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Curtis Island industrial action over for now but productivity issues remain; What do Telstra’s subscriber numbers reveal? Oz bank bull run ending; and why the BC Iron/Iron Ore Holdings merger appeals.

The S&P500 hit a fresh all-time high last night, as positive data sparred with Jackson Hole anticipation. Dow up 60. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)

Is the Fed net dovish or hawkish? The latest minutes suggest creeping hawkishness but we’ll wait for Jackson Hole. Dow up 59. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)

The ASX200 and S&P500 are now just shy of their previous highs. It was just a flesh wound. Dow up 80. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)

Peace talks between Ukraine and Russia were enough for markets to shake off geopolitical fears overnight. Dow up 175. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)

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

Putin is determined to end the bloodshed in Ukraine, apparently. Dow up 61. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)

Weak data out of Japan, China, Europe and the US naturally sent the Dow surging again last night, up 91 points. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)

A dramatic fall in German investor sentiment spooked global markets last night but Wall Street managed to hold steady. Dow down 9. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)

Zinc, copper, and gold were the highlights at the latest Diggers & Dealers fest in Western Australia. Brokers highlight stock preferences.