US equity markets sagged late in the session, the S&P500 closing unchanged on the day. Bond yields rose slightly, while the US dollar fell slightly. US retails sales data was strong, but industrial production disappointed.

US equity markets posted losses for the third consecutive day, amid rising European Covid cases, US fiscal stimulus stalemate, and a rise in jobless claims data. The S&P500 is down 0.2%, and the defensive US dollar is higher.

US equity markets remained on the back foot, as the likelihood of fiscal stimulus agreement before the US election receded further. The S&P500 is down 0.4%, and bond yields are slightly lower, although the defensive US dollar is slightly lower.

A risk-averse mood prevailed, amid continuing stalemate in US fiscal package negotiations, vaccine trial setbacks, and rising Covid cases in Europe. The S&P500 is down 0.4%, bond yields are lower, and the defensive US dollar is higher.

US equities rose further, with the S&P500 up 1.9%, despite the US fiscal package stalemate. Other major asset classes did not follow suit, though, the US dollar and bond yields little changed.

Sentiment rose ahead of the US long weekend, helped by Pres. Trump’s support for a large scale Covid support package. The S&P500 closed up 0.9% to a one-month high, the US dollar fell, and bond yields rose slightly.

US equity markets rose slightly further, despite little progress in fiscal stimulus negotiations and mixed economic data. The S&P500 is currently up 0.1%, while the US dollar and bond yields are slightly lower, and oil and copper had sharp falls.

US equity markets rose, helped by strong economic data as well as continuing hopes for a fiscal stimulus package. The S&P500 is currently up 1.1%, and US bond yields and risky currencies are higher.

US and European equity markets fell slightly, the S&P500 currently down 0.2%. US bond yields also fell slightly, but so too did the defensive US dollar.

US and European equity markets rose, the S&P500 currently up 1.8%. Markets remain optimistic a US fiscal stimulus package will eventually be agreed. The defensive US dollar fell, while US bond yields were fairly steady.