10 February 2026
US stocks mostly rose on Monday as tech shares extended their rebound ahead of key macro data release due later this week. The S&P 500 ended up 0.5%.
US Treasuries remained range-bound as investors looked ahead to the jobs report and CPI readings. 10-year yields shed 1bp to 4.20%.
European stocks rose on Monday as investors awaited key US data. Euro Stoxx 50 was up 1%. The German DAX gained 1.2%, and the French CAC rose 0.6%. In the UK, the FTSE 100 edged higher by 0.2%.
European government bonds were mixed. 10-year German bund yields were range-bound at 2.84%, while 10-year French bond yields edged down 1bp to 3.44%. In the UK, 10-year gilt yields rose 2bp to 4.53%.
Asian stock markets broadly tracked US stocks’ Friday rebound on Monday. Japan’s Nikkei 225 surged 3.9% after the ruling LDP claimed a super majority in the Lower House. Korea’s Kospi and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng advanced 4.1% and 1.8%, respectively, following declines last week. China’s Shanghai Composite also rose 1.4%. Elsewhere, India’s Sensex gained 0.6%.
Crude oil prices started the week higher. WTI for March delivery settled 1.3% higher at USD64.4 a barrel.
No major releases.
In the US, the small business sentiment index is expected to remain stable after improving in late 2025, while hiring intentions remain low. Retail sales growth should slow to 0.4% mom in January, from 0.6% mom in December.
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