AUD and NZD outperform in US hours. Early USD gains elsewhere wilt away. Global markets overall quiet.

The euro rose sharply after the ECB minutes indicated a positive change in guidance language is likely soon. The US dollar fell against all of the majors.

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US bond yields rose and the US dollar fell after a report that China may slow purchases of US treasuries.

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US bond yields rose and the US dollar fell after a report that China may slow purchases of US treasuries.

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Global equities rose, with most US indices making fresh record highs (S&P500 +0.4%). Global bond yields also rose, and the USD extended the previous day’s gains. Market chatter was focussed on Japan’s central bank’s reduction in bond purchases and China’s central bank’s apparent loosening of its currency management.

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US equities nudged higher, the S&P500 up 0.1% to a fresh record high.US bond yields also nudged higher, and the US dollar had a decent bounce.

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US equities nudged higher, the S&P500 up 0.1% to a fresh record high.US bond yields also nudged higher, and the US dollar had a decent bounce.

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US equities rose to fresh record highs on Friday, the S&P500 up 0.7% to extend a strong run so far this month. That may have helped bond yields rise, despite a disappointing US jobs report.

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Equities and bond yields rose overnight amid year-end rebalancing and mixed US data. The US dollar remained subdued.

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Equities and bond yields rose overnight amid year-end rebalancing and mixed US data. The US dollar remained subdued.

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