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BT Financial Group InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) No invest, investing, economist, stocks, stock, markets, australia, australian, global, economic, update, volatility, economics, business, news Fri, 3 Feb 2012 10:20:00 +1100 Fri, 3 Feb 2012 09:25:00 +1100 InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) 60 Tonights Jan unemployment rate is forecast to remain unchanged at 8.5% close to a 3 year low. Business sector productivity slowed in the 4th Qtr but will likely see increased demand for new workers. Tonights Jan unemployment rate is forecast to remain unchanged at 8.5% close to a 3 year low. Business sector productivity slowed in the 4th Qtr but will likely see increased demand for new workers. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2012/02-february/20120203-Andrew-Dowie-Update.pdf Fri, 3 Feb 2012 09:25:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2012/02-february/20120203-Andrew-Dowie-Update.mp3 2:15 In the US there was improvement in January's PMI report but a decline in the productivity index. Overlall however, a postitve start to the year with 9 out of 18 industries surveyed reporting growth. In the US there was improvement in January's PMI report but a decline in the productivity index. Overlall however, a postitve start to the year with 9 out of 18 industries surveyed reporting growth. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2012/02-february/20120202-Andrew-Dowie-Update.pdf Thu, 2 Feb 2012 09:25:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2012/02-february/20120202-Andrew-Dowie-Update.mp3 3:50 In the US the November Case-Schiller prices was down 0.7% down it was the the third consecutive month of average price falls. Last night also saw the release of the Jan Consumer Confidence Report dropped to 61.1% from Dec 64.8%. In the US the November Case-Schiller prices was down 0.7% down it was the the third consecutive month of average price falls. Last night also saw the release of the Jan Consumer Confidence Report dropped to 61.1% from Dec 64.8%. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2012/02-february/20120201-Andrew-Dowie-Update.pdf Wed, 1 Feb 2012 09:25:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2012/02-february/20120201-Andrew-Dowie-Update.mp3 3:53 It was another mediocre night with the DAX slightly up and the FTSE slightly down, S&P -0.2% DOW -0.6% Some mildly disapointing news in the US with softer GDP and consumer spending than expected. It was another mediocre night with the DAX slightly up and the FTSE slightly down, S&P -0.2% DOW -0.6% Some mildly disapointing news in the US with softer GDP and consumer spending than expected. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2012/01-january/20120130-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:15:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2012/01-january/20120130-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 4:03 FTSE +1.3% DAX +1.5% S&P -0.6% DOW -0.2% Markets higher than 2 days ago. The US FED meeting left interest rates unchanged but a historic change with the first ever publication of interest rates projections. Australian market close to flat today with AUD 1.06 USD. FTSE +1.3% DAX +1.5% S&P -0.6% DOW -0.2% Markets higher than 2 days ago. The US FED meeting left interest rates unchanged but a historic change with the first ever publication of interest rates projections. Australian market close to flat today with AUD 1.06 USD. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2012/01-january/20120127-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:25:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2012/01-january/20120127-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 4:55 Quiet night, a little negative, FTSE -0.5% DAX -0.3% S&P -0.1% DOW -0.3% AUD 1.0475US4 CPI results for the last Dec quarter out today and in the US, President Obama gives his State of the Union address and the Federal Open Market Committee releases its statement. Our market is closed tomorrow, so next podcast on Friday. Quiet night, a little negative, FTSE -0.5% DAX -0.3% S&P -0.1% DOW -0.3% AUD 1.0475US4 CPI results for the last Dec quarter out today and in the US, President Obama gives his State of the Union address and the Federal Open Market Committee releases its statement. Our market is closed tomorrow, so next podcast on Friday. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2012/01-january/20120125-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:35:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2012/01-january/20120125-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 4:46 A directionless night with no US economic data to drive markets. Focus on Greek debt with meeting of Euro finance ministers on proposed 2nd bailout package worth 130bn Euros. FTSE +0.9% DAX +0.05% S&P flat DOW -0.01% and AUD at US1.054 A directionless night with no US economic data to drive markets. Focus on Greek debt with meeting of Euro finance ministers on proposed 2nd bailout package worth 130bn Euros. FTSE +0.9% DAX +0.05% S&P flat DOW -0.01% and AUD at US1.054 InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2012/01-january/20120124-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:15:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2012/01-january/20120124-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 3:28 It was a non-volatile night which is a bit of a change. Since last August there have been 33 volatile days where the market moves more than 2%. Quiet on the European front FTSE DAX -0.2% and the US market strangely mixed S&P +0.1% Dow +0.8% It was a non-volatile night which is a bit of a change. Since last August there have been 33 volatile days where the market moves more than 2%. Quiet on the European front FTSE DAX -0.2% and the US market strangely mixed S&P +0.1% and Dow +0.8% InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2012/01-january/20120123-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:50:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2012/01-january/20120123-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 5:21 A busy night of economic releases, and mostly positive - jobless claims dropped 50,000 (concensus was for -15,000), the lowest print since April 2008. A busy night of economic releases, and mostly positive - jobless claims dropped 50,000 (concensus was for -15,000), the lowest print since April 2008. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2012/01-january/20120120-Andrew-Dowie-Update.pdf Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:10:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2012/01-january/20120120-Andrew-Dowie-Update.mp3 5:58 Futures index +0.7% and AUD at 1.042USD after another up night - FTSE +0.2%, DAX +0.4%, S&P +1.1%, Dow +0.8% - the IMF plans to fill a trillion dollar gap and the US NAHB housing index jumped to 25, highest since June 2007. Futures index +0.7% and AUD at 1.042USD after another up night - FTSE +0.2%, DAX +0.4%, S&P +1.1%, Dow +0.8% - the IMF plans to fill a trillion dollar gap and the US NAHB housing index jumped to 25, highest since June 2007. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2012/01-january/20120119-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:00:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2012/01-january/20120119-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 5:00 Futures index down slightly despite good overseas results - FTSE +0.6%, DAX +1.7%, S&P +0.4%, Dow +0.5% - the Chinese markets had a year to 4th quarter growth of 8.9% and the Empire State Survey of Manufacturing was up to 13.5 from 8.2 in December. AUD is now 1.037USD. Futures index down slightly despite good overseas results - FTSE +0.6%, DAX +1.7%, S&P +0.4%, Dow +0.5% - the Chinese markets had a year to 4th quarter growth of 8.9% and the Empire State Survey of Manufacturing was up to 13.5 from 8.2 in December. AUD is now 1.037USD. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2012/01-january/20120118-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:15:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2012/01-january/20120118-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 2:50 We should open up this morning after Europe had a good night and the US debt downgrade on Friday didn't affect borrowing - DAX +1.4%, Bourse +0.9% We should open up this morning after Europe had a good night and the US debt downgrade on Friday didn't affect borrowing - DAX +1.4%, Bourse +0.9% InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2012/01-january/20120117-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:45:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2012/01-january/20120117-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 2:55 US November trade balance figures widening - tangible evidence that Eurozone is starting to affect US economy. US November trade balance figures widening - tangible evidence that Eurozone is starting to affect US economy. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2012/01-january/20120116-Andrew-Dowie-Update.pdf Mon, 16 Jan 2012 08:40:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2012/01-january/20120116-Andrew-Dowie-Update.mp3 2:57 A fairly quiet session, US had soft economic data but in Europe bond auctions went well in Spain & Italy - FTSE -0.2%, DAX +0.4%, SP +0.3%, Dow +0.2% A fairly quiet session, US had soft economic data but in Europe bond auctions went well in Spain & Italy - FTSE -0.2%, DAX +0.4%, SP +0.3%, Dow +0.2% InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2012/01-january/20120113-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:45:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2012/01-january/20120113-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 4:09 The US economy improved across all regions due to consumer spending. The US economy improved across all regions due to consumer spending. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2012/01-january/20120112-Andrew-Dowie-Update.pdf Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:30:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2012/01-january/20120112-Andrew-Dowie-Update.mp3 1:19 We should open up 0.5% as there was decreased pessimism about Europe & expectations around China's moentary policy - FTSE +1.5%, DAX +2.4%, S&P +0.9%, Dow +0.6% We should open up 0.5% as there was decreased pessimism about Europe & expectations around China's moentary policy - FTSE +1.5%, DAX +2.4%, S&P +0.9%, Dow +0.6% InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2012/01-january/20120111-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:10:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2012/01-january/20120111-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 2:40 Our Futures Index +0.5% though there was not a lot to report - FTSE & DAX -0.2%, S&P +0.2%, Dow +0.3% - Merkel & Sarkozy met and agreed to speed up measures to improve the Eurozone economy. Our Futures Index +0.5% though there was not a lot to report - FTSE & DAX -0.2%, S&P +0.2%, Dow +0.3% - Merkel & Sarkozy met and agreed to speed up measures to improve the Eurozone economy. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2012/01-january/20120110-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:40:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2012/01-january/20120110-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 3:40 Markets a little higher than before Christmas - Europe was mixed: FTSE +0.4%, DAX -0.6%, US down: S&P -0.25% Dow -0.5%, but for the week S&P +1.6%, Dow +1.2% - after the S&P ended the year flat, Dow +5.5% for the same period. Markets a little higher than before Christmas - Europe was mixed: FTSE +0.4%, DAX -0.6%, US down: S&P -0.25% Dow -0.5%, but for the week S&P +1.6%, Dow +1.2% - after the S&P ended the year flat, Dow +5.5% for the same period. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2012/01-january/20120109-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Mon, 9 Jan 2012 08:20:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2012/01-january/20120109-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 3:45 Good night everywhere with markets up again - up more than 1% in Europe and the US had a rise due to sound economic news: S&P +0.8%, Dow +0.5% - for the four days of the Christmas week, S&P +2.8%, Down +2.6%. Good night everywhere with markets up again - up more than 1% in Europe and the US had a rise due to sound economic news: S&P +0.8%, Dow +0.5% - for the four days of the Christmas week, S&P +2.8%, Down +2.6%. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/12-december/20111223-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Fri, 23 Dec 2011 08:50:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/12-december/20111223-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 3:45 Another mixed night will give us little direction - FTSE -0.6%, DAX -1%, S&P +0.2%, Dow flat. Another mixed night will give us little direction - FTSE -0.6%, DAX -1%, S&P +0.2%, Dow flat. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/12-december/20111222-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Thu, 22 Dec 2011 08:50:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/12-december/20111222-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 3:35 Good news with green ink everywhere - Spanish bond auction went surprisingly well, and very good US housing starts figures - FTSE +1%, DAX >+3%, S&P +3%, Dow +2.9%. Good news with green ink everywhere - Spanish bond auction went surprisingly well, and very good US housing starts figures - FTSE +1%, DAX >+3%, S&P +3%, Dow +2.9%. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/12-december/20111221-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Wed, 21 Dec 2011 08:55:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/12-december/20111221-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 2:38 Australia has already reacted yesterday afternoon, so may not be affected by another poor session with more negative rhetoric out of Europe - FTSE -0.4%, DAX -0.5%, S&P -1.2%, Dow -0.8%. Australia has already reacted yesterday afternoon, so may not be affected by another poor session with more negative rhetoric out of Europe - FTSE -0.4%, DAX -0.5%, S&P -1.2%, Dow -0.8%. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/12-december/20111220-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Tue, 20 Dec 2011 08:45:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/12-december/20111220-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 2:32 We may be down at the opening after the usual battle between okay US economic data and negative news about European debt - FTSE -0.25%, DAX -0.5%, Dow flat, S&P +0.3%. We may be down at the opening after the usual battle between okay US economic data and negative news about European debt - FTSE -0.25%, DAX -0.5%, Dow flat, S&P +0.3%. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/12-december/20111219-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Mon, 19 Dec 2011 08:15:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/12-december/20111219-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 5:35 The first up day all week - due to a drop in US jobless claims for the second week running, and despite Europe - FTSE +0.6%, DAX +1%, S&P +0.3%, Dow +0.4%. The first up day all week - due to a drop in US jobless claims for the second week running, and despite Europe - FTSE +0.6%, DAX +1%, S&P +0.3%, Dow +0.4%. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/12-december/20111216-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:00:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/12-december/20111216-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 3:42 US import prices rose 0.7%, less than consensus as petroleum rose less than expected. US import prices rose 0.7%, less than consensus as petroleum rose less than expected. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/12-december/20111215-Andrew-Dowie-Update.pdf Thu, 15 Dec 2011 08:45:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/12-december/20111215-Andrew-Dowie-Update.mp3 1:19 November's retail sales figures in the US were disappointing, except for clothing and consumer electronics. November's retail sales figures in the US were disappointing, except for clothing and consumer electronics. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/12-december/20111214-Andrew-Dowie-Update.pdf Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:45:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/12-december/20111214-Andrew-Dowie-Update.mp3 5:10 Our Futures index at -1.5% and the AUD down to 1.007USD. Not particularly good news today - Europe, of course, with the first US trading since last week's summit and negative assessments from Fitch and Moody's. FTSE -1.8%, DAX -3.4%, Bourse -2.6%, S&P -1.5%, Dow -1.3%. Our Futures index at -1.5% and the AUD down to 1.007USD. Not particularly good news today - Europe, of course, with the first US trading since last week's summit and negative assessments from Fitch and Moody's. FTSE -1.8%, DAX -3.4%, Bourse -2.6%, S&P -1.5%, Dow -1.3%. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/12-december/20111213-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:15:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/12-december/20111213-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 3:53 A good day on Friday - FTSE +0.8%, DAX +1.9%, S&P +1.7%, Dow +1.6% - US markets both in positive territory for the week. A good day on Friday - FTSE +0.8%, DAX +1.9%, S&P +1.7%, Dow +1.6% - US markets both in positive territory for the week. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/12-december/20111212-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Mon, 12 Dec 2011 08:20:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/12-december/20111212-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 4:23 Futures Index suggest we'll be down 1%-1.5% after a red ink night down everywhere due to the "daily dose of Euro uncertainly" - FTSE -1.1%, DAX -2%, S&P -2%, Dow -1.6%. Futures Index suggest we'll be down 1%-1.5% after a red ink night down everywhere due to the "daily dose of Euro uncertainly" - FTSE -1.1%, DAX -2%, S&P -2%, Dow -1.6%. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/12-december/20111209-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Fri, 9 Dec 2011 09:00:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/12-december/20111209-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 3:41 A mixed start for us after a mixed night but we will get the labour market report today; yesterday's GDP data was positive. Europe down and the US opened down but clawed back - FTSE -0.4%, DAX -0.6%, S&P +0.2%, Dow +0.4%. A mixed start for us after a mixed night but we will get the labour market report today; yesterday's GDP data was positive. Europe down and the US opened down but clawed back - FTSE -0.4%, DAX -0.6%, S&P +0.2%, Dow +0.4%. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/12-december/20111208-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Thu, 8 Dec 2011 08:55:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/12-december/20111208-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 3:41 Futures index +0.7% and AUD down to 1.024USD after a close to flat night as Europe absorbed the news that S&P were looking to downgrade the whole of the Eurozone. S&P +0.1%, Dow +0.4% Futures index +0.7% and AUD down to 1.024USD after a close to flat night as Europe absorbed the news that S&P were looking to downgrade the whole of the Eurozone. S&P +0.1%, Dow +0.4% InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/12-december/20111207-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Wed, 7 Dec 2011 08:55:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/12-december/20111207-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 3:19 Futures index suggesting no strong start but more good news overnight - FTSE +0.3%, DAX +0.4%, S&P +1%, Dow +0.6% - the US rallied on the manufacturing ISM. Futures index suggesting no strong start but more good news overnight - FTSE +0.3%, DAX +0.4%, S&P +1%, Dow +0.6% - the US rallied on the manufacturing ISM. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/12-december/20111206-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Tue, 6 Dec 2011 08:40:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/12-december/20111206-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 5:08 Friday didn't have much to report - FTSE +1.1%, DAX +0.7% but US dead flat despite the unemployment rate falling from 9.0% to 8.6%, both indexes up over 7% for the week. Friday didn't have much to report - FTSE +1.1%, DAX +0.7% but US dead flat despite the unemployment rate falling from 9.0% to 8.6%, both indexes up over 7% for the week. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/12-december/20111205-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Mon, 5 Dec 2011 08:05:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/12-december/20111205-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 5:45 We'll open flat as after a very good day before, markets trod water: FTSE -0.3%, DAX -0.9%, S&P and Dow Jones -0.2%. AUD is now 1.022USD. We'll open flat as after a very good day before, markets trod water: FTSE -0.3%, DAX -0.9%, S&P and Dow Jones -0.2%. AUD is now 1.022USD. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/12-december/20111202-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Fri, 2 Dec 2011 08:55:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/12-december/20111202-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 4:09 We'll be up >3% after a great night with markets up strongly all around the world - FTSE +3.2%, DAX +5%, S&P +4.3%, Dow +4.2% - after the announcement of a co-ordinated arrangement to drive down cost of interbank lending globally. AUD is now 1.027USD. We'll be up >3% after a great night with markets up strongly all around the world - FTSE +3.2%, DAX +5%, S&P +4.3%, Dow +4.2% - after the announcement of a co-ordinated arrangement to drive down cost of interbank lending globally. AUD is now 1.027USD. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/12-december/20111201-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Thu, 1 Dec 2011 08:30:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/12-december/20111201-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 3:33 Future index at -0.1% after an okay night but Europe did better than the US - FTSE +0.5%, DAX +1%, Dow +0.3%, S&P +0.2% - not just Europe where an Italian bond auction went very well, but US got some surprisingly good economic news as well. Future index at -0.1% after an okay night but Europe did better than the US - FTSE +0.5%, DAX +1%, Dow +0.3%, S&P +0.2% - not just Europe where an Italian bond auction went very well, but US got some surprisingly good economic news as well. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/11-november/20111130-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Wed, 30 Nov 2011 08:40:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/11-november/20111130-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 3:50 Finally some good news as tension about European debt eased - FTSE +2.9%, DAX +4.6%, Dow +2.6%, S&P +2.9% - with financial stocks particularly strong. Australia has already reacted but may gain more today. Finally some good news as tension about European debt eased - FTSE +2.9%, DAX +4.6%, Dow +2.6%, S&P +2.9% - with financial stocks particularly strong. Australia has already reacted but may gain more today. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/11-november/20111129-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Tue, 29 Nov 2011 08:40:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/11-november/20111129-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 4:00 European markets generally up but the shortened Thanksgiving session ended with S&P and Dow down -0.25% - despite no real news anywhere. European markets generally up but the shortened Thanksgiving session ended with S&P and Dow down -0.25% - despite no real news anywhere. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/11-november/20111128-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Mon, 28 Nov 2011 08:10:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/11-november/20111128-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 2:28 US market closed for TG and European markets down slightly - FTSE -0.2%, DAX -0.1% - following a downgrade of Portuguese debt and negative comments from Chancellor Merkel. US market closed for TG and European markets down slightly - FTSE -0.2%, DAX -0.1% - following a downgrade of Portuguese debt and negative comments from Chancellor Merkel. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/11-november/20111125-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Fri, 25 Nov 2011 08:20:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/11-november/20111125-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 2:35 Weak consuming spending, another contraction of durable goods orders and a downward revision of Q3 GDP has the US limping into Christmas. Weak consuming spending, another contraction of durable goods orders and a downward revision of Q3 GDP has the US limping into Christmas. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/11-november/20111124-Andrew-Dowie-Update.pdf Thu, 24 Nov 2011 09:15:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/11-november/20111124-Andrew-Dowie-Update.mp3 5:07 Q3 annualised GDP - initially +2.5%, concensus chasing +2.3%, this report came in just +2% - the drop due to a fall in inventories and slowing imports. Q3 annualised GDP - initially +2.5%, concensus chasing +2.3%, this report came in just +2% - the drop due to a fall in inventories and slowing imports. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/11-november/20111123-Andrew-Dowie-Update.pdf Wed, 23 Nov 2011 09:00:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/11-november/20111123-Andrew-Dowie-Update.mp3 5:38 October existing home sales up 1.4%, concensus was for -2.2%. Media prices down $3,300 however, but a good report nonetheless. October existing home sales up 1.4%, concensus was for -2.2%. Media prices down $3,300 however, but a good report nonetheless. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/11-november/20111122-Andrew-Dowie-Update.pdf Tue, 22 Nov 2011 09:20:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/11-november/20111122-Andrew-Dowie-Update.mp3 1:53 Australian markets will get no direction from a quiet end to a volatile week. Europe down: FTSE -1.1%, DAX -0.8%; but the US did nothing: Dow +0.2%, S&P flat - both indexes down by 3% as a whole. Australian markets will get no direction from a quiet end to a volatile week. Europe down: FTSE -1.1%, DAX -0.8%; but the US did nothing: Dow +0.2%, S&P flat - both indexes down by 3% as a whole. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/11-november/20111121-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Mon, 21 Nov 2011 08:20:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/11-november/20111121-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 5:26 Second consecutive fall night - FTSE -1.6%, DAX -1.1%, SP -1.7%, Dow -1.1% - the cause? this time it's Spain. An auction of 10 yr bonds had a yield of 6.97%, highest since 1997. Second consecutive fall night - FTSE -1.6%, DAX -1.1%, SP -1.7%, Dow -1.1% - the cause? this time it's Spain. An auction of 10 yr bonds had a yield of 6.97%, highest since 1997. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/11-november/20111118-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Fri, 18 Nov 2011 08:55:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/11-november/20111118-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 4:01 A day when you should have gone home early - FTSE -0.2%, DAX -0.3%, but US fell in the last hour and a half S&P -1.7%, Dow Jones -1.6% - as a report suggested US banks were threatened by Eurozone contagion. A day when you should have gone home early - FTSE -0.2%, DAX -0.3%, but US fell in the last hour and a half S&P -1.7%, Dow Jones -1.6% - as a report suggested US banks were threatened by Eurozone contagion. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/11-november/20111117-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Thu, 17 Nov 2011 08:40:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/11-november/20111117-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 3:42 October PPI below concensus, retail sales above concensus and Empire State ISM well above expectations. October PPI below concensus, retail sales above concensus and Empire State ISM well above expectations. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/11-november/20111116-Andrew-Dowie-Update.pdf Wed, 16 Nov 2011 08:45:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/11-november/20111116-Andrew-Dowie-Update.mp3 5:29 Good news, mainly due to Italy, the S&P +1.9%, Dow Jones +2.2%. Our Futures Index +1%, but the start may be stronger than that. Good news, mainly due to Italy, the S&P +1.9%, Dow Jones +2.2%. Our Futures Index +1%, but the start may be stronger than that. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/11-november/20111114-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Mon, 14 Nov 2011 08:25:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/11-november/20111114-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 3:52 Markets up but not as much as they fell the day before - US generally +1%, DAX higher but the FTSE was slightly off. It's still all about Europe, of course. Markets up but not as much as they fell the day before - US generally +1%, DAX higher but the FTSE was slightly off. It's still all about Europe, of course. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/11-november/20111111-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Fri, 11 Nov 2011 08:55:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/11-november/20111111-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 3:35 All nasty again, we'll be off -2.5% at the opening - Europe generally -2%, S&P -3.7%, Dow Jones -3.2% - because Berlesconi's resignation announcement has people considering the consequences. The Italian bond rate around 7% which is an indicator of a country requesting aid. Europe fell around 2% and in the US markets opened -2% and drifted down. All nasty again, we'll be off -2.5% at the opening - Europe generally -2%, S&P -3.7%, Dow Jones -3.2% - because Berlesconi's resignation announcement has people considering the consequences. The Italian bond rate around 7% which is an indicator of a country requesting aid. Europe fell around 2% and in the US markets opened -2% and drifted down. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/11-november/20111110-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Thu, 10 Nov 2011 08:55:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/11-november/20111110-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 5:18 A mixed session where Europe down while the US was higher - FTSE -0.3%, DAX -0.6%, SP +0.6%, Dow +0.7% - US market down until early afternoon. A mixed session where Europe down while the US was higher - FTSE -0.3%, DAX -0.6%, SP +0.6%, Dow +0.7% - US market down until early afternoon. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/11-november/20111108-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Tue, 8 Nov 2011 06:15:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/11-november/20111108-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 4:51 Too good to last, markets down again of Friday - FTSE down marginally, DAX -2,5%, S&P -0.6%, Dow -0.5% - still a European story of course. Too good to last, markets down again of Friday - FTSE down marginally, DAX -2,5%, S&P -0.6%, Dow -0.5% - still a European story of course. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/11-november/20111107-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Mon, 7 Nov 2011 06:15:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/11-november/20111107-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 4:39 Andrew reviews US economic indicators: October Services ISM fundamentally unchanged at 52.9 but concensus was expecting 53.5. Andrew reviews US economic indicators: October Services ISM fundamentally unchanged at 52.9 but concensus was expecting 53.5. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/11-november/20111104-Andrew-Dowie-Update.pdf Fri, 4 Nov 2011 08:45:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/11-november/20111104-Andrew-Dowie-Update.mp3 3:50 Markets recovered - FTSE +1.1%, DAX +2.4%, S&P +1.6%, Dow +1.5% - after the initial reaction to Greek referendum announcement. Our futures index suggest we'll be +1% higher at the open. Markets recovered - FTSE +1.1%, DAX +2.4%, S&P +1.6%, Dow +1.5% - after the initial reaction to Greek referendum announcement. Our futures index suggest we'll be +1% higher at the open. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/11-november/20111103-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Thu, 3 Nov 2011 08:15:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/11-november/20111103-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 4:25 Another ugly night with red ink everywhere - FTSE -2.2%, DAX -5%, S&P -2.8%, Dow Jones -2.5% - Greek PM decided he can't just have a bail-out package, but you need a referendum before you accept it, and there's a chance it will fail. Another ugly night with red ink everywhere - FTSE -2.2%, DAX -5%, S&P -2.8%, Dow Jones -2.5% - Greek PM decided he can't just have a bail-out package, but you need a referendum before you accept it, and there's a chance it will fail. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/11-november/20111102-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Wed, 2 Nov 2011 08:10:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/11-november/20111102-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 5:15 It wasn't pretty, markets down significantly everywhere - FTSE -2.8%, DAX -3.2%, S&P -2.3%, Dow -2.5% - as a trading firm's bankrupcy filing on Monday renewed fears of Eurodebt effects. We will be down today, -0.5% at the opening. It wasn't pretty, markets down significantly everywhere - FTSE -2.8%, DAX -3.2%, S&P -2.3%, Dow -2.5% - as a trading firm's bankrupcy filing on Monday renewed fears of Eurodebt effects. We will be down today, -0.5% at the opening. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/11-november/20111101-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Tue, 1 Nov 2011 08:55:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/11-november/20111101-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 4:09 There's little to report but we should open +0.3% anyway - FTSE -0.2%, DAX +0.1%, S&P flat, Dow Jones +0.2% - so pretty flat but it was a good week overall. There's little to report but we should open +0.3% anyway - FTSE -0.2%, DAX +0.1%, S&P flat, Dow Jones +0.2% - so pretty flat but it was a good week overall. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/10-october/20111031-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Mon, 31 Oct 2011 08:25:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/10-october/20111031-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 4:25 A great session - FTSE +2.9, DAX +5.4%, S&P +3.4%, Dow Jones +2.9% - as the European leaders came up with a strategy involving leveraging stability to guarantee bonds and private banks have agreed to a 50% haircut on Greek debt. We won't get a full flow as we had a bit yesterday, FUT up 1-1.5% at the opening. AUD back to USD 1.07. A great session - FTSE +2.9, DAX +5.4%, S&P +3.4%, Dow Jones +2.9% - as the European leaders came up with a strategy involving leveraging stability to guarantee bonds and private banks have agreed to a 50% haircut on Greek debt. We won't get a full flow as we had a bit yesterday, FUT up 1-1.5% at the opening. AUD back to USD 1.07. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/10-october/20111028-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Fri, 28 Oct 2011 08:15:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/10-october/20111028-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 3:03 A good session but not so clear in Europe - FTSE +0.5%, DAX -0.5%, S&P +1.1%, Dow Jones +1.4% - as Eurozone leaders held their summit and the outcome for recapitalising banks was met with approval. We'll have a good start today, our Futures Index is up +0.6%. AUD down to 1.04USD. A good session but not so clear in Europe - FTSE +0.5%, DAX -0.5%, S&P +1.1%, Dow Jones +1.4% - as Eurozone leaders held their summit and the outcome for recapitalising banks was met with approval. We'll have a good start today, our Futures Index is up +0.6%. AUD down to 1.04USD. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/10-october/20111027-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Thu, 27 Oct 2011 08:30:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/10-october/20111027-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 5:19 An ugly night, not so much in Europe but the US started down and stayed down - FTSE -0.4% DAX -0.1% S&P -2% Dow Jones -1.7% - due to the Finance ministers meeting at Wednesday's summit being cancelled. We will be down today, although our Futures Index and the AUD are holding up. An ugly night, not so much in Europe but the US started down and stayed down - FTSE -0.4% DAX -0.1% S&P -2% Dow Jones -1.7% - due to the Finance ministers meeting at Wednesday's summit being cancelled. We will be down today, although our Futures Index and the AUD are holding up. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/10-october/20111026-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Wed, 26 Oct 2011 08:30:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/10-october/20111026-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 3:24 More green ink everywhere - FTSE +1.1% DAX +1.4% S&P +1.3% Dow Jones +0.9% - as markets become more confident that Wednesday's summit meeting will be successful.We may be up again today. More green ink everywhere - FTSE +1.1% DAX +1.4% S&P +1.3% Dow Jones +0.9% - as markets become more confident that Wednesday's summit meeting will be successful.We may be up again today. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/10-october/20111025-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Tue, 25 Oct 2011 08:45:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/10-october/20111025-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 3:22 Good news all round - FTSE +1.9%, DAX +3.6%, S&P +1.1%, Dow Jones +2.3% - so we'll be off to a good start. Good news all round - FTSE +1.9%, DAX +3.6%, S&P +1.1%, Dow Jones +2.3% - so we'll be off to a good start. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/10-october/20111024-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Mon, 24 Oct 2011 08:30:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/10-october/20111024-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 4:05 The best Philly Fed index one-month rise in 31 years, coming in at +8.7, consesus was expecting -9.4. The best Philly Fed index one-month rise in 31 years, coming in at +8.7, consesus was expecting -9.4. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/10-october/20111021-James-Kerr-Update.pdf Fri, 21 Oct 2011 09:20:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/10-october/20111021-James-Kerr-Update.mp3 2:22 A mixed night but Europe was up - FTSE +0.7%, DAX +0.6% - The US was strong in the morning but faded in the afternoone, the NASDAQ doqn 2% on Apple's poor earnings report. A mixed night but Europe was up - FTSE +0.7%, DAX +0.6% - The US was strong in the morning but faded in the afternoone, the NASDAQ doqn 2% on Apple's poor earnings report. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/10-october/20111020-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Thu, 20 Oct 2011 08:15:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/10-october/20111020-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 3:07 Andrew reviews US economic indicators: September PPI looks bad at first glance. Andrew reviews US economic indicators: September PPI looks bad at first glance. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/10-october/20111019-Andrew-Dowie-Update.pdf Wed, 19 Oct 2011 08:25:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/10-october/20111019-Andrew-Dowie-Update.mp3 4:23 Red ink to report and our futures index down - FTSE -0.5%, DAX -1.8%, S&P -1.9%, Dow Jones -2.1% - as people get more pessimistic about Europe and the Brussels meeting. The AUD is back down to 1.019USD. Red ink to report and our futures index down - FTSE -0.5%, DAX -1.8%, S&P -1.9%, Dow Jones -2.1% - as people get more pessimistic about Europe and the Brussels meeting. The AUD is back down to 1.019USD. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/10-october/20111018-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Tue, 18 Oct 2011 09:20:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/10-october/20111018-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 3:15 Markets up everywhere - S&P +1.7%, Dow +1.45%, FTSE +1.1%, DAX +0.9% - with good data in the US to reinforce the dimished concern about Europe. AUD is now 1.034USD. Markets up everywhere - S&P +1.7%, Dow +1.45%, FTSE +1.1%, DAX +0.9% - with good data in the US to reinforce the dimished concern about Europe. AUD is now 1.034USD. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/10-october/20111017-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Mon, 17 Oct 2011 06:45:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/10-october/20111017-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 4:28 Andrew reviews US economic indicators: trade deficit treading water, jobless claims down. Andrew reviews US economic indicators: trade deficit treading water, jobless claims down. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/10-october/20111014-Andrew-Dowie-Update.pdf Fri, 14 Oct 2011 08:35:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/10-october/20111014-Andrew-Dowie-Update.mp3 2:48 Increased confidence in Europe - S&P +1%, Dow +0.9%, FTSE +0.8%, DAX +2.2% - will see us higher again today. Increased confidence in Europe - S&P +1%, Dow +0.9%, FTSE +0.8%, DAX +2.2% - will see us higher again today. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/10-october/20111013-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Thu, 13 Oct 2011 08:40:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/10-october/20111013-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 3:57 A quiet night - S&P +0.1%, Dow -0.1% - with no new data as markets wait for Slovakia's approval of the Eurodebt plan. The AUD is back up to USD 0.999. A quiet night - S&P +0.1%, Dow -0.1% - with no new data as markets wait for Slovakia's approval of the Eurodebt plan. The AUD is back up to USD 0.999. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/10-october/20111012-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Wed, 12 Oct 2011 08:10:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/10-october/20111012-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 2:54 An enormously good day - S&P +3.4%, Dow +3%, FTSE +1.8%, DAX +3% - due to the talks in Europe about recapitalisation of the banking sector. We'll be up 1% at the open and will have a good day, the AUD is back up to USD 0.998. An enormously good day - S&P +3.4%, Dow +3%, FTSE +1.8%, DAX +3% - due to the talks in Europe about recapitalisation of the banking sector. We'll be up 1% at the open and will have a good day, the AUD is back up to USD 0.998. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/10-october/20111011-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Tue, 11 Oct 2011 08:25:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/10-october/20111011-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 3:59 The US winning streak came to an end in the last hour of Friday's trading - S&P -0.8%, Dow -0.2%, FTSE +0.2%, DAX +0.5% - after the Fitch agency lowered the credit rating of Spain and Italy. The US winning streak came to an end in the last hour of Friday's trading - S&P -0.8%, Dow -0.2%, FTSE +0.2%, DAX +0.5% - after the Fitch agency lowered the credit rating of Spain and Italy. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/10-october/20111010-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Mon, 10 Oct 2011 06:50:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/10-october/20111010-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 4:47 Another strong night everywhere with the announcement of bond-buying programmes to support Europeran and British banks, our futures index is looking bright. Another strong night everywhere with the announcement of bond-buying programmes to support Europeran and British banks, our futures index is looking bright. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/10-october/20111007-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Fri, 7 Oct 2011 08:35:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/10-october/20111007-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 3:34 Europe was sensational - FTSE +3.2%, DAX +4.9% as they processed the previous day's news, and the US continued up - S&P +1.8%, Dow +1.2%. Our Futures Index suggest we'll be up 1.5-2.0% at the opening. Europe was sensational - FTSE +3.2%, DAX +4.9% as they processed the previous day's news, and the US continued up - S&P +1.8%, Dow +1.2%. Our Futures Index suggest we'll be up 1.5-2.0% at the opening. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/10-october/20111006-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Thu, 6 Oct 2011 08:45:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/10-october/20111006-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 4:37 The US rallied late - S&P +2.2%, Dow +1.5%, NASDAQ +3% - on news of a Eurodebt resolution, ironically Europe missed out and finished significantly down. Our Futures Index suggest we'll be up 0.8%. The US rallied late - S&P +2.2%, Dow +1.5%, NASDAQ +3% - on news of a Eurodebt resolution, ironically Europe missed out and finished significantly down. Our Futures Index suggest we'll be up 0.8%. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/10-october/20111005-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Wed, 5 Oct 2011 08:30:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/10-october/20111005-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 3:58 Andrew reviews US economic indicators: No recession in the US - September Manuafacturing ISM better than consensus and 12/18 sectors showed growth. Andrew reviews US economic indicators: No recession in the US - September Manuafacturing ISM better than consensus and 12/18 sectors showed growth. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/10-october/20111004-Andrew-Dowie-Update.pdf Tue, 4 Oct 2011 08:45:00 +1100 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/10-october/20111004-Andrew-Dowie-Update.mp3 1:53 In the UK, nationwide house price index showed property prices were little changed in September with the average cost of a home increasing 0.1% from August. Despite record low borrowing costs continuing to provide some support to a weak UK property market, mortgage approvals are still only around half of the monthly average seen during the past 10 year period to 2007. In the UK, nationwide house price index showed property prices were little changed in September with the average cost of a home increasing 0.1% from August. Despite record low borrowing costs continuing to provide some support to a weak UK property market, mortgage approvals are still only around half of the monthly average seen during the past 10 year period to 2007. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/09-september/20110930-James-Kerr-Update.pdf Fri, 30 Sep 2011 08:45:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/09-september/20110930-James-Kerr-Update.mp3 2:23 James reviews the latest economic releases in Europe and the US. James reviews the latest economic releases in Europe and the US. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/09-september/20110929-James-Kerr-Update.pdf Thu, 29 Sep 2011 08:45:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/09-september/20110929-James-Kerr-Update.mp3 1:29 Andrew reviews US economic indicators: July Case-Schiller report flat but annualised figures better than consensus. Andrew reviews US economic indicators: July Case-Schiller report flat but annualised figures better than consensus. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/09-september/20110928-Andrew-Dowie-Update.pdf Wed, 28 Sep 2011 08:45:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/09-september/20110928-Andrew-Dowie-Update.mp3 3:49 Andrew reviews US economic indicators: August home sales, or the lack thereof. Andrew reviews US economic indicators: August home sales, or the lack thereof. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/09-september/20110927-Andrew-Dowie-Update.pdf Tue, 27 Sep 2011 08:55:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/09-september/20110927-Andrew-Dowie-Update.mp3 3:01 Andrew summarises US economic indicators that will be released this week. Andrew summarises US economic indicators that will be released this week. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/09-september/20110926-Andrew-Dowie-Update.pdf Mon, 26 Sep 2011 09:20:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/09-september/20110926-Andrew-Dowie-Update.mp3 0:58 Andrew reviews US economic indicators: jobless claims. Andrew reviews US economic indicators: jobless claims. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/09-september/20110923-Andrew-Dowie-Update.pdf Fri, 23 Sep 2011 08:10:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/09-september/20110923-Andrew-Dowie-Update.mp3 3:00 Andrew reviews US economic indicators: existing home sales well above consensus. Andrew reviews US economic indicators: existing home sales well above consesus. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/09-september/20110922-Andrew-Dowie-Update.pdf Thu, 22 Sep 2011 09:30:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/09-september/20110922-Andrew-Dowie-Update.mp3 2:11 Andrew reviews US economic indicators: housing starts downbeat but housing permits well above consesus. Andrew reviews US economic indicators: housing starts downbeat but housing permits well above consesus. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/09-september/20110921-Andrew-Dowie-Update.pdf Wed, 21 Sep 2011 08:30:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/09-september/20110921-Andrew-Dowie-Update.mp3 3:02 Andrew reviews US economic indicators: housing sentiment subdued. Andrew reviews US economic indicators: housing sentiment subdued. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/09-september/20110920-Andrew-Dowie-Update.pdf Tue, 20 Sep 2011 09:00:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/09-september/20110920-Andrew-Dowie-Update.mp3 1:09 Andrew reviews US economic indicators: University of Michigan consumer sentiment index 57.8, above consensus of 57.0. Andrew reviews US economic indicators: University of Michigan consumer sentiment index 57.8, above consensus of 57.0. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/09-september/20110919-Andrew-Dowie-Update.pdf Mon, 19 Sep 2011 09:00:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/09-september/20110919-Andrew-Dowie-Update.mp3 1:20 James reviews economic indicators: UK retail sales down, US industrial production up. James reviews economic indicators: UK retail sales down, US industrial production up. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/09-september/20110916-James-Kerr-Update.pdf Fri, 16 Sep 2011 10:00:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/09-september/20110916-James-Kerr-Update.mp3 3:22 Andrew reviews US economic indicators: August retail sales flat, CPI on consensus. Andrew reviews US economic indicators: August retail sales flat, CPI on consensus. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/09-september/20110915-Andrew-Dowie-Update.pdf Thu, 15 Sep 2011 08:25:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/09-september/20110915-Andrew-Dowie-Update.mp3 5:04 Andrew reviews US economic indicators: budget deficit and small business optimism bang on consesnsus. Andrew reviews US economic indicators: budget deficit and small business optimism bang on consesnsus. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/09-september/20110914-Andrew-Dowie-Update.pdf Wed, 14 Sep 2011 08:50:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/09-september/20110914-Andrew-Dowie-Update.mp3 5:30 Andrew reviews US economic indicators: July wholesale inventories better than forecast. Andrew reviews US economic indicators: July wholesale inventories better than forecast. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/09-september/20110912-Andrew-Dowie-Update.pdf Mon, 12 Sep 2011 08:15:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/09-september/20110912-Andrew-Dowie-Update.mp3 1:00 Andrew reviews US economic indicators: credit and jobs. Andrew reviews US economic indicators: credit and jobs. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/09-september/20110909-Andrew-Dowie-Update.pdf Fri, 9 Sep 2011 09:45:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/09-september/20110909-Andrew-Dowie-Update.mp3 4:00 Andrew reviews US economic indicators: A mixed survey showed the economy continued to expand slowly. Andrew reviews US economic indicators: A mixed survey showed the economy continued to expand slowly. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/09-september/20110908-Andrew-Dowie-Update.pdf Thu, 8 Sep 2011 08:30:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/09-september/20110908-Andrew-Dowie-Update.mp3 3:02 Andrew reviews US economic indicators: The ISM services report for August was forecast at 48.5 but came in at 50.6. Andrew reviews US economic indicators: The ISM services report for August was forecast at 48.5 but came in at 50.6. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/09-september/20110907-Andrew-Dowie-Update.pdf Wed, 7 Sep 2011 10:30:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/09-september/20110907-Andrew-Dowie-Update.mp3 2:40 Andrew reviews US economic indicators from Friday. Andrew reviews US economic indicators from Friday. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/09-september/20110905-Andrew-Dowie-Update.pdf Mon, 5 Sep 2011 10:30:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/09-september/20110905-Andrew-Dowie-Update.mp3 1:49 We'll start down after a disappointing night - Europe mixed and the US opened up but couldn't hold on, S&P -1.2% Dow Jones -1.0%. We'll start down after a disappointing night - Europe mixed and the US opened up but couldn't hold on, S&P -1.2% Dow Jones -1.0%. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/09-september/20110902-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Fri, 2 Sep 2011 09:30:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/09-september/20110902-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 3:25 More good news with Europe particularly strong. FTSE +2.4%, DAX +2.5%. US was slower but the S&P & Dow Jones ended +0.5%. More good news with Europe particularly strong. FTSE +2.4%, DAX +2.5%. US was slower but the S&P & Dow Jones ended +0.5%. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/09-september/20110901-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Thu, 1 Sep 2011 08:30:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/09-september/20110901-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 3:28 Another positive night, the FTSE playing catch-up to be +2.7% but the German market was pulled down by early weakness on Wall St. DAX -0.5% but the Dow ended +0.2%. Another positive night, the FTSE playing catch-up to be +2.7% but the German market was pulled down by early weakness on Wall St. DAX -0.5% but the Dow ended +0.2%. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/08-august/20110831-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Wed, 31 Aug 2011 08:30:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/08-august/20110831-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 4:10 We'll be up 1-1.5% on the opening as markets rose well on the back of good economic indicators and the low impact from Hurricane Irene: DAX +2.4%, S&P +2.8%, Dow Jones +2.3%, FTSE closed. We'll be up 1-1.5% on the opening as markets rose well on the back of good economic indicators and the low impact from Hurricane Irene: DAX +2.4%, S&P +2.8%, Dow Jones +2.3%, FTSE closed. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/08-august/20110830-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Tue, 30 Aug 2011 08:30:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/08-august/20110830-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 3:26 We should be up 0.5%, mixed markets with the FTSE flat and DAX -0.8%; the US opened down but struggled back above the line to end with the Dow Jones +1.2% and the S&P +1.5%. We should be up 0.5%, mixed markets with the FTSE flat and DAX -0.8%; the US opened down but struggled back above the line to end with the Dow Jones +1.2% and the S&P +1.5%. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/08-august/20110829-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Mon, 29 Aug 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/08-august/20110829-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 5:10 It was payback time with markets in red in everywhere, but not drastically. Our Futures Index say we should expect a fall of around 1% locally. Europe fell over 1% with no clear catalyst and in the US the S&P fell 1.6% and the Dow Jones 1.5%. It was payback time with markets in red in everywhere, but not drastically. Our Futures Index say we should expect a fall of around 1% locally. Europe fell over 1% with no clear catalyst and in the US the S&P fell 1.6% and the Dow Jones 1.5%. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/08-august/20110826-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Fri, 26 Aug 2011 08:30:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/08-august/20110826-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 5:13 More good news as markets were up again although gold has dropped $150 - FTSE +1.5%, DAX +2.7%, S&P +1.3% and Dow Jones +1.3%. More good news as markets were up again although gold has dropped $150 - FTSE +1.5%, DAX +2.7%, S&P +1.3% and Dow Jones +1.3%. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/08-august/20110825-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:20:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/08-august/20110825-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 3:16 We should be up 1.1% today - Good news with markets in black everywhere - FTSE +0.7%, DAX +1.1%. The US climbed all day and ended with the S&P +3.4% and Dow Jones +3%. We should be up 1.1% today - Good news with markets in black everywhere - FTSE +0.7%, DAX +1.1%. The US climbed all day and ended with the S&P +3.4% and Dow Jones +3%. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/08-august/20110824-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Wed, 24 Aug 2011 08:30:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/08-august/20110824-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 3:19 A quiet night with no news driving the markets, Europe mixed while the US opened higher but couldn't hold on to all the gains: S&P up by a whisker, Dow Jones +0.3%. A quiet night with no news driving the markets, Europe mixed while the US opened higher but couldn't hold on to all the gains: S&P up by a whisker, Dow Jones +0.3%. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/08-august/20110823-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Tue, 23 Aug 2011 08:35:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/08-august/20110823-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 2:59 Another poor night, Europe down 1.5% and the same in the US: S&P -1.5%, Dow Jones -1.6%; no news, just a continuation of fears about recession. The Australian futures index suggest we may be flat as we have already fallen havily. Another poor night, Europe down 1.5% and the same in the US: S&P -1.5%, Dow Jones -1.6%; no news, just a continuation of fears about recession. The Australian futures index suggest we may be flat as we have already fallen havily. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/08-august/20110822-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Mon, 22 Aug 2011 08:35:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/08-august/20110822-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 3:07 Markets fell significantly everywhere on the back of Eurozone debt concerns and a very poor Philadelphia Fed. report. FTSE -4.5%, DAX -5.8%, S&P -4.5%, Dow Jones -3.7% (400 points). Australian Futures Index suggest we will be down 100 points, our currency being the only buffer. Markets fell significantly everywhere on the back of Eurozone debt concerns and a very poor Philadelphia Fed. report. FTSE -4.5%, DAX -5.8%, S&P -4.5%, Dow Jones -3.7% (400 points). Australian Futures Index suggest we will be down 100 points, our currency being the only buffer. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/08-august/20110819-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Fri, 19 Aug 2011 08:30:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/08-august/20110819-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 3:37 Not a lot to report despite a poor earnings report from Dell. Europe fell, the FTSE by 0.5% and the German market by 0.8%; In the US, the Dow was flat and the S&P rose 0.1%. Our futures index suggest Australia will open flat, the AUD is now back to 1.055USD. Not a lot to report despite a poor earnings report from Dell. Europe fell, the FTSE by 0.5% and the German market by 0.8%; In the US, the Dow was flat and the S&P rose 0.1%. Our futures index suggest Australia will open flat, the AUD is now back to 1.055USD. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/08-august/20110818-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Thu, 18 Aug 2011 08:10:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/08-august/20110818-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 3:18 The volatility continues but not as badly, with markets softer - the S&P fell 1% and the Dow fell 0.7%. The volatility continues but not as badly, with markets softer - the S&P fell 1% and the Dow fell 0.7%. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/08-august/20110817-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Wed, 17 Aug 2011 08:10:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/08-august/20110817-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 4:10 Economic data releases in the US : poor manufacturing report coloured by recent events. Economic data releases in the US : poor manufacturing report coloured by recent events. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/08-august/20110816-Andrew-Dowie-Update.pdf Tue, 16 Aug 2011 09:10:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/08-august/20110816-Andrew-Dowie-Update.mp3 3:13 An okay day, as the volatility finally ended. Europe still had catching up to do on Thursday's gains so the FTSE rose 3% and the DAX 3.5%. In the US, the S&P rose 0.5% and the Dow Jones 1.1%. An okay day, as the volatility finally ended. Europe still had catching up to do on Thursday's gains so the FTSE rose 3% and the DAX 3.5%. In the US, the S&P rose 0.5% and the Dow Jones 1.1%. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/08-august/20110815-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Mon, 15 Aug 2011 06:40:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/08-august/20110815-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 4:25 Good news as markets recovered again - less concern about France and jobless claims fell by 7000 in the US. Europe up more than 3%, the Dow Jones rose 3.9%, and the S&P rose 4.6%. Good news as markets recovered again - less concern about France and jobless claims fell by 7000 in the US. Europe up more than 3%, the Dow Jones rose 3.9%, and the S&P rose 4.6%. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/08-august/20110812-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Fri, 12 Aug 2011 08:15:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/08-august/20110812-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 4:11 It's not safe to go back into the water - now it's France that is rumoured to be in trouble. Markets fell, FTSE 3%, DAX 5.1%, the Bourse 5.4%, Dow Jones 4.6%, and the S&P 4.4%. It's not safe to go back into the water - now it's France that is rumoured to be in trouble. Markets fell, FTSE 3%, DAX 5.1%, the Bourse 5.4%, Dow Jones 4.6%, and the S&P 4.4%. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/08-august/20110811-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Thu, 11 Aug 2011 07:45:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/08-august/20110811-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 4:46 Better news to report as markets recovered: FTSE 1.9%, Dow 4%, S&P 4.7%. The US started high, plunged upon the Fed announcement then recovered as we did yesterday, but in the space of an hour. Better news to report as markets recovered: FTSE 1.9%, Dow 4%, S&P 4.7%. The US started high, plunged upon the Fed announcement then recovered as we did yesterday, but in the space of an hour. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/08-august/20110810-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Wed, 10 Aug 2011 07:45:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/08-august/20110810-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 3:26 Nothing nice out there as markets fell heavily everywhere: FTSE 3.4%, DAX 5%, Dow 5.5%, S&P 6.66%. Nothing nice out there as markets fell heavily everywhere: FTSE 3.4%, DAX 5%, Dow 5.5%, S&P 6.66% InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/08-august/20110809-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Tue, 9 Aug 2011 08:30:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/08-august/20110809-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 6:14 A mixed day on Friday. Europe fell more than 2% on Friday, catching up with the US. In the US, the S&P was down marginally but the Dow was UP 0.%5 - the employment report was better than expected which helped the US despite rumours of an impending debt downgrade which came after the market closed. A mixed day on Friday. Europe fell more than 2% on Friday, catching up with the US. In the US, the S&P was down marginally but the Dow was UP 0.%5 - the employment report was better than expected which helped the US despite rumours of an impending debt downgrade which came after the market closed. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/08-august/20110808-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Mon, 8 Aug 2011 08:10:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/08-august/20110808-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 5:25 A horror night everywhere as markets tumbled - Europe more than 3%, the Dow 4.3%, and the S&P 4.8%. A horror night everywhere as markets tumbled - Europe more than 3%, the Dow 4.3%, and the S&P 4.8%. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/08-august/20110805-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Fri, 5 Aug 2011 09:10:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/08-august/20110805-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 5:00 Andrew reviews overnight economic data releases in the US : poor ISM results. Andrew reviews overnight economic data releases in the US : poor ISM results. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/08-august/20110804-Andrew-Dowie-Update.pdf Wed, 4 Aug 2011 09:10:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/08-august/20110804-Andrew-Dowie-Update.mp3 4:22 Andrew reviews overnight economic data releases in the US : income and spending reports. Andrew reviews overnight economic data releases in the US : income and spending reports. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/08-august/20110803-Andrew-Dowie-Update.pdf Wed, 3 Aug 2011 08:15:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/08-august/20110803-Andrew-Dowie-Update.mp3 3:00 Andrew reviews overnight economic data releases in the US : another ISM release. Andrew reviews overnight economic data releases in the US : another ISM release. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/08-august/20110802-Andrew-Dowie-Update.pdf Tue, 2 Aug 2011 09:10:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/08-august/20110802-Andrew-Dowie-Update.mp3 2:56 The debt ceiling crisis still looms, making it the worst week of trading for over a year, but an upcoming vote in the US Senate may resolve the impasse. The debt ceiling crisis still looms, making it the worst week of trading for over a year, but an upcoming vote in the US Senate may resolve the impasse. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/08-august/20110801-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Mon, 1 Aug 2011 08:55:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/08-august/20110801-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 5:41 US markets were actually positive due to good jobless claims and pending house sales data but we'll open soft today, making July the fourth down month in a row. US markets were actually positive due to good jobless claims and pending house sales data but we'll open soft today, making July the fourth down month in a row. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/07-july/20110729-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Fri, 29 Jul 2011 08:30:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/07-july/20110729-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 4:09 Another ugly night due to the impasse, markets down: FTSE 1.2%, DAX 1.3%, S&P 2%, Dow 1.6%. Another ugly night due to the impasse, markets down: FTSE 1.2%, DAX 1.3%, S&P 2%, Dow 1.6%. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/07-july/20110728-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Thu, 28 Jul 2011 08:15:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/07-july/20110728-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 4:17 Australia is expected to open down following more corncerns about the US debt ceiling, US markets closed down while Europe managed a 0.1% rise. Australia is expected to open down following more corncerns about the US debt ceiling, US markets closed down while Europe managed a 0.1% rise. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/07-july/20110727-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Wed, 27 Jul 2011 08:30:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/07-july/20110727-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 4:54 Australian markets should open up this morning despite Europe being mixed, FTSE down and the DAX up slightl; and the US reacted to the debt ceiling impasse and fell 0.6-0.7%. Australian markets should open up this morning despite Europe being mixed, FTSE down and the DAX up slightl; and the US reacted to the debt ceiling impasse and fell 0.6-0.7%. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/07-july/20110726-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Tue, 26 Jul 2011 08:30:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/07-july/20110726-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 2:43 Markets were mixed with little news to go on, FTSE up 0.5%, DAX up 0.6% but the US was flat - S&P up 0.1% and the Dow down 0.3%. Markets were mixed with little news to go on, FTSE up 0.5%, DAX up 0.6% but the US was flat - S&P up 0.1% and the Dow down 0.3%. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/07-july/20110725-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Mon, 25 Jul 2011 08:40:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/07-july/20110725-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 4:39 US close to flat despite the great day the day before, Europe up in response to the US. Australia may be flat at the open but the Futures index suggest another good day. US close to flat despite the great day the day before, Europe up in response to the US. Australia may be flat at the open but the Futures index suggest another good day. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/07-july/20110721-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Thu, 21 Jul 2011 08:10:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/07-july/20110721-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 4:07 Andrew reviews overnight economic data releases in the US : "one swallow does not a summer make". Andrew reviews overnight economic data releases in the US : "one swallow does not a summer make". InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/07-july/20110720-Andrew-Dowie-Update.pdf Wed, 20 Jul 2011 08:30:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/07-july/20110720-Andrew-Dowie-Update.mp3 2:47 Down in Europe by 1.6%, down in the US by 0.8%, and it's all about debt - in the Eurozone and the debt ceiling in the US. Down in Europe by 1.6%, down in the US by 0.8%, and it's all about debt - in the Eurozone and the debt ceiling in the US. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/07-july/20110719-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Tue, 19 Jul 2011 08:55:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/07-july/20110719-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 3:11 Up in the US on Friday but down for the week, we should start up 0.4%. Up in the US on Friday but down for the week, we should start up 0.4%. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/07-july/20110718-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Mon, 18 Jul 2011 08:25:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/07-july/20110718-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 4:18 Andrew reviews overnight economic data releases in the US. Andrew reviews overnight economic data releases in the US. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/07-july/20110715-Andrew-Dowie-Update.pdf Fri, 15 Jul 2011 12:35:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/07-july/20110715-Andrew-Dowie-Update.mp3 4:56 In Europe, the FTSE was up by 0.6% and the German market was up by 1.3%. There were some signs that Italy is moving towards an austerity package and so that was treated as good news. In the US, the market also traded higher. In Europe, the FTSE was up by 0.6% and the German market was up by 1.3%. There were some signs that Italy is moving towards an austerity package and so that was treated as good news. In the US, the market also traded higher. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/07-july/20110714-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Thu, 14 Jul 2011 10:15:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/07-july/20110714-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 3:24 More red ink but less than yesterday, Europe faring worse that the US despite climbing back after an auction of Italian 12-month bills. More red ink but less than yesterday, Europe faring worse that the US despite climbing back after an auction of Italian 12-month bills. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/07-july/20110713-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Tue, 13 Jul 2011 09:15:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/07-july/20110713-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 4:43 More red ink, this time due to Italian debt worries, the Futures index is down 0.9% so expect a bad day. Markets down: FTSE 1%, DAX 2.3%, S&P 1.8%, Dow 1.2%. More red ink, this time due to Italian debt worries, the Futures index is down 0.9% so expect a bad day. Markets down: FTSE 1%, DAX 2.3%, S&P 1.8%, Dow 1.2%. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/07-july/20110712-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Tue, 12 Jul 2011 08:30:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/07-july/20110712-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 3:53 A negative night due to the very poor US labor market report but the market did better than you might expect. A negative night due to the very poor US labor market report but the market did better than you might expect. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/07-july/20110711-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Mon, 11 Jul 2011 08:10:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/07-july/20110711-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 5:00 It was a good night for trading, with the FTSE up by 0.9% and the German market up by 0.5%. In the US, the S&P and Dow were also up, and this optimism was driven by a couple of pieces of reasonably good labour market data. It was a good night for trading, with the FTSE up by 0.9% and the German market up by 0.5%. In the US, the S&P and Dow were also up, and this optimism was driven by a couple of pieces of reasonably good labour market data. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/07-july/20110708-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Fri, 8 Jul 2011 09:40:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/07-july/20110708-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 3:00 Equity markets were close to flat, slightly higher in general in the session. There was very little movement in Europe, and in the United States the S&P was up by just 0.1%, and the Dow Industrial Average was up by 0.4%. Equity markets were close to flat, slightly higher in general in the session. There was very little movement in Europe, and in the United States the S&P was up by just 0.1%, and the Dow Industrial Average was up by 0.4%. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/07-july/20110707-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Thu, 7 Jul 2011 09:40:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/07-july/20110707-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 3:01 The US five day winning streak of the market came to an end with the S&P 500 and the Dow index both down by 0.1%. The biggest economic event of the day was a downgrade by Moody's Investor Service of Portugal's long term government debt rating. The US five day winning streak of the market came to an end with the S&P 500 and the Dow index both down by 0.1%. The biggest economic event of the day was a downgrade by Moody's Investor Service of Portugal's long term government debt rating. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/07-july/20110706-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Wed, 6 Jul 2011 09:56:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/07-july/20110706-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 2:45 Happy new financial year! All markets up on Friday; the US market rose every day, the strongest week in 2 years, driven by strong economic news. Happy new financial year! All markets up on Friday; the US market rose every day, the strongest week in 2 years, driven by strong economic news. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/07-july/20110704-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Mon, 4 Jul 2011 08:18:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/07-july/20110704-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 4:28 Continued strength in markets to close out the financial year as Greece passes an implementation plan. Europe up around 1.5% and the US saw the S&P up 1.8% & Dow 1.2%. Continued strength in markets to close out the financial year as Greece passes an implementation plan. Europe up around 1.5% and the US saw the S&P up 1.8% & Dow 1.2%. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/07-july/20110701-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Fri, 1 Jul 2011 09:00:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/07-july/20110701-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 3:26 The third good night in a row will help the last trading day of the year. Markets up: FTSE & DAX 1.5%, S&P 0.8% & Dow 0.6%. The third good night in a row will help the last trading day of the year. Markets up: FTSE & DAX 1.5%, S&P 0.8% & Dow 0.6%. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/06-june/20110630-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Thu, 30 Jun 2011 08:25:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/06-june/20110630-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 4:10 Another good night will unquestionably get us off to a good start. Markets up: FTSE 0.8%, DAX 0.9%, S&P 1.3% & Dow 1.2%. Another good night will unquestionably get us off to a good start. Markets up: FTSE 0.8%, DAX 0.9%, S&P 1.3% & Dow 1.2%. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/06-june/20110629-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Wed, 29 Jun 2011 08:30:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/06-june/20110629-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 4:26 A mixed night in Europe but a strong US market - up 0.9% - shows we're less concerned about Greece again. A mixed night in Europe but a strong US market - up 0.9% - shows we're less concerned about Greece again. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/06-june/20110628-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Tue, 28 Jun 2011 08:55:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/06-june/20110628-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 4:06 Australian markets will have another poor start today as the US fell over 1% on Friday due to more Greek concerns. Australian markets will have another poor start today as the US fell over 1% on Friday due to more Greek concerns. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/06-june/20110627-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Mon, 27 Jun 2011 08:30:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/06-june/20110627-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 4:14 Europe down 1.5-2% over new Greek debt worries while the US was down 0.3-0.5% due to jobless claims, so we'll have a slow start today. Europe down 1.5-2% over new Greek debt worries while the US was down 0.3-0.5% due to jobless claims, so we'll have a slow start today. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/06-june/20110624-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Fri, 24 Jun 2011 08:30:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/06-june/20110624-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 3:56 What the US giveth, the US taketh away - US makets fell significantly, which will get us off to a poor start. What the US giveth, the US taketh away - US makets fell significantly, which will get us off to a poor start. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/06-june/20110623-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Thu, 23 Jun 2011 08:15:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/06-june/20110623-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 3:34 Markets up strongly, as anticipated by Australian markets yesterday. Europe over 1%, Dow 0.9%, S&P 1.3%. Markets up strongly, as anticipated by Australian markets yesterday. Europe over 1%, Dow 0.9%, S&P 1.3%. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/06-june/20110622-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Wed, 22 Jun 2011 08:20:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/06-june/20110622-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 3:39 We're less worried about Greek debt as Eurpoean finance ministers anounded Greece would avoid default - at least for now. US markets up 0.5%-0.6% as a result. We're less worried about Greek debt as Eurpoean finance ministers anounded Greece would avoid default - at least for now. US markets up 0.5%-0.6% as a result. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/06-june/20110621-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Tue, 21 Jun 2011 08:40:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/06-june/20110621-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 3:08 Europe down but the US up, both due to compromise on Greek debt, or the lack thereof. Europe down but the US up, both due to compromise on Greek debt, or the lack thereof. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/06-june/20110620-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Mon, 20 Jun 2011 08:20:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/06-june/20110620-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 4:18 Australia should benefit from a mixed night overseas; Europe down slightly but the US up, bolstered by relatively good economic data. Australia should benefit from a mixed night overseas; Europe down slightly but the US up, bolstered by relatively good economic data. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/06-june/20110617-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Fri, 17 Jun 2011 08:30:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/06-june/20110617-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 3:23 Not a pretty sight, as markets undid all the gains of the previous day, due to renewed concern about Greece and weak economic data. FTSE down 1%, DAX down 1.25%, S&P down 1.7% and the Dow down 1.5% so Australian markets will fall. Not a pretty sight, as markets undid all the gains of the previous day, due to renewed concern about Greece and weak economic data. FTSE down 1%, DAX down 1.25%, S&P down 1.7% and the Dow down 1.5% so Australian markets will fall. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/06-june/20110616-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Thu, 16 Jun 2011 08:25:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/06-june/20110616-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 5:15 Good news, finally! FTSE up 0.5%, DAX up 1.7%, S&P up 1.3% and the Dow up 1% so Australian markets will unquestionably rise, at least this morning. Good news, finally! FTSE up 0.5%, DAX up 1.7%, S&P up 1.3% and the Dow up 1% so Australian markets will unquestionably rise, at least this morning. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/06-june/20110615-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Wed, 15 Jun 2011 08:50:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/06-june/20110615-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 3:26 More weak news - on Friday the US markets fell heavily and on Monday it was a flat session everywhere, so that won't help our markets. More weak news - on Friday the US markets fell heavily and on Monday it was a flat session everywhere, so that won't help our markets. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/06-june/20110614-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Tue, 14 Jun 2011 09:10:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/06-june/20110614-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 4:42 We rose yesterday after 6 losing sessions, and we'll rise again after positive sessions in overseas markets overnight. We rose yesterday after 6 losing sessions, and we'll rise again after positive sessions in overseas markets overnight. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/06-june/20110610-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Fri, 10 Jun 2011 08:25:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/06-june/20110610-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 4:21 Another soft night won't help Australian markets; the fall in the S&P is now 6% since the 29 April peak. This happened last year and was followed by a return to strength and we may be heading the same way again. Another soft night won't help Australian markets; the fall in the S&P is now 6% since the 29 April peak. This happened last year and was followed by a return to strength and we may be heading the same way again. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/06-june/20110609-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Thu, 9 Jun 2011 08:20:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/06-june/20110609-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 3:02 Andrew reviews overnight economic data releases in the US. Andrew reviews overnight economic data releases in the US. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/06-june/20110608-Andrew-Dowie-Update.pdf Wed, 8 Jun 2011 09:00:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/06-june/20110608-Andrew-Dowie-Update.mp3 2:35 Another rough night in the US due to the weakness of economic growth will see us down again this morning. Europe fared better, FTSE up 0.1%, DAX down 0.3%; in the US the Dow fell 0.5% and the S&P fell 1.1%. Another rough night in the US due to the weakness of economic growth will see us down again this morning. Europe fared better, FTSE up 0.1%, DAX down 0.3%; in the US the Dow fell 0.5% and the S&P fell 1.1%. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/06-june/20110607-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Tue, 7 Jun 2011 08:45:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/06-june/20110607-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 5:27 Europe was okay but not so in the US, that won't help us this morning but I think there are better times ahead. Europe was okay but not so in the US, that won't help us this morning but I think there are better times ahead. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/06-june/20110606-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Mon, 6 Jun 2011 08:15:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/06-june/20110606-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 5:26 Not good in Europe as the previous day's falls in the US drove markets down. The US was more mixed as they wait to see if their fears were grounded. Not good in Europe as the previous day's falls in the US drove markets down. The US was more mixed as they wait to see if their fears were grounded. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/06-june/20110603-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Fri, 3 Jun 2011 08:30:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/06-june/20110603-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 2:53 The Australian market won't be helped by a shocker of the night overseas. Europe fell around 1% while the US opened weak and got weaker; the Dow fell 2.2% and the S&P fell 2.3% on the back of disappointing economic data. The Australian market won't be helped by a shocker of the night overseas. Europe fell around 1% while the US opened weak and got weaker; the Dow fell 2.2% and the S&P fell 2.3% on the back of disappointing economic data. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/06-june/20110602-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Thu, 2 Jun 2011 08:20:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/06-june/20110602-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 5:35 A suggestion of Germany dropping plans to restructure Greek debt heartened markets can't help but kick Australian markets along at the start. The FTSE rose 0.9%, the DAX 1.9%, the S&P 1.1% and the Dow 1%. A suggestion of Germany dropping plans to restructure Greek debt heartened markets can't help but kick Australian markets along at the start. The FTSE rose 0.9%, the DAX 1.9%, the S&P 1.1% and the Dow 1%. InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) BT Financial Group http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/06-june/20110601-Chris-Caton-Update.pdf Wed, 1 Jun 2011 08:25:00 +1000 http://www.bt.com.au/downloads/podcasts/2011/06-june/20110601-Chris-Caton-Update.mp3 4:21