About this episode

The episode discusses the mixed performance of US futures and bond markets, alongside ongoing geopolitical tensions affecting market sentiment.

US futures mixed as the Dow trades lower and the Nasdaq slightly higher. Bond markets are mixed: the U.S. 10-year yield is up 1 bp at 4.6%, gilts have risen 2 bps to 5%, and bunds are steady at 3.2%. The dollar is softer. Oil has given back earlier gains, with WTI crude little changed just below $82 per barrel. Gold is lower, industrial metals are down, and bitcoin is weaker. Ongoing Middle East tensions leaving a cautious tone for equity markets. US ramped up strikes against Iran on the weekend. Protraction in hostilities a complication for European macro outlook given impact on inflation and demand. Market moving off earlier lows with oil pulling back from session highs, highlighting sensitivity to energy price developments. Companies Mentioned: Segro, Samsung Biologics, Advanced Medical Solutions Group, PolyPeptide Group

People in this episode

Host: FactSet

Topics covered

• financial markets
• US economy
• oil prices
• Middle East tensions
• equity markets

Keywords

• US futures
• Dow
• Nasdaq
• bond markets
• oil prices
• Middle East
• inflation
• bitcoin

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Segro, Samsung Biologics, Advanced Medical Solutions Group, PolyPeptide Group

Places: US, Iran, Europe

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