Global sharemarkets took a breather last week, with most falling slightly after a very strong first half of the year. Meanwhile, interest rates pushed higher as investors considered the prospect of more monetary policy tightening in the months ahead. There's plenty to keep an eye on in the days ahead, including a Reserve Bank decision here in New Zealand, an important inflation report in the US, and the start of the international quarterly reporting season. Find out what you need to know and how some of these releases could impact your investments.