French Bond Yields Dip, Remain Near 24-Year High
French government bond yields fell on Tuesday after their biggest daily rise in nearly a month, remaining near 24-year highs amid volatile trading.
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French government bond yields fell on Tuesday after their biggest daily rise in nearly a month, remaining near 24-year highs amid volatile trading.
Gold futures advanced in early European trade as the dollar softened and oil prices fell. Traders were also reassessing the inflation and interest-rate outlook.
U.S. Treasury yields are hovering near multiyear highs as investors watch Federal Reserve commentary and a 30-year bond auction. The 10-year yield traded as high as 5.353%, while the 30-year yield was around 5.696%.
Dow Jones futures fell, alongside S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures, as the 10-year Treasury yield rose to 5.33%. The note also said the S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite had hit fresh highs in Tuesday trading.
The roundup says the Swiss franc remains supported by safe-haven demand, while sterling and gilt yields rise on expectations for Bank of England policy tightening and ahead of the U.K. budget. It also notes euro weakness tied to French fiscal concerns and a Treasury auction under close watch.
By Ed Carson Dow Jones futures fell modestly early Wednesday, along with S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq futures as Treasury yields rose. The stock market rally continued to advance Tuesday with the S&P 500 hitting a new high, joining the Nasdaq composite, as yields declined. The major indexes did pare intraday gains, while
Asian markets were weaker as investor confidence flagged, while oil prices rose due to a storm threat in the Gulf of Mexico and escalating Saudi-Houthi tensions. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares excluding Japan fell 0.5%.
World stocks rose to two-week highs on Tuesday, buoyed by falling oil prices and retreating bond yields. The S&P 500 opened at a record high for the first time since mid-August, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq was on track for a third consecutive all-time high. Investors are anticipating the upcoming earnings season, with
European stocks rose, extending a global equity rally as investors turned more optimistic ahead of earnings season. The euro rose, while long-dated Treasury yields retreated from multi-decade highs.
The MSCI's gauge of stocks across the globe rose 0.7%. The Nasdaq Composite reached a record closing high, lifted by Nvidia and Microsoft. The euro stumbled to a 17-month low against the dollar, and the 10-year US Treasury yield rose to a fresh 24-year high.
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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.
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.