Sentiment weakened slightly amid a mix of strong UK inflation, solid US retail sales data, and geopolitical news. The Fed minutes were a calming influence later in the session. The S&P500 is down 0.7%, and bond yields and the US dollar are higher.

Sentiment weakened slightly amid a mix of strong UK inflation, solid US retail sales data, and geopolitical news. The Fed minutes were a calming influence later in the session. The S&amp;P500 is down 0.7%, and bond yields and the US dollar are higher.

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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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