As global markets face into the US election, I'm hosting a live Q&A session. It'll start with an outline of market conditions before taking your comments and questions about potential market effects and opportunities in the lead up to the election, and beyond.

The US S&P 500 is arguably the most influential share market index in the world. Trends in the S&P 500 (.SPX) affect global sentiment. This means that the outlook for the SPX is important to every investor around the globe, not just investors in the USA. As the US election approaches, analysis points to a rise in uncertainty, and potential disruption for stock markets.
The chart below shows the VIX, or Volatility Index. Also referred to as the...

Trading in the Hang Seng Index (HSI) is at a crucial point. On Thursday the HSI touched a low just below 20,000. The chart shows that this price action filled a gap created during the extraordinary recent rise in the market.
This price action created a line in the sand, that touches both the top of the gap candle and Thursday’s low.
The line at 19,500 now represents a crucial inflection point for the HSI. Any fall below this level, and especiall...

Authorities in China launched a broad stimulus package last week in a bid to stabilise property markets and ease any deflationary pressures.
These monetary and fiscal measures are the largest economic support package in China in more than three years. The market impact was immediate, but Middle East conflict and this week’s holiday in China may mean markets have not fully priced the economic support.
The Chinese government’s program is far-reaching, contain...