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RBI Holds Rates Amid Middle East Crisis, Indian ETFs in Spotlight

The Reserve Bank of India's decision to hold rates has put Indian ETFs in the spotlight. With the Middle East crisis ongoing, investors are looking for safe-haven assets.

Iran Conflict Pushes U.S. Treasury Yields Higher, Challenging Safe-Haven Narrative

Escalating conflict involving U.S. and allied forces in Iran has paradoxically lifted U.S. Treasury yields as investors reassess safe-haven strategies and inflation expectations. Rather than a typical flight into bonds, the 10-year Treasury yield climbed above 4%, reflecting market anxiety over sustained energy price pressures and the potential for inflation to derail expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts.

U.S. Primary Credit Market Competition Hits Record High as Bond Demand Surges

A Barclays report published today shows competition in the U.S. primary credit market reaching unprecedented levels, driven by strong investor demand for corporate bonds. Issuance in both investment-grade and high-yield sectors saw marked increases in allocations, reflecting surging investor interest and structural shifts. Robust demand is pushing trading activity higher across large deals, with implications for credit spreads and yield curves as investors reprice risk in fixed income markets.

Federal Reserve Rate Cut Expectations Rise as Bond Yields Fall Following Tame Inflation Data

Treasury yields declined sharply following better-than-expected January inflation data, with two-year yields approaching their lowest levels since October. Money markets now price in approximately 63 basis points of Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2026, equivalent to around 50% odds of a third reduction by December.

Moody’s Cuts Indonesia Outlook on Governance Concerns, Citing Fiscal Risks

Moody’s Investors Service on Feb. 5, 2026, downgraded Indonesia’s sovereign credit outlook to negative from stable, citing mounting governance risks and fiscal challenges that could constrain economic growth and investor confidence. The rating agency pointed to weakening institutional frameworks and rising external vulnerabilities as key factors informing its decision, which could have broader implications for regional capital flows and emerging market debt sentiment.