US bond yields rose, the US dollar fell, and US equities closed unchanged on Friday, with no major news explanations.

Equities fell sharply in the US, following falls in Asia and Europe, the S&P500 currently down 1.5%. Consistent with the risk averse mood, US bond yields also fell, and the US dollar rose. There was no obvious news catalyst for the mood, with explanations including the well-worn trade war and rising yield arguments as well as Saudi-world relations.

Equities fell sharply in the US, following falls in Asia and Europe, the S&P500 currently down 1.5%. Consistent with the risk averse mood, US bond yields also fell, and the US dollar rose. There was no obvious news catalyst for the mood, with explanations including the well-worn trade war and rising yield arguments as well as Saudi-world relations.

Equities fell sharply in the US, following falls in Asia and Europe, the S&P500 currently down 1.5%. Consistent with the risk averse mood, US bond yields also fell, and the US dollar rose. There was no obvious news catalyst for the mood, with explanations including the well-worn trade war and rising yield arguments as well as Saudi-world relations.

The US dollar rose amid mixed risk sentiment (S&P500 currently down 0.2%) and elevated bond yields. The FOMC minutes noted that some favoured tightening beyond neutral.

The US dollar rose amid mixed risk sentiment (S&P500 currently down 0.2%) and elevated bond yields. The FOMC minutes noted that some favoured tightening beyond neutral.

US equities rebounded further – the S&P500 up 1.8% - amid solid company earnings results plus some strong US economic data. The sentiment in equity markets helped the AUD and NZD.

US equities rebounded further – the S&P500 up 1.8% - amid solid company earnings results plus some strong US economic data. The sentiment in equity markets helped the AUD and NZD.

The US dollar weakened slightly, resulting in 1/2c gains for AUD and NZD, amid relief that last week’s US equities rout has not persisted. The S&P500 is currently unchanged. US retail sales data disappointed, but there was little market impact.

The US dollar weakened slightly, resulting in 1/2c gains for AUD and NZD, amid relief that last week’s US equities rout has not persisted. The S&P500 is currently unchanged. US retail sales data disappointed, but there was little market impact.