Report published August 17, 2026
Bank J. Safra Sarasin Daily Market Update: US, Europe & Asia (August 17, 2026)
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- Bank J. Safra Sarasin
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- August 17, 2026
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Authors / editors: FSA Competence Center Equities
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Global equity markets delivered mixed performances across US and European bourses while Asian tech-heavy benchmarks rallied. Key macro drivers included softening US retail sales, lower odds of a September Fed rate hike, and heavy corporate earnings and rating adjustments.
Key Takeaways
- 1.US equities finished mostly lower Friday with limited downside following recent record highs on the S&P 500 and Russell 2000, while Treasuries weakened and the yield curve steepened.
- 2.European indices closed mixed with earlier gains reversing, led by outperformance in media, insurance, and energy against weakness in healthcare, utilities, and basic resources.
- 3.Asian equities advanced on tech strength and diminished market expectations of a September Federal Reserve interest rate hike.
Table of Contents
- Market Barometer
- U.S. Markets Recap
- Synopsis
- Macro
- Notable Movers
- EU Market Recap
- Asian Markets
- Disclaimer
Report data
Market Barometer - Equity Market
| Metric | Estimate | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Swiss Q2 GDP Growth Rate | 1.5% | Highest quarterly growth rate in five years, beating forecasts. |
| Eurozone Q2 GDP (Second Estimate) | 0.4% | Second Q2 GDP estimate unchanged from flash estimate. |
| US 10-Year Treasury Yield | 4.68% | 10-year US Treasury yield recorded in the fixed income core indicators table. |
| CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) | 14.25 index points | Market volatility benchmark closed down 2.60% on the day. |
| Gold Price | 4376.40 USD | Gold commodity price close. |
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Reported Data Context
- Swiss Q2 GDP Growth Rate: 1.5 % (Q2 2026)
- Eurozone Q2 GDP (Second Estimate): 0.4 % (Q2 2026)
- US 10-Year Treasury Yield: 4.68 % (2026-08-17) · Source: Bloomberg
- CBOE Volatility Index (VIX): 14.25 index points (2026-08-17) · Source: Bloomberg
- Gold Price: 4376.40 USD (2026-08-17) · Source: Bloomberg