Far Too Soon for the All Clear

We doubt it. Periods of extreme swings in sentiment rarely end abruptly. For the moment, Bullard has calmed worries by adding a 'Yellen put' to markets but how much of a delay in the taper is now priced in? Unless some leaks slip from the FOMC that say otherwise, we suspect markets will put about an 80% probability on a taper delay by the time decision day rolls around.

The thing is, if the Fed disappoints, markets could go straight back to kicking and screaming -- perhaps worse.

At the same time, Europe is its own animal now and the economic worries there are real. It means every data point is elevated and AQR rumors will soon be rampant. Eurozone budgets are also in the spotlight with reports that Germany and France are in secret discussions to approve the French budget.

In the immediate term, the yen is slightly weaker in early trading in a sign that Friday's upbeat spirit will continue.

Events to watch include speeches from the RBA's Kent at 2300 GMT and the BOJ's Kuroda at 0030 GMT.