- Macro: Equity markets fell yesterday, with the S&P500 and Nasdaq down -0.11% and -0.82% respectively, as an increase in job openings reduced the likelihood of Fed rate cuts. Europe’s Stoxx 600 index was down -0.21%. Economic releases out today, Eurozone and Ireland Unemployment at 10:00 and 11:00 respectively, and in the US MBA Mortgage Applications at 12:00, with ADP Employment out at 13:15. From the central bankers, Taylor from the BOE, as well as Lagarde, Cipollone, de Guindos and Lane from the ECB are scheduled to speak today at the Sintra conference.
- Stock: We have updates on Ryanair, Smurfit Westrock, Shell and Aviva. (see page 2)
- Debt: US core bond yields finished slightly higher on the day following better than expected economic data. European yields declined as inflation hit the ECB’s 2% target.