The US dollar and bond yields fell after a disappointing US jobs report. Equities remained elevated, the S&P500 up 0.1%.

Equity markets took a breath, the S&P500 down 0.1% from the previous day’s record high. The US dollar is little changed, while bond yields rose following further tapering signals from the ECB.

Sentiment remained elevated in equity markets, the S&P500 up 0.5% to a fresh record high. Bond yields fell slightly further, though, Fed Chair Powell’s weekend caution lingering. Commodity currencies preserved recent gains.

US equity markets rose, the S&P500 up 0.9% to a fresh record high. The US dollar and bond yields fell. Fed Chair Powell’s Jackson Hole speech was not as hawkish as some had expected.

US equity markets fell, the S&P500 down 0.6%. Fed commentary was hawkish, and there was a fatal explosion at Kabul airport. The US dollar rose, while bond yields are little changed.

US equity markets rose for a fifth consecutive day, the S&P500 up 0.3% to a fresh record high. Concerns about Covid and Fed tapering receded further. Commodities and bond yields rose, and risk-sensitive currencies outperformed defensive ones.

US equity markets extended a multiday rally to record highs, the S&P500 up 0.2%. Concerns about Covid and Fed tapering appear to have receded slightly. Commodities rose, risk-sensitive currencies outperformed, and bond yields rose slightly.

US equity markets were helped receding expectations of a Fed tapering signal this week, as well as news of more regulatory approvals for Covid vaccines. The S&P500 rose 0.9%, and the defensive US dollar fell, lifting the AUD and NZD, while bond yields fell slightly.

A slightly more upbeat mood prevailed, the S&P500 up 0.8%, the defensive US dollar lower, and bond yields higher. There was little fresh news for markets.

The risk averse mood in Europe dissipated in the US, the S&P500 recovering to be up 0.2%. Commodities remained on the back foot, though, and the defensive US dollar rose, while bond yields were contained. There was little fresh news for markets, concerns about Covid-related activity slowdowns and Fed tapering remaining at the fore.