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World Wrap

World Wrap

– U.S. equities and international stocks fell amid tech- and AI-related jitters, while Treasuries edged higher and commodities slipped.
– Among U.S. sectors, health care stood out with gains, materials were relatively resilient, while tech and consumer discretionary lagged.
– International markets declined broadly, with Asia-Pacific equities taking the largest hit as global risk sentiment weakened.
– In fixed income, core U.S. bonds posted modest gains, the U.S. dollar strengthened and commodity prices eased amid cautious rate-cut expectations.

World Wrap

World Wrap

– U.S. equities finished the week little changed as early optimism over the end of the government shutdown faded amid rising yields and tech valuation concerns.
– Within U.S. sectors, health care stood out positively while consumer discretionary lagged, reflecting a tilt toward defensive and value-oriented stocks.
– International and emerging markets posted modest gains on easing China-growth fears and fresh flows into Asia, though country results were uneven.
– Treasury yields climbed while the dollar eased and broad commodities inched higher as markets repriced the path of future rate cuts.

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Market Risk Index scales from 0 to 100%. Higher readings correspond with higher risk markets. Scores below 25% are bullish. Scores between 25-75% are neutral, and scores above 75% are markets vulnerable to major drawdowns.

Model Category Readings (Percentiles)

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  • Monetary 87.2% 87.2%
  • Valuation 99.3% 99.3%
  • Market Trend 9.8% 9.8%

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