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Daily discussion thread for October 5, 2026

The Brazilian Bovespa index reached a record high following initial presidential election results showing a lead for the market-favourable candidate, Flávio Bolsonaro. Meanwhile, the US ISM Services PMI decelerated slightly but remained firmly in expansionary territory, propelling major equity indices higher.

Daily discussion thread for October 2, 2026

Weak US non-farm payrolls boosted equity markets by cooling rate hike expectations, whilst Euro Area inflation accelerated unexpectedly to 3.8% and Japan’s unemployment rate rose slightly to 2.5%.

Daily discussion thread for October 1, 2026

Brent crude prices surged above $100 as geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran threatened to escalate. Meanwhile, Australia’s trade balance narrowed, and the US manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) dipped slightly to 54.5, missing market expectations.

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.