The RISK-OFF sentiment continues as ongoing concerns surrounding the global economic impact of the trade war will have investors scrutinizing the release of EU GDP data, German Industrial Production and Factory Orders scheduled for both the U.S. and Germany. Friday…
Global markets continuing a RISK-OFF sentiment this morning as elevated China-U.S. trade tensions continue to weigh on markets putting downwards pressure on equities and rates. 10-year U.S. Treasuries are trading 2bps lower to 2.295% this morning, levels last seen in…
New potential trade retaliation from China have market practitioners on edge this week. Concerns surrounding regulators possibly creating a more restrictive environment for U.S. companies operating in China have incited the jitters. Further, market practitioners expect that the Chinese government…
Trade tremors and higher volatility will continue to dominate market moves in the coming week. Last week, President Trump not only raised tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese goods to 25% from 10% but indicated possibly imposing tariffs on additional goods that…
U.S. Treasury yields and equities tumble in overnight trading after Trump’s trade threat to increase tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese imports from 10% to 25% this upcoming Friday. Trade-related news will likely continue to dominate headlines this week. A…
A heavy data week is ahead of us as global corporate earnings and economic data continue to be released while U.S. and China continue trade negotiations. The Federal Reserve will grab investors’ focus midweek as it’s scheduled to meet April 30th-May 1st.…
First quarter U.S. GDP data will draw the markets’ attention later this week, particularly given recent concerns over a slowing global economy. Softness in the manufacturing sector, triggered by trade uncertainty and waning benefits from the $1.5 trillion fiscal stimulus…
All eyes are on key data out of China, the world’s second largest economy, this week. First quarter GDP data, retail sales, and industrial production will be scrutinized, particularly as slowing economic global growth and trade uncertainty have largely driven…
The March U.S. jobs report hit the sweet spot for the markets late last week. The report reflected a rebound in the jobs market, underpinning economic growth. However, the data was not strong enough to prompt the Federal Reserve to consider hiking…
While the Federal Reserve left short-end rates anchored at its policy meeting last week, the direction of long-term Treasury and mortgage rates remained unclear. The Fed provided some insight regarding how it plans to unwind its $3.8 trillion bond portfolio, but it…
