Crédit Agricole CIB
May 11, 2026
Trade Deals Support Sentiment
Weekly UpdateFXEquitiesRates Govt BondsOther
The CACIB Risk Index remains in risk-seeking territory at -0.37, supported by bilateral trade deals that have mitigated US tariff fears. Investors now look to the Federal Reserve meeting for potential signals regarding future interest rate cuts.
Key Takeaways
- 1.The CACIB Risk Index is at -0.37, indicating the market remains in significant risk-seeking territory despite a slight weekly rise.
- 2.Market sentiment has been bolstered by a series of bilateral trade deals between the US and its trading partners, which lowered anticipated tariff rates.
- 3.Investors are focused on the upcoming Fed meeting, expecting rates to stay on hold but looking for hints of future cuts.
Table of Contents
- Certification
- David Forrester
- Foreign exchange disclosure statement to clients of CACIB
- Additional recommendation obligations
- Valuation and methodology
- MiFID II contact details
- Disclaimer
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Authors
David Forrester
Securities
AUDNZDJPYXAU
Themes
US Trade ProtectionismCentral Bank Policy PivotRisk Appetite Cycles
Regions
North AmericaAsia PacificLatin AmericaUnited StatesChinaCanada