Stocks rose while sovereign yields and the USD were little changed and gold advanced as investors eyed a looming U.S. government shutdown (which just began this midnight). In commodity markets, the barrel of Brent declined to $67 as investors continued to brace for an OPEC+ output hike next month.
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Markets seemed to shrug off the U.S. government shutdown in yesterday's session. Global stocks rose and U.S. sovereign yields declined amid weak U.S. labor market data. Euro area sovereign yields were little changed, and the euro held steady at $1.17. Gold also steadied after having rallied in the last few days.
Markets were mixed in yesterday's session as the U.S. government shutdown clouded data releases. Technology equities drove the U.S.' Nasdaq to record highs, while the S&P 500 was barely changed and euro area stocks were mixed. Sovereign yields nudged down and the USD inched higher. Brent oil prices continued to fall ahead of the weekend's OPEC+ meeting.
Investors ended the week with a mixed session as the US government shutdown, which prevented the release of the employment report, clouded sentiment. Sovereign yields edged lower in the euro area and stocks mostly advanced, while US Treasury yields ended higher, and equities were mostly flat weighed down by the underperformance of tech stocks.
Following the resignation of French premier Lecornou, French assets sold off with stocks paring losses and the yield on the 10-year sovereign benchmark rising to push the country's risk premium to 85bp, above Italy's. Contagion to the rest of the euro area was limited, with peripheral risk premia stable and stocks paring mild losses. The EURUSD held at 1.17.
Without relevant macro data to trade on, no advances in negotiations to reopen the US government, nor any new developments in France, markets traded cautiously during yesterday's session. Euro area sovereign yields ended mostly flat while US Treasury yields edged lower, and stocks retreated globally. The euro weakened to 1.16 against the dollar.
Sentiment recovered in the euro area after a few sessions of cautious trading following the resignation of France’s Prime Minister. Sovereign yields fell and peripheral risk premia narrowed slightly, although France’s remains elevated and above Italy’s. The region’s main equity indices advanced.
Markets were mixed in yesterday's session as uncertainty about the situation in France and the US government shutdown continued to dampen investors' sentiment. Sovereign yields edged higher on both sides of the Atlantic and the euro weakened to $1.15 against the dollar. Euro area stocks were mixed and US stocks fell as the tech-fueled rally took a pause.
Investor risk appetite soured and global risk assets fell after President Trump threatened a “massive” tariff hike on Chinese exports, citing “hostile” export controls over rare earths. Equity indices declined across the Atlantic, with the tech-focused Nasdaq among the worst performers. Trump’s threats were watered down over the weekend.
Investor sentiment improved at the start of the week as President Trump softened Friday’s rhetoric on China and both sides signaled openness to resuming trade talks. Risk appetite also benefited from the de-escalation in the Middle East. Global equity indices advanced, led by the technology sector, while volatility declined sharply.
Wednesday saw another mixed session in financial markets. Eurozone sovereign bond yields fell, with curves flattening slightly, as August industrial production data in the eurozone surprised to the upside (though still contracted). The French spread also narrowed and sat below the Italian one, as Lecornu’s new government cemented its chances of survival.
Thursday saw another mixed session in financial markets. US Treasury yields declined after several Fed officials commented on further rate cuts, although they disagreed on the magnitude and pace of easing. Eurozone sovereign bond yields also fell, particularly Italian ones, following the Government’s submission of its Draft Budgetary Plan to the European Commission.
On Friday, equity markets on both sides of the Atlantic opened with losses as investors weighed concerns about credit quality in the US after two US regional lenders disclosed loan issues. However, during the day those concerns eased, allowing the US indices to close with gains and the Europeans to partially recover.
Monday’s session extended the risk-on sentiment from Friday. Strong earnings results from US companies and the easing of trade tensions between China and the US boosted global stock markets, with volatility dropping.
Without any significant drivers, markets traded without a clear direction during yesterday’s session, pausing the previous’ days strong risk-on sentiment. Treasury yields edged lower in the US ahead of the Fed’s meeting next week (expected to lower interest rates by 25bp). European government yields fell across the region, keeping peripheral risk premia constant.
For the second consecutive day, markets traded without a clear direction. Government yields ended flat on both sides of the Atlantic while stocks mostly fell, with some exceptions in the euro area, amid reports that the Trump administration is considering to curb exports to China made with US software.
Yesterday's session was dominated by the news that the Trump administration will impose harsh sanctions on two large oil companies in Russia, in an attempt to pressure Moscow into negotiations over the war in Ukraine. As a consequence, Brent prices rose +5% to $66/barrel and sovereign yields advanced globally, especially on the long side of the curve.
Investors ended the week on an upbeat note. Euro area PMIs suggested activity expanded during October (the composite index rose from 51.2 to 52.2), leading to higher sovereign yields and gains in the main equity indices. Cooler-than-expected U.S. inflation reinforced expectations of a Fed interest rate cut and boosted stock markets. The EURUSD held close to 1.16.
Investors kicked off the week with a risk-on session driven by optimism that China and the U.S. will announce a trade deal as Trump and Xi Jinping are set to meet at a summit in South Korea. Global stocks advanced, with the S&P 500 hitting a new all-time high, and the Ibex-35 surpassing its 2007 record. The dollar weakened and gold prices fell below $4,100/ounce.
Markets had a relatively calm session ahead of the Federal Reserve meeting today, where it is widely expected to lower interest rates by 25bp. Sovereign yields were mostly flat on both sides of the Atlantic, while the EURUSD cross held steady around 1.16. Equities advanced in the US on the back of a strong earnings season and were mixed in the euro area.