Stuart Ritson
US treasury yields rose after Trump comments on chance of Kevin Hassett becoming the next Federal Reserve Chair. Trump to impose 10% tariffs on European countries until they support his ambition to acquire Greenland
19th Jan 26, 7:39am
US treasury yields rose after Trump comments on chance of Kevin Hassett becoming the next Federal Reserve Chair. Trump to impose 10% tariffs on European countries until they support his ambition to acquire Greenland
US equity markets rebound. A decline in US jobless claims underpinned the US dollar against European currencies. Oil prices sharply lower after an apparent easing in US-Iran tensions
16th Jan 26, 7:51am
US equity markets rebound. A decline in US jobless claims underpinned the US dollar against European currencies. Oil prices sharply lower after an apparent easing in US-Iran tensions
Rising geopolitical tensions hit risk sentiment and weigh on US equities. Limited market rection to US retail sales and PPI data. Oil prices extend recent gain. Metals continue winning streak
15th Jan 26, 7:53am
Rising geopolitical tensions hit risk sentiment and weigh on US equities. Limited market rection to US retail sales and PPI data. Oil prices extend recent gain. Metals continue winning streak
US core CPI undershoots expectations for the second consecutive month. Oil prices gain 3% and approach two-month highs. US dollar recovers from the decline earlier in the week
14th Jan 26, 7:42am
US core CPI undershoots expectations for the second consecutive month. Oil prices gain 3% and approach two-month highs. US dollar recovers from the decline earlier in the week
Fed Chair Powell reveals Justice Department criminal threats raising concerns over central bank independence. Precious metals reach record highs. US dollar weaker against G10 currencies. NZD outperforms
13th Jan 26, 7:49am
Fed Chair Powell reveals Justice Department criminal threats raising concerns over central bank independence. Precious metals reach record highs. US dollar weaker against G10 currencies. NZD outperforms
Soft US CPI data contributed to a solid rally for equity markets and lower treasury yields. ECB held rates steady and upgraded growth and inflation forecasts. BofE made a cautious cut
19th Dec 25, 8:00am
Soft US CPI data contributed to a solid rally for equity markets and lower treasury yields. ECB held rates steady and upgraded growth and inflation forecasts. BofE made a cautious cut
Concerns about high valuations for companies linked to AI weigh on US equities. FOMC dissenters outline rationale for leaving rates unchanged last week. US treasury curve steeper. Currency markets subdued
15th Dec 25, 7:34am
Concerns about high valuations for companies linked to AI weigh on US equities. FOMC dissenters outline rationale for leaving rates unchanged last week. US treasury curve steeper. Currency markets subdued
Post-FOMC rally in US equities fades. Treasuries modestly lower in yield. US dollar extends recent decline. Monthly job growth in Australia weaker than expected
12th Dec 25, 8:05am
Post-FOMC rally in US equities fades. Treasuries modestly lower in yield. US dollar extends recent decline. Monthly job growth in Australia weaker than expected
US consumer confidence improves for the first time in five months. But limited moves across risk sensitive assets. Large moves in the Canadian dollar and rates after labour market stronger than expected
8th Dec 25, 7:21am
US consumer confidence improves for the first time in five months. But limited moves across risk sensitive assets. Large moves in the Canadian dollar and rates after labour market stronger than expected
US manufacturing ISM slipped to the lowest level since July. US treasury yields higher despite weak ISM. Small moves for G10 currencies
2nd Dec 25, 7:39am
US manufacturing ISM slipped to the lowest level since July. US treasury yields higher despite weak ISM. Small moves for G10 currencies
US equities end the month on a positive note. Key futures markets were impacted by a technical outage. Silver prices surge 6% to a record high. Limited movement across global FX and rates markets
1st Dec 25, 7:37am
US equities end the month on a positive note. Key futures markets were impacted by a technical outage. Silver prices surge 6% to a record high. Limited movement across global FX and rates markets
Upbeat investor risk sentiment brings solid gains for global equity markets. UK widely anticipated Autumn Budget released. A marginally hawkish tone from the RBNZ pushed NZ rates and the NZ dollar sharply higher
27th Nov 25, 7:46am
Upbeat investor risk sentiment brings solid gains for global equity markets. UK widely anticipated Autumn Budget released. A marginally hawkish tone from the RBNZ pushed NZ rates and the NZ dollar sharply higher
US equities rebound after a week of erratic trading. Influential New York Fed President Williams said he sees room for a near-term rate cut, and market pricing for that follows
24th Nov 25, 7:35am
US equities rebound after a week of erratic trading. Influential New York Fed President Williams said he sees room for a near-term rate cut, and market pricing for that follows
Risk sensitive assets remained under pressure with large declines across global equity indices. There is growing caution from investors about elevated valuations in the AI sector
19th Nov 25, 7:51am
Risk sensitive assets remained under pressure with large declines across global equity indices. There is growing caution from investors about elevated valuations in the AI sector
US Fed vice-chair Jefferson echoes Powell saying that another cut in December was "not a forgone conclusion". Japanese PM Takaichi to meet BoJ after Japan GDP contracted in Q3
18th Nov 25, 7:51am
US Fed vice-chair Jefferson echoes Powell saying that another cut in December was "not a forgone conclusion". Japanese PM Takaichi to meet BoJ after Japan GDP contracted in Q3