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Markets remained choppy but trended sideways last week, with headlines dominated by talk of the US Federal Reserve tapering asset purchases. Fed Chair Powell has reiterated when they do discuss a taper an actual interest rate hike will be well after that.

Global markets were higher overnight (S&P 500 index +1.1%) with the US market ending its three-day losing streak and reversing Wednesday’s heavy moves.

Global markets were lower overnight (S&P 500 index -0.25%) as investors continue to weigh up a rise in inflation and a spike in covid-19 cases in parts of the world. 

Global markets were mixed overnight (S&P 500 index -0.85%) as all three major Wall street indices sold-off into the close of trade.

Global markets were weaker overnight (S&P 500 index -0.3%) amidst a very volatile session.

Global markets were mostly higher overnight (S&P 500 index +1.3%) with the US market rebounding from the recent three-day sell off as investors felt comfortable buying the recent dip.

Global markets were higher on Friday (S&P 500 index +1.5%) as the rollercoaster rides continues for equities, with a “risk on” mood Friday night.

Global markets were mixed overnight (S&P 500 index -2.1%) but US markets were hit hard as inflation for the month of April shocked.the market (up +4.2% year on year), driving down US equities and lifting US Treasury Yields and the US Dollar/

Global markets were mostly lower overnight (S&P 500 index -1.0%) as US technology stocks led the market lower, against the backdrop of inflation fears with key industrial commodity prices stretching higher.