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US inflation jumped more than expected, spiking to 3.7%, from 3.4%. The number was no shock to markets, although expectations had been tampered, due to subdued recent readings. This was not helped by surging oil prices.
Read more →The IMF meet this week in Thailand and put out some positive economic projections. The IMF confirmed global growth would be 3.1% in 2026, rising to 3.4%, in 2027. There were caveats, including flagging AI investment and extended hostilities in the Middle East.
Read more →US markets eased into the week quietly, with celebrations of the Columbus Day holiday, allowing markets to flatline. Oil prices remained elevated, despite the announcement of a deal for Russia to supply diesel to global markets.
Read more →Markets closed out a very volatile week of trading, highlighted by surging bond yields, sending warning signals to markets. US and European bond yields tested highs, as the energy/inflation crisis rolls on, with spiking prices in diesel due to global supply shortages.
Read more →US and European equities traded lower overnight, under immense pressure from high bond yields and inflation. Oil prices spiked back above US$90/barrel, following speculation that the US would seek a military solution to the Iranian crisis.
Read more →Bond yields rose to record highs again overnight, with US 10 and 30-year bond yields, hitting highs not seen since 2002. European yields also pushed up to record levels, with particular attention being paid to French bonds.
Read more →Oil prices tumbled lower, once again overnight, easing inflationary pressures and global bond yields. Oil prices fell below US$90/barrel, easing pressure on bond markets and allowing equities to book further gains.
Read more →Oil prices eased overnight, allowing for equity markets to book some gains, with the tech heavy NASDAQ hitting all-time record highs. Despite the sliver of good news, bond yields crept even higher, trading at dangerously high levels, flashing warning signals.
Read more →Markets closed out a very volatile week on a positive note, with bond yields easing and equities back on the rise. Oil prices stabilised, at elevated levels, as did US and European bond yields. The fears over the energy and inflation crisis are real and pressing, but markets are building this in.
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