• Stock markets decreased slightly in the U.S. as investors are still concerned about the changes in the Trump administration. In Europe, most stock market indices registered small gains.
• In sovereign bond markets, U.S. yields increased while European yields decreased and risk premiums for peripheral countries remained stable.
• In FX markets, the euro depreciated and closed just above 1.23 dollars.
• In commodities markets, Brent oil prices went back above 65 dollars per barrel after the International Energy Agency warned of an impending shortfall in global supplies, as a stronger outlook for developed economies will offset weakening expectations for emerging countries.
• Today, S&P will review the sovereign rating attributed to Portugal.