Pre-Market Report Thursday

US equities ended the session mixed overnight in a volatile day, with the market recovering from its low. The oil price the main concern – up 2.6% as crude inventories at the Cushing storage facility in Oklahoma hit a one-year low. The US has run down their Strategic Reserve at just the wrong time. Higher…

End of Day Report Wednesday

ASX 200 fell 8 points today to 7030 (0.1%) as a late rally saved the day after early losses. The market managed a rally post the monthly CPI number which came in as forecast at 5.2%. Banks were once again a pillar of strength with the Big Bank Basket up to $175.96. CBA up 0.5%,…