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Global markets were mixed overnight, as the US market was weighed on by a drop across retailers and tepid earnings from some big names, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq edged higher. As we have discussed, US earnings season will be watched as closely as ever g

Global markets rallied overnight as investors digested corporate earnings season and a move higher in the price of iron ore supported resource stocks.   The US market is trading near records as while IBM fell to a one year low as quarterly revenue was low

Global markets were mixed overnight as the Trump Administrations pro-growth agenda took another hit as the Republicans failed to pass a bill to revamp Obamacare in the US Senate. This has once again raised concerns about the Republicans ability to pass pl

Global markets traded in a tight range overnight as the US market hovered near highs. Once again, investors are awaiting corporate profit results to assess whether stock market valuations are justified.  

Global markets were mixed on Friday, although the US market ended the week with gains on Friday as Wall Street hit new record highs.   Weakness in US inflation data published on Friday will be watched closely by the US Federal Reserve, which boosted inve

Global markets were generally higher overnight as the market traded in a relatively tight range. As we have discussed this week, US earnings season kicks off in earnest tonight and will be a focus for investors. Earnings will be as important as ever again

Global markets were higher overnight with the Dow Jones Index at record levels, after US Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said interest rates hikes would be gradual and will not have to rise much further to reach a neutral level.

Global markets were little changed overnight as Wall Street recovered from an earlier decline amid fresh concerns about ties between President Donald Trump’s administration and Russia. Donald Trump Jr. released emails he exchanged ahead of a meeting with

Global markets were slightly higher overnight as investors awaited US Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen’s semi-annual testimony to Congress and the start of the latest quarterly earnings season.    Yellen will testify before the House Financial Services