Pacific Perspectives
The old-school advice to help navigate the market’s violent bounce
The sheer speed and violence of the rebound in shares has been tough for some investors. But there’s a simple concept to help deal with what comes next. It’s not the level of change that…
The sell signal in the market that no one is paying attention to
A month is a long time in markets. In the age of Donald Trump it’s an eternity. Just four weeks ago, Bank of America’s widely followed global fund manager survey was among the most bearish on record…
ASX to fall, Wall St wavers; Xero profit soars 30pc
Australian shares are set to snap a six-day winning streak after buying momentum faded on Wall Street as investors await the next catalyst for equity markets. ASX futures were pointing down 26 points, or 0.4…
Stock futures are little changed after S&P 500 posts third consecutive winning day: Live updates
U.S. stock futures were little changed in overnight trading after the S&P 500 strung together a third consecutive advance in reaction to the Trump administration and China hammering out a temporary suspension of their tit-for-tat…
S&P 500 closes higher Tuesday, wiping out 2025 loss, as Nvidia surges: Live updates
The S&P 500 rose Tuesday, clawing back into positive territory for the year as investors extended the sharp gains seen in the previous session due to easing U.S.-China trade tensions. The broad market index gained 0.72% to…
Telstra opens Silicon Valley hub in race to build AI
Telstra will put boots on the ground in Silicon Valley, joining Commonwealth Bank as the latest big Australian company to set up a US hub to give staff direct access to the tech pioneers leading…
Investors ramp up crypto spree as bitcoin nears record high
Australian investors have pounced on the plunge in bitcoin earlier this year and have been ramping up exposure to the cryptocurrency in a bold bet that could pay off handsomely, with analysts tipping prices to…
Why the tariff pause leaves Aussie investors with an agonising call
The ASX isn’t rallying as hard as Wall Street because of our safe-haven status protected us from the worst of tariff pain. But stocks look expensive again, and FOMO is dangerous. On Wall Street, they…
Stock futures are flat on Tuesday with Nasdaq riding five-day winning streak: Live updates
Stock futures were little changed on Tuesday evening as Wall Street looks to extend a strong start to the week. Futures tied to the S&P 500 dipped less than 0.1%. Nasdaq 100 futures ticked down less than 0.1%, while Dow…
Markets are putting their trust back in Trump, as long as trade deals keep going
The tentative U.S.-China trade deal brought a fresh wave of optimism to Wall Street that President Donald Trump won’t let this year’s damage to the stock market get out of control. An idea of a…