Markets were in a risk averse mood as Covid continued to spread and US retail sales data was weak. The S&P500 is down 0.7% and the defensive US dollar is higher, while bond yields consolidated near recent lows.

Markets were in a risk averse mood as Covid continued to spread and US retail sales data was weak. The S&amp;P500 is down 0.7% and the defensive US dollar is higher, while bond yields consolidated near recent lows.

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This is your daily morning briefing. With commentary and analysis from Westpac's Institutional Research team, Finance AM brings you insights on today's business news, the markets, FX and more. In one short bulletin, you'll get the heads up on what will drive markets in the day ahead. 

Any information provided in this podcast series is general in nature and has been prepared without taking into account any personal circumstances.

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This is your daily morning briefing. With commentary and analysis from Westpac's Institutional Research team, Finance AM brings you insights on today's business news, the markets, FX and more. In one short bulletin, you'll get the heads up on what will drive markets in the day ahead. Any information provided in this podcast series is general in nature and has been prepared without taking into account any personal circumstances.

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