02 Nov 2022, 10:36 by Newsquawk Desk
- European bourses are mixed as the initial positive bias faded amid downward PMI revisions and increasing geopolitical tensions
- US futures similarly contained and less reactive to the above factors pre-FOMC
- DXY under modest pressure to the benefit of G10 peers with antipodeans and JPY outpacing, EGBs/USTs contained with a slight negative bias
- Crude benchmarks have given up their USD and China induced APAC upside amid downbeat commentary from...
02 Nov 2022, 06:48 by Newsquawk Desk
- APAC stocks were mixed with the region cautious after the lacklustre handover from the US ahead of the FOMC
- DXY slightly softened after the choppy performance yesterday, EUR/USD traded marginally higher, USD/JPY retreated overnight
- North Korea reportedly fired at least 10 missiles from the east and west coasts; South Korea launched air-to-ground missiles which were fired towards the north of the maritime border
- China locked down the area...
01 Nov 2022, 10:41 by Newsquawk Desk
- European bourses are firmer across the board with commodity stocks leading the way on the overnight China COVID rumours.
- Stateside, futures are similarly supported though magnitudes a touch more contained ES +0.8%; NQ outperforms as global yields pullback.
- Unconfirmed reports that a Chinese committee is being formed to assess how to exit COVID Zero; however, this was subject to push back
- USD pressured as risk rebounds and yields retreat,...
01 Nov 2022, 06:50 by Newsquawk Desk
- APAC stocks traded firmer as risk appetite improved following a decline on Wall Street; ES +0.6%
- DXY softened amid the improved risk appetite and as yields took a breather from recent gains, G10s were firmer across the board
- AUD/USD pared some of its gains after the RBA stuck to a 25bps hike and refrained from any major hawkish surprises
- China’s Zhengzhou region said that the city will lift the temporary control for COVID-19 low-risk regions...
31 Oct 2022, 10:36 by Newsquawk Desk
- European bourses began the week modestly firmer, though this proved shortlived and the complex has pivoted to being mixed overall in-fitting with the APAC handover
- Stateside, futures are under more pressure, ES -0.5% as yields pickup a touch, NQ -0.7% lags slightly as such
- USD is bolstered by the general risk tone, Yuan pressure post-PMIs and the latest piece from WSJ's Timiraos; DXY to a 111.20+ peak
- Core fixed benchmarks pressured with...
31 Oct 2022, 06:50 by Newsquawk Desk
- APAC stocks traded mostly positively following last Friday’s rally on Wall St although gains were capped by Chinese PMIs and COVID woes ahead of FOMC and US NFP this week
- DXY was rangebound below 111.00, USD/JPY advanced at the Tokyo open and briefly reclaimed the 148.00 handle, Antipodeans were kept afloat amid the mostly positive risk tone
- Russia announced it is suspending the UN-brokered grain agreement with Ukraine; wheat futures rallied over 5% in the early...
28 Oct 2022, 11:25 by Newsquawk Desk
- European bourses are pressured across the board, Euro Stoxx 50 -0.9%, deriving direction from downbeat APAC and US after-market trade.
- Stateside, the NQ -1.3% is the clear underperformer amid pressure from after-market earnings; AMZN -13%
- DXY extends recovery gains to probe 111.000 and this time thanks in large part to the Yen; EUR cushioned by inflation prints
- EGBs are under broad pressure as ECB speakers come out in full hawkish force...
28 Oct 2022, 06:50 by Newsquawk Desk
- APAC stocks traded mostly lower but off worst levels following a mixed lead from the US
- Amazon shares initially slumped around 20% following disappointing earnings, Apple earnings were ultimately better-received
- ECB rate hike was not unanimous, three officials wanted only a 50bp move, and the ECB did not mean to imply slower hiking with the "progress" remark, according to Bloomberg sources.
- BoJ maintained its policy settings and reiterated...
27 Oct 2022, 11:25 by Newsquawk Desk
- European bourses are under modest pressure, Euro Stoxx 50 -0.5%, with the region digesting earnings and largely just awaiting the ECB
- FTSE 100 is the relative outperformer post-Shell while US futures are mixed & META is hampered after earnings, -20% pre-market
- DXY tops 110.00 vs bottom near 109.500 with EUR and GBP both fading from initial peaks in turn
- Core debt has slipped from a brief mid-week recovery with yields elevated as such,...
27 Oct 2022, 06:45 by Newsquawk Desk
- APAC stocks traded mixed following a similar lead from Wall Street and amid a lack of fresh fundamental drivers overnight
- DXY edged high, USD/JPY tested 146 to the downside, and the Yuan pared back some recent gains
- UK PM Sunak is reconsidering tax rises as an improving economic picture means the PM is examining whether some of the sweeping measures can be watered down, according to The Telegraph
- European equity futures saw modest losses...
26 Oct 2022, 11:35 by Newsquawk Desk
- European bourses are mixed and yet to make much ground either side of the unchanged mark, amid numerous European updates and the US tech headwind.
- Stateside, the NQ -1.7% is weighed on by GOOGL and MSFT post-earnings and ahead of further large-cap updates including META after-hours.
- DXY is under pressure and back below the 110.00 mark as Cable reclaims 1.16 and EUR/USD finds a foothold above parity.
- Commodities are buoyed across the board...
26 Oct 2022, 06:50 by Newsquawk Desk
- APAC stocks traded higher across the board following the positive lead from Wall Street; China outperformed
- US equity futures were mixed overnight with the NQ underperforming after Microsoft and Alphabet both fell 6.7% after-market following earnings
- Major Chinese state-owned banks sold USD in both onshore and offshore markets in late trade on Tuesday to prop up the weakening yuan, according to Reuters sources
- UK PM Sunak is reportedly...
25 Oct 2022, 11:35 by Newsquawk Desk
- European bourses are on the backfoot despite a firmer open as participants digest numerous heavyweight earnings and the latest Ifo ahead of key US prints
- US futures in-fitting directionally ahead of numerous key releases, including Alphabet & Microsoft
- DXY remains in proximity to 112.00, though off best, as Cable reclaims 1.13 while EUR shrugs off the Ifo
- Yuan saw pronounced action amid the weakest fix since 2008 and the regulator...
25 Oct 2022, 06:50 by Newsquawk Desk
- APAC stocks eventually traded mostly higher following a firm lead from Wall Street; Chinese stocks experienced a choppy session
- DXY traded under 112.00, USD/JPY was relatively stable, CNH weakened on the PBoC fixing
- South Korean President Yoon said North Korea has completed preparations for a seventh nuclear test
- Sky News sources suggest Jeremy Hunt is to remain UK Chancellor, while Penny Mordaunt wants the Foreign Secretary...
24 Oct 2022, 11:35 by Newsquawk Desk
- Equities are firmer in Europe and back to flat for US futures, as mixed APAC trade and PMI pressure eases a touch
- USD has regrouped from Friday's dovish-downside though GBP outperforms while JPY has eased from best following pronounced APAC action
- Bonds back off after early EU buying frenzy; with Gilts leading the way as the prospect of Sunak becoming the UK PM increases significantly
- Commodities clipped, but off worst, as the USD regains...
24 Oct 2022, 06:50 by Newsquawk Desk
- APAC stocks traded mixed, Hong Kong underperformed and its tech stocks slumped
- Chinese President Xi secured a third term as CCP leader as expected; the delayed Chinese economic data was released
- In FX, DXY reclaimed a 112.00 handle, Japan is touted to have intervened in FX markets on Monday, GBP outperformed
- UK former PM Boris Johnson has pulled out of the Conservative Party leadership contest
- North Korea and South...
21 Oct 2022, 11:35 by Newsquawk Desk
- Equities began the session on the backfoot and have extended to the downside, with the NQ lagging stateside post-SNAP.
- SNAP -25% in the pre-market; TWTR -8%, with the US reportedly to review Musk's deal
- USD continues to climb with the index above 113.50 at best while USD/JPY tests 151.00 and Cable near 1.11
- Debt has extended on initial downbeat performance amid Germany approving the debt brakes suspension; UK 10yr back above...
21 Oct 2022, 06:50 by Newsquawk Desk
- APAC stocks traded cautiously with the region lacking firm direction following the weak lead from Wall Street (S&P -0.8%).
- European equity futures are indicative of a lower open with the Euro Stoxx 50 future -1.0% after the cash market closed with gains of 0.6% yesterday.
- DXY reclaimed 113, cable is back below 1.12, USD/JPY remains on a 150 handle, NZD lags.
- US government is reportedly mulling a security review regarding Elon Musk's deal...
20 Oct 2022, 11:30 by Newsquawk Desk
- European cash bourses trade mixed with the breadth of the market narrow, US futures softer though off lows and varied
- TSLA -5.0% in the pre-market post-earnings; in Europe, Ericsson and Nokia hit on margins
- Pound pressured alongside PM Truss and after BoE's Broadbent, USD/JPY through 150.00 while DXY slips from 113.00
- Debt remains depressed though notably off worst levels after dovish remarks from BoE's Broadbent, yields bid but have...
20 Oct 2022, 06:50 by Newsquawk Desk
- APAC stocks were pressured following the weak handover from Wall Street (S&P 500 -0.7%). Tesla was lower by 6.3% post-earnings after-hours.
- China is reportedly mulling cutting inbound quarantine to 7 days from 10 days, according to Bloomberg.
- European equity futures are indicative of a lower open with the Euro Stoxx 50 future -0.3% after the cash market closed with gains of 0.2% yesterday.
- DXY has pulled back below 113,...
19 Oct 2022, 11:20 by Newsquawk Desk
- Equities in Europe are mostly lower despite initial positive performance; US futures bid, but shy of best.
- European earnings include ASML & Nestle; NFLX +13% in pre-market following their after-hours update
- Franc flounders as Dollar rebounds alongside bear-steepening in US Treasuries, USD/CHF probes parity as DXY tops 112.500.
- Gilts dented post-CPI which topped 10%, though clawed back losses to mid-97.00; broader complex pressured,...
19 Oct 2022, 06:50 by Newsquawk Desk
- APAC stocks were mixed following the choppy performance stateside where major indices wobbled on news that Apple cut iPhone 14 Plus production.
- US futures were supported after Netflix beat on top and bottom lines and more than doubled expected quarterly net subscriber additions.
- European equity futures are indicative of a higher open with the Euro Stoxx 50 future +0.8% after the cash market closed with gains of 0.6% yesterday.
- DXY...
18 Oct 2022, 11:25 by Newsquawk Desk
- Equity bourses in Europe trade with gains across the board but are off best levels; US futures are faring better
- NZD leads after strong CPI while GBP lags as the BoE pushes back on QT delay reports, DXY firmer but off best
- Yen pares some losses from under 149.00 against the Dollar amidst some unsubstantiated talk of intervention
- Overall fixed complex is pressured, with Gilts lagging though Bunds are in close proximity and below 136.00 post...
18 Oct 2022, 06:49 by Newsquawk Desk
- APAC stocks were positive with the region inspired by gains in global counterparts (SPX +2.66%).
- European equity futures are indicative of a higher open with the Euro Stoxx 50 future +1.2% after the cash market closed with gains of 1.8% yesterday.
- BoE is reportedly expected to further delay quantitative tightening until gilt markets calm, according to FT.
- DXY is softer and on a 111 handle, GBP is supported post-QT delay expectations, NZD...
17 Oct 2022, 10:50 by Newsquawk Desk
- European bourses see a choppy session but have tilted towards the green after experiencing a mixed cash open.
- US equity futures see gains across the board following the steep losses on Friday - with the NQ and RTY narrowly outperforming.
- Gilts gap-up and lead the way ahead of a potential "mini-Budget" U-turn from new Chancellor Hunt, peers buoyed in turn.
- Pound perkier in turn with the DXY modestly pressured to the benefit of peers across...