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Global markets liked the not-as-bad-as-feared Chinese numbers and US retail sales gave Wall Street a kicker last night. Dow up 123.

Weak Chinese trade data were just one element spooking Wall Street on Friday. Dow down 172. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEDT)

Wall Street broke a six-day losing streak last night with a tempered bounce following positive trade data. Dow up 75.

OPEC failed to agree on a quota last night while Wall Street struggles to find impetus. Dow down 21.

The gap from the mid-continental US oil price to Australia’s benchmark oil price has now blown out even further.

Ben Bernanke quashed any expectations of QE3 in the near future last night, sending Wall Street plunging from its initial rally. Dow down 19.

Wall Street continued its post-jobs slide last night, sending the S&P through technical support. Dow down 61.

Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.

Wall Street was heading south again last night until the ECB president calmed fears over Greece. Dow down 41. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEDT)

June usually is a tough month for commodities and the US dollar, finds Barclays.