Global equities traded in record territory amid renewed enthusiasm over rapid advancements in artificial intelligence. Yields were little changed on the week, with the US 10-year Treasury note unchanged at 4.31%. The price of a barrel of West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell $0.60 to $76.90 from a week ago while volatility, as measured by…
Read The ArticleAt the close of business on Friday, global equities were mixed with a strong rally on Friday. It appeared the markets were trying to rally all week, but it was not until Friday that they broke out and moved forward very constructively. We will see if this continues on Monday. The yield on the US…
At the close of business on Friday, global equities declined for the third straight week to start 2022 with the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index falling more than 10% from its November high. The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note rose to a two-year high before settling at 1.78%, and the price of a barrel of West Texas Intermediate crude oil hit a seven-year high and finished at $85.08. Volatility, as measured by the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX), surged to 25.7 from 20.3 on the week.
At the close of business on Friday, US and Japanese equities continued their decline while Canada improved marginally. Emerging markets continued to improve while Europe remained flat. Rising real yields have presented a headwind for equities so far in 2022
At the close of business on Friday, global equities were mixed, with North American and Japanese equities declining while European equities and China saw modest increases as the US Federal Reserve hinted it might more aggressively remove stimulus. The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note spiked to 1.79% from 1.50%, matching its 2021 high,…
At the close of business last Friday, global equities declined following the rapid spread of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus to much of the world. The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note fell to 1.38% from 1.48%, while the price of a barrel of West Texas Intermediate crude oil declined to $67.63 from $68.17.
At the close of business last Friday, global equities were lower on the week as the emergence of a new COVID-19 variant in South Africa upset markets. The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note traded in a wide range this week, rising to 1.65% on fears of faster tapering by the US Federal Reserve…
At the close of business last Friday, global equities advanced slightly for the week. The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note declined to 1.53% from a week ago at 1.59%, while the price of a barrel of West Texas Intermediate crude oil dropped to $75.50 from $80.81. Volatility, as measured by the Cboe Volatility…
At the close of business last Friday, global equities fell slightly from record levels, snapping a five-week winning streak. The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note rose 10 basis points from a week ago to 1.56% after stronger-than-expected US inflation data. The price of a barrel of West Texas Intermediate crude oil dropped $0.50…
At the close of business last Friday, global equities continued to establish record highs after the US Federal Reserve announced that it will reduce the pace of its bond-buying program. The yield on the benchmark 10-year US Treasury note decreased to 1.46% from 1.56% while the price of a barrel of West Texas Intermediate crude…
At the close of business last Friday, global equities ended the week just shy of record levels. The yield on the benchmark US 10-year note dipped to 1.561% from 1.64% a week ago while the price of a barrel of West Texas Intermediate crude oil rose to $83.40 from $82.70. Volatility, as measured by the…
At the close of business last Friday, global equities tested record highs on the strength of positive third-quarter earnings results as expected. The yield on the benchmark 10-year US Treasury note increased to 1.64% from 1.58% while the price of a barrel of West Texas Intermediate crude oil rose to $82.68 from $82.20. Volatility, as…
At the close of business last Friday, global equities advanced on the week as markets reacted well to more details disclosed about the US Federal Reserve’s plan to taper its asset purchase program. The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note declined to 1.57% from 1.61% a week ago while the price of a barrel…
