
Find here our morning brief which compiled the main macro news — released on Twitter — concerning Americas, Asia and Europe.
Markets
The dollar is wrapping up its best month since June as the Federal Reserve’s renewed focus on taming inflation pushed interest-rate expectations and US bond yields higher https://t.co/UJPbIl55Lh
— Bloomberg (@business) September 30, 2026
JUST IN 🚨: U.S. 30-Year Treasury Yield closes at 5.59%, the highest closing level since 2001 👀 pic.twitter.com/RSYVyqi465
— Barchart (@Barchart) September 29, 2026
Cayman Islands Hedge Funds are buying U.S. Treasury Bills at the fastest pace in history 🚨 🚨 pic.twitter.com/1Aj1GQYnFd
— Barchart (@Barchart) September 30, 2026
Muni debt is poised for its worst monthly performance in nearly 40 years amid a global bond shakeout https://t.co/nY1kVNg4xP
— Bloomberg (@business) September 29, 2026
*Focus on AI
🇺🇲 #OpenAI's annual recurring revenue nears $70B – Axioshttps://t.co/5oyUHynLN5
— Christophe Barraud 🇫🇷 🇲🇨 (@C_Barraud) September 30, 2026
🇺🇲 #OpenAI Targets $30 Billion in Funding at $1.4 Trillion Value – Bloomberghttps://t.co/ze4DsjBoP7
— Christophe Barraud 🇫🇷 🇲🇨 (@C_Barraud) September 30, 2026
Guess those plunging token prices mattered after all https://t.co/UkqG31ZDPz
— zerohedge (@zerohedge) September 30, 2026
I’m not sure how reliable TickerTrends’ data is. Anthropic’s growth rate has dropped sharply, and OAI’s growth has slowed as well. pic.twitter.com/8DlP1NKDZM
— Jukan (@jukan05) September 29, 2026
Economic Indicators and Prospects
🇺🇲 US Consumer Confidence Plunges to Lowest Level Since 2014 – Bloomberghttps://t.co/ZXiYzu3o4B pic.twitter.com/yvVATgYyFf
— Christophe Barraud 🇫🇷 🇲🇨 (@C_Barraud) September 30, 2026
🇺🇲 US Sept. Consumer Confidence Falls to 81.9, Below All Estimates – Bloomberg
— Christophe Barraud 🇫🇷 🇲🇨 (@C_Barraud) September 29, 2026
– Prior month revised to 88.6 from 89.4
– Present situation confidence fell to 109.3 from 117.2
– Consumer confidence expectations fell to 63.6 from 69.5
🇺🇲 US Job Openings Fall to Lowest Since March, Layoffs Subdued – Bloomberghttps://t.co/MshTHers3Q pic.twitter.com/UpTq8HnpUk
— Christophe Barraud 🇫🇷 🇲🇨 (@C_Barraud) September 30, 2026
Record Plunge In Real-Estate Job Opening Sends JOLTS Sharply Lower, Hints At Ugly Jobs Report https://t.co/kq3LSpty3l
— zerohedge (@zerohedge) September 29, 2026
🇺🇲 The ratio of vacancies to unemployed workers fell to about 1.007 in August, from 1.061 in July ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/R6pbVJ29h5
— Christophe Barraud 🇫🇷 🇲🇨 (@C_Barraud) September 30, 2026
Why Has The US Economy Been So Resilient To Soaring Rates And Higher Oil Prices? Goldman Explains https://t.co/fHNC2BuoTD
— zerohedge (@zerohedge) September 30, 2026
The Trump administration is releasing more oil from the nation’s emergency reserve as fuel prices surge less than two months before the midterm elections https://t.co/ffUxgYJTrO
— Bloomberg (@business) September 29, 2026
The cure to high oil prices is… a surge in active oil rigs pic.twitter.com/scFVDNBbXS
— zerohedge (@zerohedge) September 30, 2026
Monetary Policy
Fed's Williams: If Economy Meets Expectations, One More Hike May Be Needed In Late 2026
— LiveSquawk (@LiveSquawk) September 29, 2026
– Sees ‘No Need For Urgency’ After September Hike
– More Data Will Help Us Decide What’s Next For Rate Policyhttps://t.co/TmfRmzEI83
This is pretty remarkable: per BBG, the October SOFR repricing didn't hit until 2:10pm ET, 5 mins after https://t.co/tQP97s99DX https://t.co/l1JwseYV5i pic.twitter.com/oVcwFNDF0d
— zerohedge (@zerohedge) September 30, 2026
Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr on Tuesday repeated a warning that further interest-rate increases will likely be needed to slow inflation. https://t.co/rs6nBHGLJV
— Bloomberg (@business) September 29, 2026
Fiscal Policy
Today, @USTreasury and @IRSnews issued a notice on tax-motivated investment strategies that makes clear Treasury is serious about cracking down on transactions designed to dodge taxes or exploit our federal tax code. The companion Revenue Ruling also takes on prearranged §351 ETF… https://t.co/F8ZJQcx2B9
— Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (@SecScottBessent) September 28, 2026
Trade, Politics and Geopolitics
Map shows the U.S. states hit hardest by Trump’s trade war with Canada – National Post https://t.co/jiSAxEENtx
— O (@O19928734) September 29, 2026
Already tense relations between the U.S. and Canada are likely to deteriorate further, as the U.S. goes ahead with a decision to ban nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian imports, including alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorcycles. https://t.co/jENGj6kaxU
— NBC News (@NBCNews) September 29, 2026
US ban on Canadian imports takes effect – the goods that can no longer cross the border https://t.co/ARou9e1CGN pic.twitter.com/ggeAiGaXrc
— New York Post (@nypost) September 29, 2026
President Donald Trump is set to unveil South Korea’s plan to invest some $200 billion in the US, including $54 billion for a long-stalled venture to export natural gas from Alaska https://t.co/FeD3cHaKOF
— Bloomberg (@business) September 29, 2026
The White House has urged the European Union to draw down emergency diesel inventories in an effort to lower global prices, as President Donald Trump and his administration pursue a range of options to ease fuel costs before November's midterm elections, according to two…
— NEWSMAX (@NEWSMAX) September 29, 2026
Focus on Middle East conflict
U.S.-Iran talks yield little, raising odds of renewed combat https://t.co/dMofN8QIc5
— Axios (@axios) September 29, 2026
Middle Eastern oil exports rise to highest level since Iran war began https://t.co/AResAwUzsm
— Financial Times (@FT) September 29, 2026
While the departure of US forces is broadly popular among Iraqis, some worry that security forces trained and funded by the United States still can't protectthe country, where 4,500 American forces died in more than 20 years of war.https://t.co/ZBWVVlnpEj
— The Star (@staronline) September 30, 2026
Markets
🇨🇳 #China’s Two-Speed Economy Spurs Yawning Gap Between Stocks, Yuan – Bloomberghttps://t.co/zXQKCJVDS4 pic.twitter.com/PZHq7one4F
— Christophe Barraud 🇫🇷 🇲🇨 (@C_Barraud) September 30, 2026
#MarketsWithMC | Samsung, SK Hynix almost done with buybacks that boosted Kospi
— Moneycontrol (@moneycontrolcom) September 30, 2026
Samsung Electronics Co. and SK Hynix Inc. said in late August they would buy back a combined 55 trillion won ($40.5 billion) of their own shares. The accelerated purchases have provided an important…
Chinese-powered AI agents have learnt to deceive, circumvent restrictions and conceal failure, showing the kind of traits in autonomous artificial intelligence that have raised global alarm about US models, research documents and experts say https://t.co/Ad0RJ1ghpN
— Reuters (@Reuters) September 30, 2026
Economic Indicators and Prospects
🇨🇳 #China’s Economic Activity Rebounds With Stimulus Lifting Outlook – Bloomberghttps://t.co/O9kh9OHYNW pic.twitter.com/uQZMS2jYFK
— Christophe Barraud 🇫🇷 🇲🇨 (@C_Barraud) September 30, 2026
🇨🇳China official manufacturing PMI at 50.1 in September, matching consensus 50.1 and up from August's 49.8, returning to the expansion zone.
— CN Wire (@Sino_Market) September 30, 2026
The non-manufacturing business activity index was 50.2, up 1.2 percentage points month-on-month, indicating a marked rebound in… pic.twitter.com/GI2GzzqXNQ
Chinese factory activity expands in September, driven by AI boom https://t.co/VzEsVTGxMb
— Nikkei Asia (@NikkeiAsia) September 30, 2026
🇨🇳 #China Coal Prices Have Jumped by Almost a Quarter Since Mid-July – Bloomberghttps://t.co/qBilR7C4Vg pic.twitter.com/WB3ZpAhbin
— Christophe Barraud 🇫🇷 🇲🇨 (@C_Barraud) September 30, 2026
Australia August CPI 4.0% as fuel jumps, trimmed mean below forecast at 0.2% m/mhttps://t.co/nvlyVnAjBr
— investingLive (@investingLive_) September 30, 2026
Japan Industrial Production (M/M) Aug P: -1.7% (est 1.3%; prev -0.2%)
— LiveSquawk (@LiveSquawk) September 29, 2026
– Industrial Production (Y/Y): 3.4% (est 6.8%; prev 3.9%)
Housing
China unveils mortgage subsidies to boost economy https://t.co/lILYDcepII
— Financial Times (@FT) September 30, 2026
China unveils rate cut, mortgage subsidies to spur growth https://t.co/NXwnDoOrmp
— Reuters Asia (@ReutersAsia) September 29, 2026
Monetary Policy
China has started offering low-cost funding to help local government-affiliated firms settle unpaid bills https://t.co/foSsLSnf07
— Bloomberg (@business) September 29, 2026
🇨🇳 #China Expands Targeted Lending Support to Bolster Economy – Bloomberghttps://t.co/FAXobnhlYE pic.twitter.com/QVryPMF5AA
— Christophe Barraud 🇫🇷 🇲🇨 (@C_Barraud) September 29, 2026
Draft Of Japan PM’s Policy Speech: Responds Swiftly To Market Trends – Nikkeihttps://t.co/0EbnV4myiW
— LiveSquawk (@LiveSquawk) September 30, 2026
Fiscal Policy
🇨🇳 #China’s Biggest Stimulus Push Since 2024 Falls Flat With Markets – Bloomberghttps://t.co/t8P38dfIjk pic.twitter.com/L8rmzs1mI3
— Christophe Barraud 🇫🇷 🇲🇨 (@C_Barraud) September 30, 2026
South Korea tax revenue to hit fresh record on global chip boom dlvr.it/TVj7ys pic.twitter.com/1Po21ZAT17
— The Edge Singapore (@readtheedge_sg) September 30, 2026
Japan to create state investment fund for defense startups, eyeing more drones https://t.co/P2fcfdoigS
— Nikkei Asia (@NikkeiAsia) September 29, 2026
Trade, Politics and Geopolitics
🇨🇳 🇪🇺 China Warns Broad EU Tariffs Could Disrupt Trade Negotiations – Bloomberghttps://t.co/xEuKYWU0LS
— Christophe Barraud 🇫🇷 🇲🇨 (@C_Barraud) September 30, 2026
Beijing warns of retaliation if Europe imposes curbs on Chinese businesses https://t.co/g4e6R43u1H
— CNBC (@CNBC) September 30, 2026
Markets
🚨 The 10-year OAT-Bund spread is now approaching 120 basis points, a level not seen since the euro-area debt crisis.
— Christophe Barraud 🇫🇷 🇲🇨 (@C_Barraud) September 30, 2026
🇫🇷 France is currently being hit by two shocks at the same time. Long-term yields are rising everywhere but France is also underperforming Germany which means… pic.twitter.com/nIih6846Sd
The euro fell to its weakest level in 16 months as expectations that the Federal Reserve will further boost interest rates supports the US dollar. https://t.co/jyOkZrEmkc
— Bloomberg (@business) September 29, 2026
Berlin expects UniCredit commitments on Commerzbank, sources say https://t.co/qU2ygimpIr https://t.co/qU2ygimpIr
— Reuters Business (@ReutersBiz) September 29, 2026
Economic Indicators and Prospects
🇫🇷 #FRANCE PRELIM SEPT. HARMONIZED CPI FALLS 0.4% M/M; EST. -0.5% – BBG
— Christophe Barraud 🇫🇷 🇲🇨 (@C_Barraud) September 30, 2026
*FRANCE PRELIM SEPT. HARMONIZED CPI RISES 3.4% Y/Y; EST. +3.2%
French inflation quickens to highest in more than two years https://t.co/gmXwlWcYue via @WHorobin pic.twitter.com/PEN5Wq6DNy
— Zoe Schneeweiss (@ZSchneeweiss) September 30, 2026
France Consumer Spending (M/M) Aug: -0.5% (est 0.0%; prev 0.5%; prev R 0.4)
— LiveSquawk (@LiveSquawk) September 30, 2026
– Consumer Spending (Y/Y): 0.8% (prev 1.4%; prev R 1.3%)
France PPI (M/M) Aug: 1.0% (prev 1.1%; prev R 1.3%)
— LiveSquawk (@LiveSquawk) September 30, 2026
– France PPI (Y/Y): 4.8% (prev 3.4%; prev R 3.5%)
German industry becoming less competitive, executives say https://t.co/4QYrxmv5Jn via @LibbyCherry98 pic.twitter.com/Gaa25mfEma
— Zoe Schneeweiss (@ZSchneeweiss) September 29, 2026
Britain’s young jobseekers try to kickstart their careers abroad https://t.co/OzHKwXCuWD via @irinaanghel12 pic.twitter.com/hUfcyKfiPs
— Zoe Schneeweiss (@ZSchneeweiss) September 30, 2026
Germany Retail Sales (M/M) Aug: 1.3% (est 1.5% prev -3.4%)
— LiveSquawk (@LiveSquawk) September 30, 2026
-Germany Retail Sales SA (Y/Y): -0.4% (est -0.5%; prev -2.5%)
Germany Import Price Index (M/M) Aug: 1.0% (est 0.7%; prev 0.2%)
— LiveSquawk (@LiveSquawk) September 30, 2026
– Import Price Index (Y/Y): 8.3% (est 8.0%; prev 6.8%)
UK GDP (Q/Q) Q2 F:0.5 % (est 0.4%; prev 0.4%)
— LiveSquawk (@LiveSquawk) September 30, 2026
– GDP (Y/Y): 1.4% (est 1.2%; prev 1.2%)
UK Exports (Q/Q) Q2 F: 2.8 % (est 0.5%; prev 0.5%)
— LiveSquawk (@LiveSquawk) September 30, 2026
– Imports (Q/Q): 0.0% (est 0.5%; prev 0.5%)
– Total Business Investment (Q/Q): 1.8% (est 1.7%; prev 1.7%)
– Total Business Investment (Y/Y): 5.2% (est 0.8%; prev 0.8%)
Housing
Spain approves emergency housing measures to curb unrest https://t.co/NRL6LLohiF via @basteiro pic.twitter.com/Mxk2L2IBt3
— Zoe Schneeweiss (@ZSchneeweiss) September 29, 2026
Monetary Policy
Riksbank Monetary Policy Meeting Minutes – Full Reporthttps://t.co/efqq37qiwV
— LiveSquawk (@LiveSquawk) September 30, 2026
Fiscal Policy
France plans to sell a record €340 billion of bonds in 2027 https://t.co/ybHkyVs5Bk via @highisland @WHorobin @alicegledhill1 pic.twitter.com/G8fIwoKjaX
— Zoe Schneeweiss (@ZSchneeweiss) September 29, 2026
Trade, Politics and Geopolitics
France hit by public-service staff protests and student unrest https://t.co/9Pi53UHnoG pic.twitter.com/Uaen34SP7o
— Zoe Schneeweiss (@ZSchneeweiss) September 29, 2026
🇫🇷 #France | Sondage : avec 82 % d’opinions défavorables, Emmanuel Macron atteint son record d’impopularité, sur fond de grogne sur les carburants – Public Sénathttps://t.co/bIZB373AWF
— Christophe Barraud 🇫🇷 🇲🇨 (@C_Barraud) September 30, 2026
French President Macron's Approval Rate Hits Record Low As Fuel Crisis Worsens https://t.co/vcpplT2Mgz
— zerohedge (@zerohedge) September 30, 2026
German far-right AfD aims to lead Saxony-Anhalt after December vote https://t.co/0KKQvvrlfP via @KowalczeKamil pic.twitter.com/X6sj6GT7wu
— Zoe Schneeweiss (@ZSchneeweiss) September 29, 2026
Why Germany’s Merz is caught in a political vise https://t.co/pbO23IaTLn via @ACBerlin pic.twitter.com/KsSGL3njdR
— Zoe Schneeweiss (@ZSchneeweiss) September 30, 2026
Andy Burnham opens the door to rejoining the EU after the UK’s next general election, vowing to set out options for a new relationship with the bloc later this year https://t.co/OgjeMVQBoO via @LucyGJWhite pic.twitter.com/hx1NYXZurE
— Zoe Schneeweiss (@ZSchneeweiss) September 29, 2026
Moscow Closes The Door: How Putin & Lavrov Hardened Russia's Line On Ukraine In Ten Days https://t.co/V0eL5JOStt
— zerohedge (@zerohedge) September 30, 2026
⚠ #WeekAhead #Preview: Week 40 (2026) ⚠️
— Christophe Barraud 🇫🇷 🇲🇨 (@C_Barraud) September 27, 2026
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