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Bond yields and the broad US dollar rose overnight despite little major economic news.

Bond yields and the broad US dollar fell in response to weaker US consumer confidence data.

Bond yields and the broad US dollar gyrated with economic data and Fedspeak, but are little changed, while equities gained slightly. The AUD and NZD outperformed.

ond yields rose slightly while the US dollar and equities closed little changed amid quarter end equity derivative position rollovers and some Fedspeak.

The US dollar weakened slightly as the previous day’s large Fed rate cut was digested, and equities rose, the S&P500 up 1.8% - a record high. The central banks of the UK and Norway remained on hold.

The US dollar and bond yields are slightly higher, and equities slightly lower, despite the US Federal Reserve cutting its policy rate by 50bp – larger than the 25bp consensus expectation. The announcement did initially cause the expected set of reactions, but these were reversed during the press conference which hinted at a more measured pace of easing ahead.

The US dollar and bond yields rose following stronger than expected US economic data on retail sales and industrial production.

The US dollar and bond yields fell slightly, markets looking ahead to the Fed decision in two days time.

The US dollar and bond yields are slightly higher, and equities slightly lower, partly retracing the previous day’s moves.

The US dollar and bond yields fell, and equities rose, following the eagerly awaited speech from Fed Chair Powell which signalled that rate cuts will start soon.

The US dollar and bond yields rose and equities fell ahead of tonight’s important speech by Fed Chair Powell. Fed speakers yesterday indicated easing will likely be more measured than what markets have priced.

The US dollar fell and equities rose amid improved risk sentiment, but bond yields are little changed. There was little major news.

Bond yields were volatile amid mixed US economic data, ending the day slightly lower. The US dollar fell, while equities rose slightly.

Bond yields, the US dollar, and equities all rose following US retail sales and job less claims data which showed a soft, rather than hard, landing for the economy is likely.

Bond yields are slightly lower, while the US dollar is slightly higher, benign US CPI data not ruffling Fed rate cut expectations much.

Bond yields and the US dollar fell, and equities rose, following softer than expected US PPI inflation data.

Bond yields fell slightly while currencies were mixed, and equities were little changed. A minor survey of US inflation expectations showed modest declines. Middle East tensions rose.

Bond yields rose slightly, while currencies were mixed and equities fell slightly. There was little major news for markets.

Markets were calmer overnight. Bond yields and the US dollar rose slightly, and the S&P500 is up 2.1%. There was little major news for markets.

The turmoil in global markets continued, bond yields and the US dollar rebounding during the NY session. Firmer ISM services data helped extend the rebound. The S&P500 is down 3.0%, following a 17% plunge in Japan’s Nikkei 225.