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Global markets were higher overnight (S&P 500 index +0.4%) with the Nasdaq technology index hitting an all-time high as the run of positive economic data continues.

Global markets were mostly higher overnight (S&P 500 Index +1.5%) despite a spike in covid-19 cases over the weekend prompting some States to re-tighten lockdown measures such as in public spaces and dinin

The US market (S&P 500 Index +1.5%) rose again to close out its strongest quarter in more than two-decades as it jumped 20%

Closer to home, yesterday Qantas CEO provided a harsh reality check by suggesting the much hyped Trans-Tasman travel bubble has progressed but access is unlikely until July 2021, much later than commentary from official NZ government sources. 

Global markets sold off on Friday (S&P 500 Index -2.4%) as covid-19 cases continue to surge weighing on sentiment.

Global markets were up overnight (US market S&P 500 +0.4%) as improving economic data and the prospect of more stimulus bolstered hopes of a swift recovery.

Global markets sold off overnight (US market S&P 500 -2.6%) experiencing one of its heaviest falls in two-weeks as a continued surge in US covid-19 cases intensified the fears of another round of government lockdowns and economic damage.

The market is placed in an interesting position, the bulls making a case for the fact that the opening up is going much better than expected with better than expected retail sales and jobs data, while bears are looking at the number of covid-19 cases whic

Global markets were mixed overnight as US stocks continued to swing between gains and losses as investors weighed the latest economic data and reports about fresh outbreaks of the coronavirus. There hasn’t much fresh news to drive markets but a cautious t