Stock markets hit the year´s highest levels
(WorldNews Netherlands)

The equity markets managed to lock in fresh gains in the week; the US dollar moved sideways despite Janet Yellen`s testimony; and yields were slightly up. The week`s slew of corporate figures was reasonably positive. By now, most companies have reported their quarterly figures, but a few are on the roster to do so next week.Ben SteinebachHead of Investment Strategy The financial markets were most interested in Fed Chair Janet Yellen`s two-day testimony before Congress on the state of the US economy. On Tuesday and Wednesday, she made it plain that the US Federal Reserve shouldn`t wait too long before cutting back its supportive monetary policies. In March the Federal Open Markets Committee...