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While the three US benchmarks pulled back over the weekend, it should be kept in mind that the S&P 500 remains up more than 15% this year. Further, while Wall Street slipped from record highs, it has now been 261 trading days since we have had a 3% or mor

Global markets were higher overnight as investor optimism returned. Shares on Wall Street rebounded strongly, lifted by a rally in Wal-Mart, technology stocks and hopes that Republicans are heading in the right direction on tax reform.

As we touched on yesterday, volatility has been very low this year and there have not been any significant pullbacks/market corrections this year. As such, at the current juncture we do not see a healthy pull-back in markets after an extended period of so

With the quarterly earnings season winding down, the US market has taken a breather after its rally to record highs last week. Interestingly, a survey by Bank of America showed a record number of investors believe equities are overvalued, however cash lev

Global markets were mixed overnight as volatility remains remarkably supressed and it appears investors are awaiting fresh catalysts. Shares on Wall Street were checked by a drop in GE as well as continuing concern about the prospects of Republicans passi

Global markets were generally in negative territory on Friday, with Wall Street marginally lower as investors worried about the future of promised corporate tax cuts following duelling plans unveiled by Republican lawmakers. Last week was the first week s

Global markets were mixed overnight as Wall Street erased losses early Thursday morning thanks to a boost in technology stocks, which offset weakness in financials. Investors remain concerned that the Republican tax bill faces an uphill battle in Congress

Global markets were generally lower overnight with Wall Street reversing gains as investors turned their attention to fiscal policy, with tax writers from the House of Representatives expected to hammer out their plan this week.

Global markets were mixed overnight, with Wall Street on track to experience another positive trading session. Global equities enjoyed solid buying support overnight as President Donald Trump spoke about trade on his Asia tour, while oil rocketed to its h