Global Markets Weekly Wrap KW 37 : Global Stocks Rally on Fed Cut Hopes, AI Momentum, and Policy Shifts  When I look back at the past trading week across global markets, I find myself drawn first to the U.S., where the main story was one of optimism mixed with caution, with stocks climbing higher on expectations of interest rate cuts by the Fe...

Global Markets Weekly Wrap KW 34 : Global Markets React as Fed Signals Possible Rate Cuts Ahead  When I look back at the last trading week in the United States, it becomes clear that the market went through a cycle of hesitation, nervous selling, and finally a sense of relief that arrived late on Friday. The S&P 500, which had been struggl...

Global Markets Weekly Wrap KW 33 : US Stocks Hit Records as Rate Cut Hopes Drive Global Market Rally  The United States stock market moved into a new chapter of its relentless rise as equities finished the week in positive territory and for some indexes at record-breaking highs. Investors who had spent weeks juggling anxieties about tariffs, t...

Global Markets Weekly Wrap KW 31 : Global Markets Stumble on Tariffs, Weak Data, and Rate Jitters  It was a bruising week for the markets and for investor sentiment, one of those stretches that reminds us how quickly optimism can unravel when politics, policy, and economic data align in the wrong direction. U.S. equities finished the week nurs...

Global Markets Weekly Wrap KW 26 : US Stocks Hit Fresh Highs as Labor Market Surprises and Global Hopes Rise  The past week in the markets felt like a continuation of momentum rather than a sudden surge, especially across the U.S., where major indexes not only moved higher but locked in fresh all-time highs for a second week in a row. It was a...

Global Markets Weekly Wrap KW 25 : Global Markets Surge as Trade Optimism and Fed Signals Align  Over the past week, financial markets moved with a notable sense of optimism, driven by a confluence of positive developments across economic, geopolitical, and policy landscapes. The U.S. equity markets, in particular, surged to fresh record highs...

Treasury's Long Bond Auction Sees Strong Demand, Smooth Execution  With the week shortened by an upcoming public holiday on Thursday and a highly anticipated statement from the Federal Reserve scheduled for the day prior, activity in the bond market has been significantly compressed. As a result, there was a notable auction held today around m...

Global Markets Weekly Wrap KW 23 : Global Markets Stumble Amid Middle East Tensions and Trade Woes  Throughout the recent week, the financial markets in the United States experienced a notable shift as early optimism gave way to mounting concerns driven by international developments. Initially, investor sentiment was lifted by stronger-than-an...

Strong Demand Boosts Confidence in Latest 10-Year Bond Auction  After a somewhat average result in the previous day's sale of shorter-term government debt, attention turned to the next offering with a sense of cautious optimism. The Treasury Department was set to offer a large amount of medium-term bonds, and market participants were watching ...

US Inflation Slows in Latest CPI Report, Boosting Fed Optimism  The latest consumer price data out of the United States suggested a gentle rise in overall prices. The general pace at which prices increased came in softer than anticipated, reflecting a more subdued inflation trend. The monthly gain was relatively low and did not meet earlier ex...

US Tariff Revenue Hits Record, But Government Spending Surges  There is a mixture of positive and troubling developments when it comes to the financial outlook of the country in recent months. On the surface, one of the most recent months brought some uplifting figures. A significant surplus was recorded, among the highest in the nation's hist...

Market Rally Masks Underlying Risks as Momentum Stocks Falter  This week began with a surface-level calm in the stock market, with equities showing small advances. However, deeper trends beneath the calm exterior signaled some significant undercurrents forming. These currents suggest that certain aggressive investment strategies, particularly ...

Global Markets Weekly Wrap KW 22 : Global Markets Climb on AI Optimism and Mixed Economic Signals  In the financial markets of the United States, the most prominent equity indices continued their upward trend for a second successive week, reflecting broad investor optimism. Among the various categories of stocks, those associated with smaller ...

ECB Cuts Rates Again Amid Inflation Progress and Trade Uncertainty  As was fully anticipated by every economist surveyed and entirely reflected in market pricing, the European Central Bank proceeded with a reduction in its deposit rate. This move represented the eighth consecutive downward adjustment in interest rates. The change, however, is ...

Treasury Escalates Bond Buybacks Amid Fed Inaction and Market Stress  In mid-April, during a period of financial turbulence sparked by events connected to former President Trump, concern swept through markets as bond yields surged. There was speculation that countries such as China and Japan might be offloading their holdings of United States ...

Japan Cuts Bond Supply, Easing Global Yields and Boosting US Auction  After a prolonged stretch of turmoil in the bond markets that left investors uneasy, Japan has finally taken action. For weeks, the Japanese bond market had been experiencing severe stress, particularly in the sector dealing with ultra-long-term bonds. Yields were climbing t...

Global Economic Outlook Faces Strain Amid US Tariffs and Slowdown  This past week, a comprehensive update was shared through a semi-annual collaborative review conducted within the Morgan Stanley Research department. This mid-year outlook brings together insights from both economics and strategy perspectives to map out expectations for the mon...

Global Markets Weekly Wrap KW 21 : Global Markets Slide Amid Tariff Tensions and Bond Market Jitters  The stock market in the United States faced notable declines over the past week, as a mix of financial pressures and political developments shook investor confidence. The performance of major indexes weakened, with companies in the small and m...

Foreign Buyers Retreat from US Debt Amid Mounting Fiscal Risks  Yesterday's discussions centered around the underwhelming outcome of a major Treasury bond auction. Specifically, it involved a $15 billion sale of 20-year U.S. government bonds. While the results were not as disastrous as some critics claimed, the auction did reflect the largest ...

US Stock Futures Drop as Treasury Yields Surge Toward Key Level  US stock futures are slipping ahead of the market opening, continuing the decline seen after the recent government debt auction. This movement in the equity market is happening alongside a noticeable increase in US Treasury yields this morning. The uptick in yields follows the Se...