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June 16, 2026

International Market Intelligence Morning Briefing

Daily UpdateEquitiesRates Govt BondsCommoditiesFinancialsUtilities

Global markets are digesting US-Iran peace developments and weak Chinese macro data while monitoring central bank policy shifts. Equity strategies focus on cyclical rotations and Japan's strong buyback environment.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Stocks rally cools as central banks take the spotlight, while recent US-Iran deal impacts commodity markets.
  • 2.BoJ raised policy rates to 1%, and China reported weak May growth data (FAI and Retail Sales).
  • 3.Equities rotation continues with cyclicals remaining a winning strategy; Japan buybacks remain strong.

Table of Contents

  • MKT INTEL VIEWS
  • IDEA & INSIGHTS - IN BRIEF
  • IDEA & INSIGHTS – IN DETAILS
  • OVERNIGHT RECAP
  • POSITIONING INTELLIGENCE

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Authors

Andrew TylerFederico ManicardiEllen WangVictoria Campos

Securities

TPXNikkei 225 Stock Average

Themes

Corporate BuybacksGeopolitical De-escalationCentral Bank Policy Shifts

Regions

Asia PacificEuropeUnited StatesJapanChina