Equities: Sector rotation dominates risk-off – Danske Bank

Danske Bank's research team reveals that equities closed lower in a risk-off session reminiscent of 2026, driven by sentiment rather than macro data or earnings. Higher oil prices contributed to the downward trend, but sector rotation was the primary factor. Defensive sectors, such as energy, consumer staples, and healthcare, outperformed cyclicals.

The strong rotation between cyclicals and defensives remained more significant than the overall market movements. This marked the first session in a week where value and minimum volatility sectors outperformed, with Europe leading as the strongest regional market. AI concerns continued to weigh on Asian technology-heavy indices, while US and European futures traded mixed.

Meanwhile, the GBP/USD pair remains defensive around 1.3450, while the Middle East uncertainty fuels demand for the US Dollar ahead of the crucial US Nonfarm Payrolls data release. EUR/USD stays within the 1.1500 range as the US Dollar recovers following renewed Middle East tensions. Traders await the July US Nonfarm Payrolls report for further market direction.

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