Macro
10-year Treasury yield hits 5.23%, highest since 2007
The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield rose to 5.23% on Friday, its highest level since 2007, as sticky inflation expectations and a surge in bond issuance push yields higher.
Global markets dip ahead of Trump-Xi summit amid inflation and geopolitical risks
U.S. stocks and bond yields surged on concerns over inflation and trade tensions as President Trump hosted Chinese President Xi for a high-stakes summit.
Eurozone business lending drops sharply amid ECB rate hikes
Corporate credit availability fell by half in August as higher borrowing costs weigh on business financing.
Global Bond Sell-Off Pushes UK Gilt Yields Toward 19-Year High Before Budget
A sell-off in government bonds has driven 10-year UK gilt yields to 5.38%, eroding much of the fiscal headroom Chancellor John Healey faces ahead of next month’s budget.
Xi Says U.S.-China Can Overcome the 'Thucydides Trap'
President Xi Jinping told Donald Trump at the White House that the feared conflict between a rising and established power is avoidable, signaling a shift from his earlier rhetoric.
U.S. and China Reach Preliminary Trade Agreement on Select Goods, Details Due Monday
USTR Jamieson Greer said the two sides have agreed on terms for U.S. agricultural products, medical devices and non‑sensitive Chinese consumer goods, with further specifics slated for release Monday.
Russia Says It 'Truly' Appreciates G20 Invite But Hasn't Decided on Putin's Attendance
Moscow welcomed Washington's invitation for Putin to attend a G20 summit in Miami this December, drawing sharp criticism from European leaders who called the move a dangerous normalization of aggression.
US stock futures slip as yields rise, oil jumps on Middle East tensions
S&P 500, Nasdaq-100 and Dow futures fell modestly while the 10‑year Treasury yield topped 5.2% and crude oil rose over 3% after a Houthi missile attack on Saudi facilities.
U.S. 10-Year Yield Climbs for Sixth Week as Bond Rout Deepens
The benchmark 10-year Treasury nears 5.23%, a level not seen since 2007, while the 30-year breaches 5.50%—the highest since 2004—sparking concern across equity and fixed-income markets.
Anleger auf Wachstumskrisen und Zinserhöhungen fokussiert
Geopolitische Spannungen und Anleiherenditen dominieren die Börsenwoche – Brent-Olpreis bleibt stabil, SMI überquert 14'000 Punkte nur kurzzeitig
US Proposes Trilateral Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks in UAE
Zelenskyy confirms Washington floated a meeting in the Emirates to discuss ending the war; Kremlin says talks have begun but offers no details on timing.
Euro Zone Business Lending Growth Eases to 4.2% in August
ECB data shows corporate credit expansion slows from mid-2023 highs while household lending remains steady at 3.1%.
Eurozone M3 money supply growth accelerates to 3.5% in August
Economic expansion pressures persist as broad money supply M3 rises fastest since May 2025, while credit trends diverge between households and non-financial firms.
Schweizer Ökonomen erhöhen Wachstumsprognose für 2026 und 2027 auf 1,7 Prozent
Expertenrevisionen deuten auf stärkere Investitionen und stabilere Preisentwicklung hin, während der Arbeitsmarkt und der Franken stabil bleiben
Asia stocks retreat amid bond market stress and geopolitical uncertainty
Global bond selloffs and unresolved tensions in U.S.-China trade negotiations weighed on regional equities, while oil prices remained volatile.
UK consumer confidence rises but inflation pressures may reverse gains
GfK’s Consumer Confidence Barometer hit a two-year high in September, but rising energy costs and inflation risk undermining a post-election recovery.
Eurozone PMI hits 3½-year high amid Iran conflict, ECB inflation outlook raised
Business activity surged to its strongest level since April 2023 despite Middle East tensions and energy price pressures.
US-Aktienmärkte leiden unter Zinserwartungen und Ölpreisschocks
Meta und Logitech unter Druck; Schweizer SMI leicht im Minus, während Nestlé und Novartis stabil bleiben.
U.S. Current-Account Deficit Rises to $246B in Q2 2026
The U.S. trade and investment position widened further in the second quarter, with a current-account deficit expanding by $33.4 billion to $246.0 billion.
China Confirms First AI Talks With U.S., Hints at Trade Truce Extension
Beijing confirmed senior negotiators held initial AI discussions with Washington and discussed tariff reductions and extending a trade truce set to expire in January.
SNB Holds Rates at 0% Amid Rising Inflation and Global Uncertainty
Swiss National Bank leaves policy rate unchanged at 0% while noting elevated inflation pressures and geopolitical risks.
U.S. Stock Futures Drop as Treasury Yields Top 5%; Trump-Xi Talks Begin
Futures fell across the board as the 10-year Treasury yield surged past 5%, its highest since 2007, while the Trump-Xi summit opened in Washington with trade and AI on the agenda.
Global bond sell-off deepens as US economy fuel rate-hike bets
US Treasury yields surge past 5% on both the five- and 10-year benchmarks as strong PMI data and rebounding oil prices stoke bets on further Federal Reserve rate increases.
Global Bond Yields Nudge Near 4% as Selling Pressure Mounts
The Bloomberg Global Aggregate Treasuries Index yield rose to 3.99%, its highest level since 2007, amid persistent inflation, fiscal concerns and geopolitical tensions.
