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.
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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.
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.
Markets ended the week mixed. Sovereign yields were broadly stable on both sides of the Atlantic, with curves steepening slightly. In the US, short-term yields declined despite hawkish Fed commentary opposing further rate cuts. In the eurozone, October CPI came broadly in line with expectations (although core inflation surprised slightly to the upside). Very long-term yields rose following the French parliament’s rejection of a wealth tax proposal, which also widened the French spread.
The week started on a risk-off tone. Equities fell across the board, particularly in the US, as several Wall Street CEOs and major banks warned of potential drawdowns and concerns over overstretched valuations. European and Asian indices also declined, albeit more modestly, with Spain’s Ibex closing flat.
In yesterday’s session, euro area sovereign yields edged lower with little news to trade on, while US treasuries did not trade as bond markets were closed due to Veterans Day holiday. The dollar weakened as investors continued to digest the generalized cautious tone of Fed officials on a rate cut on December, while the Japanese yen hit a nine month low.
As it has happened 4 times in the past, near the ending of a US government shutdown, equity markets rallied in Europe. In the US, however, main indices were mixed, with the Nasdaq registering losses as investors remained cautious about too-high valuations of tech companies. Last night, Trump signed into law the spending bill, allowing the US government to reopen.
Risk-off session to end the week, as concerns about high valuations in the technology sector and doubts on whether the Federal Reserve will lower rates in December, weighed on investor sentiment. Stocks sold off in the euro area and ended flat in the US, albeit having started the session with losses.
The sour mood in equity markets extended for another session amid continued worries about high valuations in the tech sector. Global stock indices fell, with losses led by euro area equities, and accumulated losses of over 3% in a week. The VIX volatility index is up 42% week-over-week and trading above 24 points. Amid risk-averse sentiment, the dollar rose.
Markets ended Friday mixed as Fed guidance revived rate-cut bets, tempering weak sentiment in Asia and Europe. Comments from Fed Williams suggesting December interest rate cuts could align with inflation goals boosted markets' expectations for such event and drove US Treasury yields slightly down.
Financial markets had a subdued session on Thursday, with U.S. markets closed for Thanksgiving. In the euro area, sovereign yields edged slightly higher. Minutes from the latest ECB meeting confirmed a cautious stance on rates, though diverging views on inflation risks keep the door open for future cuts.
La economía española atraviesa una fase de expansión sólida y transversal, con un crecimiento equilibrado entre sectores y una notable resiliencia frente a un contexto internacional complejo. Además, la reducción de la temporalidad laboral y el buen momento de la industria manufacturera, en parte gracias a la ventaja competitiva energética respecto a Europa, son vientos a favor del actual dinamismo sectorial.
Financial markets started the week with a subdued risk appetite. Sovereign bond yields rose across the board in developed markets. The sold off started in Japan, where it seems increasingly likely that the BoJ could rise rates in December. In both Europe and the US, November ISM and PMI data showed protracted weakness in manufacturing.
Financial markets continued to digest the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates. Sovereign bond yields edged lower in the euro area and were stable in the U.S., while the dollar extended its recent weakening trend, leaving EUR/USD trading near 1.175. Futures markets continued to price in two rate cuts for next year, despite a seemingly divided FOMC.
El BCE rebaja sus previsiones de crecimiento e inflación en la eurozona a causa de la desaceleración de las economías emergentes y al descenso del precio del pretóleo.
Ayer el Ibex35 se desmarcó ligeramente de las pautas alcistas de otros índices europeos, en una jornada sin sesión en Wall Street y sin grandes novedades en datos macroeconómicos.
Tras una breve tregua, las caídas se imponen de nuevo en las bolsas europeas y americana por las dudas respecto al crecimiento global.
Las bolsas europeas vuelven a caer (-2,0%) por la incertidumbre sobre el crecimiento global, a pesar de un buen dato de actividad, con un PMI en su mayor nivel en cuatro años.
Tono firme de los mercados en la jornada de ayer, que contribuyó a limitar las pérdidas del tercer trimestre, el peor para las bolsas avanzadas desde el año 2011(Eurostoxx 50: -9,5%; S&P500: -6,9%).
La semana comienza con fuertes subidas en las bolsas europeas tras el rebote de algunas materias primas por la debilidad temporal del dólar y la menor probabilidad de la subida de tipos este año.