Jason Wong
The combination of higher oil prices and a strong US ISM services survey has driven US Treasury yields higher. The USD is broadly stronger and GBP is the weakest of the majors
4th Oct 24, 7:42am
The combination of higher oil prices and a strong US ISM services survey has driven US Treasury yields higher. The USD is broadly stronger and GBP is the weakest of the majors
Following yesterday’s volatile session, after Iran’s missile attack on Israel, markets are calmer as they await the next move. The yen is much weaker after dovish comments by Japan’s new PM and the BoJ Governor
3rd Oct 24, 7:41am
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Following yesterday’s volatile session, after Iran’s missile attack on Israel, markets are calmer as they await the next move. The yen is much weaker after dovish comments by Japan’s new PM and the BoJ Governor
Geopolitical factors have outweighed economic data releases in their market impact overnight. Safe haven currencies have outperformed. The NZD is down nearly 1½% from this time yesterday
2nd Oct 24, 7:50am
Geopolitical factors have outweighed economic data releases in their market impact overnight. Safe haven currencies have outperformed. The NZD is down nearly 1½% from this time yesterday
China’s equity market continued to surge in the aftermath of last week’s policy stimulus announcement. The China trade has helped drive the NZD and AUD up to fresh highs for the year
1st Oct 24, 7:39am
China’s equity market continued to surge in the aftermath of last week’s policy stimulus announcement. The China trade has helped drive the NZD and AUD up to fresh highs for the year
Weaker CPI figures bring higher odds of a ECB cut. US PCE inflation metrics were also market-friendly. The yen strengthened after an LDP candidate sympathetic to the BoJ policy to become the next PM
30th Sep 24, 7:29am
Weaker CPI figures bring higher odds of a ECB cut. US PCE inflation metrics were also market-friendly. The yen strengthened after an LDP candidate sympathetic to the BoJ policy to become the next PM
China's growth stimulus has supported risk appetite and Asia-Pacific currencies. The NZD is up 1%. Equities have increased to fresh record highs. Stronger US economic data drove higher US Treasury yields. Oil prices fell
27th Sep 24, 7:56am
China's growth stimulus has supported risk appetite and Asia-Pacific currencies. The NZD is up 1%. Equities have increased to fresh record highs. Stronger US economic data drove higher US Treasury yields. Oil prices fell
Risk appetites rising supported by a smorgasbord of Chinese easing measures to support their economy, while RBA update seen as dovish and weaker US consumer confidence also market moving events
25th Sep 24, 7:47am
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Risk appetites rising supported by a smorgasbord of Chinese easing measures to support their economy, while RBA update seen as dovish and weaker US consumer confidence also market moving events
Weaker euro area PMI data drove down rates in the region and dragged down the euro. UK PMI data weren’t as soft, while the US services PMI remained robust and inflation indicators were stronger
24th Sep 24, 7:49am
Weaker euro area PMI data drove down rates in the region and dragged down the euro. UK PMI data weren’t as soft, while the US services PMI remained robust and inflation indicators were stronger
Global equities couldn’t extend the previous Fed-inspired rally into the end of last week with major indices closing lower. Gold hit a fresh record high. Fed speaker remarks brought lower UST yields
23rd Sep 24, 7:22am
Global equities couldn’t extend the previous Fed-inspired rally into the end of last week with major indices closing lower. Gold hit a fresh record high. Fed speaker remarks brought lower UST yields
In the afterglow of the Fed’s jumbo rate cut, US equities lift to fresh record highs. The US Treasuries curve has steepened. The USD is broadly weaker on higher risk appetite
20th Sep 24, 7:51am
In the afterglow of the Fed’s jumbo rate cut, US equities lift to fresh record highs. The US Treasuries curve has steepened. The USD is broadly weaker on higher risk appetite
US rates are lower across the board on rising bets that the Fed will front-load the easing cycle with a 50bps rate cut this week. Lower rates support US equities but have worked against the USD, which is broadly weaker
17th Sep 24, 7:44am
US rates are lower across the board on rising bets that the Fed will front-load the easing cycle with a 50bps rate cut this week. Lower rates support US equities but have worked against the USD, which is broadly weaker
Markets pricing the Fed’s first easing for the cycle this week at a toss up between 25bps and 50bps. The US Treasuries curve steepened further, with a short end-led rally in bonds
16th Sep 24, 7:20am
Markets pricing the Fed’s first easing for the cycle this week at a toss up between 25bps and 50bps. The US Treasuries curve steepened further, with a short end-led rally in bonds
US CPI data drove a swing in US Treasury yields and slightly higher core inflation sees the curve flatter and slightly higher. USS equities recovered early losses to now show a decent gain
12th Sep 24, 7:41am
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US CPI data drove a swing in US Treasury yields and slightly higher core inflation sees the curve flatter and slightly higher. USS equities recovered early losses to now show a decent gain
The key market move has been a further chunky fall in oil prices. Lower oil prices have supported lower interest rates. US equities are modestly higher while in currency markets JPY has outperformed
11th Sep 24, 7:49am
The key market move has been a further chunky fall in oil prices. Lower oil prices have supported lower interest rates. US equities are modestly higher while in currency markets JPY has outperformed
US equities have rebounded after last week’s hefty loss but otherwise market movements have been well contained. UST rates little-changed, while the USD shows a modest broadly based gain
10th Sep 24, 7:46am
US equities have rebounded after last week’s hefty loss but otherwise market movements have been well contained. UST rates little-changed, while the USD shows a modest broadly based gain
Equity markets remain soft ahead of key US labour market data. Treasury yields and the US dollar are modestly weaker. Brent crude prices stabilised following Opec+ postponed production increase
6th Sep 24, 7:43am
Equity markets remain soft ahead of key US labour market data. Treasury yields and the US dollar are modestly weaker. Brent crude prices stabilised following Opec+ postponed production increase
US Treasury yields remain in a consolidation mode with a curve steepening bias. A risk-off vibe and technical factors have seen the USD broadly stronger with European currencies underperforming
29th Aug 24, 7:48am
US Treasury yields remain in a consolidation mode with a curve steepening bias. A risk-off vibe and technical factors have seen the USD broadly stronger with European currencies underperforming
US consumer confidence higher on lower interest rate outlook while labour market conditions soften further. US equities edge higher, US Treasury yields in clear curve steepening bias and the US is broadly weaker
28th Aug 24, 7:39am
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US consumer confidence higher on lower interest rate outlook while labour market conditions soften further. US equities edge higher, US Treasury yields in clear curve steepening bias and the US is broadly weaker
Markets are consolidating following the initial excitement following Powell’s Jackson Hole speech. US equities are down modestly, US Treasuries show small changes, and the USD is slightly stronger
27th Aug 24, 7:28am
Markets are consolidating following the initial excitement following Powell’s Jackson Hole speech. US equities are down modestly, US Treasuries show small changes, and the USD is slightly stronger
Powell’s Jackson Hole speech was music to the ears of investors. Risk appetite increased, US equities up over 1%, Treasury yields fell, the USD was broadly weaker, and commodity prices rose
26th Aug 24, 7:29am
Powell’s Jackson Hole speech was music to the ears of investors. Risk appetite increased, US equities up over 1%, Treasury yields fell, the USD was broadly weaker, and commodity prices rose
There has been a reversal of recent price action, with US equities weaker, higher rates and a stronger USD. Data suggested no need for the Fed to panic, Fed speakers arguing for gradualism
23rd Aug 24, 7:46am
There has been a reversal of recent price action, with US equities weaker, higher rates and a stronger USD. Data suggested no need for the Fed to panic, Fed speakers arguing for gradualism
US Treasury yields are down 5-6bps, supported by benign Canadian CPI data. The USD is again broadly weaker, taking the DXY index down to fresh lows for the year; the yen is the strongest of the majors
21st Aug 24, 7:46am
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US Treasury yields are down 5-6bps, supported by benign Canadian CPI data. The USD is again broadly weaker, taking the DXY index down to fresh lows for the year; the yen is the strongest of the majors
Fed speakers give the green light to a rate cut next month. Global equity markets rise. Eyes turn to Jackson Hole speakers
20th Aug 24, 7:35am
Fed speakers give the green light to a rate cut next month. Global equity markets rise. Eyes turn to Jackson Hole speakers
Stronger than expected US retail sales and jobless claims data helped dispel concerns about the US economic slowdown and sent equities and bond yields higher
16th Aug 24, 7:43am
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Stronger than expected US retail sales and jobless claims data helped dispel concerns about the US economic slowdown and sent equities and bond yields higher
A benign US PPI got the market’s attention and helped drive lower US rates, a lower USD and higher US equities. Against broad-based weakness in the USD, the NZD has outperformed
14th Aug 24, 7:45am
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A benign US PPI got the market’s attention and helped drive lower US rates, a lower USD and higher US equities. Against broad-based weakness in the USD, the NZD has outperformed