Risk Gauges Flash Red: VIX, Stocks, Bonds, USD and the Japanese Yen
Risk assets are getting pummeled, especially in Asia at the start of the new week. Numerous macroeconomic factors have aligned to force a shift towards traditional safe havens
Sharp Rise in US Unemployment Rate Amplifies September Rate Cut Odds
Disappointing job additions and a shock rise in unemployment in July have piled on the pressure for the Fed. Expectations of a 50-basis point cut in September gain traction
Nasdaq 100, Dow and Dax all see Sharp Losses
Indices tumbled on Thursday, as poor tech earnings and the prospect of a widening Middle East conflict hit risk appetite
FTSE 100 and S&P 500 higher, but Nikkei 225 drops back
While the FTSE 100 and S&P 500 have powered higher, the Nikkei 225 has given back its gains from the aftermath of the Bank of Japan decision.
