Market Comment | Markets stabilise post turbulence as Trump keeps deal hopes alive

Summary

Risk-off mood abated somewhat as markets remain hopeful that US and China would eventually resolve their trade differences.

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• Key points:
• Safe-haven bond yields were steady, while the JPY slightly depreciated and equity indices inched up.
• EM FX slightly appreciated across the board, helped by some stability in the RMB.
• Italy’s risk premium widened further, but without spillover to Spain or Portugal. EM bond yields eased as well.

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