US bond yields rose following strong US economic data overnight. The AUD and NZD underperformed other G10 currencies. US equities remained stalled.

US equities remained stalled, the S&P500 unchanged. The US dollar is slightly higher (with AUD and NZD performing worst), while US bond yields rose in NY.

US equities remained stalled, the S&P500 unchanged. The US dollar is slightly higher (with AUD and NZD performing worst), while US bond yields rose in NY.

Markets were mostly in a holding pattern overnight. The S&P500 is unchanged, and US bond yields and the US dollar are modestly lower despite solid US survey updates. Fed Chair Powell’s testimony to Senate reiterated the on-hold stance. UK PM May allowed for the possibility of a Brexit delay

Markets were mostly in a holding pattern overnight. The S&P500 is unchanged, and US bond yields and the US dollar are modestly lower despite solid US survey updates. Fed Chair Powell’s testimony to Senate reiterated the on-hold stance. UK PM May allowed for the possibility of a Brexit delay

US equities rose further - the S&P500 up 0.3% to a fresh four-month high. The main news driver remains the US-China trade negotiation, and overnight Pres. Trump postponed the date for boosting tariffs on Chinese imports. US bond yields rose, and the AUD and NZD outperformed the majors.

US equities rose further - the S&P500 up 0.3% to a fresh four-month high. The main news driver remains the US-China trade negotiation, and overnight Pres. Trump postponed the date for boosting tariffs on Chinese imports. US bond yields rose, and the AUD and NZD outperformed the majors.

US equities rose further - the S&P500 closing up 0.6% to a fresh three-month high – amid optimism a US-China trade deal would be struck and more dovish Fed commentary. The Chinese trade delegation said it would remain in Washington past Friday to continue talks. Risk-sensitive currencies CAD, AUD and NZD performed well, while US bond yields fell.

US equities rose further - the S&P500 closing up 0.6% to a fresh three-month high – amid optimism a US-China trade deal would be struck and more dovish Fed commentary. The Chinese trade delegation said it would remain in Washington past Friday to continue talks. Risk-sensitive currencies CAD, AUD and NZD performed well, while US bond yields fell.

Sentiment was slightly downbeat, amid weaker US economic data. The S&P500 is down 0.3% and the US dollar is slightly firmer, although US bond yields rose.