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Stocks Rise, Yields and Dollar Fall as Cooler Inflation Bolsters Bets on End to Fed Hikes

  • Global stocks and MSCI's global equities index rose after encouraging inflation data from Europe and the U.S.

  • U.S. Treasury yields and the dollar dipped as traders bet the Fed may be done hiking interest rates.

  • Euro area headline inflation rose slower than expected and was at its lowest in 2 years.

  • The Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq all closed higher following the inflation data.

  • Oil prices turned lower after initially rising on tight U.S. supply and expectations of strong Chinese demand.

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U.S. stock index futures rise as Treasury yields decline, with tech stocks leading the rally ahead of earnings reports and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's upcoming speech.
In August, the USD strengthened against major currencies, with the dollar index up 2.28%, EURUSD down 1.83%, USDJPY up 2.83%, GBPUSD down 1.96%, USDCAD up 3.25%, and AUDUSD down 4.64%. Meanwhile, major global stock indices experienced declines, led by Hong Kong's Hang Seng index and China's Shanghai composite index.
Wall Street's main indexes rose as a decline in Treasury yields boosted megacap growth stocks ahead of key inflation and jobs data, providing more insight into the Federal Reserve's interest rate trajectory.
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The US dollar experienced a major technical reversal due to a weaker JOLTs report, leading to a drop in US interest rates, while market positioning played a role in the price action; the focus now shifts to personal consumption figures and US jobs data, with the euro and sterling firm but most other G10 currencies softer, and emerging market currencies mixed. In Asia, most large bourses advanced, but Europe's Stoxx 600 fell after rallying in previous sessions, while US index futures traded softer; European bonds are selling up, gold is consolidating, and oil prices are firm. Australia's CPI slowed more than expected, China is expected to release the August PMI, and Japan reports July retail sales. The US dollar has seen no follow-through selling against the yen, yuan, or Australian dollar, while the euro and sterling staged impressive price action. The JOLTS report saw the dollar and US rates reverse lower, and today the US reports advanced merchandise trade figures for July, with the Canadian dollar as the worst performing G10 currency yesterday.
The US dollar experienced weakness due to disappointing economic data, leading to speculation that the Federal Reserve may not need to be as aggressive in its monetary policy settings, while equities showed modest gains; Chinese PMI numbers beat estimates but concerns about the property sector lingered; USD/JPY dipped before recovering; and the DXY index stabilized after recent losses, with potential support levels identified.
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Stock indices finished today’s trading session in the red, with the Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, and Dow Jones Industrial Average all falling. The technology sector was the session's laggard, while the utilities sector was the leader. The U.S. 10-Year Treasury yield increased, and the Atlanta Federal Reserve's latest GDPNow reading estimates that the economy will expand by about 5.6% in the third quarter. The Federal Reserve released its Beige Book report, noting a tourism boom but slower spending in other areas. The ISM Non-Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index came in higher than expected, and mortgage applications fell to their lowest level since 1996. The U.S. trade deficit widened less than expected in July. U.S. stock futures inched lower, and European indices trended lower. Asia-Pacific markets were mixed.
U.S. Treasury yields dropped as concerns over potential interest rate hikes grew due to recent economic data, including lower jobless claims and sustained inflationary pressures.
The U.S. dollar index had its eighth consecutive week of gains, while global stock indexes ended slightly higher before key U.S. inflation data, with concerns that high interest rates may remain in place for longer than expected despite the Federal Reserve likely keeping rates unchanged this month. Longer-dated Treasury yields eased, Apple shares rose slightly after two days of losses, and oil prices increased.
Stock indices closed in the red, with the Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, and Dow Jones Industrial Average all experiencing declines, while the technology sector underperformed and the energy sector led the session. The U.S. 10-Year Treasury yield dropped, while the Two-Year Treasury yield increased. The Small Business Optimism Index for August decreased, with inflation cited as a major concern among small business owners. Stocks opened lower on Tuesday, and U.S. futures trended lower as well. This week's focus will be on the Consumer Price Index and Producer Price Index data, which could impact the Federal Reserve's decision on rate hikes. Oracle's stock fell after missing sales estimates, while Casey's General and Tesla saw gains. JPMorgan's CEO criticized new Basel III regulations, and European indices traded in the green. In Asia-Pacific, markets ended mixed as traders await U.S. inflation data.
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U.S. Treasury yields rose as investors considered future interest rates and awaited economic data, with expectations that rates will remain higher and uncertainties surrounding a potential government shutdown and the upcoming Fed meetings.
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Renewed surge in long-term Treasury yields stifles world markets as Federal Reserve officials hold firm on one more rate rise and a government shutdown looms, leading to spikes in the US dollar and putting pressure on global financial stability.
Mounting fears of rates staying elevated for longer sent jitters through global risk assets, pushing U.S. Treasury yields to a peak not seen since the early stages of the 2007-2008 financial crisis and the dollar to a 10-month high.
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The US dollar index and government bond yields reached their highest levels in years, causing stocks to plummet and signaling risk aversion in the market.
The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield fell on Friday after the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure showed signs of easing, pulling back from a 15-year high.
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