21 Apr 2021, 11:48 by Newsquawk Desk
- European bourses are firmer after an earnings fuelled morning while US futures are flat/negative with the NQ underperforming post NFLX -8.0% in pre-market
- Netflix beat on top and bottom lines but subscriber additions were below expectations, also approved a USD 5bln share repurchase scheme
- The USD is firmer with peers mixed/contained though EUR/USD is testing 1.20 to the downside but was unreactive to a favourable German court ruling re. the recovery...
21 Apr 2021, 06:54 by Newsquawk Desk
- Asian equity markets mostly slumped as the negative mood rolled over from the US where major indices extended on declines
- Underperformance in the US was seen in energy and financials amid lower oil prices and yields
- The Japanese government is reportedly to declare an emergency in Tokyo, Osaka and Hyogo due to COVID-19
- Netflix shares slumped around 10% after hours with subscriber additions significantly below...
20 Apr 2021, 11:53 by Newsquawk Desk
- European bourses are subdued, Euro Stoxx 50 -1.0%, as sentiment deteriorated after a mixed/negative APAC session with US futures hindered but faring relatively better
- DXY was initially pressured losing 91.00 at worst to the benefit of peers across the board though JPY has retraced the initial upside and a move below 108.00 as the USD recuperates
- Chinese President Xi cautioned against nations meddling in other nations internal affairs
- Looking...
20 Apr 2021, 06:54 by Newsquawk Desk
- Asian equity markets traded mixed with risk appetite dampened following the losses on Wall Street
- US majors retreated from their recent record highs with the declines led by tech and growth
- In FX, the DXY languished beneath 91.00, EUR/USD sits north of 1.2050 and GBP/USD hovers around 1.40
- Chinese President Xi cautioned against nations meddling in other nations internal affairs
- Looking ahead, highlights include UK...
19 Apr 2021, 11:31 by Newsquawk Desk
- European bourses are contained this morning, Euro Stoxx 50 -0.1%, ahead of a handful of US earnings with US futures rangebound
- DXY has been pressured all morning moving ever closer to 91.00 to the benefit of major peers across the board, EUR/USD through 1.20 & USD/JPY testing 108.00
- US Senate Democrats are reportedly likely to settle on a corporate tax rate of 25%, according to Axios sources
- Iran’s government stated that drafting the...
19 Apr 2021, 07:00 by Newsquawk Desk
- Asian equity markets began the week with mostly cautious gains and US equity futures marginally pulled back from record highs
- In FX, DXY was in a tight range, EUR/USD traded on either side of 1.1950, GBP/USD held onto recent upside, USD/JPY was pressured
- Iran’s government stated that drafting the text for reviving the JCPOA can begin; discussions are said to have made further progress
- Russia is reportedly bolstering its warship presence in...
16 Apr 2021, 11:45 by Newsquawk Desk
- European bourses are firmer, Euro Stoxx 50 +0.5%, in a continuation of APAC action while US futures are essentially flat
- DXY is downbeat this morning to the slim benefit of peers particularly the CHF and EUR, while core debt is pressure and the US yield-curve is bear-steepening
- Chinese GDP and Industrial Production disappointed although still showed a double-digit percentage surge Y/Y and Retail Sales surpassed estimates
- China has reportedly...
16 Apr 2021, 06:56 by Newsquawk Desk
- Asian equity markets traded cautiously after the mild tailwinds from the US; Chinese markets saw a choppy session
- Chinese GDP and Industrial Production disappointed although still showed a double-digit percentage surge Y/Y and Retail Sales surpassed estimates
- White House said the infrastructure package could be passed in smaller pieces and congress will work out a path forward, according to reports
- Russia's Foreign Ministry said US sanctions...
15 Apr 2021, 11:45 by Newsquawk Desk
- Equities are modestly firmer in Europe with US futures performing marginally better, ES +0.4%, while the Russell 2000, +0.9%, outperforms
- DXY has been pressured for much of the morning but as pared losses and largely unchanged now with antipodeans once again outperforming while RUB is hindered on potential US sanctions
- Fed's Clarida (voter) expects a similar sequencing regarding reducing bond purchases vs. hiking rates as in 2014-2015...
15 Apr 2021, 06:52 by Newsquawk Desk
- Asian equity markets were cautious after the choppy performance stateside; Mainland China underperformed
- In FX, the DXY consolidated above 91.50 and G10 FX were largely rangebound
- The US is reportedly preparing to impose sanctions on Russia, targeting Russia's sovereign debt
- China's top official in Hong Kong said any foreign power which attempts to use Hong Kong as a pawn will face countermeasures
- Houthi military...
14 Apr 2021, 11:39 by Newsquawk Desk
- Equities are essentially unchanged following a largely range-bound EU session; ES +0.1%, Euro Stoxx 50 +0.1%
- The USD has been marginally softer as antipodeans outperform and other peers are flat; debt is similarly contained with long-end US pressure dissipating
- Kremlin says it is premature to talk in tangible terms about a potential meeting with US President Biden and Russian President Putin; Navy commencing Black Sea drills ahead of US ship arrivals,...
14 Apr 2021, 06:54 by Newsquawk Desk
- Asian equities traded with a mild positive bias following on from the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 notching fresh record highs
- White House COVID Coordinator Zients said the US has more than enough Pfizer and Moderna vaccines to maintain the current pace of vaccinations
- In FX, the DXY remains subdued beneath 92.00, EUR/USD and GBP/USD maintain 1.19 and 1.37 status respectively
- The RBNZ kept the OCR at 0.25%, LSAP at NZD 100bln and maintained...
13 Apr 2021, 11:48 by Newsquawk Desk
- Equities meander in relative proximity to the unchanged mark with little conviction or fresh drivers present ahead of today's risk events; ES +0.1%, Euro Stoxx 50 +0.3%
- The USD is firmer but contained with peers mixed and rangebound while fixed falls with auction concession factoring and yields firmer and focused around the 5yr Stateside
- Crude remains underpinned given growing geopolitical tensions and the OPEC MOMR due at 13:00BST/08:00EDT...
13 Apr 2021, 06:54 by Newsquawk Desk
- Asian equity markets mostly shrugged off the subdued handover from Wall St peers but with gains capped ahead of this week’s risk events
- Chinese March trade figures saw exports and the trade balance miss expectations whilst imports topped estimates
- US Treasury Secretary Yellen will reportedly not label China as a currency manipulator in the Treasury's FX report due on Thursday
- In FX, the DXY recouped some of yesterday's losses, EUR/USD trades...
12 Apr 2021, 11:47 by Newsquawk Desk
- European bourses are mixed but range-bound for the morning, Euro Stoxx 50 U/C; Stateside, futures are slightly softer but contained
- USD is downbeat with lower yielding peers beginning to pick-up as the US yield curve bull-flattens slightly as EGBs pick back up from Friday's pressure
- Fed's Powell said the economic recovery is better than he expected and with vaccinations, there is a resumption of what seems to be a very strong expansion
- Crude...
12 Apr 2021, 06:54 by Newsquawk Desk
- Asian equity markets began the week subdued and US equity futures marginally pulled back from record levels
- Participants were tentative ahead of the start of US earnings season and this week’s key data releases
- In FX, the DXY consolidated above 92.00, EUR/USD trades in close proximity to 1.1900 and GBP/USD sits just north of 1.3700
- US President Biden aims to complete the infrastructure program by the summer, according to the US Energy...
09 Apr 2021, 11:55 by Newsquawk Desk
- European bourses are contained and in proximity to the unchanged mark amid a sparse European session; energy names in particular choppy given similar action in crude once again
- German Health Minister Spahn says nationwide measures are needed to break the COVID-19 infection wave, a lockdown is required
- The USD remains underpinned but shy of yesterday's peak in DXY terms with antipodeans and JPY the current laggards
- Core debt is pressured with...
09 Apr 2021, 06:54 by Newsquawk Desk
- Asia-Pac markets end the week with a cautious tone as regional bourses failed to sustain the early momentum from the tech-led gains in the US
- Sentiment in the US was underpinned as yields eased and Fed Chair Powell stuck to the dovish script
- Fed Chair Powell said there is a brighter outlook for the US economy but reiterated that the Fed needs to keep supporting the economy
- In FX, the DXY maintains 92.00 status, EUR/USD holds onto the 1.19...
08 Apr 2021, 12:01 by Newsquawk Desk
- European bourses are contained in relative proximity to the unchanged mark while US futures are faring better with Nasdaq and Russell 2000 the outperformers, +0.7%
- DXY is under pressure but has picked up from lows with antipodeans & JPY benefitting while other peers are essentially unchanged
- US government completed its intelligence review of the alleged misconduct by Russia related to the SolarWinds hack and election interference, while the US may announce...
08 Apr 2021, 06:54 by Newsquawk Desk
- Asia-Pac bourses traded mixed-to-positive after a relatively flat finish on Wall Street
- There was nothing new of particular note within the FOMC's March meeting minutes
- In FX, the DXY sits sub-92.50, EUR/USD slipped back below 1.19 and GBP/USD remains on the backfoot
- US President Biden said he is prepared to hear proposals for a corporate tax rate below 28%
- Looking ahead, highlights include ECB minutes, US IJC, BoE's...
07 Apr 2021, 11:56 by Newsquawk Desk
- European bourses & US futures are somewhat mixed but largely contained, Euro Stoxx 50 -0.1%/ES +0.1%, with fresh fundamental drivers sparse
- The USD has been choppy throughout the morning extending to both fresh session highs and lows; currently, major peers are mixed while antipodeans continue to underperform
- European Medicines Agency expects to hold its AstraZeneca (AZN LN) press briefing at 15:00BST/10:00EDT
- Crude has been volatile...
07 Apr 2021, 06:55 by Newsquawk Desk
- Asian equity markets traded mixed following on from the flat performance on Wall St where most major indices consolidated
- A lack of incremental macro newsflow and looming FOMC minutes ensured a non-committal tone
- RBI kept rates unchanged with the Repurchase Rate kept at 4.00% and Reverse Repo Rate kept at 3.35%, as expected
- In FX, the DXY languished beneath 92.50, EUR/USD retained a firm hold of the 1.18 handle and GBP/USD maintains 1.38...
06 Apr 2021, 11:51 by Newsquawk Desk
- European bourses are firmer across the board, Euro Stoxx 50 +0.8%, as the region returns from the Easter break and reacts to US data; Stateside, futures are a touch softer
- US Senate Parliamentarian ruled in favour of Democrats efforts and stated that a revised budget resolution may contain budget reconciliation instructions
- DXY has been grinding higher throughout the session to the detriment of peers across the board with GBP also hindered via EUR/GBP action; RBA...
06 Apr 2021, 06:55 by Newsquawk Desk
- Asian equity markets traded mixed as the regional bourses failed to fully sustain the momentum from their counterparts on Wall St
- The S&P 500 and the DJIA extended on fresh record highs in their first opportunity to react to last week’s NFP jobs report and yesterday's ISM print
- In FX, the DXY nursed some of yesterday’s losses after having dwindled towards 92.50, EUR/USD and GBP/USD sit on 1.18 and 1.39 handles respectively
- The RBA policy...
01 Apr 2021, 11:34 by Newsquawk Desk
- European equity indices and US equity futures are firmer across the board, with the tech-heavy NQ the outperformer, +0.9%
- DXY has been somewhat choppy but within contained ranges for the session with major peers largely flat/mixed at present
- US President Biden proposed a USD 2trln plan with spending spread over 8 years, and noted that the corporation tax rate will increase to 28%
- OPEC+ will reportedly discuss options that include a rollover...