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6 May 2021 -

Commodities Charge in Choppy Trade | ANZ Result

Global markets were mostly higher overnight (S&P 500 index +0.07%) as most stocks rebounded from the prior days selloff which was sparked by inflation worries, as economic optimism won on the day.

5 May 2021 -

Re-opening Trade Rolls On | Westpac Delivers

Global markets were mixed overnight (S&P 500 index +0.3%) helped by positive earnings and strong gains in cyclical and defensive sectors such as energy, material, industrials, consumer staples, healthcare and financials.

5 May 2021 -

Rate Rise Talk Spooks Markets | PGG Wrightson

Global markets were lower overnight (S&P 500 index -0.7%), as investors rotated back into cyclical and value stocks as Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s commented that interest rates need to rise somewhat to keep the economy from overheating.

4 May 2021 -

Week Ahead, April Wrap | SkyCity Update

Global markets were lower on Friday (S&P 500 index -0.7%) as traders assessed corporate earnings and hawkish remarks from a Federal Reserve official. For the month, the US market notched a 5% gain (S&P 500 index), while the NZ market was up 1.4%, and the

30 April 2021 -

Big Tech Delivers, Fed Decision | Summerset Update

Global markets were mixed overnight (S&P 500 index -0.08%) as the US market remained flat after the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged, saying it would continue to support growth by keep easy monetary policy for “some time” before the Fed’s obj

30 April 2021 -

Biden’s Super Stimulus | Infratil Acquisition

Global markets were mixed overnight (S&P 500 index +0.7%) as the US market broke out to a new record close and is now up over 6% for the month!

28 April 2021 -

28 April 21 Tesla Tanks | Harvey Norman Update

Global markets were more or less flat overnight (S&P 500 index -0.02%) with energy and industrial sector strength offset by utilities and technology sector weakness as investors focus on upcoming earnings from market heavy weights.

27 April 2021 -

Week Ahead | A2 Milk on Index Watch, Kogan Disappoint

Global markets were mostly in the green overnight (S&P 500 index +0.2%) amid solid corporate earnings and confidence that the Federal Reserve will remain accommodative ahead of its meeting later this week.

27 April 2021 -

A2 Milk on Index Watch, Kogan Disappoint

A2 Milk momentum continues to downside, as speculation continues regarding an upcoming global market index re-weight, which is reportedly due to be calculated this month.