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The US dollar and bond yields fell slightly, markets looking ahead to the Fed decision in two days time.

The US dollar and bond yields are slightly higher, and equities slightly lower, partly retracing the previous day’s moves.

The US dollar and bond yields fell, and equities rose, following the eagerly awaited speech from Fed Chair Powell which signalled that rate cuts will start soon.

The US dollar and bond yields rose and equities fell ahead of tonight’s important speech by Fed Chair Powell. Fed speakers yesterday indicated easing will likely be more measured than what markets have priced.

The US dollar fell and equities rose amid improved risk sentiment, but bond yields are little changed. There was little major news.

Bond yields were volatile amid mixed US economic data, ending the day slightly lower. The US dollar fell, while equities rose slightly.

Bond yields, the US dollar, and equities all rose following US retail sales and job less claims data which showed a soft, rather than hard, landing for the economy is likely.

Bond yields are slightly lower, while the US dollar is slightly higher, benign US CPI data not ruffling Fed rate cut expectations much.

Bond yields and the US dollar fell, and equities rose, following softer than expected US PPI inflation data.

Bond yields fell slightly while currencies were mixed, and equities were little changed. A minor survey of US inflation expectations showed modest declines. Middle East tensions rose.

Bond yields rose slightly, while currencies were mixed and equities fell slightly. There was little major news for markets.

Markets were calmer overnight. Bond yields and the US dollar rose slightly, and the S&P500 is up 2.1%. There was little major news for markets.

The turmoil in global markets continued, bond yields and the US dollar rebounding during the NY session. Firmer ISM services data helped extend the rebound. The S&P500 is down 3.0%, following a 17% plunge in Japan’s Nikkei 225.

Bond yields, the US dollar, and equities all fell sharply following US payrolls data which was much softer than expected. The S&P500 fell 1.8% to a two-month low.

Bond yields and equities fell in response to weak US economic data, while the US dollar rose amid escalating Middle East tensions. The Bank of England cut its policy rate.

Bond yields and equities fell amid a more risk averse market mood, while currencies were mixed. Middle East tensions flared.

The US dollar rose slightly amid little major news. Bond yields were contained.

Bond yields fell on relief US inflation data was not stronger than expected. The US dollar was little changed, while equities rose.

Currencies and bond yields were volatile but are little net changed, following firmer than expected US GDP data. Equities rose slightly.

Currencies and bond yields were volatile but are little net changed, while US equities fell sharply, led by the technology sector. The Bank of Canada eased again.

The US dollar rose slightly, while bond yields were choppy but little changed. There was little major news to ruffle markets.

Bond yields rose, while the US dollar was little changed amid little major news. The S&P500 rose 1.1%.

The US dollar and bond yields rose slightly, while equities fell, amid little major news.

The US dollar and bond yields rose, while equities fell, amid US political uncertainty and minor economic data releases. The ECB held as expected and caused little reaction.

The US dollar, bond yields, and equities fell, despite firmer US industrial production data. Political uncertainty added to the mix of economic events and Fedspeak.