Rising Treasury Yields, Falling Oil Prices, And Hawkish Talk From The Fed

Home Market Outlook Economy Analysis Rising Treasury Yields, Falling Oil Prices, And Hawkish Talk From The Fed. The 10-year US Treasury yield rose to levels not seen since last November. Prices for West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell last week from recent highs despite tensions in the Middle East.

Eurozone PMI Signals A Pickup In Growth

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A Falling Euro Is Not The ECB's Biggest Headache

Can a single capital markets union help European competitiveness?

Decent Eurozone Production Figures Are No Break From A Weak Trend

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Weekly Commentary: Trouble Brewing In Financial Asset Wonderland

Doug Noland: The Fed's misguided dovish pivot unleashed precariously loose market conditions. He says the market is in the midst of a bubble. He argues that Bubbles can inflate to unimaginable extremes - and then quadruple. Noland says the late-cycle fear of Bubbles is missing out on the reality.

Where We Stand

ECB's Press Conference Signals Its First Cut Will Be Hawkish

ING: ECB's Press Conference Signals Its First Cut Will be Hawkish. European Central Bank has kept all policy interest rates unchanged. Inflationary pressures have decreased. The ECB's assessment of the eurozone economy has not changed since the March meeting. First cut will be a hawkish move, says ING.

Dollar Consolidates But Adjustment Is Not Over

Higher than expected US CPI for the third consecutive month drove US interest rates sharply higher and lifted the greenback broadly. The market appears to be catching its breath today, but the shallow consolidation suggests the moves are not over. The dollar has reached nearly JPY153.30. Gold fell by about $18.75 an ounce yesterday, its largest loss in about a month.

When Will Central Banks Cut Interest Rates?

U.S. CPI, New Security Initiatives With Tokyo And Manila, Bank Of Canada Meeting

The dollar has been confined to narrow ranges ahead of the US CPI report. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand signaled that it was in no hurry to cut rates. The New Zealand dollar is leading the G10 currencies higher. The Hang Seng and the mainland companies in Asia are leading the region. Gold is consolidating in about $2345-$2360.

Rates Spark: Limited Potential For Higher Bund Yields

Broaden Your Investment Horizons

It may be time to look beyond the U.S. For equity market performance. Looser monetary and fiscal policy could add momentum to what already appears to be a global cyclical recovery. Europe could cut its interest rates sooner than the United States. Europe's manufacturing activity could get a boost from stimulus.

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Global Equity Valuations: Pockets Of Opportunity

Global Macro Outlook: Second Quarter 2024

Home Market Outlook Economy Analysis Global Macro Outlook: Second Quarter 2024. The global economic picture did not change significantly in the first quarter of 2024. We continue to believe a soft landing is the most likely outcome for major economies. The US economy continues to outperform, with growth above potential.

Global PMI Selling Price Inflation Accelerates To 10-Month High

Global PMI Selling Price Inflation Accelerates To 10-Month High. Average prices charged for goods and services rose globally at the fastest rate for ten months in March. The steepest rates of selling price inflation were recorded in the UK and the US. The main area of stubborn price pressure remains the service sector.

Rising Noise Levels Put Eurozone Equities To The Test

Eurozone equities are trading at record highs. The European Central Bank is expected to pivot before the Federal Reserve on monetary policy. Downward pressure from wages and a softening labor market could lead to rate cuts. The WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity ETF provides exposure to dividend-paying eurozone companies.