Investment Insights | Global  and Australian equity markets updates

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U.S. markets closed mixed. Investor sentiment remained weak with Democratic discussions on tax proposals targeting corporations and the wealthy.

U.S. markets closed higher after U.S. state unemployment benefits fell to a fresh pandemic low in the week ended 28 August.

U.S. markets closed mixed as investors turned to defensive stocks with U.S. companies adding fewer jobs than expected in August.

U.S. markets closed mostly lower with consumer confidence dropping in August to a 6 month low (delta variant and elevated prices concerns).

U.S. markets were mostly higher. U.S. consumer sentiment remained weak (a near-decade low) amid inflation concerns and coronavirus pandemic.

U.S. markets closed higher, as risk appetite for assets was boosted after the Federal Reserve Chair reassured that rate increases won’t be rushed.

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U.S. equity markets closed lower amid new signals that the Federal Reserve may rein in ultra-loose monetary policy soon.

U.S. markets closed higher. U.S. factories' orders for business equipment unexpectedly stalled in July after four straight gains.

For an overview of what happened in the Global  and Australian equity markets overnight.