Stuart Ritson

Risk sentiment improves after reports there's a peace deal. Brent crude down. Mixed US economic data, softer on balance. US Treasury yields and USD lower; US equities lift to a fresh record high

Risk sentiment improves after reports there's a peace deal. Brent crude down. Mixed US economic data, softer on balance. US Treasury yields and USD lower; US equities lift to a fresh record high

Buoyant investor risk appetite on hopes a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz may be close. Global equities make solid gains pushing the MSCI world index to an all time high. Brent crude falls contributing to lower bond yields

Buoyant investor risk appetite on hopes a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz may be close. Global equities make solid gains pushing the MSCI world index to an all time high. Brent crude falls contributing to lower bond yields

S&P500 closed higher to extend its longest weekly winning streak since December 2023. Influential Fed Governor Waller pivots to a more hawkish stance. Market pricing a full 25bp Fed hike by December pushing front end rates higher

S&P500 closed higher to extend its longest weekly winning streak since December 2023. Influential Fed Governor Waller pivots to a more hawkish stance. Market pricing a full 25bp Fed hike by December pushing front end rates higher

Large swings in oil prices amid conflicting reports on US-Iran negotiations. Major equity markets little changed. Weak labour market data in Australia

Large swings in oil prices amid conflicting reports on US-Iran negotiations. Major equity markets little changed. Weak labour market data in Australia

Global bond yields extend higher on inflation concerns. 10-year US treasury yield reaches 4.60%. Higher rates undermine equities. S&P falls more than 1%. Brent crude trades above US$109 per barrel

Global bond yields extend higher on inflation concerns. 10-year US treasury yield reaches 4.60%. Higher rates undermine equities. S&P falls more than 1%. Brent crude trades above US$109 per barrel

S&P advances to another record high underpinned by technology stocks. US producer prices stronger than expected but has limited impact on rates markets

S&P advances to another record high underpinned by technology stocks. US producer prices stronger than expected but has limited impact on rates markets

US equities continue to push higher on solid labour market data. S&P500 trades to a fresh all time high. Brent crude stable near US$101 per barrel

US equities continue to push higher on solid labour market data. S&P500 trades to a fresh all time high. Brent crude stable near US$101 per barrel

Rally in risk risk-sensitive markets takes a breather after recent gains. Oil prices rebound on reports the US is looking to restart ship transits. US Treasury yields higher while currency markets subdued overall

Rally in risk risk-sensitive markets takes a breather after recent gains. Oil prices rebound on reports the US is looking to restart ship transits. US Treasury yields higher while currency markets subdued overall

Buoyant investor risk sentiment on hopes for an imminent end to the war supports global equities. S&P gains to a new record high. Oil prices sharply lower contributing to a rally across government bond markets

Buoyant investor risk sentiment on hopes for an imminent end to the war supports global equities. S&P gains to a new record high. Oil prices sharply lower contributing to a rally across government bond markets

US equities rebound on indications the US-Iran ceasefire remains in place despite recent clashes. Oil prices decline. Brent crude dips below US$110 per barrel. Treasury yields decline modestly

US equities rebound on indications the US-Iran ceasefire remains in place despite recent clashes. Oil prices decline. Brent crude dips below US$110 per barrel. Treasury yields decline modestly

Risk-sensitive assets underpinned on hopes for a ceasefire extension and further US-Iran talks. S&P reaches fresh record high. Brent crude prices stable near US$95 per barrel. US Treasury yields higher

Risk-sensitive assets underpinned on hopes for a ceasefire extension and further US-Iran talks. S&P reaches fresh record high. Brent crude prices stable near US$95 per barrel. US Treasury yields higher

Investors look past naval blockade with solid performance for risk-sensitive assets as further US-Iran talks anticipated. US producer prices softer than expected in March. US dollar index fully unwinds conflict gain

Investors look past naval blockade with solid performance for risk-sensitive assets as further US-Iran talks anticipated. US producer prices softer than expected in March. US dollar index fully unwinds conflict gain

Asset markets recover from initial weakness after Trump threatened to blockade the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude prices remain higher but well-below the recent peak. USD and yields fall

Asset markets recover from initial weakness after Trump threatened to blockade the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude prices remain higher but well-below the recent peak. USD and yields fall

Risk-sensitive assets stable ahead of US–Iran talks. But the lack of a peace deal will likely see higher oil prices and weigh on market sentiment. US consumer sentiment fell to a record low pointing to downside risk for consumption

Risk-sensitive assets stable ahead of US–Iran talks. But the lack of a peace deal will likely see higher oil prices and weigh on market sentiment. US consumer sentiment fell to a record low pointing to downside risk for consumption

Markets steady as investors remain cautious into Trump’s Iran deadline, with little sign a deal is close. Oil prices remained supported with the US striking Kharg Island though energy infrastructure was not targeted. FX markets stable overall

Markets steady as investors remain cautious into Trump’s Iran deadline, with little sign a deal is close. Oil prices remained supported with the US striking Kharg Island though energy infrastructure was not targeted. FX markets stable overall