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

Brent surged through the 50 mark last night to provide support for a US market still in lacklustre mode. Dow up 23. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)

Half the FOMC is keen to raise rates but the doves still hold sway and the data remain the driver. Dow up 21. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)

Another triple index record high was posted last night as Wall Street continues to find little reason to sell. Dow up 59. (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.

A brief look at important company events and economic data releases next week.

The Saudis are now talking the talk yet again on production cuts, sending oil up 4%. Dow up 117. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)

Record Saudi production led to a 3% drop in the oil price last night and some mild pressure on Wall Street. Dow down 37. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)

It was another summer-dull session on Wall Street last night, but still there seems no interest in the downside. Dow up 3. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)

Wall Street fell back into the doldrums last night following Friday night’s jobs-based rally. Dow down 14. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)