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There is no sign of an end to the conflict in the Middle East; if anything, the conflict has extended across the region. Risk sentiment has soured. US Treasury yields push higher for a fourth consecutive day
6th Mar 26, 8:03am
There is no sign of an end to the conflict in the Middle East; if anything, the conflict has extended across the region. Risk sentiment has soured. US Treasury yields push higher for a fourth consecutive day
Risk sentiment stabilises with US and European equities rebounding. Oil prices pulled back from recent highs as the US signalled possible measures to ease Middle East supply risks. US services ISM surprised to the upside
5th Mar 26, 7:58am
Risk sentiment stabilises with US and European equities rebounding. Oil prices pulled back from recent highs as the US signalled possible measures to ease Middle East supply risks. US services ISM surprised to the upside
After initial caution, investors are take pessimistic view of the Mid-East conflict seeing less chance of a quick resolution. Global equities tumble; US Treasury yields a little higher while European rates are much higher on inflation concerns
4th Mar 26, 8:00am
After initial caution, investors are take pessimistic view of the Mid-East conflict seeing less chance of a quick resolution. Global equities tumble; US Treasury yields a little higher while European rates are much higher on inflation concerns
Market focus on Middle East. Brent crude up 6%. Gas prices surge. Equity markets mostly weaker, but US equities recover from initial hit. Initial safe haven bid for bonds quickly fades as inflation concerns dominate. USD broadly stronger
3rd Mar 26, 7:58am
Market focus on Middle East. Brent crude up 6%. Gas prices surge. Equity markets mostly weaker, but US equities recover from initial hit. Initial safe haven bid for bonds quickly fades as inflation concerns dominate. USD broadly stronger
US-Israeli strikes on Iran have increased geopolitical uncertainty, pointing to higher oil prices and renewed demand for safe‑haven assets. Banks under pressure on private credit concerns. 10Y US treasuries trade towards the low point from October
2nd Mar 26, 7:49am
US-Israeli strikes on Iran have increased geopolitical uncertainty, pointing to higher oil prices and renewed demand for safe‑haven assets. Banks under pressure on private credit concerns. 10Y US treasuries trade towards the low point from October
Negative risk vibe overnight. Weaker tech stocks drag down US equities despite strong Nvidia result. US Treasuries supported. Oil prices higher on war risk
27th Feb 26, 7:26am
Negative risk vibe overnight. Weaker tech stocks drag down US equities despite strong Nvidia result. US Treasuries supported. Oil prices higher on war risk
Buoyant risk sentiment supports global equities ahead of key Nvidia results. Yen weakens and JGB curve steepens after the government nominated two dovish-leaning policy board members
26th Feb 26, 7:23am
Buoyant risk sentiment supports global equities ahead of key Nvidia results. Yen weakens and JGB curve steepens after the government nominated two dovish-leaning policy board members
US 10% global tariff comes into effect; no sign yet of the threatened higher 15% rate. US equities have recovered some of yesterday’s losses. Global rates have shown only minor movements
25th Feb 26, 7:24am
US 10% global tariff comes into effect; no sign yet of the threatened higher 15% rate. US equities have recovered some of yesterday’s losses. Global rates have shown only minor movements
Risk sentiment weaker as markets digest the implications of the latest saga on Trump’s tariff policy. US equities down over 1%, with rotation towards defensive sector; US Treasury yields down 4-8bps Safe haven CHF and JPY currencies have outperformed
24th Feb 26, 7:24am
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Risk sentiment weaker as markets digest the implications of the latest saga on Trump’s tariff policy. US equities down over 1%, with rotation towards defensive sector; US Treasury yields down 4-8bps Safe haven CHF and JPY currencies have outperformed
US equities rise on the prospect of relief from landmark tariff decision. US Treasury yields edge higher and curve steepens
23rd Feb 26, 9:01am
US equities rise on the prospect of relief from landmark tariff decision. US Treasury yields edge higher and curve steepens
Crude oil prices higher amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. US equities slip. US Treasury yields unchanged, US dollar is marginally firmer
20th Feb 26, 7:29am
Crude oil prices higher amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. US equities slip. US Treasury yields unchanged, US dollar is marginally firmer
Oil prices up nearly +4% on US-Iran "agreement" doubts. US equities respond positively to stronger second-tier US economic data. US Treasury yields and USD nudge higher
19th Feb 26, 7:24am
Oil prices up nearly +4% on US-Iran "agreement" doubts. US equities respond positively to stronger second-tier US economic data. US Treasury yields and USD nudge higher
Choppy market conditions overnight but net movements modest. Oil prices are lower. US Treasury yields push higher after earlier falls as risk of war in the Middle East fades. Domestic focus on RBNZ MPS
18th Feb 26, 7:39am
Choppy market conditions overnight but net movements modest. Oil prices are lower. US Treasury yields push higher after earlier falls as risk of war in the Middle East fades. Domestic focus on RBNZ MPS
US equity futures flat, US Treasury futures slightly higher, implying further modest downward pressure on yields. BofA fund manager survey shows record short positioning for the USD
17th Feb 26, 7:30am
US equity futures flat, US Treasury futures slightly higher, implying further modest downward pressure on yields. BofA fund manager survey shows record short positioning for the USD
Benign US CPI data supports a decline in US treasury yields. US equities were stable after the previous session's AI-driven selloff. Currency markets subdued
16th Feb 26, 7:28am
Benign US CPI data supports a decline in US treasury yields. US equities were stable after the previous session's AI-driven selloff. Currency markets subdued