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Cross-asset conditions, 8 October 2026

The dated record: each asset class ranked by how much it mattered, with what actually moved. Written by the lens engine on the day; preserved as published.

cross-asset activity 0.53× the norm

#1Rates

Rates moved more than anything else. HYG ETF flows went from 1.30 to 4.59, 8.6 times its normal pace. The 7-10y Treasury ETF moved hard. Net interest to GDP held at 3.15% at the latest reading.

  • Flows & positioningHYG ETF flows went from 1.30 to 4.59, 8.6 times its normal pace. ETF flows went from 1.59 to 3.31.
  • Term premium & durationThe 7-10y Treasury ETF held at -3.0% at the latest reading. The 1-3y Treasury ETF sits at -0.6%.
  • Fiscal & stock-bond contextNet interest to GDP held at 3.15% at the latest reading. That is its highest level in about six months.
  • Rates volatilityMOVE moved from 108 to 105. The MOVE/VIX ratio went from 6.60 to 6.77.
  • Yield curveNo fresh reading in this group. 10-year Treasury yield moved from +53.0% to +49.0%.
  • Curve slopeNo fresh reading in this group. The 10s-2s curve moved from 0.41% to 0.51%.
  • Real yieldsNo fresh reading in this group. 10-year real yield moved from +49.0% to +48.0%.
  • Inflation expectationsNo fresh reading in this group.
  • Policy pathNo fresh reading in this group.

#2Credit

Credit had a single story. HYG ETF flows went from 1.30 to 4.59, 8.6 times its normal pace.

  • Spread complexHYG ETF flows went from 1.30 to 4.59, 8.6 times its normal pace. Credit curve slope moved from 9.68% to 10%.
  • Default cycle & lendingCorporate charge-off rate held at 0.58% at the latest reading.
  • Total returnsNo fresh reading in this group.

#3FX

A busy day in FX. NZD/USD moved hard, 2.6 times its normal pace. USD/CAD extended to +3.4% on the month (from +2.5%).

  • CarryNZD/USD held at -4.4% at the latest reading.
  • Major pairsUSD/CAD extended to +3.4% on the month (from +2.5%), its biggest move since June 25. EUR/USD moved from -2.3% to -3.7%.
  • FX volatilityEuro-dollar realized vol moved from +3.4% to +3.9%, its biggest move since September 24. Dollar-yen realized vol moved from +11.2% to +6.1%.
  • Emerging marketsUSD/INR extended to +2.1% on the month (from +1.0%), its biggest move since September 24. Dollar-real realized vol moved from +8.7% to +16.9%.
  • DollarAussie-S&P co-movement went from -0.14 to -0.15. The broad dollar index moved from +188.4% to +285.5%.
  • Futures positioningNo fresh reading in this group.

#4Volatility

A relationship is shifting in volatility. Vol complex co-movement went from +0.34 to +0.25, 4.2 times its normal pace.

  • Stress concentrationVol complex co-movement went from +0.34 to +0.25, 4.2 times its normal pace. The MOVE/VIX ratio went from 6.60 to 6.77.
  • Vol risk premiumThe gold vol premium moved from +3.9% to +6.8%. The oil vol premium moved from +7.9% to +3.7%.
  • Implied vol complexVVIX went from 92.01 to 85.91. The VIX term-structure slope went from -0.01 to -0.02.
  • Stress gauges & regimeNo fresh reading in this group. The financial-conditions composite went from -0.61 to -0.49.

#5Equities

Equities moved on several fronts. Momentum factor swung from +7.9% to +1.7% on the month, its biggest move since September 23.

  • Factor returnsMomentum factor swung from +7.9% to +1.7% on the month, its biggest move since September 23. Quality factor moved from +0.8% to +1.0%.
  • ValuationsShiller CAPE held at 41.80 at the latest reading. Equity risk premium moved from -8.7% to -5.4%.
  • Forward earningsForward EPS went from 304 to 308. The forward equity risk premium sits at -0.01.
  • Index performanceHang Seng 1-month return deepened to -6.0% on the month (from -2.8%), its biggest move since August 10. Nikkei 1-month return moved from +3.8% to +6.2%.
  • Market breadthThe advance-decline line eased to -23.0% on the month (from -49.0%).
  • Sector rotationCyclicals vs defensives went from -0.01 to -0.02, its biggest move since September 4. Sector breadth (50dMA) sits at 0.18.
  • Equity volatilityVVIX went from 92.01 to 85.91. VIX moved from +5.0% to +37.0%.
  • Positioning & sentimentNo fresh reading in this group.
  • Financial conditions & risk appetiteNo fresh reading in this group. The financial-conditions composite went from -0.61 to -0.49.

#6Commodities

Commodities had a single story. Copper futures roll drag went from +1.5pt to -0.4pt, 3.2 times its normal pace.

  • Roll yield & carryCopper futures roll drag went from +1.5pt to -0.4pt, 3.2 times its normal pace. Natgas futures roll drag went from -6.1pt to -4.5pt.
  • EnergyNat gas moved from $3.0 to $3.2. Natural-gas realized vol moved from +48.5% to +46.4%.
  • ETF flowsThe gold ETF deepened to -6.2% on the month (from -3.5%).
  • MetalsGold realized vol moved from +19.4% to +16.1%. Silver moved from $60.7 to $59.4.
  • AgricultureWheat realized vol moved from +26.6% to +24.4%. Wheat moved from -10.6% to -3.5%.
  • Commodity volatilityOil vol moved from 52 to 49.
  • Broad commoditiesThe broad commodity ETF moved from $32.8 to $33.0. It still sits near multi-year highs.
  • Futures positioningNo fresh reading in this group.

#7Crypto

Crypto was quiet. Nothing moved beyond its normal range. The nearest mover was Bitcoin-Nasdaq co-movement, from +0.40 to +0.35.

  • Cross-asset linkageBitcoin-Nasdaq co-movement went from +0.40 to +0.35. Bitcoin-dollar co-movement went from -0.33 to -0.30.
  • Crypto volatilityBitcoin-ETF realized vol moved from +42.1% to +38.0%. The Ethereum ETF realized vol moved from +44.5% to +44.2%.
  • Market structureThe ETH/BTC ratio held at 0.03 at the latest reading. Stablecoin supply went from 311 to 312.
  • PerformanceEthereum moved from $2,706 to $2,517, its biggest move since September 24.
  • Network activityNo fresh reading in this group. Bitcoin hashrate growth moved from +18.2% to +15.4%.
  • Futures positioningNo fresh reading in this group.

#8Macro

Macro stayed in range all session.

  • Fiscal positionDebt-to-GDP held at 123% at the latest reading. That is its highest level in about six months.
  • InflationHeadline CPI held at 333 at the latest reading.
  • HousingHousing starts held at 1.3m at the latest reading.
  • Household credit & cash flowDebt service ratio held at 11.11 at the latest reading. That is its lowest level in about six months.
  • GrowthReal GDP held at $24.41tn at the latest reading. That is its highest level in about six months.
  • Labor marketPayrolls held at 159.0m at the latest reading. Initial claims sits at -8.3%.
  • Liquidity & financial conditionsThe dollar moved from +0.7% to -0.0%. Adjusted financial conditions went from -0.52 to -0.50.

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