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Notes from the Trading Desk - Franklin Templeton

Investor focus has been on inflationary pressures and the impact on bond markets as many government bond yields continue to widen. Intertwined with these issues is how central banks react and adapt to this environment.

Notes from the Trading Desk - Franklin Templeton

It was encouraging to see equity markets stabilise last week, but as we move towards the fourth quarter, it does feel like investor sentiment is somewhat brittle. We did see retail investors stepping in and 'buying the dip' last week. This remains an important market dynamic to watch.

Notes from the Trading Desk - Franklin Templeton

Fears of peak growth and central bank hawkishness as well as recent tax hikes to pay for the impact of COVID-19 stimulus measures have all contributed to recent market bearishness.

Notes from the Trading Desk - Franklin Templeton

Last week, markets appeared to be on the lookout for negatives. Whilst there wasn’t one overarching driver behind the weakness, a number of factors contributed.

Notes from the Trading Desk - Franklin Templeton

Equities in Europe treaded water ahead of the European Central Bank (ECB) meeting this week, where any hints of tapering will be closely observed. Focus over the next few weeks will gradually build toward the German election on 26 September.

Notes from the Trading Desk - Franklin Templeton

After a steady grind higher through the summer, global equities stumbled last week as several headwinds weighed on sentiment. Concerns over the negative impact of Chinese regulatory crackdowns hit a number of sectors, the Federal Reserve’s (Fed’s) July meeting minutes and rising concerns over the spread of the Delta COVID-19 variant were all cited as reasons for a pullback.

Notes from the Trading Desk - Franklin Templeton

It seems that adage of 'never be short a quiet market' held true recently as European equities saw their tenth consecutive all-time high, their longest run of record high sessions since 1990.

Notes from the Trading Desk - Franklin Templeton

It had seemed like COVID-19 trends in Europe were showing signs of progress, but last week brought further concerns about infection rates in the United States and Asia.

Notes from the Trading Desk - Franklin Templeton

Global equities traded weaker overall last week with much of the focus on the latest round of corporate earnings releases, which look good so far and were surprisingly positive. It was also a week where China widened its regulatory net on big technology companies, which weighed on market sentiment.

Notes from the Trading Desk - Franklin Templeton

Equity markets in the United States and Europe paused for breath last week as familiar themes dominated. US Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Jerome Powell's testimony at Congress was in focus and concerns over the COVID-19 Delta variant remained front and centre.

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