US and European equities closed slightly higher, the S&P500 up 0.4%. Escalating tensions between the US and China appeared to contain sentiment. Bond yields rose slightly, while risky currencies underperformed.

US and European equities closed slightly higher, the S&amp;P500 up 0.4%. Escalating tensions between the US and China appeared to contain sentiment. Bond yields rose slightly, while risky currencies underperformed.

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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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