Markets whippy as the context of speech by the Catalonian regional president was digested - ANZ

Ross J Burland FXStreet

Analysts at ANZ explained that the US dollar traded defensively again with no real clear catalysts behind the move, although there were admittedly some nerves ahead of a key speech by the Catalonian regional president.

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"Markets were whippy as the context of the speech was digested."

"US yields are currently a touch lower (10 year down 2bps to 2.34%), while the S&P 500 is up 0.2%. In Europe, equities had a mixed day, perhaps in part due to Catalonian tensions."

"The DAX finished 0.2% lower, the CAC 40 was flat, while the Spanish IBEX dropped 0.9%. Ahead of some key inventory data, oil was former, with WTI up 2.7% to $50.90/bbl. Gold was up 0.4% at $1289/oz."

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Ross J Burland

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Ross J Burland, born in England, UK, is a sportsman at heart. He played Rugby and Judo for his county, Kent and the South East of England Rugby team.

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