Shares on both sides of the Atlantic moved higher overnight, triggered in part by a late surge in Chinese equities.

Wall Street rose overnight, recovering part of the previous day's selloff as investors found value in some shares.

The NZX 50 closed down 1.2 per cent at 5590.2 yesterday following a plunge on Wall Street overnight that saw the S&P 500 index fall almost 3 per cent.

Wall St was down overnight as Fed officials left the door open for an interest rate hike this month.

Wall St rose overnight, rebounding from one of its worst slumps ever, as investors found value in beaten-down equities.

Wall St fell overnight after Fed minutes suggested interest rates may not be lifted next month.

Wall Street was mixed, recovering from steeper losses, as investors reassessed the impact of China's currency devaluation.

Wall Street fell overnight amid concern about the outlook for worldwide economic growth and corporate profits.

Hinds County bucked the trend when it netted US$6.7 million in an interest rates swap deal with a New York derivatives dealer.

The supercar maker is due to trade on the New York Stock Exchange by early 2016.