Global financial markets struggled to find a clear direction on Monday, integrating the risk of the US fiscal relief package to be delayed.

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There was optimism in the air last week.

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Last week was positive across financial markets: all the major asset classes delivered positive returns.

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The Asian markets have been rising for a third straight session this morning, led by Japan and South Korea as global growth expectations are positively affected by more forthcoming US stimulus.

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In the morning session stocks are mixed in Asia, with Australia headed higher and Japan in losing territory, while US futures are struggling for direction.

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In the Asian morning session stocks are steady, with the Nikkei225 leading gains.

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In the Asian morning session stocks are generally weaker alongside US futures, in spite of data from China pointing to a continuation of the strong recovery, with the economy back to the pre-pandemic growth rate in the fourth quarter.

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Wednesday was relatively quiet on financial markets. Global stocks were little changed in developed regions and slightly down in their emerging peers

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Financial markets are looking for a direction, hesitating between strong short-term headwinds and brighter medium term prospects

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After a strong first week of 2021, Monday’s session on global markets was negative on pretty much everything.

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The Democratic party gaining control of both houses of the US congress was the key reason behind last week’s rise in cyclical assets, with a heightened probability of more fiscal stimulus.

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The first week of 2021 was eventful and volatile, but positive for cyclical assets.

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Global equities gained close to half a percent yesterday with most major markets up. Major news affecting markets include Democratic control of the US Senate, the 10 year Treasury yield over 1%, oil continuing to gain and Coronavirus spread leading to continued lockdowns.

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Global markets saw a broad rally yesterday with most sectors and regions up, barring the Eurozone.

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The first day of trade in 2021 for most global markets saw mixed performance from Developed Market equities with U.S. indices lower, though ending off session lows, Eurozone equities positive and the UK rallying.

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The first markets to start trading in 2021 are the GCC, with the first trading day yesterday

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We start 2021 with hopes of an economic recovery, vaccines to deal with the virus and unprecedented fiscal and monetary policy support.

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