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Global markets were higher overnight as investors digested more quarterly earnings figures and commodity prices jumped. Strong earnings from the likes of McDonald’s and Caterpillar bolstered optimism on Wall Street.   Moves higher in iron ore, copper, and

Global markets were mixed overnight as the Nasdaq (US Technology index) hit a new record high. Quarterly earnings announcements on Wall Street continue to dominate investor focus. This morning, Google’s parent Alphabet announced earnings figures which see

Global markets were generally lower on Friday, while local currencies moved higher as the US Dollar continued to slide. Both the Australian Dollar and NZ Dollar have surged to recent highs of 79 cents and 74 cents versus the US dollar respectively. The mo

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. Both the Australian and NZ markets were higher yesterday led by positive sentiment across the big Aussie

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