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ARTICLE · 09 AUGUST 2024

Logistically Speaking - Hot Sheet Week 32

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A recent slump in US stocks, following a weak $42 billion sale of Treasuries, has highlighted the fragility of the market's rebound amidst historic volatility.

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A recent slump in US stocks, following a weak $42 billion sale of Treasuries, has highlighted the fragility of the market's rebound amidst historic volatility. Despite an initial nearly 2% surge in the S&P 500 driven by dovish signals from the Bank of Japan, gains were erased as investors shunned the Treasury 10-year auction. The poor demand indicated that the recent bond rally might be ending. Market sentiment was further pressured as 17 high-grade issuers, led by Meta Platforms Inc., flooded the market with debt sales. Mark Hackett from Nationwide described the events as a "masterclass" in how emotions drive market movements, especially when sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.

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