local shares have erased a good portion of yesterday’s gains, as US futures turn lower in after-hours trade. A raft of companies have abandoned earnings forecast in recent days, with the theme continuing today.

US sharemarkets posted solid gains on Tuesday. Investors were encouraged by moves by the Federal Reserve to buy debt directly from companies. Investors were also encouraged by news that a US$1 trillion fiscal stimulus package is being considered.

The ASX 200 closed on the best point of the day adding 291.4 pts or 5.83% at 5293.4. The index avoided falling below Friday’s low of 4,873, bounced off 5,000pts & shook off the US market’s massive 12.9% decline last night.

Local shares rebounded on Tuesday having suffered some of the worst declines on record a day earlier.

All sectors finished deep in the red with consumer staples stocks the least affected. Industrials, energy & banking stocks recorded the worst falls.

There has been no respite for investors on Friday as the ASX follows another sell-off on Wall Street. Investors remain rattled over the coronavirus spread & the questions over the effectiveness of government responses.

US sharemarkets slumped on Thursday as Investors remain disappointed about the absence of a stimulus plan.

Stocks globally have taken little encouragement from stimulus measures announced by the Prime Minister Scott Morrison and the US President, Donald Trump. US stock futures have slumped in after-hours trade.

US sharemarkets fell by around 5-6% on Wednesday with investors still awaiting an economic stimulus package from the White House.

The local sharemarket has seen a volatile start to trade as investors wait for widely vaunted economic support measures to be announced locally, while US lawmakers haggle over the substance of similar initiatives in the US.

US sharemarkets remained volatile, awaiting details of the economic response to the COVID-19 crisis from the White House.

Following a sell off on Wall Street overnight, the index was down as much as by 220 points or 3.3% before a turnaround of near 7%. An important catalyst for the turnaround was the news that the US would announce fiscal stimulus to boost the world’s largest economy. By close, the ASX 200 added 179 pts or 3.11% at 5939.6 to finish on best levels of the day.

ASX 200 consolidates after yesterday’s selling rout. Investors take heart from a US proposal to cut payroll taxes in an effort to support US businesses.

Global markets, which have been concerned over the coronavirus outbreak and the potential fallout for economies around the world, are now dealing with another issue in plunging oil prices.

The ASX 200 is suffering one of the worst daily declines in over a decade. Global markets are now dealing with another issue in plunging oil prices, adding to existing concerns over the coronavirus outbreak & potential fallout for economic growth.

US sharemarkets rose on Wednesday. Sharemarket investors were encouraged by victories in ‘Super Tuesday’ primaries by moderate Democrat Joe Biden ahead of left-wing candidate Bernie Sanders.

US sharemarkets remained volatile on Tuesday as investors took stock of the Fed rate cut and the commitment to action by G7 finance ministers.

The Australian sharemarket slumped for the seventh consecutive session on Monday, in the process hitting its lowest levels in more than 9 months.

US sharemarkets remained volatile as investors digested news on COVID-19.