Weekly Market Update

Market Action Global equities rose on the week, boosted by progress toward a trade agreement between the United States and China. The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note rose 2 basis points to 2.66% compared with last Friday, while the price of a barrel of WTI Crude...

Weekly Market Update

Market Action Many of the major equity benchmarks closed more or less flat for the week, while others declined on the week, amid fresh evidence of slowing global growth and less optimism that the United States and China will be able to reach a comprehensive trade...

Weekly Market Update

Market Action Global equities climbed on the week, likely thanks in part to a dovish turn by the US Federal Reserve. The shift in tone from the Fed pushed the yield on the US 10-year Treasury note down 7 basis points to 2.69%, weakened the US dollar and supported...

Weekly Market Update

Market Action Equities worldwide this week extended their 2019 share price rebound from their December 2018 lows. The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note slipped a couple of basis points compared with a week ago, to 2.78%, while the price of a barrel of WTI crude...

Weekly Market Update

Market Action Global equities rose significantly this week amid optimism over the potential for a US-China trade deal. The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note rose seven basis points from a week ago and now trades at 2.78%, while the price of a barrel of WTI crude...

Weekly Market Update

Market Action Global equities moved higher on the week, likely boosted by progress in US-China trade talks and signs that the US Federal Reserve will take a go-slow approach on additional rate hikes. The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note firmed four basis points...