Stuart Ritson
Markets digest Kevin Warsh’s nomination as Fed chair. US dollar advances. Treasury curve steeper and S&P closes lower. Extreme volatility in precious metals continues
2nd Feb 26, 7:36am
Markets digest Kevin Warsh’s nomination as Fed chair. US dollar advances. Treasury curve steeper and S&P closes lower. Extreme volatility in precious metals continues
US equities fall on concerns about spending on AI infrastructure. Oil prices underpinned after Trump threats against Iran. Precious metals volatile
30th Jan 26, 7:59am
US equities fall on concerns about spending on AI infrastructure. Oil prices underpinned after Trump threats against Iran. Precious metals volatile
Following Trump's championing of a weaker US dollar, Bessent reaffirms the US "strong dollar" policy and it is absolutely not intervening in dollar-yen markets. RBA set to hike after high CPI inflation data
29th Jan 26, 7:34am
Following Trump's championing of a weaker US dollar, Bessent reaffirms the US "strong dollar" policy and it is absolutely not intervening in dollar-yen markets. RBA set to hike after high CPI inflation data
US dollar remains under pressure. The euro reached multi-year highs while the NZD is back above 60 USc. US consumer confidence subdued. US labour market indicators are weak
28th Jan 26, 7:57am
US dollar remains under pressure. The euro reached multi-year highs while the NZD is back above 60 USc. US consumer confidence subdued. US labour market indicators are weak
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