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French 10-year yields fall as much as 10.56 bps to 4.9158%

French bond volatility seen elevated into election cycle

State Street Investment Management's Masahiko Loo says the recent selloff in French government bonds reflects carry-trade unwinds and a reassessment of French fiscal risk. He expects volatility to remain elevated into the April-May 2027 presidential election cycle.

Asia Morning Call: Global markets recap Monday's trading

Recap of Monday's trading across global equities, bonds, currencies and commodities.

Global Markets: Nasdaq hits record high, oil slips, yields fall

The Nasdaq hit a record closing high, boosted by AI stocks, while falling oil prices and retreating Treasury yields improved risk sentiment. European shares rallied, led by banks and tech, and Asian markets were mixed, with Japan higher and China/Hong Kong up on hopes of a trade truce.

Asia morning call: global stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities

Global stocks rose, led by AI-linked tech shares, while oil fell on reports more supply was leaving the Gulf than previously thought. The note also listed closing levels for major equity, bond, currency and commodity markets.

Global Markets End Week Mixed; Asian Stocks Mixed; US Yields Top 5%

Global equity markets closed mixed, with Europe down and Wall Street ending a volatile week with modest gains. US Treasury yields topped 5%, while Brent crude remained above $100. Asian markets showed mixed performance.

Global Markets Ebb and Flow in Mixed Friday Session

Global equity markets experienced a mixed session on Friday, with gains on Wall Street partially offsetting losses in Europe. Bond yields continued to climb, with US 10-year Treasury yields topping 5%, while currency markets saw the dollar strengthen against the yen. Spot gold and Brent crude prices showed modest movem