April 30, 2025 Market Sentiment Overall sentiment was mixed, affected by weak US data vs resilient equities and new supply focus. DJT’s tariffs impacted sentiment, although the overnight mood was positive. Secondary credit flows were not robust, and month-end factors influenced trading activity across markets. Regional & Currency Performance US IG spreads finished 2-4 wider,…...
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Markets React to Weak Data, Trade Relief Hopes
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Daily Market Recap – April 30
YestClose 1D chg YTD chg YestClose 1D chg YTD chg Yields and Spreads (bps) Commodity DE10Y 2.5 -2.4 13 Gold 3309.44 -0.80% 26.11% BP10Y 4.48 -2.9 -8.8 Silver 32.88 -0.70% 13.78% JP10Y 1.32 0 21.4 Copper 475.65 -0.40% 17.17% AU10Y 4.17 0 -19.1 Soybean 1036.5 -1.00% 1.39% US10Y 4.17 -3.7 -40.1 Wheat 508.5 -1.90% -9.60%…...
Credit Flow Dynamics: Month-End Balancing Act Sees Active Issuance Meet Mixed Reception; Spreads Mostly Unchanged to Wider
Overall Market Sentiment The overall sentiment was mixed, influenced by weak US economic data contrasting with resilient equity markets and a focus on new supply in credit markets. DJT’s tariffs were noted as hitting sentiments hard. Despite weak US data, the mood was described as positive overnight. Investors appear optimistic on the trade front for…...
Credit Flow Dynamics: Supply Surge Meets Muted Secondary Trading as Spreads Hold Generally Unchanged
Today’s Brief Overall Market Sentiment The session was described as lighter, with muted overall secondary volumes, down approximately 15% of average daily volumes. IG cash spreads generally were wrapped around unchanged to either side of unchanged, ending unchanged to 2 wider. Despite broader market weakness and heavier supply, credit outperformed a touch with spreads +/-2…....
Markets Eye Data Amid Trade Uncertainty: Stocks Rise, Yields Dip
Today’s Brief US Treasury Market and Bond Yields End of Day US Treasury yields numbers (as of 28-Apr-25 15:10 ET): Main factors influencing market trends included monitoring developments in U.S. trade discussions, looking forward to this week’s key releases, including economic data like the advance reading of first-quarter gross domestic product, March’s personal consumption data,…...
Daily Market Recap – April 29
YestClose 1D chg YTD chg YestClose 1D chg YTD chg Yields and Spreads (bps) Commodity DE10Y 2.52 5.2 15.4 Gold 3319.48 0.70% 26.48% BP10Y 4.51 3 -5.9 Silver 33.09 0.20% 14.50% JP10Y 1.32 -0.7 21.8 Copper 484.3 0.00% 19.30% AU10Y 4.2 0 -16.7 Soybean 1050.5 0.20% 2.76% US10Y 4.21 -10.7 -36.1 Wheat 519.5 -2.70% -7.64%…...
Sentiment Surges Amid Lingering Trade Uncertainty
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Daily Market Recap – April 28
YestClose 1D chg YTD chg YestClose 1D chg YTD chg Yields and Spreads (bps) Commodity DE10Y 2.47 2.1 10.2 Gold 3293.64 -0.90% 25.50% BP10Y 4.48 -2.1 -8.9 Silver 32.93 -1.40% 13.94% JP10Y 1.34 1.6 23.6 Copper 481.75 -0.30% 18.76% AU10Y 4.18 0 -18.6 Soybean 1046.75 -0.30% 2.40% US10Y 4.25 -8 -32.2 Wheat 527 0.10% -6.31%…...
Credit Flow Dynamics: Market Sentiment Improves as Trade War Fears Subside and Boosting Credit Flows
Today’s Brief Market sentiment improved, particularly towards the end of last week, with a firm tone observed across regions. This improvement was supported by easing tensions around US-China trade and positive earnings reports. Risk reversion was noted, with higher beta sectors starting to be chased. However, some skittish sentiment remained due to anticipated headline volatility…....