Where markets were leaning on 2026-09-04
The net read we published that day, kept as a dated record. For where markets are leaning right now, see today's outlook.
Us Equities
The gist: The net direction for US equities is leaning lower as conflicting signals create a tug-of-war between dovish Fed commentary and hawkish macroeconomic data. While some indices saw gains following dovish remarks from Fed Governor Waller, the prevailing sentiment is weighed down by a "surprisingly strong" August jobs report that has increased interest rate hike expectations and significant insider selling…
Updated 2026-09-04 23:43 UTC · sign up for the full net read + the markets you follow
Energy
The gist: The energy market is trending higher on rising costs driven by geopolitical instability and supply shortages, though overall sector direction remains sideways as macro stability competes with specific volatility. While geopolitical conflict in Iran and a global diesel shortage are pushing prices to historic highs, profitability faces downward pressure from proposed European taxes on oil and gas profits.
Updated 2026-09-04 23:20 UTC · sign up for the full net read + the markets you follow
Eu Equities
The gist: The net direction for EU equities leans lower, driven by a three-week downward trend, seasonal tech weakness, and rising energy costs. While maritime-related sectors show potential for upward movement due to new EU policy announcements, the broader market remains fragile due to macro uncertainty and doubts regarding interest rate paths following robust US employment data.
Updated 2026-09-04 23:19 UTC · sign up for the full net read + the markets you follow
Global Macro
The gist: Global macro sentiment is leaning lower for risk appetite and equities, driven by a combination of hawkish inflation/interest rate expectations and geopolitical volatility. While strong U.S. employment data (162,000 jobs in August, significantly exceeding consensus) suggests a robust labor market, this is fueling expectations for higher interest rates, which is weighing on precious metals,…
Updated 2026-09-04 22:43 UTC · sign up for the full net read + the markets you follow
Fx
The gist: The FX market is leaning lower overall, driven by intensifying trade protectionism and weakening Eurozone economic indicators. While hawkish central bank shifts in Australia and New Zealand provide support for the AUD and NZD, these are countered by a softening US Dollar following signals of slowing inflation and a potential shift in Yen sentiment. Watch: - Escalating trade tensions, specifically the U.S.
Updated 2026-09-04 22:13 UTC · sign up for the full net read + the markets you follow
Rates Bonds
The gist: The net direction for rates and bonds is leaning higher, driven by strong US employment data and rising global borrowing costs. While dovish signals from Fed Governor Waller have introduced some volatility and downward pressure on the 10-year yield, the weight of the data—including a significant jobs beat and multi-decade highs in European yields—suggests a more upwardly pressured environment for rates.
Updated 2026-09-04 21:44 UTC · sign up for the full net read + the markets you follow
Crypto
The gist: The crypto market is leaning higher, driven by significant Bitcoin momentum, shifting U.S. monetary policy expectations, and substantial inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs. While crypto-integrated housing finance shows upward potential and Ethereum shows signs of a corrective pattern completion, the sector remains tempered by localized geopolitical instability and significant insolvency risks within specific…
Updated 2026-09-04 21:44 UTC · sign up for the full net read + the markets you follow
Emerging Markets
The gist: Emerging markets are leaning higher, driven by significant investor inflows and rapid buying in China and Hong Kong, as well as high-volume gains in Brazil. While the overall sentiment is positive across themes like energy transition and trade, the outlook remains mixed due to headwinds in the Chinese automotive sector and fragility in global bond markets.
Updated 2026-09-04 21:23 UTC · sign up for the full net read + the markets you follow
Commodities
The gist: The commodities market is showing conflicting signals, with a lack of clear consensus between agricultural and precious metals. While agricultural commodities face opposing leanings due to rising global grain prices versus specific sector declines, precious metals are caught between downward pressure from hawkish monetary policy/strong US jobs data and upward pressure from inflation-linked recovery.
Updated 2026-09-04 18:44 UTC · sign up for the full net read + the markets you follow
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