Global markets overnight: dollar and rates down - ANZ

Analysts at ANZ noted the events throughout overnight markets.

Key Quotes:

"Markets were fairly quiet in the run up to the FOMC decision, but in the aftermath, we saw the USD weaken (so the NZD surged higher) and bond yields fall."

"At the time of writing, the US 10-year yield was down 5bps to 2.28%. Equities climbed higher on better earnings, with US markets extending all-time highs. Telcos led gains. In Europe, gains were broad based with bourses up 0.2-0.5%."

"In commodities, oil is on the rise, with eyes also on the possibility of a Venezuela vote following a spate of sanctions announced yesterday against Venezuela, Russia and North Korea."

"Gold rose sharply following the FOMC, rising 0.8% to $1,260/oz."