Fed and Treasury Yields in Focus Across Global Markets The Fed and rising U.S. Treasury yields remain the key market drivers. The 10-year Treasury yield climbed to 5.27%, its highest level since 2007, while the 2-year yield approached 5%. Markets are now pricing more than a 70% chance of an October Fed rate hike, as […]
GLOBAL MARKETS GLOBAL MARKETS OVERVIEW The key themes for the new day will be controlled risk appetite on the U.S.-China front, renewed energy risks surrounding Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, and elevated bond yields. The most important development over the weekend was Trump’s rejection of Iran’s seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran stated […]
Global Markets News Briefing — Monday, 28 September 2026 Nasdaq. US futures opened the week lower after Friday’s gains. Nasdaq-100 futures fell 0.7%, S&P 500 futures 0.4% and Dow futures 180 points, with rising oil prices weighing on early trade. Treasury yields spiked last week, the 10-year briefly reaching 5.23%, its highest since June 2007, […]
Global Markets: Rising Treasury Yields, Oil Volatility and US-China Trade Developments Shape the Outlook Global markets enter Friday, September 25, under pressure from rising US Treasury yields, a stronger US dollar and renewed uncertainty surrounding the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate outlook. Meanwhile, developments in US-China trade relations and the Middle East remain important potential catalysts for […]
Daily Market Highlights GLOBAL MARKETS: EQUITIES UNDER PRESSURE FROM RISING YIELDS Asian markets are mostly trading lower on Friday as a renewed sell-off in global bonds weighs on risk appetite. Long-term U.S. Treasury yields have climbed to multi-year highs, putting pressure on equities as investors reassess the outlook for interest rates. Japan is outperforming the […]
GLOBAL MARKETS: BOND YIELDS RISE AS TRUMP-XI SUMMIT TAKES CENTER STAGE Global markets are turning more cautious on Thursday as rising bond yields and renewed inflation concerns weigh on risk appetite. The U.S. dollar is holding near a two-month high after stronger-than-expected economic data reinforced expectations for further Federal Reserve tightening. U.S. Treasury yields are […]
GLOBAL MARKETS: AI RALLY CONTINUES AS OIL EASES Asian markets are extending their rally on Wednesday, with technology and semiconductor stocks leading gains. South Korea’s KOSPI is up around 1.2%, while Taiwan is also trading higher as renewed demand for AI applications continues to support the technology sector. The Nasdaq remains in focus after reaching […]
Global Markets: Technology Rally, Easing Oil Prices and Fed Policy Shape Market Sentiment Global markets enter Wednesday, September 23, with a cautiously positive tone as investors focus on the continued rally in technology and semiconductor stocks, easing oil prices, Federal Reserve policy expectations and upcoming US-China trade discussions. Asian equities are approaching their sixth consecutive […]
Global Market News Briefing – 22 September 2026 The Nasdaq Composite futures gained 2.26% on Monday to a record close of 30780, its first since June, supported by a rise in AI-related stocks. Chipmakers surged as early signs of success for Meta Platforms’ AI agent lifted enthusiasm; Meta jumped 11% and AMD topped $1 trillion […]
Global Markets: Easing Oil Prices, Fed Policy and US-China Talks Shape a Cautiously Positive Start to the Week Global markets enter Monday, September 21, with a cautiously positive tone as investors assess the Federal Reserve’s latest policy decision, easing oil prices, developments in the Middle East, and renewed diplomatic engagement between the United States and […]