By Marc Jones, global markets correspondent ...

Malaysia’s improving fiscal outlook, moderating inflation and resilient currency are enhancing the appeal of its bonds, positioning them for continued gains into next year https://t.co/EeSXXd5dWl ...

Stocks, bonds, commodities and even Bitcoin advanced this week in one of the strongest cross-asset rallies of the year: Here’s your Evening Briefing https://t.co/QA3cb9SQ3l ...

Trading of futures and options on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange was halted by a data-center fault, causing hours of disruption to markets across equities, foreign exchange, bonds and commodities: Here is your Evening Briefing. https://t.co/tYts1iyjN3 ...

The UK’s bonds and currency pulled back on Thursday from a rally following Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s budget https://t.co/dtuUEsDSFO ...

Poland may issue bonds in dollars, euros and possibly in yen during the first quarter of 2026 and front-load its annual calendar of international debt sales https://t.co/O4ueqYtLGo ...

Market Trends & Investment Strategies - AI leadership is shifting from buildout and chips to utilization phase, potentially impacting earnings [2] - Tech stocks have experienced outflows for six consecutive weeks, with the last four-week rolling average being the lowest since June 2021 [3] - Investors are becoming more selective in the tech sector, potentially impacting energy and chip stocks due to valuation and execution speed concerns [4][5] - Bonds are seen as compelling with yields around 4%, offering stability and income potential, leading to a more neutral posture [10][12] - Broadening out in the market, with areas like healthcare and small cap showing potential for gains in the years ahead [14] Economic Outlook - The economy is growing but slowing, with stall speed below 15% posing a risk to earnings growth [8] - The pace of Federal Reserve rate cuts is crucial as the economy decelerates [9] - Job cuts and a potentially weaker jobs report next month raise concerns about the broader economy [7][8] Potential Risks - High valuations in equities require perfect earnings delivery [12] - Upcoming decisions on tariffs and potential weakness in the labor market due to AI pose risks [13]

There have been some doubts regarding the bond viability of companies such as CoreWeave Inc (CRWV). During a recent episode of The AI Investor Podcast, our 24/7 Wall St. Analysts Austin Smith and Eric Bleeker explored whether these concerns are valid. ...

Market Performance & Investment Strategy - Many asset classes performed well year-to-date, making it a good year for US investors, with even stronger performance for overseas investments [2] - The weakness of the dollar contributed to the strong performance of overseas investments, although the dollar has recovered somewhat recently [3] - Morningstar anticipates the dollar will likely underperform other global currencies heading into 2026, suggesting investors should maintain meaningful non-US exposure in their portfolios [5][6][7] AI & Technology Sector - The Morningstar US Market Index shows about 30% of the index has stocks linked to an AI-related trade [9] - Overvaluation is emerging in the tech and telecom sectors [10] - Despite aggregate overvaluation in the AI trade, some large companies like Nvidia and Alphabet are considered slightly undervalued by analysts [11][12] - Nvidia is rated four stars with a fair value of approximately 240 USD [11] Corporate Bonds & Financial Health - Bonds issued by large hyperscalers are in high demand due to their strong cash flow, and investors are confident in their ability to repay debts [15][16] - These bonds trade at a slight premium relative to treasuries, reflecting investor confidence [16] Federal Reserve & Market Outlook - A Federal Reserve rate cut is anticipated heading into next year, but valuation is considered the key factor defining the market [18] - The ability of companies with premium valuations to deliver promised growth will be crucial [18]

Ukraine’s dollar bonds jumped and east European currencies strengthened after signs of progress toward a US-backed peace https://t.co/pBmEFBmFaX ...