The week ended with one of the worst days of the year in the markets, as Iran maintained its stance on keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed and CBS reported that the U.S. was preparing for a possible ground attack on Iran. Equities fell 1.5–2.5% globally, with technology stocks performing the worst, amid a rise in interest rates of 9–15 basis points in the U.S. and up to 20 basis points in Europe. In commodities, WTI rose to $99 and Brent to $112, while precious metals fell sharply again and base metals rose by an average of 1%. The VIX rose to 29 and the dollar appreciated by 0.4%.

Venezuelan bonds remain unaffected by overall market sentiment, rising 0.25–0.5 percentage points on the day, with average trading volumes.

Latin American bonds fell by 1–2 basis points amid falling Treasury yields and widespread risk aversion.