US equities stalled, the S&P500 down 0.2%, amid a reported delay in the Trump-Xi trade agreement signing. The US dollar is slightly firmer.

Sentiment in equities markets remained positive, the S&P500 currently up 1.0% to a five-month high. US data indicated tame producer inflation but firm goods and construction activity. The defensive US dollar fell, and bond yields languished.

Sentiment in equities markets remained positive, the S&P500 currently up 1.0% to a five-month high. US data indicated tame producer inflation but firm goods and construction activity. The defensive US dollar fell, and bond yields languished.

Sentiment in equities markets remained upbeat, the S&P500 currently up 0.5%. US bond yields and the US dollar fell after slightly disappointing inflation data. AUD/NZD made a 2 ½ year low.

Sentiment in equities markets remained upbeat, the S&P500 currently up 0.5%. US bond yields and the US dollar fell after slightly disappointing inflation data. AUD/NZD made a 2 ½ year low.

Sentiment in equities markets rebounded overnight, helped by US retail sales data. The S&P500 is up 1.3%, although US bond yields and the US dollar are little changed. The AUD and NZD extended recent gains.

Sentiment in equities markets rebounded overnight, helped by US retail sales data. The S&P500 is up 1.3%, although US bond yields and the US dollar are little changed. The AUD and NZD extended recent gains.

US equities declined slightly further, the S&P500 down 0.2%. US bond yields and the US dollar also fell. US jobs data was disappointing, although possibly distorted.

US equities declined slightly further, the S&P500 down 0.2%. US bond yields and the US dollar also fell. US jobs data was disappointing, although possibly distorted.

Sentiment weakened further, taking the S&P500 down 0.5%, the US dollar higher, and US bond yields lower. Global growth concerns were evident in the ECB’s dovish statement, where it unveiled fresh stimulus.