The FTSE rose 27 points (.31%), the DAX rose 4 points (.022%) and the CAC rose 8 points (.11%).
Yesterday market the 5 year anniversary of the UK leaving the EU.
US markets all declined.
The DOW fell 337 points (.75%), the NBI fell 15 points (.34%), the NASDAQ Composite fell 54 points (.28%) and the Russell small cap index fell 19 points (.86%).
Most of the "magnificent 7" companies listed in the US will be releasing 4th quarter earnings reports next week. We should expect some volatility on the ASX next week. Expectations are not great for the earnings reports.
Trumps tariffs come into effect tomorrow. Trump overnight has again indicated that the 25% tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China will come into force. Another reason to suspect some negative movement on the ASX next week if the tariffs are imposed.
US Treasury 10 year bond yield has risen to 4.537%.
Oil prices rose - Brent crude at US$76.42 per barrel.
Gold price rose to US$2,801 per oz. I think this is the first time gold has closed above $2800.
BITCOIN fell to US$101,641.
IMU Price at posting:
3.6¢ Sentiment: Buy Disclosure: Not Held
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