US equities remained upbeat, the S&P500 up 0.7% to a fresh five-month high, and the NASDAQ100 to a record high. Bond yields and commodities also rose, but so too did the defensive US dollar. US manufacturing data beat expectations.

US equities remained upbeat, the S&amp;P500 up 0.7% to a fresh five-month high, and the NASDAQ100 to a record high. Bond yields and commodities also rose, but so too did the defensive US dollar. US manufacturing data beat expectations.

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This is your daily morning briefing. With commentary and analysis from Westpac's Institutional Research team, Finance AM brings you insights on today's business news, the markets, FX and more. In one short bulletin, you'll get the heads up on what will drive markets in the day ahead. 

Any information provided in this podcast series is general in nature and has been prepared without taking into account any personal circumstances.

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This is your daily morning briefing. With commentary and analysis from Westpac's Institutional Research team, Finance AM brings you insights on today's business news, the markets, FX and more. In one short bulletin, you'll get the heads up on what will drive markets in the day ahead. Any information provided in this podcast series is general in nature and has been prepared without taking into account any personal circumstances.

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