Scotiabank Economics reports on Mexico's July 2026 trade data showing double-digit growth in exports and imports, with a trade deficit for the month but a surplus for the first half. It also highlights stable unemployment and high informality. For Peru,…
Saxo Bank's Market Quick Take highlights a firmer July PCE inflation print that solidified expectations for a December Fed rate hike, while Nvidia's strong earnings and guidance boosted AI-related equities but left broader markets mixed. Wheat hit a…
ING Think's latest Rates Spark report highlights mounting pressure on French OAT spreads due to political uncertainty and fiscal strain, while spillovers to other markets remain limited. The ECB's hawkish stance, persistent energy price pressures, and…
OCBC's Daily Treasury Outlook notes that US July CPI/PCE data came in hotter than expected, reviving rate-hike speculation and pushing Treasury yields higher. Nvidia's strong FY2028 revenue guidance supports the tech/AI upcycle in Asia. Geopolitical…
Saxo Bank's analysis of Nvidia's Q2 FY2028 results highlights a beat-and-raise quarter with strong AI demand, but flags margin compression from memory costs, weaker free cash flow, and valuation headwinds from rising bond yields. The report sees positive…
RBC Economics expects Canadian grocery inflation to persist at a pace above overall inflation in the near term, driven by high meat prices, a weak Canadian dollar, and sticky supply chain costs, before moderating closer to headline inflation next year. Key…
Nomura reports that Europe's renewables market is at an inflection point, driven by new electricity demand from EVs and digital infrastructure, requiring massive capital expenditure and grid expansion. The report highlights the need for policy support, market…
Westpac expects the RBA to keep rates on hold through the remainder of the year despite a hotter-than-expected July CPI, which increased the risk of a November hike. Underlying inflation remains above target, but softer labour market and wage outcomes reduce…
Franklin Templeton Institute's mid-2026 outlook highlights a major shift in global dynamics: the US-China division of labor has inverted, with China now consuming and the US building. Market leadership is broadening beyond mega-cap tech, favoring disciplined…
Franklin Templeton highlights the growing importance of a structured college savings and action plan during high school, emphasizing 529 plans, tax-advantaged accounts, and strategic financial decisions to manage rising college costs and declining federal aid.
ING Think reports that oil prices fell as diplomatic progress in the Strait of Hormuz talks between Iran and Oman, along with Pakistan's signals of progress in ending the Middle East war, reduced risk premiums. However, full normalisation of oil flows remains…
Franklin Templeton recommends shifting from short-duration to core (plus) bond portfolios as valuations improve, with the 10-year Treasury yield expected to stay range-bound. They see favorable risk-reward in fixed income, with investment-grade supply…
PIMCO examines the U.S. Treasury's surprise decision to at least double long-end bond buybacks, interpreting it as a potential move toward becoming a 'market maker of last resort.' While buybacks may improve market functioning and reduce borrowing costs over…
Apollo's President Jim Zelter argues that rebuilding America's industrial base after years of underinvestment will require trillions of dollars, necessitating a more connected capital system and a larger financial commitment.
SMBC Nikko highlights that the AI/data center capital expenditure cycle is accelerating despite mixed broader economic signals. Core nondefense capital goods shipments surged 10.6% y/y in July, one of the strongest readings since 1992, indicating robust…
Invesco highlights the broadening AI investment opportunity beyond core tech giants, identifying Amazon, Tesla, Honeywell, and Intuitive Surgical as key Nasdaq-100 companies leveraging AI across sectors. The report underscores the growth of AI capital…
The report argues that the traditional global investment paradigm of US consumption and China capex has inverted. The US is now a capital-expenditure story driven by AI infrastructure, data centers, and reshoring, while China's opportunity lies in a potential…
OCBC Research's daily treasury outlook for 26 August 2026 highlights a rebound in US equities supported by falling Treasury yields and lower oil prices, amid ongoing trade tensions and geopolitical risks. Key data points include weaker US new-home sales and…
State Street analyzes the shift in the AI investment cycle from an earnings-driven story to one increasingly shaped by balance sheet considerations, financing costs, and macroeconomic risks. The report highlights widening credit spreads for hyperscalers,…
The Bloomberg Grains Total Return Index reached a two-year high, driven by weather-related supply concerns, escalating Black Sea export disruptions from Russia and Ukraine, and a deteriorating US crop outlook. The WisdomTree Grains ETC provides diversified…