TUESDAY 7/4/17; July 4th Independence Day; US Markets Closed; Nasdaq Data Feed Problems; RBA Rate Decision; North Korea Missile Launch and Turmoil Ahead of G20 Summit

US markets are closed today as Americans celebrate Independence Day which commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence 241 years ago in 1776.

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The state of Illinois approves a $5 billion tax increase ending the budget stalemate. Illinois will likely avert further credit downgrades, for now, staving off the wolf at the door.