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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 equities rebound from initial sharp losses. Oil prices underpinned on rising geopolitical risks and tightening US sanctions on Russia. FX markets stable
17th Nov 25, 7:35am
US equities rebound from initial sharp losses. Oil prices underpinned on rising geopolitical risks and tightening US sanctions on Russia. FX markets stable
US equity rebound takes a breather while European indices extend gains. US Treasury futures rally and the US dollar declines after ADP data suggests the US labour market has slowed
12th Nov 25, 7:40am
US equity rebound takes a breather while European indices extend gains. US Treasury futures rally and the US dollar declines after ADP data suggests the US labour market has slowed
Buoyant risk sentiment amid expectations for a deal that would end US government shutdown. Global equities make solid gains while an initial selloff for US treasuries fades
11th Nov 25, 7:38am
Buoyant risk sentiment amid expectations for a deal that would end US government shutdown. Global equities make solid gains while an initial selloff for US treasuries fades
Soft tone continues for risk sensitive assets. US consumer sentiment downbeat and is tracking towards multi-year lows. Canadian labour market surprises positively
10th Nov 25, 7:38am
Soft tone continues for risk sensitive assets. US consumer sentiment downbeat and is tracking towards multi-year lows. Canadian labour market surprises positively
US manufacturing ISM soft with many industries citing tariffs as an impediment to activity. Global sovereign bond markets higher in yield to start the week
4th Nov 25, 7:56am
US manufacturing ISM soft with many industries citing tariffs as an impediment to activity. Global sovereign bond markets higher in yield to start the week
US equities end October positively on robust corporate earnings. One Fed governor said he voted against cutting rates on inflation concerns. US dollar at fresh three month highs
3rd Nov 25, 7:38am
US equities end October positively on robust corporate earnings. One Fed governor said he voted against cutting rates on inflation concerns. US dollar at fresh three month highs
US dollar extends post-FOMC gains and reached the highest level since August. Yen weak after Bank of Japan leaves rates on hold and doesn't build the case for a December hike. ECB steady
31st Oct 25, 7:52am
US dollar extends post-FOMC gains and reached the highest level since August. Yen weak after Bank of Japan leaves rates on hold and doesn't build the case for a December hike. ECB steady
The US Fed reduced rates by 25 bps for second consecutive meeting in split decision, say balance sheet runoff will end. Bank of Canada cut but pushed back against further easing. Australian Q3 CPI was well above expectations
30th Oct 25, 8:02am
The US Fed reduced rates by 25 bps for second consecutive meeting in split decision, say balance sheet runoff will end. Bank of Canada cut but pushed back against further easing. Australian Q3 CPI was well above expectations
The S&P500 reached a fresh record intra-day high. US consumer confidence remains subdued amid concern about jobs and the cost of living. Gold prices remain soft amid large outflows from exchange traded funds
29th Oct 25, 7:49am
The S&P500 reached a fresh record intra-day high. US consumer confidence remains subdued amid concern about jobs and the cost of living. Gold prices remain soft amid large outflows from exchange traded funds
Buoyant risk sentiment pushed US and Asia equity indices to record highs. Markets supported by encouraging signs from negotiations between the US and China. Gold prices slip below US$4,000/oz
28th Oct 25, 7:49am
Buoyant risk sentiment pushed US and Asia equity indices to record highs. Markets supported by encouraging signs from negotiations between the US and China. Gold prices slip below US$4,000/oz
Oil prices surge as US sanctions Russia’s largest oil producers. US Treasury yields higher as the market looks ahead to the release of delayed US CPI data. Precious metal prices have stabilised after sharp declines earlier in the week
24th Oct 25, 7:48am
Oil prices surge as US sanctions Russia’s largest oil producers. US Treasury yields higher as the market looks ahead to the release of delayed US CPI data. Precious metal prices have stabilised after sharp declines earlier in the week
Soft tone across global equity markets. Gold prices extend recent declines having fallen more than 8%. Bank of England expected to ease further
23rd Oct 25, 7:52am
Soft tone across global equity markets. Gold prices extend recent declines having fallen more than 8%. Bank of England expected to ease further
US government shutdown takes effect. Risk sentiment resilient. US equities recover from an initial dip and solid gains for European indices. ADP payrolls weaker than expected contributing to a rally for US treasuries
2nd Oct 25, 7:47am
US government shutdown takes effect. Risk sentiment resilient. US equities recover from an initial dip and solid gains for European indices. ADP payrolls weaker than expected contributing to a rally for US treasuries
US equities little changed as hopes for a last-minute deal to avoid a government shutdown fade. Oil extends recent decline. Limited movement across bond and currency markets. RBA leaves rates on hold and adopts more hawkish tone
1st Oct 25, 7:53am
US equities little changed as hopes for a last-minute deal to avoid a government shutdown fade. Oil extends recent decline. Limited movement across bond and currency markets. RBA leaves rates on hold and adopts more hawkish tone
Prediction markets put the risk of US shutdown at 70% which could delay key economic reports. The uncertainty supports US treasuries and gold reached a fresh record high. Oil falls on OPEC+ plans to increase supply
30th Sep 25, 7:51am
Prediction markets put the risk of US shutdown at 70% which could delay key economic reports. The uncertainty supports US treasuries and gold reached a fresh record high. Oil falls on OPEC+ plans to increase supply
S&P500 closes higher breaking a three day losing streak. US real spending beats expectations continuing the run of firm data. Core PCE deflator in line with consensus estimate
29th Sep 25, 7:34am
S&P500 closes higher breaking a three day losing streak. US real spending beats expectations continuing the run of firm data. Core PCE deflator in line with consensus estimate
Fed Chair Powell’s speech didn't provide fresh information on the policy outlook. US advance PMIs showed economic activity is holding up well. PMI readings mixed for Europeans
24th Sep 25, 7:52am
Fed Chair Powell’s speech didn't provide fresh information on the policy outlook. US advance PMIs showed economic activity is holding up well. PMI readings mixed for Europeans
Risk sensitive asset remain well supported. S&P closes at fresh record high and high-grade credit spreads tightest since 1998. Bank of Japan on hold but 2 members dissent in favour of a hike
22nd Sep 25, 7:18am
Risk sensitive asset remain well supported. S&P closes at fresh record high and high-grade credit spreads tightest since 1998. Bank of Japan on hold but 2 members dissent in favour of a hike
US Federal Reserve cuts rates by 25bp as expected citing growing weakness in the labour market. The median FOMC member expects a further 50bp of easing this year. Markets whipsaw but modest moves overall
18th Sep 25, 7:50am
US Federal Reserve cuts rates by 25bp as expected citing growing weakness in the labour market. The median FOMC member expects a further 50bp of easing this year. Markets whipsaw but modest moves overall
US equity markets consolidated. Asian indices hit record levels. Global bond yields rebound. US Treasury 10-year up 4bp with a steeper curve. Fitch downgrades French rating amid rising debt and political instability
15th Sep 25, 7:20am
US equity markets consolidated. Asian indices hit record levels. Global bond yields rebound. US Treasury 10-year up 4bp with a steeper curve. Fitch downgrades French rating amid rising debt and political instability
US producer price data softer than expected supporting the case for Fed easing. US treasuries rally. 10-year yields approach 4.0%, the lowest level since April. S&P500 reaches fresh record high
11th Sep 25, 7:37am
US producer price data softer than expected supporting the case for Fed easing. US treasuries rally. 10-year yields approach 4.0%, the lowest level since April. S&P500 reaches fresh record high
Further weakness in US labour market as payrolls undershoot again. Data clears the way for a September rate cut. Bond markets rally and US dollar is weaker. OPEC+ to increase oil production next month
8th Sep 25, 7:17am
Further weakness in US labour market as payrolls undershoot again. Data clears the way for a September rate cut. Bond markets rally and US dollar is weaker. OPEC+ to increase oil production next month
Long end of sovereign bond markets remain in focus. US job openings weaker than expected supporting the case for a September cut. Treasury yields decline following the data. 30-year yields touch 5.0% before retracing
4th Sep 25, 7:38am
Long end of sovereign bond markets remain in focus. US job openings weaker than expected supporting the case for a September cut. Treasury yields decline following the data. 30-year yields touch 5.0% before retracing
Global equities declined on Friday but ended August with solid gains. US core PCE deflator and consumption data matches expectations. A court ruling has found most of the Trump administration’s tariffs to be illegal
1st Sep 25, 7:22am
Global equities declined on Friday but ended August with solid gains. US core PCE deflator and consumption data matches expectations. A court ruling has found most of the Trump administration’s tariffs to be illegal