US markets near new records, the dollar is cheaper and more

US equities are approaching new highs as investors begin to assimilate the fresh influx of monetary stimulus and positive comments on trade talks.

The S & P500 is up 1% led by software companies. The banking sector in Europe has pulled Europe Stoxx 600 to new highs. US bonds are up but European ones fail to win the rally. The yen and the Swiss franc rise in price and the pound stabilizes after the central bank leaves interest rates unchanged.

Oil has risen today and remains in green territory after unconfirmed rumors that Saudi Arabia has asked Iraq for oil to supply local refineries.

The dollar index remained weak with a decline of 0.1%, the euro was trying to hold positions and was up 0.2%, the Japanese yen remained strong with 0.4% growth against the US dollar. The yield on 10-year US bonds is down 1 point to 1.79%. The yield on the 10-year German bund remained high and rose to -0.50%. Gold remains strong with growth of 0.3% and the price is around $ 1500 per ounce.

Source: Bloomberg Finance L.P.

Graphs: Used with permission of Bloomberg Finance L.P.

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