GLOBAL MARKETS 1. Global Markets: Latest Developments Oil is easing in the short term, but elevated Treasury yields remain the biggest threat to global risk appetite. Today’s US data could significantly change this balance. 1.1 The Key Issue: Treasury Yields The key point is that long-term US Treasury yields remain elevated despite the recent decline […]
GLOBAL MARKETS: RISING BOND YIELDS KEEP EQUITIES UNDER PRESSURE Global equities are showing resilience despite a difficult month for bond markets. September is on track to become one of the weakest months for global bonds in years, while major equity markets have remained relatively stable, supported by solid corporate earnings, resilient economic activity and continued […]
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 […]