Financial Markets Daily Report
14 octubre 2026
World stocks fell, led by chipmakers and concerns over AI spending. Wall Street closed lower (the Nasdaq 100 dragged by semiconductors) and Asian shares hit a two-month low before steadying as the selloff eased. In Europe, the STOXX 600 touched a one-week high on softer oil and yields. US big-bank earnings (JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo) kicked off to mixed reviews.
Fixed income regained safe-haven appeal, with equities at lows on AI concerns, bonds found buyers and as yields stabilised after recent volatility. France was the relative outperformer, with its 10-year spread over Germany narrowing by 5 basis points, while those of Italy and Spain tightened by around 2–3 basis points.
Brent crude showed a volatile session, ending lower despite persistent risk premium. On the other hand, TTF Natural Gas reached 85,9 €/MWh, a four-year high as the combination of low storage levels and Middle East supply disruptions fuelled fears of a global scramble for LNG ahead of winter.