Jason Wong

Fears of front-loaded US tightening cycle and China lockdowns drive risk appetite lower. Much lower US rates since Friday's NZ close

Fears of front-loaded US tightening cycle and China lockdowns drive risk appetite lower. Much lower US rates since Friday's NZ close

Global bond yields rise significantly again, following hawkish ECB commentary. US 5-year rate cracks 3%. NZ CPI inflation "only" 6.9%, but core measures show further upward momentum in Q1

Global bond yields rise significantly again, following hawkish ECB commentary. US 5-year rate cracks 3%. NZ CPI inflation "only" 6.9%, but core measures show further upward momentum in Q1

Bond yields continue their relentless rise. US 10-year rate hits 2.79%; NZ 10-year NZGB rate closes above 3.5% for first time since 2015. Risk appetite weaker as China COVID outbreak spreads, leading to more restrictions

Bond yields continue their relentless rise. US 10-year rate hits 2.79%; NZ 10-year NZGB rate closes above 3.5% for first time since 2015. Risk appetite weaker as China COVID outbreak spreads, leading to more restrictions

Global rates push higher on Friday to fresh multi-year highs. USD hits highest level in nearly two years. Big week ahead, with RBNZ, Bank of Canada and ECB meetings; US CPI to hit fresh multi-decade high

Global rates push higher on Friday to fresh multi-year highs. USD hits highest level in nearly two years. Big week ahead, with RBNZ, Bank of Canada and ECB meetings; US CPI to hit fresh multi-decade high

Multiple drivers push global rates much higher; US 10-year rate up 16bps, aided by hawkish speech from Fed Governor Brainard. Australian rates and AUD higher after hawkish RBA statement

Multiple drivers push global rates much higher; US 10-year rate up 16bps, aided by hawkish speech from Fed Governor Brainard. Australian rates and AUD higher after hawkish RBA statement

Risk sentiment improves. EU working on further sanctions against Russia, following evidence of committed war crimes. Global equities higher; euro weaker

Risk sentiment improves. EU working on further sanctions against Russia, following evidence of committed war crimes. Global equities higher; euro weaker

Strong US jobs report adds to the case for the Fed to hike in 50bps steps. Euro area inflation of 7.5% adds to the case for the ECB to end QE and raise its policy rate. Record low NZ consumer confidence raises questions over appropriate NZ policy reaction

Strong US jobs report adds to the case for the Fed to hike in 50bps steps. Euro area inflation of 7.5% adds to the case for the ECB to end QE and raise its policy rate. Record low NZ consumer confidence raises questions over appropriate NZ policy reaction

Quarter ends with softer risk sentiment, not helped by weak China PMI data. Oil prices lower after US to release 180m barrels over six months from its strategic reserve

Quarter ends with softer risk sentiment, not helped by weak China PMI data. Oil prices lower after US to release 180m barrels over six months from its strategic reserve

Market takes an optimistic view on Russia-Ukraine peace talks, driving European equities, rates and the euro higher; oil prices lower. UST 2s10s curve briefly inverts

Market takes an optimistic view on Russia-Ukraine peace talks, driving European equities, rates and the euro higher; oil prices lower. UST 2s10s curve briefly inverts

Bonds, currencies, oil markets all volatile. UST10s swing in big range, with further curve flattening. Bank of Japan moves to keep the 10-yr yield under 0.25%

Bonds, currencies, oil markets all volatile. UST10s swing in big range, with further curve flattening. Bank of Japan moves to keep the 10-yr yield under 0.25%

Global rates lower after recent surge higher. Strong gains in oil prices and metals drive AUD to almost 75 USc. NZD/JPY and NZ 2 year swap rate hit highest levels in nearly 7 years

Global rates lower after recent surge higher. Strong gains in oil prices and metals drive AUD to almost 75 USc. NZD/JPY and NZ 2 year swap rate hit highest levels in nearly 7 years

Global bond market selloff continues. Interest rates up to fresh multi-year highs. Equity markets unperturbed

Global bond market selloff continues. Interest rates up to fresh multi-year highs. Equity markets unperturbed

Another surge higher in global rates to fresh multi-year highs. Fed Chair Powell delivers a hawkish speech; 50bps rate hikes "live". 2-10 year Treasury yields up 15-17bps

Another surge higher in global rates to fresh multi-year highs. Fed Chair Powell delivers a hawkish speech; 50bps rate hikes "live". 2-10 year Treasury yields up 15-17bps

Chinese government shows support for economy and stockmarket. Fed delivers 25bps hike and hawkish rate projections, with 7 hikes this year and a chance of 50bps moves

Chinese government shows support for economy and stockmarket. Fed delivers 25bps hike and hawkish rate projections, with 7 hikes this year and a chance of 50bps moves

Oil prices plunge below USD100 per barrel. Supporting a lift in US equities while bond market sell-off takes a breather. FOMC 25bps hike well anticipated

Oil prices plunge below USD100 per barrel. Supporting a lift in US equities while bond market sell-off takes a breather. FOMC 25bps hike well anticipated

Market volatility continues. China in the spotlight with its zero-COVID strategy continuing. Global rates surge to multi-year highs, even as oil prices plunge

Market volatility continues. China in the spotlight with its zero-COVID strategy continuing. Global rates surge to multi-year highs, even as oil prices plunge

Big reversal of some recent market moves on little fresh news. Strong bounce in global equities. Global rates higher. Oil prices plunge 12%. Euro rebounds

Big reversal of some recent market moves on little fresh news. Strong bounce in global equities. Global rates higher. Oil prices plunge 12%. Euro rebounds

US and UK ban Russian oil imports. EU might be looking to issue bonds to finance massive spend-up on energy and defense. German bond rates surge, pushing up US Treasuries

US and UK ban Russian oil imports. EU might be looking to issue bonds to finance massive spend-up on energy and defense. German bond rates surge, pushing up US Treasuries

Markets highly volatile as investors weigh up Russian oil embargo; Germany rejects that prospect. Stagflation worries; higher inflation expectations push global rates higher while equities much weaker

Markets highly volatile as investors weigh up Russian oil embargo; Germany rejects that prospect. Stagflation worries; higher inflation expectations push global rates higher while equities much weaker

Risk sentiment sours as focus remains on war in Ukraine. Money markets show signs of stress with a collateral squeeze. Alongside flood to safe-havens, global rates rally massively

Risk sentiment sours as focus remains on war in Ukraine. Money markets show signs of stress with a collateral squeeze. Alongside flood to safe-havens, global rates rally massively

Russian assets slammed following weekend sanctions imposed on Russia's central bank. Some spillover into European prices. EUR struggles. But risk sentiment improves from the poor Monday open

Russian assets slammed following weekend sanctions imposed on Russia's central bank. Some spillover into European prices. EUR struggles. But risk sentiment improves from the poor Monday open

Risk sentiment improved on Friday, driving global equities significantly higher. Weekend developments saw more sanctions on Russian banks (SWIFT expulsions) and Russia's central bank. Putin readies nuclear forces

Risk sentiment improved on Friday, driving global equities significantly higher. Weekend developments saw more sanctions on Russian banks (SWIFT expulsions) and Russia's central bank. Putin readies nuclear forces

No material developments in Russia-Ukraine situation so markets well contained. Modest falls in US, European equities; US 10-year rate trades just under 2%

No material developments in Russia-Ukraine situation so markets well contained. Modest falls in US, European equities; US 10-year rate trades just under 2%