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Volatile conditions remain as the PBOC reduced interest rates again overnight for the 5th time since November. Stock markets recovered across the globe last night with a great session in the domestic market yesterday. The recovery in the US was positive early but somewhat faded in the last 20 minutes of trade.

Ben Le Brun discusses last night's bloodbath in the US 25 August 2015

Ben Le Brun discusses today’s market action 25 August 2015

After another mauling last night, markets domestically are poised for more volatility. Commodities continued their sell offs as well as all major stock indexed globally. This recent correction has also awoken some volatility in the currency markets as well with the US dollar index down 1.6% overnight.

Markets are set for increased volatility and downside pressure after dismal session to close out the week. All global areas Asia, Europe and North America are under pressure with commodities weakness also driving markets lower.