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  • US equities finished higher on Friday in which stocks rallied to end the week which contributed to the S&P 500's best month since November of 2020
  • APAC stocks traded somewhat mixed as momentum from last week’s earnings-inspired euphoria on Wall St was partially offset by disappointing Chinese PMI data
  • DXY continued to soften despite the recent suggestions by Fed’s Kashkari that markets have gotten ahead of themselves regarding views for a cut to interest rates...
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  • MON: CBR Monetary Policy Report; Chinese Caixin Manufacturing PMI (Jul), Australian, EZ, UK & US Final Manufacturing PMI (Jul), German Retail Sales (Jun), US ISM Manufacturing PMI (Jul).
  • TUE: RBA Policy Announcement, Canadian Civic Day; South Korean CPI (Jul), Canadian Manufacturing PMI (Jul), US JOLTS (Jun), New Zealand HLFS Unemployment (Q2).
  • WED: BCB Policy Announcement; Australian, EZ, UK & US Final Composite/Services PMI (Jul), Swiss CPI (Jul),...
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  • European bourses are firmer across the board, Euro Stoxx 50 +0.9%, and are set to post their best monthly performance since Nov'20.
  • NQ continues to outperform, +1.2%, amid after-market earnings from AMZN and AAPL
  • DXY attempts to recoup from JPY-induced pressure after USD/JPY dropped to 132.50; EUR fades despite hot-CPI and strong GDP data
  • Crude is bid while TTF relinquishes EUR 200 mark; Saudi-Russia talks and Lavrov looking into a call with...
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  • After the bell, US equity futures saw another leg higher as Amazon soared over 13.5% and Apple rose some 3% after earnings.
  • APAC stocks traded mixed with China lagging. European equity futures indicate a firmer open.
  • In FX, USD/JPY again experienced bouts of selling as it breached key levels, as a result DXY fell under 106.00.
  • Senior US admin official said US President Biden and China's President Xi discussed a face-to-face...
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  • European bourses are modestly softer, Euro Stoxx 50 -0.10%, but relatively contained now after fading initial gains from the FOMC-inspired upside
  • US futures are relatively stable but continue to post modest losses with the NQ -0.7% lagging amid pre-market downside in Meta post-earnings, -6.0%.
  • USD is firmer on the session but pulling back from recent ranges to the modest benefit of peers while JPY extends on potentially reduced policy...
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  • The FOMC hiked by 75bps to 2.25-2.50%, as expected, taking rates back to neutral for the first time since 2019.
  • A dovish reaction was seen across markets with Chair Powell signalling a meeting-by-meeting data-dependant approach going forward.
  • US equity futures were subdued overnight as Meta fell 4.7%; Europe is set for a firmer open following Wall Street’s late rally.
  • In FX, JPY was the clear outperformer with JPY-pairs breaching...
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  • European bourses are firmer across the board continuing the MSFT & GOOG driven early APAC action amidst numerous European earnings
  • US futures are firmer across the board though the NQ +1.4% outperforms amid those after-market developments though participants are looking to the FOMC
  • Dutch TTF Aug’22 is the standout commodity mover, amid a reduction in physical flows through Nord Stream 1; thus far, TTF has printed a high of EUR...
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  • US equity futures were lifted after the bell as Alphabet’s advertising topped forecasts, whilst Microsoft initially fell on downbeat metrics but reversed course on guidance
  • APAC stocks eventually traded mixed following a mostly subdued session. Eurostoxx 50 future is up 0.3% after the cash market closed lower by 0.8% yesterday.
  • DXY took a breather from yesterday's run, EUR/USD posted mild gains, AUD/USD fell on Aussie CPI
  • US...
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  • European bourses and US futures spent much of the morning under modest pressure, with the US in particular fairly rangebound pre-earnings & Wednesday's FOMC.
  • However, further pressure has been seen in wake of the most recent Kremlin-related commentary, with the Nord Stream 1 turbine yet to be installed.
  • Dutch TTF & Crude benchmarks bid ahead of further Nord Stream 1 curtailments, though, the upside waned as the EU agrees on an emergency energy deal for the...
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  • APAC stocks eventually traded mostly higher; Hang Seng outperformed as Alibaba seeks a primary HK listing.
  • DXY declined heading into the Chinese cash open but then trimmed losses, EUR/USD saw resistance at 1.0250.
  • Crude futures gained overnight amid a pullback in the Dollar, spot gold was flat and base metals rose.
  • Walmart tumbled almost 10% after it issued a profit warning, Amazon fell in sympathy but later announced Prime subscription...
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  • European bourses are firmer across the board as the initially cautious tone amid soft-Ifo and weekend developments dissipated amid USD-downside and constructive Kremlin remarks
  • US futures also modestly bid into the busiest Q2 earnings week and pre-FOMC
  • USD is under pressure on the risk tone with EUR underpinned by Kazaks despite Ifo while antipodeans lead the way
  • Core debt has seen pronounced two-way action amid the above factors; currently,...
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  • APAC stocks traded mostly lower; China’s property stocks and bonds rallied on reports of a potential real estate fund.
  • DXY initially firmed before pulling back, EUR/USD traded on either side of 1.0200, and the AUD and NZD were the marginal G10 laggards.
  • 10yr UST futures and Bund futures consolidated overnight and held onto last Friday's gains whilst APAC bonds played catch-up.
  • Crude futures gave up earlier gains, base metals rallied whilst...
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  • MON: Germany Ifo Survey (Jul), US National Activity Index (Jun)
  • TUE: NBH Announcement, US Monthly Home Prices (May), US Richmond Fed Index (Jul)
  • WED: FOMC Announcement, Chinese Industrial Profits (Jun), Australian CPI (Q2), US Durable Goods (Jun)
  • THU: EZ Sentiment Survey (Jul), US GDP Advance (Q2), US PCE Advance (Q2)
  • FRI: Australian PPI (Q2), German Flash GDP (Q2); German Unemployment (Jul), EZ Flash CPI...
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  • European bourses are resilient despite Flash PMIs for June contracting, while US futures are subdued but rangebound
  • DXY climbs amid EUR pressure post-PMIs, with the USD weighing on peers in turn though JPY & CHF benefit from yield action
  • Core debt extends on post-ECB recovery rallies amidst this and curves steepen amid a paring of tightening expectations
  • Crude benchmarks surrender APAC upside on contraction concerns and remain focused on...
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  • APAC stocks were mostly higher after the gains in the US but with upside capped by lingering growth concerns.
  • European equity futures are indicative of a slightly lower open with Eurostoxx 50 -0.2% after the cash market closed with gains of 0.3% yesterday.
  • DXY has recouped some lost ground, antipodeans lag G10 FX, EUR/USD is back on a 1.01 handle. 
  • Nord Stream 1 turbine was said to be stuck in transit in Germany due to Russia not giving...
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  • European bourses gave up initial upside as Draghi resigns; however, current performance is more mixed with Nord Stream 1 flowing and earnings factoring
  • Stateside, futures are directionally in-fitting but with magnitudes more contained thus far awaiting earnings developments.
  • DXY has benefitted from JPY downside amid the BoJ while the EUR slipped on Draghi and awaits the ECB.
  • Core debt is off lows and somewhat choppy while BTPs slump over 200...
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  • APAC stocks traded cautiously following the mixed performance of global counterparts and amid risk events.
  • European equity futures are indicative of a softer open with Eurostoxx 50 -0.2% after the cash market closed with losses of 0.1% yesterday.
  • Italian PM Draghi is set to announce his intention to resign at 08:00BST.
  • DXY is on the backfoot, EUR/USD reclaimed 1.02 and JPY contained after BoJ stood pat on...
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  • European bourses are modestly firmer at present as we move towards the week's key risk events and as participants had already reacted to the Nord Stream developments.
  • US futures similarly contained before further earnings releases, including Tesla after-hours.
  • The USD is pressured though the DXY has marginally reclaimed 106.50 with peers eking marginal upside.
  • Core debt continues to climb and BTPs lead the way after Draghi's initial Senate...
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  • APAC stocks followed suit to the gains in the EU and the US where sentiment was underpinned by Nord Stream optimism and a weaker buck.
  • European equity futures are indicative of a higher open with Eurostoxx 50 +0.2% after the cash market closed with gains of 2.2% yesterday. 
  • DXY was subdued on a 106 handle, antipodeans lead G10 FX amid the constructive mood, GBP and EUR also supported. 
  • Crude futures plateaued overnight following...
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  • European bourses are under modest pressure continuing with the downbeat APAC handover, with pressure from AAPL, ECB sources and IBM impacting.
  • US futures are modestly firmer, with key earnings including NFLX ahead; IBM -5% in pre-market
  • EUR bid and EGBs dented on Reuters/BBG sources that a 25bp or 50bp rate hike will be discussed at Thursday's ECB
  • DXY pressured as such and peers taking advantage, antipodeans lead the...
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  • APAC stocks mostly fell after reports of Apple slowing hiring and European energy woes stoked growth fears.
  • European equity futures are indicative of a lower open with Eurostoxx 50 -0.8% after the cash market closed with gains of 1.0% yesterday.
  • DXY heads into the European session flat, antipodeans lead G10 FX, EUR/USD is contained after hitting resistance at 1.02.
  • Crude futures took a breather from the resurgence spurred by uncertainty...
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  • European bourses are firmer across the board in a continuation of and extension on the overnight risk tone, Euro Stoxx 50 +1.4%.
  • US futures are similarly bid, as we await further earnings with key names including Goldman Sachs on the docket.
  • DXY is under pressure to the benefit of peers across the board with iron ore and crude assisting AUD and petro-FX respectively
  • Crude is lifted alongside the broader risk tone, after the weekend...
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  • APAC stocks gained with risk appetite spurred after last Friday's firm gains on Wall St.
  • European equity futures are indicative of a higher open with Eurostoxx 50 +0.6% after the cash market closed with gains of 2.4% on Friday.
  • DXY sits sub-108, EUR/USD remains north of parity, USD/JPY bounced off support at 138.
  • US President Biden's Middle Eastern trip failed to secure any major Saudi commitments.
  • Looking ahead,...
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  • SUN: UK Leadership Debate.
  • MON: Japanese Marine Day Holiday, NZ CPI, UK Leadership Debate.
  • TUE: UK Jobs Data.
  • WED: PBoC, UK CPI, Canada CPI, NZ Trade Balance.
  • THU: BoJ, ECB, CBRT, SARB, BoI, Japan Trade Balance, US Philly Fed.
  • FRI: Japan CPI, UK Retail Sales, Flash PMIs, CBR, Canada Retail Sales.

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  • European bourses are firmer across the board, as initial jittery performance dissipated with participants looking to US data and Fed speak.
  • US futures are in the green, but only modestly so, and have been relatively contained awaiting further guidance from upcoming Fed officials on the 75bp/100bp discussion.
  • DXY continues to pullback with peers mixed as EUR consolidates and AUD underperforms
  • Core debt pulls back from initial peaks though...
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