Weekly Macro & Markets View
What were the key global economic data releases, what is Zurich’s view and what does this mean for financial assets?
Weekly Macro and Markets View, Week 43
Highlights and View
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High Yield spreads widen notably,
while CoreWeave spreads surge as
AI funding concerns build
While we don’t expect the AI investment cycle to be derailed as the large Hyperscalers are likely to keep investments on track, more leveraged AI players such as CoreWeave could face financing challenges as business models get scrutinized at higher yields. -
US headline inflation accelerates to
3.7% YoY, with core CPI picking up
to 2.6% YoY
While energy prices drove most of the pickup in inflation, broader price pressure remains a risk. -
MSCI considers reclassifying
Indonesia from EM to standalone
market status, sending the IDX
down more than 15% in one day
A decision will be announced by June 30, 2027, and if implemented, drawdowns are expected to be even more severe.
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