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Global markets were lower overnight (S&P 500 index -0.7%), as investors rotated back into cyclical and value stocks as Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s commented that interest rates need to rise somewhat to keep the economy from overheating.

Global markets were mixed overnight (S&P 500 index +0.3%) helped by positive earnings and strong gains in cyclical and defensive sectors such as energy, material, industrials, consumer staples, healthcare and financials.

Global markets were lower on Friday (S&P 500 index -0.7%) as traders assessed corporate earnings and hawkish remarks from a Federal Reserve official. For the month, the US market notched a 5% gain (S&P 500 index), while the NZ market was up 1.4%, and the

Global markets were mixed overnight (S&P 500 index +0.7%) as the US market broke out to a new record close and is now up over 6% for the month!

Global markets were mixed overnight (S&P 500 index -0.08%) as the US market remained flat after the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged, saying it would continue to support growth by keep easy monetary policy for “some time” before the Fed’s obj