Weekly Market Update

Market Action Equities declined last week amid reports signifying economies weakening globally. The US 10-year Treasury note declined to 2.62% from 2.76% last week while the price of West Texas Intermediate crude oil declined slightly to $55.26 a barrel. Volatility,...

Weekly Market Update

Market Action Global equities rose modestly this week on optimism over progress in US-China trade talks. The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note rose 11 basis points to 2.76% while the price of a barrel of West Texas Intermediate crude oil declined 2.6% to $57.77....

Weekly Market Update

Market Action Most global equity benchmarks closed modestly firmer on the week, while Asian equity benchmarks experienced a significant increase of several percentage points on the week. The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note was unchanged versus a week ago at...

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...