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Global equity markets were mixed overnight (S&P500 index -0.05%) with US markets ending the day flat as optimism about the economy opening was pared by lingering angst around inflation.

Global equity markets were mostly flat or up on Friday (S&P 500 index +0.01%) as bond and equity markets interpreted elevated US inflation as transitory.

Global markets were mixed overnight (S&P 500 index +0.1%) with modest moves following US jobless claims for last week coming in at 406,000, below expectation and reaching a new pandemic low.

Global markets were mixed overnight (S&P 500 index +0.2%) eking out a small gain on light trading volume

Global markets were mixed overnight (S&P 500 index -0.2%) as investors were in a ‘wait and see’ mood, awaiting economic data and the next big event which will be the Fed’s tapering or no tapering schedule.

Global markets were higher overnight (S&P 500 index +1.0%) as investors favoured equities, and treasury yields edged lower ahead of US personal consumption prices released later this week – another closely watched indicator of inflation.

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.