Risk sentiment remained positive, the S&P500 up 0.3%. US bond yields were only briefly dented by a NY bomb explosion, currently slightly higher.

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Sentiment was positive, supporting equities, the US dollar and bond yields. US payrolls data was solid, the US government averted a shutdown for two weeks, and a Brexit round-one deal was agreed.

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Sentiment was positive, supporting equities, the US dollar and bond yields. US payrolls data was solid, the US government averted a shutdown for two weeks, and a Brexit round-one deal was agreed.

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The US dollar extended higher and bond yields remained suppressed, while equities and oil rose.There was little fresh news for markets to digest

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US bond yields fell as markets mulled the possibility of a government shutdown. The US dollar, in contrast, rose. Equities were little changed, commodities weaker.

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US bond yields fell as markets mulled the possibility of a government shutdown. The US dollar, in contrast, rose. Equities were little changed, commodities weaker.

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The US dollar and short-term bond yields rose slightly further amid optimism US tax reforms would pass the final hurdle. Equities were slightly lower. Copper’s 4% fall to a two-month low was eye-catching.

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Sentiment remained elevated following yesterday's passage of tax reforms through the US Senate. The S&P500 is up 0.5% to a fresh record high and the US dollar is stronger.

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Sentiment was dented by news that former security advisor Flynn pleaded guilty and is prepared to testify against Trump regarding Russian involvement in the election. Partly offsetting that, passage of US tax reforms appeared likely to pass Senate (after markets closed it was passed 51-49).

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Sentiment was upbeat, with the S&P500 up 1.1% to a fresh record high and bond yields higher. The Senate vote on US tax reform could happen soon and markets are optimistic about the outcome.

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