Morning Update - 10 February 2026 (Tue)

📊 Market mood: Global equities remain on an upward trajectory, though conviction is still selective. The MSCI All Country World Index edged higher to fresh record levels, while Asian markets provided the strongest impulse, pushing closer to all-time highs. US and European equity futures are flat, suggesting consolidation rather than acceleration at current levels.

📈 Equities: The rally is being driven once again by technology stocks. In the US, renewed buying interest in tech has eased fears of excessive AI-related spending after last week’s pullback. In Asia, tech names are setting the tone, reinforcing a gradual shift in risk appetite back toward buyers, even if enthusiasm remains measured.

🌏 Asia: Regional markets are broadly higher. Japan continues to outperform after the election outcome, while Asian tech shares are supporting indices across the region. Overall sentiment is constructive, but markets are not yet fully committed to a risk-on breakout.

💱 FX: The US dollar is consolidating, with no clear direction so far today. The Chinese yuan strengthened to its firmest levels since mid-2023 amid reports of reduced exposure to US Treasuries by Chinese banks. USD/JPY remains near the 155 area, with the yen modestly stronger following weekend political developments in Japan.

🛢️🪙 Commodities:

• 🥇 Gold is seeing mild profit-taking after two sessions of gains, a typical move in a higher-volatility environment. The broader picture still points to base-building after the recent sharp sell-off.
• 🥈 Silver, platinum and palladium are showing similar corrective behaviour.
• 🛢️ Oil prices are steady to slightly softer, with traders cautious ahead of inventory data.

₿ Crypto: bitcoin slipped below $70,000 and has so far struggled to reclaim that level, reflecting a more cautious risk stance after recent sharp moves. Ethereum is trading near $2,000. Despite the pullback, institutional crypto vehicles have continued to absorb supply, signalling underlying demand beneath the surface.

🗓️ Today’s key focus:

• 🇺🇸 US Retail Sales (Dec) — critical for consumer demand and Fed expectations
• 🇺🇸 ADP Employment Change — labour market pulse
• 🇺🇸 NFIB Small Business Optimism — sentiment indicator
• 🌾 USDA WASDE Report — potential volatility in agricultural markets
• 🛢️ API Crude Oil Stocks — energy markets later in the session

⚠️ What to watch: Equity markets remain near highs but are not fully convinced. US macro data today could become the catalyst for either renewed momentum or a pause across risk assets.

📌 Trade carefully, stay flexible, and let the data lead the way.

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