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Risk sentiment improved overnight despite continuation of the war in Ukraine. The S&P500 is currently up 1.9%. Bond yields rose sharply, helped by Fed chair Powell’s hawkish remarks. Commodities rose further, and commodity currencies outperformed.

The war in Ukraine continued to weigh on US and European equities, the S&P500 currently down 1.8%. Bond yields fell sharply, and the defensive US dollar rose, and commodities – especially oil - posted large gains.

The Ukraine war weighed on US and European equities, the S&P500 currently down 0.7%. Bond yields fell, and the defensive US dollar rose, although commodity currencies performed well.

Risk sentiment rebounded amid mixed headlines on Ukraine. European and US equities rose, the S&P500 closing up 2.2%. Bond yields rose slightly, and the defensive US dollar fell.

Risk sentiment deteriorated further following news that Russia had invaded Ukraine. The S&P500 was down 2.6% at one point, but has rebounded during the past few hours to +0.3%. Bond yields also fell and then rebounded, while the defensive US dollar rose sharply.

US equity markets continued to fluctuate with headlines regarding Ukraine, but retain a risk averse stance, the S&P500 down 0.8%. Bond yields were mixed, while commodity currencies outperformed.

US equity markets remained in risk averse mode amid developments in Ukraine, the S&P500 down 1.5%. Other asset classes were more upbeat though, bond yields and risk-sensitive currencies rising.

The risk averse mood continued in US-holiday thinned markets overnight, headlines on Ukraine dominating near term sentiment. European equities fell - the Eurostoxx50 down 2.2% - as did bond yields (slightly), while currencies were less affected.

The risk-averse mood in markets persisted, Ukraine and Fed tightening remaining the main concerns. The S&P500 fell 0.7%, bond yields fell, and the defensive USD rose.

A slightly risk-averse mood prevailed in equity and bond markets, the S&P500 currently down 1.5%. Ukraine and Fed tightening remained the main concerns. Currencies were mixed.

Risk sentiment remained fragile, with Ukraine and Fed tightening the main concerns. The S&P500 is currently down 0.7%, bond yields are mixed, and the AUD and NZD are higher. The FOMC minutes just released are pushing the USD slightly lower.

Risk sentiment improved on headlines regarding Ukraine. The S&P500 is currently up 1.5%, bond yields are slightly higher, and the defensive USD is slightly lower.

Risk sentiment was volatile, with market focussing on news regarding the Ukraine. The S&P500 is currently down 1.2%, bond yields are slightly higher, and the USD is slightly higher.

Risk aversion took hold amid rising tensions in Ukraine. The S&P500 fell 1.9%, bond yields fell, and the defensive US dollar rose.

A surprisingly strong US inflation report caused bond yields to jump. US equities fell, the S&P500 currently down 1.5%, while the US dollar was volatile and is slightly lower.

US equities rose, the S&P500 currently up 1.2%, while the US dollar and bond yields fell slightly.

US equities rose, the S&P500 currently up 0.8%, while the US dollar and bond yields rose slightly. There was little market-noteworthy news.

There were no major events to ruffle markets overnight, leaving US equities little changed (S&P500 +0.1%), and the US dollar and bond yields little changed.

A surprisingly strong US jobs report helped push bond yields and the US dollar higher. Equities also closed on a positive note, the S&P500 up 0.5%.

US and European equities fell amid hawkish outcomes from central banks. The BoE hiked by 25bp, and the ECB voiced inflation concerns. The S&P500 is down 1.7%, the US dollar is lower, and bond yields are higher.