All major European equity indices closed higher on the week, while US and APAC markets were mixed. US and all benchmark European government bonds closed sharply lower. European iTraxx and CDX-NA closed wider on the week across IG and high yield. Oil, silver, and copper closed higher, the US dollar was flat, and gold and natural gas were lower on the week. Americas: • All major US equity markets closed higher on the week except for Russell 2000 -0.4%; DJIA +1.2%, S&P 500 +0.8%, and Nasdaq +0.1%. • 10yr US govt bonds closed at a 1.61% yield and 30yr bonds 2.17% yield, which is +15bp and +14bps week-over-week, ... (full story)