Asia mixed at Europe open as UK inflation, yields, and oil drive the tape
Asia closes mixed into Europe open. S&P futures are firmer, the ten-year yield is at 5, WTI crude is 104.65 after a 1.115% drop, and VIX is 17.2. The dollar index is 99.57 and USD/JPY is 155.091 as higher yields, firmer gold, and softer oil keep macro trading active.
S&P 500 futures +0.2384%firmer tone into Europe open
US 10-year yield +0.7055%bond selloff and rate focus
WTI crude -1.115%oil eased from recent highs
Gold +0.8101%safe-haven demand and higher volatility
Lead: Asia closed mixed into Europe open, with S&P futures firmer even as spot equities slipped. The ten-year yield is at 5, WTI crude is 104.65, and VIX is 17.2.
Session narrative: SPY, QQQ, DIA, and IWM were lower on the day, while ES and NQ stayed in the green. TLT eased, gold rose to 4367.9, and silver climbed to 65.16.
Cross-asset check: DXY is 99.57 and USD/JPY is 155.091. Brent is 108.09, keeping energy and FX pressure visible.
Themes & continuing stories: UK CPI and UK services CPI are the macro focus. Rates, oil, and yen trading remain the main cross-asset drivers.
What’s ahead: Europe open price action will test futures momentum against the higher yield backdrop and fresh inflation data.