Where markets were leaning on 2026-08-25
The net read we published that day, kept as a dated record. For where markets are leaning right now, see today's outlook.
Energy
The gist: The energy market is leaning lower as crude oil prices have experienced significant declines following news of a potential U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement and sanctions that were less severe than market expectations. While energy-driven inflation risks remain a concern due to gasoline prices exceeding $4 per gallon, the broader sentiment for energy commodities is retreating from recent highs.
Updated 2026-08-25 23:47 UTC · sign up for the full net read + the markets you follow
Fx
The gist: The FX market is experiencing significant divergence, with North American currencies (USD and CAD) facing downward pressure due to deteriorating US labor data and escalating trade volatility between the US and Canada. However, the balance leans toward USD strength in certain contexts due to monetary policy shifts, while specific emerging market currencies like the ARS and COP show signs of upward movement.
Updated 2026-08-25 23:47 UTC · sign up for the full net read + the markets you follow
Emerging Markets
The gist: Emerging markets are leaning lower, driven by significant volatility and rapid selling in China and Hong Kong equities. This downward pressure is reinforced by weakening labor stability in East Asia, specifically rising youth unemployment in China, and geopolitical developments involving new U.S. sanctions against Iran.
Updated 2026-08-25 23:19 UTC · sign up for the full net read + the markets you follow
Global Macro
The gist: The global macro outlook is characterized by significant fragmentation, with a downward lean in labor stability and geopolitical predictability offset by upward momentum in clean energy investment and specialized service sectors.
Updated 2026-08-25 23:18 UTC · sign up for the full net read + the markets you follow
Us Equities
The gist: US equities are leaning higher, driven by momentum in AI-related infrastructure, memory shortages, and semiconductor design software, alongside a reduction in geopolitical risk premiums. However, the outlook remains fragmented and shows signs of fragility in broader consumer-facing stability, travel services, and general semiconductor sentiment due to regulatory scrutiny and AI-related caution.
Updated 2026-08-25 23:18 UTC · sign up for the full net read + the markets you follow
Commodities
The gist: The commodities landscape is leaning higher across several specific themes, driven by significant growth in Argentine export projections and renewed demand for Chinese residential real estate. While gold shows upward momentum toward three-month highs, the broader trade and health-related commodity sectors appear sideways due to fragmented data and moderating energy benchmarks.
Updated 2026-08-25 22:16 UTC · sign up for the full net read + the markets you follow
Rates Bonds
The gist: The outlook for rates and bonds is conflicted, with a lean toward higher yields and lower bond prices driven by record US debt levels and wage-driven inflation risks in Australia. While falling oil prices and speculation regarding central bank adjustments provide some calming effects, upward pressure on US Treasury yields and significant sell-offs in bond markets suggest a fragile environment for bond…
Updated 2026-08-25 21:43 UTC · sign up for the full net read + the markets you follow
Eu Equities
The gist: The net direction for EU equities is leaning sideways to slightly higher, though the balance is heavily contested by conflicting drivers. While positive German economic sentiment and UK index gains provide upward momentum, this is being offset by downward pressure in the tech and real estate sectors, alongside geopolitical friction and rising bond yields.
Updated 2026-08-25 19:17 UTC · sign up for the full net read + the markets you follow
Crypto
The gist: The crypto market is leaning strongly higher, driven by significant Bitcoin price momentum and increasing institutional adoption. The primary drivers include Bitcoin crossing the $80,000 threshold, massive inflows into ETF funds, and a growing role for Bitcoin as a market benchmark that is synchronizing altcoin movements.
Updated 2026-08-25 17:43 UTC · sign up for the full net read + the markets you follow
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