Equity sentiment was boosted by a strong start to the US company earnings season, the S&P500 up 1.7%. Bond yields and the US dollar are lower, producer inflation not as strong as expected.

Sentiment improved slightly, lifting the S&P500 0.3% higher. Bond yields are lower, despite US inflation data slightly stronger than expected, as is the US dollar.

Markets remained cautious ahead of the latest US company earnings reports, stagflation concerns at the fore. The S&P500 is down 0.2%, the defensive US dollar is slightly higher, and bond yields are lower.

Markets were thinned by the US holiday. US equities were slightly lower, the S&P500 down 0.3%, amid concerns rising energy prices could affect economic growth. Brent crude oil rose to a three-year high. Currencies were mixed, the AUD performing well.

The closely watched US payrolls report was mixed but unlikely to derail QE tapering. Markets only briefly expressed disappointment, bond yields eventually closing higher. Currencies and equities closed little changed. WTI hit $80 and Brent closed above $82.

US equities rose, comforted by the previous day’s agreement on a debt ceiling extension. The S&P500 is up 1.3%, risk sensitive currencies have outperformed, and bond yields have risen. Brent jumped 1.4% while copper rose 2.5%.

US equities pared early losses, leaving the S&P500 up 0.1%, after indications the debt ceiling may be extended and some upbeat economic data. The US dollar and safe-haven currencies outperformed, while bond yields fell. Crude fell 2.5% while natural gas fell 10%.

US equities rose, the S&P500 up 1.5%, extending the yo-yo pattern of the past few days. Risk-sensitive currencies outperformed safe-havens, and bond yields rose.

US equities fell, as familiar concerns such as stagflation and higher interest rates resurface. The S&P500 is down 1.4% and at a fresh two-month low. The risk-averse mood didn’t extend to currencies and bonds, though, the US dollar underperforming and bonds contained.

US equities rebounded as buyers took advantage of September’s 6% decline to replenish portfolios. The S&P500 closed up 1.2%, and risk-sensitive currencies rose. Bond yields fell, though, perhaps influenced by Thursday’s temporary agreement on the US debt ceiling.