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Financial Markets on Edge: Trump Issues New ‘Threat’ After US-China Deal
Barely enough time to digest the announcement of a preliminary agreement with China, and Trump surprises the markets by hinting at the possibility of a sort of ‘ultimatum’ on tariffs for all trade partners with whom an agreement has not [+]
Markets Show Cautious Optimism Ahead of US-China Talks and Inflation Report
Equity markets remain cautiously optimistic, awaiting further (positive) news from the US/China negotiations and the May US inflation data. Gold is taking a pause, as are yields on US government bonds.
Markets in Risk-On Mode Amid US-China Talks Optimism
Financial markets maintain a generally positive tone as they await new developments from the negotiations between the US and China. Intermarket indicators confirm a “risk-on” phase.
Tariff Issues to Dominate Financial Markets Again This Week
It will be another week dominated by the tariff issue, with the renewed rapprochement between the US and China setting a positive tone for the markets on this second Monday of June, as investors await US inflation data due midweek. [+]
Financial Markets in the Spotlight as U.S. Jobs Data Looms
As the political debate heats up with the clash between Trump and Musk, investors await the official U.S. employment data for May and the potential implications for monetary policy decisions. The tone of the U.S. equity markets remains positive, while [+]
Financial Markets Show Positive Tone as ECB Takes the Spotlight
Financial markets continue to show a generally positive tone in equities, despite macroeconomic signals indicating a slowdown in the U.S. private sector, while awaiting moves from the European Central Bank.
Financial markets must reckon with another episode in the tariff saga
The week on financial markets continues with investors in wait-and-see mode. On the one hand, new data on the state of the U.S. economy and labor market will arrive; on the other, markets must reckon with another episode in the [+]
Financial Markets in Holding Pattern Ahead of U.S. Jobs Figures
Financial markets are showing slightly less engagement with the latest skirmishes on the tariff front and are awaiting key data on the U.S. labor market and inflation in the Eurozone. The corporate bond market remains well-positioned, while there is more [+]
Equity markets remain fragile
Equity markets remain fragile and hypersensitive to even the slightest news on the tariff front. Yesterday was emblematic in its own way, with a wave of optimism fading within a few hours. Attention is also focused on U.S. tax reform [+]
U.S. Tariffs Continue to Impact Financial Markets
U.S. tariffs continue to heavily influence the performance of financial markets. The latest development – a federal court’s decision to block them – has caused Asian indices and European and U.S. futures to surge. However, the underlying outlook remains uncertain.
Financial markets are moving forward with cautious optimism
Financial markets are moving forward with cautious optimism, keeping an eye on the developments in the negotiations between the United States and the European Union on one hand, and on quarterly earnings on the other: today it’s Nvidia’s turn. The [+]
Financial markets are still dealing with tariffs
Financial markets are still dealing with tariffs, but also keeping an eye on macroeconomic data, with many figures expected throughout the week. In this context, the overall climate remains uncertain. Few changes are observed in our macro dashboards as we [+]
Tariffs On, Tariffs Off: Markets Still on a Roller Coaster
The only certainty this Monday is that U.S. stock markets will take a break, while everything else remains clouded in the usual uncertainty that rhymes with tariffs.
An uncertain week on the stock markets is coming to an end
An uncertain week on the stock markets is coming to an end, during which the focus has shifted to the sustainability of U.S. debt and the effects on the budget of the “big, beautiful” tax bill. The measure has just [+]
U.S. public finances are the main focus of financial markets
U.S. public finances are the main focus of financial markets. The upcoming vote on the Tax Bill could widen the deficit, while the 20-year bond auction has drawn only modest demand. As a result, government bond yields are rising, the [+]
Uncertainty is once again taking centre stage in the financial markets
Uncertainty seems to be dominating the financial markets again, with investors waiting for new data (including the quarterlies of the retail biggies) to see if and how much the US, and global, economy will be hurt by months of skirmishes [+]
Deadlocked situation on financial markets
In the absence of relevant macroeconomic data, it seems that financial markets have lost direction again. Investors are starting to question whether trade agreements can genuinely prevent an economic slowdown, or if the recent optimism has been exaggerated.
It promises to be a complicated Monday. Moody’s downgrade of US debt is weighing on the financial markets
This Monday is likely to be a bad day for equities, with investors having to “digest” Moody’s downgrade of US debt. There is also uncertainty for European equities, while bond yields are expected to rise.
Now investors are once again paying attention to economic data
Investors are returning to the economy’s numbers and adopting a more cautious approach this weekend. Walmart’s announcement of rising prices due to tariffs and weak US retail sales dampened enthusiasm. However, the recovery in equities seems likely to continue, albeit [+]
Financial markets return their focus to the macroeconomic data
Having digested last weekend’s news, the financial markets are once again focusing on macroeconomic data. Today, there will be some interesting ones, ranging from the new Eurozone GDP estimate to producer price trends in the US. Investors are trying to [+]
