All eyes on Japan as markets rally ahead of historic leadership shift

All eyes on Japan as markets rally ahead of h...

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Bond markets, the oil puzzle and electric vehicles

Markets are being driven by developments in bond markets on both sides of the Atlantic. In Europe, concerns over French public finances weigh on sentiment, while in the US, inflation worries and a well-received Treasury auction triggered sharp moves in yields. Other topics includ ...  Show more

 . 13min 11sec
S&P 500 at record high as earnings loom and French risks persist

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs in a broad-based rally, while lower bond yields and oil prices supported European equities. Overnight, renewed Middle East tensions pushed oil prices higher and weighed on Asian markets. Dario Messi, Head of Fixed Income Research, not ...  Show more

 . 14min 20sec

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