The S&P500 jumped 4.0% this week, boosting the index’s two-week rally to 8.9%. UK 10-year gilt yields sank 58 bps this week to 3.78%, with yields down 116 bps from October 12th highs.
Hotter-than-expected August CPI and quarterly options/derivatives expiration made for a toxic mix. “Core” CPI was reported up 0.6% for the month (7% annualized!), double estimates.