US stocks closed at record levels for a second consecutive session on Friday, as gains in technology and industrial stocks more than offset a lukewarm jobs report. - Reuters
WITH attractive returns such as haven’t been seen for quite a few years, investors in global stock markets have had a very good first half of 2017. Record levels for several widely-followed country indexes occurred in the context of notably muted volatility, adding to the sense of investor comfort and accomplishment. All of this was accompanied by tensions and transitions – some completed and others frustrated, at least for now – that will likely influence how investors feel at the end of the year.
Here are six key things you should know about recent developments, along with some important determinants of prospects for the remainder of the year:
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