03 Aug 2021, 11:52 by Newsquawk Desk
- European equities, Stoxx 50 +0.3%, are dictated by earnings updates with Oil names outperforming on BP and autos diverging after Daimler and Stellantis
- Stateside, futures are firmer and the RTY is outperforming ahead of further large-cap earnings
- In FX, DXY lost 92.00; EUR, GBP, and JPY are firmer but relatively contained whilst antipodeans outperform on central bank updates
- The RBA unexpectedly left its QE taper plans unchanged vs...
03 Aug 2021, 06:52 by Newsquawk Desk
- APAC equities saw a cautious session; Hong Kong lagged as gaming stocks were hit by China's renewed crackdown
- US equity futures overnight resumed trade with mild broad-based gains
- In FX, DXY held onto 92.00; EUR, GBP, and JPY were uneventful whilst antipodeans saw central bank updates
- Fed Governor Waller suggested the Fed could make a taper announcement by September for an October start and should be a position to increase rates in 2022 if...
02 Aug 2021, 11:52 by Newsquawk Desk
- Risk sentiment is constructive though EU action has been minimal and focused on earnings/weekend newsflow as we await risk events; ES +0.6%
- The DXY is sedate on the new-month with peers benefitting but only modestly so; core debt is deviating with USTs firmer
- A vote on the USD 1tln infrastructure bill could be held “in a matter of days,” Senate Democratic leader Schumer said
- Fed's Brainard (voter) said she would like to have the September...
02 Aug 2021, 06:53 by Newsquawk Desk
- APAC equities traded higher across the board; Japan outperformed whilst China rebounded
- US equity futures extended on gains throughout the night, with the ES and NQ back above 4,400 and 15,000 respectively
- FX markets were uneventful, DXY traded within a tight range just above the 92.00, EUR, GBP and JPY traded sideways
- A vote on the USD 1tln infrastructure bill could be held “in a matter of days,” Senate Democratic leader Schumer...
30 Jul 2021, 11:48 by Newsquawk Desk
- Equities are subdued going into month-end with attention on AMZN (-6.1%) following a disappointing earnings report and guidance; ES -0.6%
- USD has been choppy and pressured for much of the session, though has staged a modest recovery with peers mixed/flat
- US SEC has stopped processing the IPO registrations of Chinese companies, according to sources; while China has cautioned on ride-hailing Cos
- Looking ahead, highlights include US Personal...
30 Jul 2021, 06:58 by Newsquawk Desk
- Asia-Pac stocks mostly weakened at month-end with the region occupied by a slew of earnings and data releases
- Amazon was seen lower by 7.4% after-hours following a disappointing earnings report and guidance
- In FX, the DXY heads into the European open around the 92.00 mark, EUR/USD trades sub-1.19 and GBP/USD maintains 1.39 status
- Looking ahead, highlights include German GDP, Eurozone CPI, GDP, US Personal Income, PCE, Canadian GDP, Fed's...
29 Jul 2021, 11:44 by Newsquawk Desk
- European bourses are firmer after an earnings dominated morning with US futures positively-biased but more contained; Euro Stoxx 50 +0.4%, ES +0.2%
- DXY is subdued and sub-92.00 at worst to the benefit of G10 peers while debt dips on sentiment and ahead of US 7yr supply
- The US Senate voted 67-32 to move forward with the bipartisan infrastructure bill after a bipartisan agreement was reached
- Japan's PM Suga will decide on the state of...
29 Jul 2021, 06:57 by Newsquawk Desk
- FOMC stood pat on policy whilst noting that progress has been made towards goals; substantial threshold not yet met
- FOMC is on track to make an explicit ‘taper is coming’ signal at the Jackson Hole Symposium
- Asia-Pac stocks traded positively alongside a rebound in Chinese equities as regulators attempted to stem the rout
- The DXY was softer post-FOMC but maintains 92.00 status; EUR/USD and GBP sit on 1.18 and 1.39 handles...
28 Jul 2021, 11:38 by Newsquawk Desk
- Equity indices are firmer but contained pre-Fed after the lacklustre APAC handover with movers dominated by earnings; Euro Stoxx 50 +0.7%, ES +0.2%
- Large cap US earnings sees Apple lower pre-market trade, Microsoft marginally firmer and Alphabet higher; all beat on top and bottom lines
- USD is choppy but rangebound with peers exhibiting similar performance and core debt is similar, US yield curve is modestly bear-steepening
- Looking ahead,...
28 Jul 2021, 06:59 by Newsquawk Desk
- Asian equity markets traded mostly lower following on from the subdued mood in global counterparts
- Large cap US earnings saw Apple lower in after-market trade, Microsoft marginally firmer and Alphabet higher; all beat on top and bottom lines
- DXY is lacklustre around 92.50 ahead of FOMC. EUR/USD and GBP/USD trade on 1.18 and 1.38 handles respectively
- Looking ahead, highlights include German GFK Consumer Sentiment, Canadian CPI, DoEs, FOMC...
27 Jul 2021, 11:35 by Newsquawk Desk
- Sentiment slipped around the European cash open given pressure in China's bourses, though we are currently off lows; Euro Stoxx 50 -0.4%, ES -0.3%
- USD is firmer with activity currencies pressured on the tone and safe-haven JPY outperforming; though, attention is on rising Tokyo COVID-19 cases amid the Olympics
- Senate Majority Leader Schumer noted that the Senate may stay in session through the weekend to finish the bill
- Tesla earnings...
27 Jul 2021, 06:54 by Newsquawk Desk
- Asian equity markets traded mostly positive as the region found inspiration from Wall St. where all major indices extended on record highs
- Senate Majority Leader Schumer noted that the Senate may stay in session through the weekend to finish the bill
- The DXY consolidated after its recent retreat towards 92.50, EUR/USD and GBP/USD sit on 1.18 and 1.38 handles respectively
- Tesla earnings exceeded expectations after reporting record deliveries;...
26 Jul 2021, 11:47 by Newsquawk Desk
- European bourses are softer but well off lows following a mixed APAC handover where China underperformed; Euro Stoxx 50 -0.4%
- Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Xie Feng said the relationship with the US is in a stalemate and now faces difficulties
- Modest further pressure was seen in sentiment after the downbeat Ifo release and supply-side commentary pushing core debt to session highs and US real yields (10yr TIPS) to record lows
- USD has been...
23 Jul 2021, 11:56 by Newsquawk Desk
- Equities are firmer this morning as a modest risk-on bias is present amid quiet newsflow; Euro Stoxx 50 +0.8%, ES +0.5%
- The DXY is firmer but still capped by 93.00 with peers slightly softer overall and JPY lagging amid the absence of Japanese participants
- EZ Flash PMIs beat across the board though sparked little reaction while the UK release missed expectations and core retail sales disappointed; GBP edged lower after the latter...
23 Jul 2021, 06:54 by Newsquawk Desk
- Asian stocks traded mixed with the region indecisive following on from a choppy performance stateside
- The DXY consolidated beneath 93.00, EUR/USD and GBP/USD trade on 1.17 and 1.37 handles respectively
- ECB's Weidmann and Wunsch opposed the Bank's new rate guidance, according to sources
- GOP Senator Collins said the bipartisan infrastructure deal release is to be on Monday at the earliest
- Looking ahead, highlights...
22 Jul 2021, 11:47 by Newsquawk Desk
- Equity indices remain firmer with sectors/movers in Europe dictated by earnings updates with US futures firmer though magnitudes slimmer; Euro Stoxx 50 +1.1%, ES 0.2%
- The USD has been choppy but has recently dipped from highs though peers remain contained ex-AUD & GBP
- GBP was briefly pressured on dovish Broadbent commentary re. inflation with Gilts seeing more pronounced, but equally short-lived upside as debt retreats across the...
22 Jul 2021, 06:54 by Newsquawk Desk
- Asia-Pac stocks traded higher following the extended rebound across global counterparts
- In FX, the DXY remains sub-93.00, EUR/USD eyes 1.18 and GBP/USD sits on a 1.37 handle
- The US Senate voted to block the opening of the debate on the bipartisan infrastructure plan
- Democrat Senator Manchin stated that they made significant progress in bipartisan infrastructure negotiations and are close to an agreement
- Looking...
21 Jul 2021, 11:38 by Newsquawk Desk
- Equities are firmer this morning with a pro-cyclical bias in play; Euro Stoxx 50 +1.4%, ES +0.4% & RTY +0.9%
- DXY has been choppy around the 93.00 mark with peers rangebound and USD/JPY contained by OpEx
- Core debt is pressured given the risk tone and, unlike Tuesday, the Bund outing not offering any assistance to EGBs; US yield curve is bear-steepening, 10yr ~1.25%
- US Senator Manchin supports Senate Majority Leader Schumer's plan for a...
21 Jul 2021, 06:54 by Newsquawk Desk
- Asia-Pac stocks traded with a positive bias as the region partially took impetus from the rebound on Wall St
- In FX, the DXY held above 93.00, EUR/USD trades on a 1.17 handle and GBP/USD holds on to 1.36 status
- US Democrat Senator Manchin said they are getting close on the infrastructure deal
- UK ministers are to say that Brussels has three months to sort out the Northern Ireland Protocol or Britain will go it alone, according to The...
20 Jul 2021, 11:37 by Newsquawk Desk
- European bourses began the session firmer in a mild paring of yesterday's losses but have since retraced the bulk of this; Euro Stoxx 50 +0.3%
- Similarly, US futures pulled back but retain an underlying bid with the RTY, +0.9%, outperforming
- The DXY is firmer but sub-93.00 with peers only modestly pressured and activity currencies lagging once more while the JPY is flat
- Core debt received a boost from strong UK and German issuance, even given...
20 Jul 2021, 06:54 by Newsquawk Desk
- Asian equity markets traded lower after the region inherited a negative mood from global peers
- US CDC raised UK to the highest risk level and warned Americans not to travel to Britain
- The DXY heads into the European open firmer, but sub-93.00, EUR/USD and GBP/USD trade on 1.17 and 1.36 handles respectively
- US Senate Majority Leader Schumer confirmed he will set a vote on the motion to proceed to debate on the bipartisan USD 1.2tln...
19 Jul 2021, 11:54 by Newsquawk Desk
- Risk-off sentiment is portrayed across markets as the downbeat APAC tone reverberates into Europe; Euro Stoxx 50 -2.1%, ES -0.9%
- US equity futures are lower across the board with the RTY (-1.7%) underperforming whilst losses in the NQ (-0.3%) are cushioned
- DXY eclipsed 93.00 with activity/crude currencies lagging and JPY outperforming while USTs are bid as the 10yr yields dips below 1.25%
- OPEC+ agreed to extend supply management until end of...
19 Jul 2021, 06:55 by Newsquawk Desk
- Asia-Pac stocks and US equity futures began the week on the back foot; Hong Kong underperformed
- In FX, DXY held on to Friday's mild gains, EUR/USD tested 1.1800 to the downside and USD/JPY dipped below 110.00
- ECB reportedly disagreed on stimulus guidance drafts for the 22nd July meeting, while talks on bond buying will reportedly not happen until the September meeting, according to sources
- Oil prices are softer after OPEC+ reached an...
16 Jul 2021, 11:53 by Newsquawk Desk
- European bourses are mixed/lower following an indecisive open; US equity futures are flat intraday
- DXY has been choppy with G10 peers trading similarly though the NZD outperforms on further RBNZ hawkish calls while USD/JPY trades above 110.00
- US President Biden's Administration has issued an advisory warning US businesses on the risks of operating in Hong Kong, as expected
- China denied the request for US Deputy Secretary of State Sherman to...
16 Jul 2021, 06:56 by Newsquawk Desk
- Asian stocks were subdued as the region took its cue from the lacklustre performance across global peers; US equity futures were flat overnight
- In FX, DXY remained above 92.50, USD/JPY probed 110.00 and the NZD outperformed and Westpac now expects three RBNZ hikes this year
- US is preparing to impose sanctions on several Chinese officials over Hong Kong (in line with prior sources)
- China denied the request for US Deputy Secretary of State...