Financial Markets Daily Report
10 juliol 2026
Market sentiment improved during yesterday's session, with oil prices falling by more than 2%, as investors valued that negotiations between US and Iran remain open, despite Hormuz clashes. On the other hand, TTF gas continued to climb, on a bleaker supply outlook. Gold stabilised, as investors assessed higher geopolitical risks and tighter monetary policy.
Sovereign yields reverted part of the week's rises as investors returned to sovereign bonds, even though gains were limited by ongoing geopolitical tensions. The US 10-year Treasury yield eased, as demand at recent bond auctions remained solid, signaling continued investor appetite, while euro area sovereign yields fell more strongly.
Equity indices edged higher on both sides of the Atlantic, paring back weekly losses. The Nasdaq and Asian indices posted stronger gains, driven by a rally in chip stocks. Meanwhile, the US dollar remained stable against other major currencies, as macro data came in line with expectations, and kept investors' attention on potential inflation pressures.