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Global markets were lower on Friday, as US markets (S&P 500 Index -0.2%) slipped following a stronger than expected jobs data report.

Global markets were mixed overnight on a quiet day of trade. US markets (S&P 500 Index) were basically flat as investors wait for the key jobs report due on Friday, and inflation data due next week for the month of July.

Global markets rose overnight, as US markets (S&P 500 Index +1.5%) reversed their two-day geo-political related sell-off on better earnings and economic data, with the market index back to May levels.

Global markets were lower overnight, as US markets (S&P 500 Index -0.7%) felt the pressure of US-China political tensions as US House Speaker Pelosi visited to Taiwan.

Global markets slipped overnight, as US markets (S&P 500 Index, -0.3%) retraced slightly following a strong finish for the month of July. There have been two key news items of interest overnight, US House Speaker Pelosi’s pending visit to Taiwan and US ISM manufacturing data.

Global markets were up on Friday, as US markets (S&P 500 Index, +1.4%) welcomed strong tech earnings, despite lingering concerns around high inflation and recessionary risks.

Global markets were up overnight, as US markets (S&P 500 Index +1.2%) continued to rally as the US economy entered into a ‘technical recession’ (2 quarters of negative growth).

Global markets rallied overnight, as US markets (S&P 500 Index +2.6%) surged following better than feared results from Mega-Cap tech players Alphabet (Google) and Microsoft.

Global markets were lower overnight, as US markets (S&P 500 Index -1.2%) fell after digesting Walmart’s profit downgrade, sparking concerns around weaker consumer sentiment.