US equity markets rose, led by tech stocks, the S&P500 up 1.6%. However, bond yields fell slightly and the defensive US dollar rose. There was little fresh news of note.

The recent slide in equity markets stalled as hopes for a US fiscal stimulus package resurfaced. The S&P500 is up 0.3%, and bond yields and the US dollar are little changed. The Swiss and Norwegian central banks remained on hold.

Risk sentiment in equity markets weakened further, as company growth outlooks were questioned amid the economic uncertainty described by Fed speakers overnight. The S&P500 closed down 2.4% to a two-month low, risky currencies also fell, while bond yields seemed resilient.

Risk sentiment in equity markets appeared to stabilise, with the S&P500 currently up 1.0%, but the defensive US dollar continued its multi-week rebound. Bond yields were stable.

US equity markets fell, the S&P500 down 1.8% to a two-month low. Other asset classes followed suit, with commodity prices and bond yields lower and the defensive US dollar higher. Among market concerns were Covid’s resurgence in Europe, the US election, and the lack of a US stimulus plan.

US equity markets fell, the S&P500 down 1.1% to a six-week low. Some attributed the fall to quarterly expiration of equity derivative contracts. The AUD and NZD appeared to follow equities, but bond yields rose.

Equity markets decoupled from other asset classes, the S&P500 down 0.8%. In contrast, bond yields and risky currencies rebounded. The BoE kept policy settings unchanged, but did say it was studying negative rates.

The US central bank upgraded its economic forecasts but indicated rates would remain near zero for a few years, all widely expected. The S&P500 is down 0.5%, while US bond yields and the US dollar rose slightly in response, as they expected an even more dovish outcome from the Fed.

Sentiment appeared to be moderately upbeat, supported by optimism on vaccines and economic recovery. The S&P500 is up 0.4%, and bond yields are slightly higher, while currencies were mixed.

US equities rose amid news on vaccine trials and the TikTok deal. The S&P500 is up 1.2%, and the USD is lower, while bond yields are little changed.