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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.
Read more →US Bond yields stabilised overnight. Albeit at near record highs, allowing equity markets to also find some relief. The same cannot be said for the European bond yields, especially the French , which are pushing multi-year highs.
Read more →US inflation was much softer than expected, according to the latest PCE inflation indicator, which is the Fed’s preferred measure. Inflation was expected to spike to 3.7%, but held steady at 3.4%, offering relief to the bond market and the Fed.
Read more →Elevated bond yields in Europe and the US, have weighed heavily on equity markets and attracted safety moves towards the US Dollar. Fears over inflation have sparked carnage in bond markets and this is directly impacting equities.
Read more →The pressure on US and European bonds increased to dangerous levels, once again, threatened by the deepening energy crisis and the resultant inflationary pressures. Bond yields across Europe and the US spiked to perilous levels, sending warning signals to markets...
Read more →The Chinese/US State visit and summit, in Washington, was received extremely well and should result in improved trade arrangements between the worlds’ two super-powers. The two leaders get on extremely, well on a personal level, which many well led to an improved symbiotic relationship.
Read more →Oil prices spiked back to US$95/barrel, despite rumours swirling that a phased in peace agreement between Iran and the US, may result in the Straits of Hormuz reopening. Negotiations have been underway all week, at the UN, and it seems progress has been made.
Read more →US bond yields spiked higher overnight, as inflationary pressures came under the spotlight and speculation that the Fed will raise rates once again to compensate. The rise in bond yields, back towards record levels, adds pressure to borrowers and servicing.
Read more →The tech-heavy NASDAQ, hit record highs on Wall Street, brushing off the energy crises and wars in both Europe and the Middle East. AI remains controversial but appears to be fuelling the next boom on equity markets.
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