Macro
Euro Zone Yields Hold Near Multi-Year Peaks Ahead of ECB Decision
German bund yields hovered near multi-year highs as energy-driven inflation pressured the ECB, while surging U.S. PPI data pushed Treasuries higher and reshaped rate-hike expectations.
UK defends settlement sanctions after Israel orders consulate closure
London imposes import ban on Israeli West Bank goods as Israel demands consulate shut within 30 days and bars entry for 12 British lawmakers.
Sweden’s election looms amid fiscal pressures from defense spending and welfare demands
Defense spending surges as NATO membership reshapes budget priorities, while domestic welfare and tax cuts face tighter fiscal constraints ahead of the vote.
Denmark, Greenland and US announce breakthrough on Greenland security pact
Denmark and Greenland say a deal with the United States granting Washington broad security authority over the Arctic island will be signed next week, pending UN and parliamentary approval.
China's August Retail Sales Miss Forecast as Investment Slump Deepens
Retail sales grew just 0.4% in August, missing forecasts, while urban fixed-asset investment fell 7.2% year-to-date. Industrial output surprised to the upside at 5.2%.
Global markets prepare for week with US-China summit, UN General Assembly and PMI data
Investors watch a US‑China presidential summit, the UN General Assembly and global PMI releases as key themes for the coming week.
Asian shares slide as oil prices spike on supply concerns and investors brace for US and Japan rate decisions
Asian equity markets declined while oil prices rose amid supply worries, with investors awaiting upcoming rate decisions from the United States and Japan.
Fed Survey Shows Modest Growth, Moderate Price Gains Across Districts
The Federal Reserve's latest Beige Book found economic activity rose modestly and prices increased at a moderate pace, with energy costs and tariff concerns weighing on sentiment ahead of the September policy meeting.
SMI Expected Lower as Oil Above $100 Weighs on Global Markets
Swiss index slides amid rising oil, inflation fears; Meta surges on AI launch while Asian stocks dip.
US Housing Data to Watch This Week: Starts and Pending Sales
August housing starts and pending home sales are among the key US real estate figures due this week.
Trump Promises $5,000 to Every US Adult If Republicans Win Midterms
US President Donald Trump pledged a $5,000 "Trump dividend" to each American adult on condition funds are spent domestically, if Republicans retain congressional control in November. The plan would cost an estimated $1.35 trillion across roughly 270 million adults.
Daily Global Financial Calendar: Sept. 10 — ECB Rate Call Tops Busy Data Day
The ECB's interest-rate decision leads a crowded schedule that includes US wholesale trade, factory-gate prices, jobless claims, and major corporate earnings from Adobe and Macy's.
Swiss Economic Calendar: Sep 10–17 Covers Earnings, Inflation Data and Policy Meetings
Switzerland's key economic releases include BFS inflation figures, Repower and Helvetia Baloise half-year results, OECD country report, and UBS banking-law testimony before the Council of States.
SMI und US-Märkte unter Druck: Inflation, Zinsen und Nahost-Konflikt belasten Aktien
Der Schweizer Leitindex SMI und US-Aktienmärkte erleben am Donnerstag weitere Verluste, getrieben durch Sorgen um Inflation, Zinspolitik und geopolitische Spannungen.
Renewed US‑Iran strikes raise Middle East tensions, send equity indices lower and affect oil prices
New US‑Iran strikes have heightened Middle East tensions, contributing to declines in major equity indices and influencing oil prices.
Bank of Canada holds 2.25% rate amid inflation risks, trade uncertainty
The central bank left its key overnight rate unchanged at 2.25% while weighing economic recovery against inflation pressures tied to oil prices and U.S. tariffs.
US Jobless Claims Fall to 196,000, Defying Expectations
Initial unemployment claims dropped by 10,000 to 196,000 last week, well below the 207,000 economists projected, underscoring a resilient U.S. labor market that complicates the Fed's rate trajectory.
Aquila-CIO Marchesi: Bond Market Biggest Worry Amid Oil, AI and US Debt Pressures
The Aquila chief investment officer says the bond market poses the greatest risk as US refinancing costs surge, while AI capex cycles face scrutiny over circular financing.
Euro Zone Bond Yields Retreat From Weekly Spikes as Post-Fed Relief Takes Hold
German 10-year bund yields anchored near 3.49% after Tuesday's sell-off, while the Fed, BoE and BOJ delivered rates moves that steadied fixed-income desks across Europe.
U.S. Jobless Claims Drop, BOE Holds Rates Amid Central Bank Divergence
Weekly initial jobless claims fell to 196,000 while the Bank of England kept borrowing costs at 3.75%, contrasting with the Fed's recent 25-basis-point hike that lifted stocks.
German Cabinet Approves €10 Billion Income-Tax Reform
Berlin’s tax-cut package targets middle-income families and top earners, with a new 47% rate for incomes above €280,000 taking full effect by 28.
US nonfarm payrolls rise 162,000, putting Fed rate decision on upcoming inflation data
Nonfarm payrolls increased by 162,000, making the Federal Reserve’s next rate move contingent on forthcoming inflation numbers.
US Treasury Raises Long-Term Bond Buybacks to $6 Billion
The Treasury's purchase ceiling is triple the original $2 billion figure, marking the first step in an expanded buyback program unveiled by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund Drops to 52-Week Low
The high-yield corporate bond fund HYT fell to $8.22, reflecting pressure on credit investments as economic uncertainty and interest-rate shifts weigh on yields.
