Core Viewpoint - Global bond markets experienced a significant decline, with benchmark 10-year Treasury yields reaching their highest levels in five months due to rising concerns over President Donald Trump's threats regarding Greenland, which introduced new uncertainty about the safe-haven status of U.S. assets [1] Group 1 - The benchmark 10-year Treasury yields rose to the highest levels in five months [1] - Concerns related to President Trump's threats to take control of Greenland contributed to the decline in bond markets [1] - The situation has raised new uncertainty regarding the safe-haven status of U.S. assets [1]

A trader works at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) next to a U.S. flag, after Republican Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential election, in New York City, U.S., November 6, 2024. Andrew Kelly | ReutersStock Chart IconStock chart iconThe dollar index, 1-dayThe latest flare-up in Sell America positioning follows Trump's threats for tariffs on European countries as part of his push to take over Greenland. Representatives from the European Union gathered for an emergency meeting in response to Trump's call f ...

Equities - Global equity markets experienced continued selling, with US stock index futures down across the board, particularly the March Nasdaq down 560 points (2.2%) and the March S&P down 125 points (1.8%) [1] - European markets showed more vigorous selling, with France's CAC 40 down 1.4% in early trade [1] - The S&P 500 is showing a bearish technical pattern, indicating an intermediate-term downtrend, raising concerns about the potential impact on global investors [1] Metals - The global silver market is climbing, with Shanghai silver prices exceeding $100 for the first time, and the Cash Index for silver hitting a high of $95.50 [3] - The March futures contract for silver reached a new all-time high of $95.41, indicating characteristics of both short supply and sustained demand [3] - The Cash Index for gold climbed to a new high of $4,737.21, up $66.32 (1.4%) for the day, driven by central bank buying [3] Energies - The natural gas market saw significant gains, with the spot-month contract up 67.1 cents (21.6%) from last Friday's settlement, driven by weather forecasts predicting a winter storm [4] - The strong rally in natural gas is expected to influence funds to cover their short positions, combined with seasonal tendencies [4] - Spot-month distillates, including heating oil and diesel fuel, also posted strong rallies this week, while crude oil prices followed at a distance [4]

Bitcoin’s price has slid nearly 5% this week as US President Donald Trump’s pursuit for Greenland revived the “Sell America” trade. The top crypto plunged below $91,000 on Tuesday as the $3.2 trillion crypto market dropped 2.2%. Now analysts warn that the price could drop to $75,000 — or even lower. “While markets appear calm on the surface, macro risks are building,” Sean Dawson, research head at Derive.xyz, said in an investor note shared with DL News. “Rising geopolitical tensions between the US and ...

ACWX, part of BlackRock’s (BLK) iShares lineup, has been in the market since March 26, 2008, quietly growing into a global heavyweight. As of Jan. 12, the ETF manages roughly $8.48 billion in assets, underscoring its scale and investor confidence. Its net asset value (NAV) stands at $69.72 now, while a 0.32% expense ratio keeps costs relatively efficient for broad international exposure.The iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF gives investors a direct window into global equities beyond the U.S. It tracks large- an ...

In this article@GC.1.DXYwatch nowStock Chart IconStock chart iconGold COMEX, all-timeJPMorgan's trading team also highlighted "Sell America" as a major driver for the market on Monday. Beyond the Powell investigation, the desk pointed out that oral arguments at the Supreme Court are scheduled for the case on whether Trump can fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook later this month. On top of that, bank stocks dropped after Trump called for a one-year credit card interest rate cap at 10%."Combined, the 'Sell America' t ...

Whoever replaces Jerome Powell as chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve in May knows one thing: If they don’t do what President Donald Trump wants, they risk being criminally prosecuted. That was the unambiguous message in Powell’s extraordinary statement yesterday, in which he vowed to continue to set monetary policy independently despite the federal grand jury subpoenas investigating his statements to Congress about alleged cost overruns in the renovation of the Fed’s headquarters. “This new threat is not ...

Core Viewpoint - The phrase "Sell America" has gained significant attention, indicating a potential shift in global investors' sentiment towards US markets, suggesting they may be turning away permanently [1] Group 1 - The phrase "Sell America" emerged prominently in headlines earlier this year, reflecting a growing trend among global investors [1]

It turns out that all the “Sell America” angst swirling in markets earlier this year was misplaced. The real mantra from global investors is more like “Hedge America” https://t.co/MPNarYahBA ...

Market Volatility & Trends - August 5th is statistically the most volatile day for U S stocks based on the average move in the VIX since 1990, but the current August shows calmness [1] - Summer markets typically drift higher but are prone to sudden sell-offs, sometimes due to inexplicable moves [3] - Positive price action at the beginning of the week should be viewed with caution due to lower trading volumes, with S&P 500 volumes being approximately 23% below the 22-day average [4] Catalysts & Concerns - Tariffs remain a slow-moving catalyst with potential for negativity [5] - The market is awaiting CPI data next week, anticipating a positive drift this week [6] - Concerns exist regarding material damage from last Friday's data and Trump's actions against bailout measures [6] Investment Strategy & Outlook - The speaker remains long-term bullish on global equities due to abundant liquidity worldwide, including increasing liquidity from China [7] - US stocks are expected to continue to underperform, a trend observed since the end of January [7] - There is a short-term window for a "Sell America" narrative in August due to shifting growth narratives, particularly negative for the US [8][9]