Risk appetite surged on Monday, buoyed by expectations that the US government shutdown could end this week after several Democrats broke ranks to support a funding bill. Equity markets rallied on both sides of the Atlantic and tech stocks led the gains, rebounding rom Friday’s losses.
In the absence of key data releases, some Fed officials remained cautious on the outlook for further rate cuts this year, though views remain divided within the FOMC on the future path of monetary policy. Sovereign yields rose in the US and dropped slightly the euro area, while the dollar appreciated against its peers.
In commodities, oil prices rose amid renewed supply concerns following Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian refineries and the potential impact of US sanctions. Gold extended its rally, as geopolitical tensions supported demand for safe-haven assets.
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