Daily Market Analysis

Geopolitical angst following reports that the U.S. and China are pursuing protectionist policies; Gold prices fall slightly after FOMC minutes; European stocks extend losses Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

European stock markets were muted on Tuesday: the FTSE MIB eased from 14-year high; French stocks ended slightly lower Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

Some megacap stocks rolled over, weighing on broader market - Strength from some bank stocks that announced capital return plans on Friday following the stress test results Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

UK Shares Snap 5-Day Winning Streak; Russian Shares Extend 14-Month High; European Stocks Start Week in Negative Territory Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

Treasury yields rising despite the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Survey reflecting a sharp drop in year-ahead inflation expectations to 3.3% from 4.2% Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

Wall Street Ends Higher - S&P 500 climbing past 4,400; Russian stocks extend 14-month high; US natural gas prices rise to 3-week high Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

Wall Street Ends Higher after CPI Report; Baltic Exchange Dry Index at 2-Week High; Crude Oil WTI is up by 4.01% Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

Wait-and-see mode ahead of busy week of potentially market-movingevents; S&P 500 maintaining a position above 4,300; Mixed action in the Treasury market Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

Falling market rates acting as added support for mega caps and growth stocks; US Treasury Yields Retreat after Claims Report; The Eurozone economy is entering recession Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

Rising Treasury yields, Weakness in mega cap stocks, Pro-cyclical vibe, DXY steady on inflation, Fed next week; The Turkish lira hit a new record low Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

Growing sense that mega cap stocks are overbought on a short term basis and are due for a pullback; Russian Budget Deficit Remains at Record High; Global Supply Chain Pressure Index Hits Record Low Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

Rising oil prices after Saudi Arabia said it will voluntarily cut its own production by one million barrels per day; US Stocks Slip; Gold Prices Edge Up after ISM Services Data Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for mo

Falling Treasury yields - The S&P 500 Hit 40-week High; European Stocks Rebound from 2-Month Low Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

Reacting to mixed reports that a debt ceiling deal may be imminent, yet support from party members on both sides of the aisle is not guaranteed Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

Reacting to mixed reports that a debt ceiling deal may be imminent, yet support from party members on both sides of the aisle is not guaranteed Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

The debt ceiling is at the forefront of market participants' minds: US stocks extend losses; Treasury yields rise; The pound falls to a one-month low Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

Punchbowl News reporting that debt ceiling talks have stalled and CNN reporting that Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told bank CEOs that more mergers might be needed around the same time Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

Wall Street is struggling for traction; Gold rose above $2010; WTI crude oil futures fall to a 5-week low; Sharp decline in Treasury yields, reflecting growth concerns Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

Many stock markets worldwide are closed; The dollar climbs to its highest level so far this month; US futures paring losses after jobs report Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

Dow Jones equalizes losses, Nasdaq outperforms; European stock markets rise ahead of Easter; Due to Good Friday, many stock markets will be closed today. Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

US stocks ended Wednesday with a mixed performance: a weaker-than-expected ADP Employment Change Report and a widening trade deficit stoked fears of a global economic slowdown; Oil stabilized as traders evaluated the outlook. Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

Concerns about a US economic slowdown followed February JOLTS job openings and factory orders data that were weaker than anticipated; European stocks edged higher on Tuesday, and Treasury yields declined. Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

OPEC+ announcing a surprise 1.16 million barrel per day production cut starting in May and to last through the end of 2023; European stock markets are down cautiously; Treasury yields moving lower Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

European equities rise on signs of easing inflation; US stock futures extend gains; Pullback in Treasury yields; DXY facilitates some gains, heads for a monthly decline Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

S&P 500 extending position above 50-day moving average (4,017) - some hesitation ahead of the latest inflation reading tomorrow in the form of the February PCE Price Index; European Stocks Extend Gains for 2nd Session Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

Banking worries continue to ease following the Congressional hearing on the SIVB bank failure; S&P 500 found support near the 4,000 level and lifted above  its 50-day moving average Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

Treasury yields are moving higher and the U.S. Dollar Index is weakening. European stocks close flat after an uncertain session;  Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

Bank stocks leading upside charge after news of First Citizens BancShares (FCNCA) buyout of Silicon Valley Bank (SIVB); Treasury yields move higher, reflecting the change in sentiment in the market Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

Wall Street Books Weekly Gain, Despite Banks' Concerns; Deutsche Bank's credit default swaps shot to a four-year high;  Banks drag European equities lower - Bond yields in Europe plummet due to risk aversion Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

Reacting to more central bank rate hikes from the likes of the Bank of England, Swiss National Bank, and Norges Bank; Falling Treasury yields; Turkish stocks are down nearly 12% so far this year; S&P 500 running into resistance at the 4,000 level Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

US Stocks Tumble After Fed Raises Rates - 10-Year US Treasury Yield Falls to Near 6-Month Low; Gold and Euro Gains after Fed Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

US Bank stocks outperforming, leading the market higher - Treasury Secretary Yellen's remarks that  the government is prepared to intervene again "if smaller institutions suffer deposit runs that pose the risk of contagion Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

S&P 500 finding support at its 200-day moving average (3,935), Treasury yields move higher as flight to safety unwinds; European stock markets rebound; Uranium slides to near 2-month low Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

US Regional bank stocks are under pressure again after First Republic Bank (FRC ) provided a cash position update and suspended its dividend; Eurozone inflation rate confirmed at 9-month low; 10-year German bond yield stabilizes at around 2.3% Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

ECB raises rates to be new 14-year high - German 10-year bond yields are down after the ECB; Repricing a 25-bps rate hike at the March FOMC meeting following the ECB's decision to raise rates by 50 bps Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

Swiss National Bank released a statement about Credit Suisse; Dow and S&P 500 collapse due to the Credit Suisse crisis, Sell-off of European banks led by Credit Suisse, and Flight to safety bid sending Treasury yields lower. Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

European equities rebound from 2-day selloff; US inflation rate falls to 6% as expected; Crude Oil Drops 5%; DXY climbs after inflation data Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

Wall Street Closes Mixed As SVB Collapse Rattles Banks; Treasury yields continue to fall in flight to safety trade; European Banks Have Worst Day in Over a Year; Rethinking the Fed rate hike at the March FOMC meeting. Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

Dollar lowers after mixed payrolls; European natural gas prices rise by 21%; European equities closed 1.5% lower; Oil is regaining some traction, still poised for a sharp weekly decline; Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

European stocks fell on worries about a rate hike; Carbon prices in the EU are once again above €100; Brent crude rebounds; DXY decreases from 3-month high Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

Fed Chair Powell told the Senate Banking Committee that "the ultimate level of interest rates is likely to be higher than anticipated." Expectations increase for 50 bps rate hike at March FOMC meeting Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

European stock exchanges changed little on Monday; Russian Budget Deficit Widens in February; Brent Crude Futures Bounce Back Above $86; US Natgas Prices Fall the Most in 12 Weeks Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

Wall Street Heads for Weekly Gain, Dow Rallies 300 Points; US Natgas Prices Jump 8% to 5-Week High; Crude Oil Falls 2%; UK 10-Year Bond Yield at Over 4-Month High; German Bund Yield Eases from Over 11-Year High Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

Positive reaction to Atlanta Fed President Bostic (2024 FOMC voter) saying he favors a 25-basis points rate hike in March; Dollar strengthens after the release of jobs data: European equities close higher Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

Comments from Minneapolis Fed President Kashkari (2023 FOMC voter) and Atlanta Fed President Bostic (2024 FOMC voter) stoking concerns about rate hikes Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

Wall Street falls, the monthly book falls, US Treasury yields pull back noticeably, and the 10-yr note yield holding below 4.00%, has been somewhat supportive Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

Wall Street and European Stocks Starts Week on Positive Note; Euro Approaches $1.06 as Investors Reposition for Further Rate HikesSilver Drops to 4-Month Low; German 10-Year Bond Yield Tops 2011-Highs Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

The US Core-PCE Price Index reflects sticky inflation, stoking concerns about the Fed taking rates higher for longer than the market previously expected; The yield on the 10-year German bond rises towards an 11-year high Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

Baltic Exchange Dry index extends rally into day five; Turkey cuts interest rate by 50 basis points; Turkish lira stable at a historical low after TCMB; European natural gas prices are around 50 euros; Euro weakens to 7-week low Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

Increased geopolitical tension between U.S. and China, and between the U.S. and Russia regarding the Ukraine war; Wall Street Selloff Continues, Dow Sheds 700 Points; Oil prices under renewed pressure Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

St. Louis Fed President Bullard (non-FOMC voter) said that his target rate, for now, is 5.375%, that the U.S. economy is stronger than the Fed thought, and that the market may be overpricing the risk of a recession in the second half of 2023 Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!