Report published August 28, 2026
Dollar on Hold Ahead of Jackson Hole: Natixis Daily Market Update
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FX and rate markets are largely on hold ahead of Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's speech at Jackson Hole, with the US dollar stabilizing after recent volatility. Equity markets remain bifurcated, exhibiting a narrow tech-driven rally supported by Nvidia results while broader European indices decline.
Key Takeaways
- 1.FX markets are paused ahead of Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's Jackson Hole speech, with dollar risks asymmetric depending on whether tone signals rate hikes or policy status quo.
- 2.European rates faced upward pressure from hawkish ECB communications and defensive pre-Jackson Hole positioning, lifting the 10-year Bund yield to 3.25%.
- 3.Equities showed a narrow, tech-driven rally boosted by Nvidia earnings and software outperformance (+4.8%), while broad European equity indices declined led by France's CAC 40 (-1.7%).
Table of Contents
- MARKET LINES
- Rates
- FX
- Equities
- HIGHLIGHTS
- DAY AHEAD
- MARKET RECAP
- INDUSTRY NEWS
- Real Estate
- Energy Transition
- Transportation & Mobility
- RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS
- RESEARCH LATEST FORECASTS
- RESEARCH EVENTS
- FOLLOW US
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MARKET RECAP
| Metric | Estimate | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 10-year German Bund Yield | 3.25% | Trading higher amid hawkish ECB headlines and pre-Jackson Hole positioning. |
| US Dollar Index (DXY) | 99.13 points | Closed unchanged ahead of Jackson Hole speech. |
| French Producer Price Index (PPI) | 3.4 % YoY | French PPI surged year-on-year in July. |
| US Initial Jobless Claims | 203 k | Fell more than expected compared to 208k prior. |
| Japan Consumer Price Index (CPI) | 1.9 % YoY | Japan's CPI increased in August. |
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Reported Data Context
- 10-year German Bund Yield: 3.25 % (2026-08-27) · Source: Bloomberg
- US Dollar Index (DXY): 99.13 points (2026-08-27) · Source: Bloomberg
- French Producer Price Index (PPI): 3.4 % YoY (July 2026)
- US Initial Jobless Claims: 203 k (Latest weekly release)
- Japan Consumer Price Index (CPI): 1.9 % YoY (August 2026)
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