Friday 4th May 2018
The S&P500 fell a lot in early trade, testing some technical levels before regaining most of the ground. The US dollar has also retreated. Phil Dobbie asks NAB’s David de Garis what is driving his risk-off tone – is it data driven, concern over the China trade talks, or anticipation of tonight’s non-farm payrolls data. Meanwhile, another piece of weak data for Europe and the local council elections in the UK, a litmus test to add to Theresa May’s list of worries.