Overview

Over the last five days both Bunds and US Ten Years have come under pressure on the back of a rebound in equities. The catalyst for this move was some surprisingly strong data out of the manufacturing sector followed by a (more…)

Overview

Last week the S&P 500 future showed some strength, recouping a lot of recent losses, closing above 1100.00 for the first time since 10^th August. Performance was boosted by some strong macro releases including the (more…)

Focus on Oil

Over the last five days we have seen Oil markets volatility increase as we approach the monthly roll however despite this no significant gains/losses have been registered. Given the question mark surrounding the health of the (more…)

Overview

Over the last five days Bunds have performed very strongly pushing on to set new all time highs yesterday at 132.30. The “QE lite” programme announced last week by the (more…)

Overview

Last week world equity markets again posted gains as hope of further Fed action was boosted by a soft jobs number. This week focus will be on the (more…)

Focus on the Non-Farm Payrolls and Equities, Bonds and USD

Today may be a crucial NFP number with regards to the upcoming FOMC meeting on Tuesday. Fears of a slowdown of growth in the US have resulted in the USD selling off broadly against most major pairs, including low yielders such as the Yen, and a (more…)

Overview

Last week equity markets remained fairly resilient only slipping slightly, whilst holding above key technical support. Overall the macro fundamental releases last week were solid with GDP coming in close to expectations. This week is (more…)

Focus on the Euro (EUR/USD)

The last week has seen the Euro drive higher. The market is currently lying just shy of the major 1.3100 resistance level. The (more…)

Focus on Oil

The oil market has been range-bound this last week, with neither bulls nor bears gaining control, despite volatile movements in the equity markets. There has been a new sense of independence in the (more…)

Overview

Over the last five days the Bund has predominately traded sideways trapped within a 100 tick range. The US Ten Year has also traded sideways recently, consolidating after some recent strong performance. This week traders will be focussed on the (more…)