08 March 2018
Most developed stock markets registered small gains as trade worries eased.
Evolution of the international financial markets and evaluation of the main events and economic indicators of the previous day session. Available in English.
Global stock markets registered small gains yesterday while in sovereign bonds markets, U.S. 10-year yields increased slightly as global trade-war concerns intensified.
Global stock market indices posted small gains yesterday as concerns about a potential trade war diminished. In sovereign bond markets, U.S. 10-year yields climbed back towards 2.9% while most Euro Area yields declined.
European stock markets registered strong declines on Friday while the U.S. Indices' late rally was muted by investor concern about the impact of American tariffs on the global economy.
Global markets suffered a new bout of volatility as stocks dropped, sovereign yields declined and the dollar weakened against the major international currencies.
Once again, global stock markets suffered generalized losses that were more marked in the U.S. than in Europe.
Stock markets declined in the U.S. while experiencing more moderate losses in Europe.
Stock markets rose worldwide as the S&P500 closed at its highest level since February 1st.
U.S. stocks rallied at the end of the week while European stocks posted moderate gains.
Global stock markets were mixed yesterday and investors continued to adopt a cautious stance as they are still evaluating the outlook for central bank policy normalization and the impact it could have on interest rates.