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Daily discussion thread for September 29, 2026

US 30-year Treasury yields reached levels not seen since 2002 amidst heightened Federal Reserve rate hike expectations, elevated oil prices, and weakening consumer confidence. Meanwhile, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) raised its cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.6%.

Daily discussion thread for September 28, 2026

US stock benchmarks fell as US–Iran diplomatic talks stalled, heightening Middle East geopolitical risks. Meanwhile, Indian industrial production growth exceeded forecasts.

Daily discussion thread for September 25, 2026

Potential diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz have lowered crude oil benchmarks, whilst deteriorating German consumer confidence and persistently weak US consumer sentiment reflect ongoing global macroeconomic uncertainty.

Daily discussion thread for September 24, 2026

US Treasury bond yields have advanced sharply, driven by elevated inflation expectations and increasingly hawkish Federal Reserve rate bets, whilst the Swiss National Bank (SNB) has maintained its benchmark interest rate at 0%.

Daily discussion thread for September 23, 2026

US stocks declined as oil prices climbed and Treasury yields surged to multi-year highs, driven by persistent inflation pressures, Federal Reserve rate hike expectations, and heightened geopolitical risks in the Middle East.

Daily discussion thread for September 21, 2026

US equities approached record highs, propelled by a technology surge, falling oil prices, and lower Treasury yields. Meanwhile, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) achieved a landmark $1 trillion market capitalization threshold ahead of key economic events.

Daily discussion thread for September 18, 2026

The Bank of Japan raised interest rates to 1.25% despite steady inflation, resilient UK retail sales supported the pound, while surging US diesel prices heightened broader inflationary risks.

Daily discussion thread for September 17, 2026

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a five-year "Innovation Exemption" framework for tokenised US equities, providing a boost to global equity markets. Meanwhile, the Bank of England maintained its benchmark interest rate at 3.75%, whilst elevated mortgage yields continued to weigh on US housing metrics.

Daily discussion thread for September 15, 2026

China's industrial output exceeded expectations, though weak domestic retail sales weighed on Asian equities. Meanwhile, steady UK unemployment and subdued German economic sentiment influenced broader European market trends.

Daily discussion thread for September 14, 2026

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh faces mounting pressure from persistent US inflation and escalating debt concerns. Concurrently, intensifying geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have pushed Brent crude past $105 per barrel, causing disruption across global financial markets.