Nasdaq at risk as US credit spreads widen further
Widening US credit spreads signal potential trouble for the Nasdaq, despite recent support from dovish Fed comments.
05/10/2026 13:079 min read
Macro Rates
Yields remain high, underpinning the dollar; French worries hit the euro
Yields held near 5.28% as the dollar firmed; the euro was hurt by French fiscal concerns, and most European stocks rose.
05/10/2026 12:327 min read
Decoding 'higher for longer' in the bond market: a plain-English guide
A clear breakdown of the 'higher for longer' rate outlook and its impact on markets.
05/10/2026 11:5111 min read
Zcash falls over 20% from record high amid ETF outflows and geopolitics
Zcash dropped over 20% from its all-time high, driven by $93.6M in ETF outflows and geopolitical tensions.
05/10/2026 10:519 min read
Euro at 17-month low amid Spain, France and rate jitters
Euro falls to 17-month low as Spain's political uncertainty adds to French fiscal concerns and higher ECB rates weigh on markets.
05/10/2026 09:2710 min read
Sentix gauge drops in October as euro zone recovery optimism cools
Sentix investor confidence for the euro zone fell to 2.7 in October from 5.1, missing forecasts, as expectations dropped 5 points.
05/10/2026 09:025 min read
Bitcoin Reverses Course After NFP, Attention Remains on US-Iran Talks
Bitcoin ended Friday lower despite a soft NFP report, then recovered over the weekend. Focus remains on US-Iran talks.
05/10/2026 08:318 min read
ECB's Nagel suggests December rate hike still possible despite October pause signals
ECB's Nagel signals patience on October but leaves door open for a December rate hike.
05/10/2026 08:317 min read
Eurozone PMI hits 41-month high as inflation pressures mount
Eurozone private sector activity hit a 41-month high in September while price pressures intensified further.
05/10/2026 08:2111 min read
Renewed France budget fears hit European stocks at market open
European stocks dipped at the open as France's CAC 40 fell 0.9% on budget worries, while bond yields stayed elevated.
05/10/2026 07:526 min read
Preview of financial markets: October 5th-9th
Preview of key economic data and central bank events for the week of October 5th-9th.
05/10/2026 07:0116 min read
Little impact from FX option expiries seen on 5 October
No significant FX option expiries are near spot levels, leaving trading focused on macro factors and persistently high bond yields after a soft US jobs report.
05/10/2026 06:255 min read
Gold price stalls after US jobs data fails to lift momentum
Gold struggles near $4,140 as bond yields stay high, offsetting a soft US jobs report.
05/10/2026 05:518 min read
Treasury yields stay key market focus despite weak payrolls
Despite a softer US jobs report, bond yields rebounded quickly, remaining the main market pressure point as traders eye inflation data and fiscal policy.
05/10/2026 05:229 min read
Strong Growth Buys Time for US Debt Despite High Yields
US 10-year yields above 5% and interest costs over $1 trillion, but 8.5% growth still outruns the 3.4% average debt rate, delaying a debt spiral.
05/10/2026 05:118 min read