Daily Market Analysis

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!

Natural gas prices in Europe rise above 50 euros; US Natural Gas Futures Extend Losses to 28-Month Low; European Shares Muted in Choppy Trade; Lithium Sinks to 1-Year Low; Steel Approaches 7-Month High Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

European stock markets fell on Friday as a strong unemployment report, and warmer-than-expected PPI data from the US revived fears that the Federal Reserve will remain aggressive for longer. Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

St. Louis Fed President James Bullard (not an FOMC voter) said that he wouldn't rule out supporting a 50-basis point rate hike at the March FOMC meeting, adding that he advocated for a 50-basis point rate hike at the Feb. 1st meeting Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

The recent rise in market rates fueling worries about valuation constraints and competition for stocks; Eurozone Industrial Production Falls 1.1%; Gold is approaching a six-week low Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

US stocks finish mixed after January CPI report; Dollar stable near one-month high; 10-year US Treasury yield approaches 3.8%; MOEX Posts Worst Day in Two Months Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

European stocks start the week on a positive note; Buyers stepping in after S&P 500 breached 4,100; US Consumer Inflation Expectations Steady at 5%; Baltic Exchange Dry Index climbs to more than 1-week high; Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

Treasury yields remain elevated, keeping pressure on equities; Rising oil prices after Russia said it would cut its production by 500,000 barrels per day in March in response to international sanctions Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

The sense that the US market is overextended short term and due for a consolidation period; Rising Treasury yields - 10-year Turkish bond yield at 11.2%; Gold production in South Africa falls the least in 11 months Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

The sense that the US market is due for consolidation driving broad retreat effort - Mixed reactions to corporate news; Huge loss in Alphabet on concerns the company is behind in the AI space, dragging on the overall market Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

Wall Street closes higher after Powell's speech; S&P 500 defends the 4,100 level, triggering short-covering activity; US Crude Oil Inventories Unexpectedly Fall - the price jump 3% Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

European stocks start the week lower; Turkey's 10-year bond yield is at 10.8% while the Turkish lira remains at a record low; Geopolitical angst following reports that the U.S. shot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

Turkish inflation rate drops to 11-month low; European stocks rise; FTSE 100 hits all-time high; Stronger than expected January US jobs report has the market questioning the path forward for Fed rate hikes. Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

The ECB raises rates and signals a 50 bp hike in March - EU stocks rise to a more than 9-month high; Bank of England raises rates for the 10th time; 10-year US Treasury yield is near a five-month low: Crude oil extends losses Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

Hesitation ahead of the FOMC policy decision and Fed Chair Powell press conference with investors keenly focused on the tone Mr. Powell takes about the Fed's path forward - US 10y Treasury below 3.5% Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

The Fed is expected to raise rates by minus 25 basis points - broad buying interest,  falling US Treasury yields, and weakening dollar; European stocks subdued ahead of policy meetings Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

Major central banks are proposing another rate hike; Gold cools off after extending lengthy weekly winning streak; Baltic Exchange Dry Index breaks 9-day losing run; Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

European Stocks and Wall Street ends the week on a positive note; Silver prices stable near $24; WTI Crude falls below $80; Gold edges down from a 9-Month high Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

The Baltic Dry index falls for the seventh session; US stocks slide as weak earnings weigh; The BoC raises the rate and signals the end of the tightening; German business climate improves for 4th month; Turkish business confidence at 5-month high The Baltic Dry index falls for the seventh session; US stocks slide as weak earnings weigh; The BoC raises the rate and signals...

European stock markets are down on fears of a rate hike; The Baltic Exchange Dry Index is down for the sixth day; Turn lower in Treasury yields; Some increased selling interest after a big run recently on US stocks Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

The ECB decided to raise rates by 50 basis points in February and March; The latest NABE survey of businesses indicated there is a 56% possibility that the U.S. economy is already in, or will be in, a recession in 2023 Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

Wall Street Ends in Green on Tech Rally; Oil is heading for its second weekly gain; Gold is approaching 9-month highs; Turkish 10-year government bond yield close to 2015 lows Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

European stocks down from 11-month highs; Turkish stocks rebound to stay close to record levels; Turkish lira remains at a record low after the rate decision - keeps interest rate at 9% as expected; Brent crude hovers near $86 Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

SF Fed President Daly (non-FOMC voter) said that the February rate hike could be either 25 or 50 basis points and St. Louis Fed President Bullard (non-FOMC voter) said he would prefer that policymakers stay on a more aggressive path Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!

Bitcoin hits four-month peak; European equities rebound to new multi-month highs; US stock markets under pressure;  Baltic Exchange Dry index hits 2020 low; Gold exceeds $1,900 an ounce Today highlights from global markets, presented by Blue Suisse for free. Visit Blue Suisse website for more!