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061224

05 Dec 2024

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The US dollar fell slightly, while bond yields were little changed amid little major news for markets to digest. Markets await tonight’s important U...

051224

04 Dec 2024

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The US dollar and bond yields fell in response to softer data on the US services sector, partially retracing later following Fed Chair Powell’s comm...

041224

03 Dec 2024

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The US dollar fell slightly, as did short maturity bond yields. Fedspeak was slightly dovish. South Korea’s declaration of martial law caused a brie...

031224

02 Dec 2024

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The US dollar rose in the wake of the weekend’s Trump comments on the US dollar’s leading global role. Bond yields were mixed, amid solid US econo...

021224

01 Dec 2024

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The US dollar and bond yields fell, while equities rose. There was little economic data of note, and market concerns about Trump tariffs have abated.

281124

27 Nov 2024

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The US dollar and bond yields fell, the S&P500 down 0.5%, amid a batch of US economic data which was mostly as expected. Month-end rebalancing and haw...

271124

26 Nov 2024

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The US dollar roundtripped for little net change, while bond yields rose modestly. US economic data was second-tier and mixed, while the FOMC minutes ...

261124

25 Nov 2024

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Bond yields and the US dollar fell, and US equities rose, in response to the nomination of the US Treasury Secretary yesterday.

251124

24 Nov 2024

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The US dollar rose to a two-year high, amid expectations the US economy will continue to outperform during the new Trump administration. Equities rose...

201124

19 Nov 2024

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Markets were initially affected by geopolitical jitters involving Ukraine, boosting safe haven instruments, but the moves faded to leave bond yields o...

191124

18 Nov 2024

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US equities rose, the S&P500 up 0.5%, amid little major data. The defensive US dollar fell, while bond yields ranged for little net change.

181124

17 Nov 2024

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The S&P500 fell 1.3% as Trump election euphoria faded, bond yields were volatile but closed slightly lower, and the US dollar closed little changed. U...

151124

14 Nov 2024

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Bond yields fell, despite firmer producer price inflation and jobless data, while the US dollar was little changed.

111124

10 Nov 2024

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The week ended with slightly further reaction to the US election, the S&P500 rising 0.4% to a fresh record high and short maturity bond yields and the...

081124

07 Nov 2024

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Initial reactions to the US election were pared overnight, with bond yields and the US dollar lower. US equities had moderate gains, the S&P500 up 0.7...

071124

06 Nov 2024

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Yesterday’s initial reactions to the US election results extended slightly overnight. The US dollar and bond yields are slightly higher, while the S...

061124

05 Nov 2024

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Ahead of the US election, a risk-positive mood prevailed, with bond yields and equities rising, and the US dollar falling. Stronger US services data c...

051124

04 Nov 2024

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There was little major news for markets which remained volatile ahead of US election results. The US dollar saw little net change overnight, while the...

041124

03 Nov 2024

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Bond yields and the US dollar initially plunged in response to US jobs data, which was weaker than expected, but later retraced those reactions.

011124

01 Nov 2024

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311024

30 Oct 2024

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Bond yields are slightly higher following solid US economic data, while the US dollar is slightly lower following Eurozone data which was stronger tha...

301024

29 Oct 2024

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Bond yields were volatile but overall little changed amid mixed US economic data. The US dollar is modestly higher.

291024

28 Oct 2024

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Bond yields were volatile but overall rose slightly, while the US dollar is little changed. Risk sentiment was moderately positive.

241024

23 Oct 2024

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Bond yields and the US dollar rose amid little major news, against a backdrop of US election risks and markets pricing a slower Fed easing cycle. Equi...

231024

22 Oct 2024

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Markets saw only minor movements amid little major news. The US dollar is slightly higher.

221024

21 Oct 2024

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Global bond yields rose as market pricing for central bank easing was pared further. The US dollar also rose.

211024

20 Oct 2024

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Bond yields and the US dollar fell, while the main US equity indices made fresh record highs.

181024

17 Oct 2024

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Bond yields and the US dollar rose following stronger US retail sales data. The ECB cut by 25bp and gave cautious guidance.

171024

16 Oct 2024

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Bond yields are slightly lower and the US dollar is slightly higher. There was little major news, apart from UK inflation data which was softer than e...

161024

15 Oct 2024

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Markets were volatile following minor US economic data surprises, leaving bond yields slightly lower but fx little changed.

131024

13 Oct 2024

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Mixed US economic data (PPI inflation, consumer sentiment) caused mixed reactions in bond yields and little net change in currencies, while equities r...

111024

10 Oct 2024

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Mixed US economic data caused mixed reactions in bond yields and little net change in currencies. Inflation data was firmer but labour data was softer...

101024

09 Oct 2024

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US bond yields and the US dollar rose further. Fedspeak continued to hint at gradualism, the treasury auction was weak, and markets are cautious ahead...

091024

08 Oct 2024

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US bond yields and the US dollar rose slightly amid Fedspeak which hinted at a more gradual pace of rate cuts.

081024

07 Oct 2024

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US bond yields rose further as markets continued to digest last Friday’s strong US labour data. The AUD and NZD currencies underperformed, geopoliti...

071024

06 Oct 2024

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The US dollar and bond yields rose sharply in response to US labour data which was much stronger than expected. Equities also rose.

041024

03 Oct 2024

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The US dollar and bond yields rose amid solid US economic data. Oil prices rose as tension gripped the Middle East.

031024

02 Oct 2024

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US labour data was stronger than expected, causing a rise in the US dollar and bond yields.

021024

01 Oct 2024

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Risk aversion amid escalation of the war in the Middle East caused a flight to safe haven instruments. Bond yields fell and the US dollar rose.

011024

30 Sep 2024

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Bond yields rose during the European session and again following Fed Chair Powell’s speech, while the US dollar is only slightly higher.

300924

29 Sep 2024

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Bond yields fell amid slightly softer than expected US economic data and heightened tensions in the Middle East. The US dollar fell on the former but ...

270924

26 Sep 2024

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Bond yields rose following stronger than expected US economic data. Chinese equities rose sharply amid discussion of further economic stimulus via fis...

260924

25 Sep 2024

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Bond yields and the broad US dollar rose overnight despite little major economic news.

250924

24 Sep 2024

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Bond yields and the broad US dollar fell in response to weaker US consumer confidence data.

240924

23 Sep 2024

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Bond yields and the broad US dollar gyrated with economic data and Fedspeak, but are little changed, while equities gained slightly. The AUD and NZD o...

230924

22 Sep 2024

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ond yields rose slightly while the US dollar and equities closed little changed amid quarter end equity derivative position rollovers and some Fedspea...

200924

19 Sep 2024

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The US dollar weakened slightly as the previous day’s large Fed rate cut was digested, and equities rose, the S&P500 up 1.8% - a record high. The ce...

190924

18 Sep 2024

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The US dollar and bond yields are slightly higher, and equities slightly lower, despite the US Federal Reserve cutting its policy rate by 50bp – lar...

180924

17 Sep 2024

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The US dollar and bond yields rose following stronger than expected US economic data on retail sales and industrial production.

170924

16 Sep 2024

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The US dollar and bond yields fell slightly, markets looking ahead to the Fed decision in two days time.

270824

26 Aug 2024

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The US dollar and bond yields are slightly higher, and equities slightly lower, partly retracing the previous day’s moves.

260824

25 Aug 2024

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The US dollar and bond yields fell, and equities rose, following the eagerly awaited speech from Fed Chair Powell which signalled that rate cuts will ...

230824

22 Aug 2024

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The US dollar and bond yields rose and equities fell ahead of tonight’s important speech by Fed Chair Powell. Fed speakers yesterday indicated easin...

200824

19 Aug 2024

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The US dollar fell and equities rose amid improved risk sentiment, but bond yields are little changed. There was little major news.

190824

18 Aug 2024

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Bond yields were volatile amid mixed US economic data, ending the day slightly lower. The US dollar fell, while equities rose slightly.

160824

15 Aug 2024

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Bond yields, the US dollar, and equities all rose following US retail sales and job less claims data which showed a soft, rather than hard, landing fo...

150824

14 Aug 2024

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Bond yields are slightly lower, while the US dollar is slightly higher, benign US CPI data not ruffling Fed rate cut expectations much.

140824

13 Aug 2024

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Bond yields and the US dollar fell, and equities rose, following softer than expected US PPI inflation data.

130824

12 Aug 2024

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Bond yields fell slightly while currencies were mixed, and equities were little changed. A minor survey of US inflation expectations showed modest dec...

080824

07 Aug 2024

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Bond yields rose slightly, while currencies were mixed and equities fell slightly. There was little major news for markets.

070824

06 Aug 2024

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Markets were calmer overnight. Bond yields and the US dollar rose slightly, and the S&P500 is up 2.1%. There was little major news for markets.

060824

05 Aug 2024

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The turmoil in global markets continued, bond yields and the US dollar rebounding during the NY session. Firmer ISM services data helped extend the re...

050824

04 Aug 2024

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Bond yields, the US dollar, and equities all fell sharply following US payrolls data which was much softer than expected. The S&P500 fell 1.8% to a tw...

020824

01 Aug 2024

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Bond yields and equities fell in response to weak US economic data, while the US dollar rose amid escalating Middle East tensions. The Bank of England...

310724

30 Jul 2024

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Bond yields and equities fell amid a more risk averse market mood, while currencies were mixed. Middle East tensions flared.

300724

29 Jul 2024

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The US dollar rose slightly amid little major news. Bond yields were contained.

290724

28 Jul 2024

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Bond yields fell on relief US inflation data was not stronger than expected. The US dollar was little changed, while equities rose.

260524

25 Jul 2024

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Currencies and bond yields were volatile but are little net changed, following firmer than expected US GDP data. Equities rose slightly.

250724

24 Jul 2024

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Currencies and bond yields were volatile but are little net changed, while US equities fell sharply, led by the technology sector. The Bank of Canada ...

240724

23 Jul 2024

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The US dollar rose slightly, while bond yields were choppy but little changed. There was little major news to ruffle markets.

230724

22 Jul 2024

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Bond yields rose, while the US dollar was little changed amid little major news. The S&P500 rose 1.1%.

220724

21 Jul 2024

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The US dollar and bond yields rose slightly, while equities fell, amid little major news.

190724

18 Jul 2024

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The US dollar and bond yields rose, while equities fell, amid US political uncertainty and minor economic data releases. The ECB held as expected and ...

180724

17 Jul 2024

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The US dollar, bond yields, and equities fell, despite firmer US industrial production data. Political uncertainty added to the mix of economic events...

170724

16 Jul 2024

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The US dollar and bond yields rose in response to stronger US retail sales data, but later reversed leaving bond yields slightly lower. Equities rose,...

160724

15 Jul 2024

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The US dollar rose slightly, while bonds were mixed. Fed Chair Powell welcomed recent data but refrained from discussing a rate path.

150724

14 Jul 2024

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The US dollar and bond yields fell slightly in response to softer than expected details in the US PPI data as well as a fall in inflation expectations...

120724

11 Jul 2024

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The US dollar and bond yields fell sharply in response to softer than expected US CPI inflation data.

110724

10 Jul 2024

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The US dollar and bond yields are little changed, markets awaiting tomorrow’s US CPI data. Fed Chair Powell repeated yesterday’s speech, which see...

100724

09 Jul 2024

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The US dollar rose slightly, while bond yields were volatile but only modestly higher. Fed Chair Powell’s testimony was balanced and offered little ...

090724

08 Jul 2024

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The US dollar rose slightly and bond yields fell slightly, in a session with little major news, markets awaiting Fed Chair Powell’s testimony and US...

080724

07 Jul 2024

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US bond yields and the US dollar fell in response to weaker than expected US payrolls data. The French election surprised with a shift to the left, ca...

050724

04 Jul 2024

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Markets were relatively calm overnight, with little major news during the US holiday. The US dollar is slightly lower, while European equities are sli...

040724

03 Jul 2024

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“Bad news is good news”: the set of US economic data overnight was weaker than expected, causing bond yields and the USD to fall, and the S&P500 t...

030724

02 Jul 2024

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US bond yields and the US dollar fell slightly following Fedspeak, while equities rallied, the S&P500 up 0.4%.

020724

01 Jul 2024

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Despite softer US manufacturing data, bond yields rose amid rising concerns about inflation and debt levels following the US elections in November. Th...

010724

30 Jun 2024

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The US dollar fell and bond yields rose following mixed events. US PCE inflation softened as expected, while the US presidential debate fuelled concer...

270624

26 Jun 2024

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The US dollar and bond yields rose overnight, despite little major news. Markets anxiously await Friday’s US PCE inflation data following recent ups...

260224

25 Jun 2024

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The US dollar rose slightly overnight, while bond yields were volatile but little changed. Data was second-tier, the Fedspeak mixed.

250624

24 Jun 2024

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The US dollar fell slightly overnight, while bond yields and equities are little changed, with little major news for markets to respond to.

240624

23 Jun 2024

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The US dollar rose slightly further and bond yields recovered earlier losses following firmer manufacturing and services data.

210624

20 Jun 2024

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The US dollar rose overnight amid central bank decisions, geopolitical headlines and softer US data, while bond yields were volatile but little change...

200624

19 Jun 2024

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Markets were relatively stable during the US holiday.

190624

18 Jun 2024

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Bond yields and the US dollar fell in response to softer US retail sales data, while the prospect of lower interest rates helped the S&P500 rise 0.2% ...

180624

17 Jun 2024

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Bond yields rose, the US dollar fell, and the S&P500 rose 0.9% to a record high. Markets shifted from a risk-averse to a risk-seeking state, amid litt...

160624

16 Jun 2024

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Bond yields fell and the US dollar rose, as risk aversion related to Europe persisted. US consumer sentiment fell. The S&P500 closed unchanged, but th...

140624

13 Jun 2024

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Bond yields fell in response to softer US PPI inflation data, but the US dollar did not follow suit.

130624

12 Jun 2024

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Bond yields and the US dollar fell in response to softer US CPI inflation data, partly recovering later in response to the FOMC statement. The S&P500 ...

120624

11 Jun 2024

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Bond yields fell after a strong US treasury auction, while currencies were mixed. There was little major news, markets awaiting key US CPI data and th...

110624

10 Jun 2024

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In a lacklustre overnight session, bond yields crept slightly higher, while currencies were mixed. The EUR underperformed amid political uncertainty. ...