US equities fell - the S&P500 down 1.2% - after US officials said US-China trade talk progress was slower than expected, and the European economic outlook was downgraded. US bond yields are lower, while the US dollar is little changed.

US equities paused, with President Trump’s State of the Union address offering little for markets to latch onto. The US dollar rose.

US equities paused, with President Trump’s State of the Union address offering little for markets to latch onto. The US dollar rose.

US equity markets remained upbeat - the S&P500 up 0.2% to a fresh two-month high. The US dollar also rose slightly. Overall, markets seemed contained, awaiting President Trump’s State of the Union address.

US equity markets remained upbeat - the S&P500 up 0.2% to a fresh two-month high. The US dollar also rose slightly. Overall, markets seemed contained, awaiting President Trump’s State of the Union address.

US equity markets remained upbeat, - the S&P500 up 0.4% - and US bond yields and the US dollar rose. There was little news flow to explain the move, residual effects from last Friday’s strong data releases one possibility.

US equity markets remained upbeat, - the S&P500 up 0.4% - and US bond yields and the US dollar rose. There was little news flow to explain the move, residual effects from last Friday’s strong data releases one possibility.

US bond yields rose in response to stronger than expected US data for jobs, manufacturing, and consumer confidence. However, there was little response from equities and the US dollar, both little changed on the day.

US bond yields rose in response to stronger than expected US data for jobs, manufacturing, and consumer confidence. However, there was little response from equities and the US dollar, both little changed on the day.

US equity markets remained upbeat in the wake of yesterday’s dovish statement from the Federal Reserve. The S&P500 is up 0.7%, bond yields are lower, while the US dollar is slightly higher.