BMO Capital Markets' report discusses the critical need for carbon removal projects to achieve bankability to secure lower-cost debt financing and scale beyond early-stage equity. It emphasizes that diversified revenue streams, long-term contracts with…
Julius Baer analysts assess whether equities can withstand rising bond yields, concluding that despite a hawkish Fed and higher yields, resilient economic growth and strong earnings (S&P 500 median growth ~12%, European upgrade cycle) support equity markets.…
Charles Schwab's commentary advises investors to focus on facts and long-term plans rather than sensationalized news, emphasizing the importance of time horizons and staying invested despite market volatility.
Charles Schwab's analysis indicates that Treasury yields have been rising due to a hawkish Fed, persistent inflation, robust nominal growth, and fiscal concerns. The Treasury's buyback program is too small to reverse these forces. The firm expects yields to…
Equities are flat early amid rising Treasury yields and oil prices, with investors weighing strong earnings from Dell and Palo Alto Networks while monitoring geopolitical tensions. The 10-year yield's highest close since late 2023 and crude's jump near $90…
Charles Schwab's options market update highlights strong earnings from Dell and Palo Alto Networks, rising crude oil prices, and elevated Treasury yields. Notable options activity suggests bullish sentiment in Dell and Cheniere Energy, bearish positioning in…
Intesa Sanpaolo expects structurally high real EUR swap rates in 2027, with the 10-year real rate gradually declining to 0.99% by December 2027. The 10-year EUR inflation swap is seen stabilising around 2.2% in late 2026 and falling below 2% by end-2027. The…
FX options markets signalled renewed dollar strength after Fed Chair Warsh's hawkish speech, raising the probability of a September rate hike. However, dollar gains may be temporary if the Fed holds rates, and yen could recover if the BoJ hikes.
Citi highlights the strategic importance for banks to adopt real-time payment solutions, including instant payments, pay-to-card, and pay-to-wallet, to meet evolving client expectations and counter competition. Citi positions itself as a key provider,…
Citi highlights the rapid global adoption of digital wallets, driven by speed, availability, and interoperability with instant payment schemes. It emphasizes the necessity for corporates and financial institutions to support wallet payments for operational…
RBC Economics reviews Canada's Budget 2025, highlighting large new spending, widening deficits, and slim buffers against fiscal anchors. The budget aims to catalyze $500 billion in private investment to spur growth, but lacks clarity on measurement and…
Westpac IQ's review of NZ building consents for July 2026 indicates residential consent levels remain elevated despite a monthly slip, with a positive outlook for home building activity into 2027, supported by strong regional growth in Auckland and…
Westpac comments on the RBNZ September 2026 MPS, viewing it as balanced with a hawkish bias. The bank expects the OCR to remain on hold in October and then be hiked in December, with upside risks to inflation keeping the option for further hikes alive.
PIMCO highlights a nuanced K-shaped economy where higher-income households remain strong but face AI-driven white-collar risks, while lower-income wage growth is improving in pockets. The firm advocates selective, high-quality asset-based finance (ABF)…
Amid modest bond market stability, ING analyzes the sustainability of elevated long-term yields, driven by inflation and fiscal deficits, with elevated real yields and fiscal supply pressure pushing US and eurozone rates higher. They see the US 10yr testing…
UBS CIO discusses the recent rise in global bond yields and its complex impact on currencies, highlighting that not all high yields support currencies. They favor NOK, NZD, GBP, and CNY for their attractive carry and fiscal foundations, expect EURUSD to move…
The Bank of Canada held its policy rate at 2.25% but delivered a hawkish shift, removing language that the rate was appropriate and warning that upside risks to inflation have increased. This opens the door for rate hikes as early as October, with markets…
PIMCO analyzes the hawkish Jackson Hole speech by Fed Chair Warsh, which raised September hike odds to 60% and priced 60bps of tightening by mid-2027. The firm argues inflation is above 2% across measures and policy must tighten if progress is insufficient.…
The Bank of Canada held its policy rate at 2.25% as expected. The statement highlighted elevated uncertainty from Middle East conflict and trade breakdown, while acknowledging stronger Q2 growth. It noted headline inflation around 3% but underlying pressures…
TD Economics notes Canada has reduced interprovincial labor mobility barriers but administrative hurdles persist, especially in healthcare and construction, where shortages will intensify; further reforms like Ontario's as-of-right certification could boost…