The first full week of 2020 is ending on a quiet note, pending the often volatile US jobs report. New record highs US equities on the back of easing geopolitical anxiety is a reflection of greater risk appetite that is evident across the capital markets. Asia Pacific equities mostly rose today, though Chinese shares and a few of the smaller markets saw small losses. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index rose about 0.2% on the week, the sixth consecutive weekly advance. European equities are up small for the fourth straight session. It is also the fourth weekly gain in the past five weeks and is sitting at new record highs. US ... (full story)