Financial Markets Daily Report
17 juliol 2026
Market sentiment remained downbeat due to persistent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and continued weakness in AI-related market segments. In commodities, energy prices lacked clear direction, with Brent edging lower and TTF prices rising. The dollar strengthened modestly against the euro, on expectations of a resilient U.S. economy.
US Treasuries remained stable during yesterday's session, as macro data releases came in broadly in line with expectations, while European bond yields continued to rise, amid concerns that geopolitical risks and higher energy prices could add to inflationary pressures.
European equities were mixed while U.S. markets traded lower, on technology-related concerns. In particular, semiconductors' weakness weighed on the Nasdaq (-1,5%), offsetting the support from a strong start to the earnings season. Asian markets also came under pressure, despite solid earnings signals from the giant Taiwanese chipmaker, TSMC.