24 Oct 2025, 15:04 by Newsquawk Desk
- MON: Chinese Industrial Profit (Sep), German Ifo (Oct), EZ M3 (Sep), US Durable Goods (Sep), Dallas Fed (Oct)
- TUE: German GfK (Nov), US Consumer Confidence (Oct), Richmond Fed (Oct)
- WED: FOMC & BoC Policy Announcements; Australian CPI (Sep & Q3), Swedish Prelim. GDP (Q3), UK Mortgage Approval/Lending (Sep), US Pending Homes (Sep)
- THU: BoJ & ECB Policy Announcements; Swiss KOF (Oct), German Unemployment (Sep), Flash GDP...
24 Oct 2025, 11:42 by Newsquawk Desk
- US to probe China's 2020 trade compliance while Trump has "terminated" all trade talks with Canada.
- European bourses opened firmer but now off best levels whilst US equity futures are in the green; INTC +8.3%.
- USD slightly higher into CPI, EUR boosted on German PMIs but now pared.
- Bunds & Gilts hit by PMIs, OATs look to Moody's, USTs await CPI.
- Crude gives back recent strength, XAU also on the backfoot around USD...
24 Oct 2025, 07:16 by Newsquawk Desk
- US to probe China's 2020 trade compliance while Trump has "terminated" all trade talks with Canada
- Despite this, APAC bourses firmer as the region focuses on confirmation of a Trump-Xi meeting next week
- DXY firmer but rangebound, USD/JPY tested 153.00
- Fixed benchmarks remain subdued, USTs await CPI
- Crude pulled back from Thursday's rally, XAU is indecisive
- Looking ahead, highlights include UK...
23 Oct 2025, 12:04 by Newsquawk Desk
- China published fourth plenum communique: approved five-year plan, and aiming for a 'big increase' in the level of tech self-reliance.
- European equities are mostly higher, whilst US equity futures are mixed; TSLA -3%, IBM -7.2%, Quantum stocks +10%.
- DXY is flat, Antipodeans lead whilst havens lag in quiet trade.
- Bonds are pressured as the risk tone sees pockets of improvement; decent UK auction sparked little move in Gilts at the...
23 Oct 2025, 07:05 by Newsquawk Desk
- US-China frictions weigh on the risk tone; Bessent said they are contemplating the next move if talks don't work out
- DXY posts modest gains, EUR pressured, while Sterling remains lower but is off the worst levels on Wednesday
- Fixed benchmarks struggled for direction, US 20yr was decent
- Crude supported by reports around Ukraine's use of Western long-range missiles, metals softer
- Looking ahead, highlights include US...
22 Oct 2025, 11:42 by Newsquawk Desk
- European bourses are broadly lower, but FTSE 100 outperforms after UK inflation; US equity futures are modestly weaker.
- USD is flat & GBP hit after region's softer-than-expected inflation report, which has boosted bets for a cut in December.
- USTs are flat/slightly firmer ahead of supply, Gilts gap higher after CPI, Bunds marginally pressured after yet another poor auction.
- Initial morning bounce back in gold has faded with XAU now lower...
22 Oct 2025, 07:28 by Newsquawk Desk
- US President Trump said he will discuss a lot of things with Chinese President Xi in two weeks; however, he added that the meeting might not happen
- US futures are marginally firmer, while European futures point to a slightly lower cash open
- DXY softened overnight, EUR and GBP lifted modestly off Tuesday's trough, USD/JPY contained and back below 152.00
- Fixed benchmarks rangebound into supply
- Crude underpinned by a...
21 Oct 2025, 11:46 by Newsquawk Desk
- European bourses are mixed and have traded choppy throughout the morning; US equity futures are modestly lower, ahead of a slew of earnings.
- DXY is underpinned by the downbeat risk tone and easing credit concerns; JPY underperforms as Takaichi becomes Japanese PM.
- Global fixed paper are bid amid the softer risk tone and reports around AA rating criteria.
- Metals sell off as “debasement trade” loses momentum; Crude is essentially flat in...
21 Oct 2025, 07:03 by Newsquawk Desk
- APAC stocks took their cues from the rally on Wall Street as the focus remained on US-China trade with some optimism following US President Trump's comments in which he stated that China has been respectful of them.
- US President Trump continued to tout a November 1st deadline for additional tariffs, he also reaffirmed that he will be meeting with Chinese President Xi and thinks they will reach a 'fantastic deal'.
- Japanese LDP leader Takaichi won the lower house vote...
20 Oct 2025, 11:47 by Newsquawk Desk
- In China, PBoC maintained LPRs as expected, whilst Chinese GDP, Industrial Production and Retail Sales either matched or topped forecasts, and the CPC Central Committee is also holding a four-day closed-door meeting through to Thursday.
- European bourses opened higher but are off best levels amidst ongoing AWS outages, recently Amazon said it is seeing signs of recovery; US equity futures are also higher.
- DXY is flat/subdued in quiet trade, JPY digests Japanese...
20 Oct 2025, 07:14 by Newsquawk Desk
- APAC stocks were higher amid tailwinds from recent trade-related rhetoric, including US President Trump's comments on Friday that 100% tariffs are not sustainable and that he will be meeting with Chinese President Xi.
- Nikkei 225 surged to a fresh all-time high above the 49,000 level amid a reignition of the Takaichi trade with the LDP leader on track to become Japan's first female PM following an agreement to form a coalition with Japan's Innovation Party.
- In China,...
17 Oct 2025, 13:43 by Newsquawk Desk
- MON: PBoC LPR, CCP 4th Plenum (20th-23rd), Chinese House Prices (Sep), Retail Sales (Sep) & Industrial Output (Sep), German Producer Prices (Sep), US Leading Index (Sep), New Zealand Trade (Sep)
- TUE: NBH Policy Announcement, CCP 4th Plenum (20th-23rd), UK PSNB (Sep), Canadian CPI (Sep)
- WED: CCP 4th Plenum (20th-23rd); UK CPI (Sep), Japanese Trade Balance (Sep)
- THU: CBRT, BOK Policy Announcement, CCP 4th Plenum (20th-23rd),...
17 Oct 2025, 11:21 by Newsquawk Desk
- European and US equity futures are lower across the board, with the US regional banking fears weighing on sentiment; KRE -2% in pre-market trade.
- DXY is a little lower; typical havens (JPY, CHF) benefit from the risk-tone whilst the Aussie lags.
- Global fixed paper driven higher as traders remain wary on US regional banks.
- Crude continues Thursday’s selling, XAU choppy amid debt concerns.
- Looking ahead, Speakers...
17 Oct 2025, 07:15 by Newsquawk Desk
- US stocks were pressured with risk-off trade seen amid a reignition of regional banking woes after Western Alliance (WAL) and Zion Bancorp (ZION) announced exposure to bad loans tied to fraud, adding to the concerns following the collapse of Tricolor and First Brands.
- US KRE (Regional Banking ETF) closed lower by over 6% and the financial sector saw a near 3% hit, while the broad risk sentiment was hit with equities sliding throughout the US session.
- APAC stocks...
16 Oct 2025, 11:27 by Newsquawk Desk
- US President Trump said they are in a trade war with China, and if the US don't have tariffs, they don't have national security, while he stated that tariffs are a very important tool for defence.
- European bourses are mostly higher, SMI bid post-Nestle results and NQ outperforms after strong Q3 TSMC earnings.
- USD mixed vs. peers, GBP leads whilst AUD was pressured by a weak jobs report.
- USTs are firmer, fleeting upside in OATs after PM...
16 Oct 2025, 07:14 by Newsquawk Desk
- US President Trump said they are in a trade war with China, and if the US don't have tariffs, they don't have national security, while he stated that tariffs are a very important tool for defence.
- The US Senate is set to leave for the week on Thursday and is nowhere near ending the shutdown, according to a journalist.
- BoJ’s Tamura said the BoJ should push rates closer towards levels deemed neutral, but does not need to raise rates sharply or tighten monetary policy...
15 Oct 2025, 11:22 by Newsquawk Desk
- European bourses are in the green; LVMH +14% & ASML +3.6% both gain post-earnings; US equity futures also rise.
- USD losses extend into a second session, EUR remains underpinned by French optimism.
- USTs incrementally firmer, OATs gain as traders digest the latest pension reform suspension.
- XAU breaks USD 4200/oz, crude benchmarks muted amid heightened trade tensions.
- Looking ahead, highlights include NY Fed...
15 Oct 2025, 06:59 by Newsquawk Desk
- APAC stocks were mostly higher as expectations for incoming Fed rate cuts helped the region shrug off the mixed lead from Wall St.
- Fed Chair Powell said downside risks to the US jobs market have risen and rising risks to the job market justified a September interest rate cut.
- US President Trump announced he is considering terminating business with China regarding cooking oil.
- European equity futures indicate a firm cash market open with...
14 Oct 2025, 11:23 by Newsquawk Desk
- China's MOFCOM announced that it is taking countermeasures against five US-linked firms; said the US cannot have talks while threatening new restrictions.
- French PM Lecornu's government is to present a budget aiming to reduce the deficit to 4.7% by end-2026, according to La Tribune.
- Equities lower across the board, as markets digest the latest trade-related escalations by China on the US; traders also await a number of US earnings.
- JPY...
14 Oct 2025, 06:57 by Newsquawk Desk
- APAC stocks were mixed following the rebound on Wall St; Japan underperformed on return from holiday/reacted to the ruling coalition split.
- China's MOFCOM announced that it is taking countermeasures against five US-linked firms; said the US cannot have talks while threatening new restrictions.
- European equity futures indicate a mildly lower cash market open with Euro Stoxx 50 futures down 0.2% after the cash market closed with gains of 0.7% on...
13 Oct 2025, 06:53 by Newsquawk Desk
- US President Trump announced on Friday that the US is to impose a tariff of 100% on China beginning on November 1st, which will be over and above any tariffs that they are currently paying, while US export controls on critical software will also start on November 1st.
- US President Trump posted on Sunday, “Don’t worry about China, it will all be fine! Highly respected President Xi just had a bad moment. He doesn’t want Depression for his country, and neither do I. The U.S.A. wants to help...
10 Oct 2025, 13:53 by Newsquawk Desk
- MON: US Columbus Day, Canadian Thanksgiving, Japanese Holiday (Sports Day), OPEC MOMR, Chinese Trade Balance (Oct)
- TUE: RBA Minutes (Sep), IEA OMR, UK Unemployment/Wages (Aug), German ZEW (Oct), US NFIB (Sep)
- WED: Chinese CPI/PPI (Sep), EZ Industrial Production (Aug), US CPI (Sep), NY Fed Manufacturing (Oct)
- THU: Australian Employment (Sep), UK GDP (Aug), EZ Trade Balance (Aug), US Weekly Claims, Philly Fed (Oct), PPI (Sep), Retail...
10 Oct 2025, 11:03 by Newsquawk Desk
- China reportedly launched a customs crackdown on NVIDIA (NVDA) AI chips, according to FT; US President Trump said maybe they will have to stop importing massive amounts from China.
- China's Transport Ministry announces plans to impose special port fees on US vessels; fees effective from 14th October.
- BLS is preparing to release a September US CPI report despite the shutdown, according to the NYT. Bloomberg sources suggested staff have been recalled for the...
10 Oct 2025, 06:48 by Newsquawk Desk
- APAC stocks were mostly lower following the negative handover from Wall Street.
- China reportedly launched a customs crackdown on NVIDIA (NVDA) AI chips, according to FT; US President Trump said maybe they will have to stop importing massive amounts from China.
- BLS is preparing to release a September US CPI report despite the shutdown, according to the NYT. Bloomberg sources suggested staff have been recalled for the preparation of the publication by the end of the...
09 Oct 2025, 11:28 by Newsquawk Desk
- China’s government announced export controls on rare earth materials.
- Hamas-Israel agreed to a Gaza ceasefire deal; conflicting reports whether the ceasefire is in effect, though the Israel Foreign Minister confirmed that it is.
- European bourses are mixed whilst US equity futures trade around the unchanged mark.
- DXY grinds higher amid continued NZD losses and a heavy GBP.
- OATs outperform as the odds of fresh...