Weekly Updates 5/30

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My view on what's going on in the financial markets and the global economy, and a few other things that might interest me from time to time.

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Jun 30, 20245 min read

Week ended June 28, 2024: Geopolitics dominate, markets lacklustre

The news narrative was dominated by elections in the UK and France, and the first Biden-Trump debate. Markets were lacklustre to close 1H24

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Jun 22, 20246 min read

European and most US equity indices better, with UST yields widening across the curve. Focus in on elections in the UK and Europe.

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Jun 15, 20243 min read

US CPI surprised on the downside (lower than expected) this week, setting a constructive tone. The FOMC says one rate cut, Europe wobbles.

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Jun 8, 20246 min read

Stocks and bonds were better on the week in spite of a strong May jobs report released Friday morning. Gold and oil weaker, USD stronger.

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Jun 1, 20245 min read

Former President Trump gets nailed for 34 felony accounts, but this rallies his supporters. Markets didn't care, ending positively for May.

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May 25, 20245 min read

Both equity and bonds were a touch softer last week. Even stellar earnings by NVDA could not completely save the day, although amazing.

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May 18, 20246 min read

The week started with a short-lived meme frenzy, which fade quickly. Slightly weaker US data then took centre stage.

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May 12, 20244 min read

Equities better bid in a holiday-shortened week, one void of meaningful economic data and the last serious tranche of earnings.

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May 4, 20245 min read

Earnings and economic data were all relatively to the liking of equity and bond investors alike, providing a boost for assets last week.

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