02 Aug 2022, 11:30  by Newsquawk Desk
- European bourses are pressured as the general tone remains tentative ahead of Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, Euro Stoxx 50 -0.9%; note, FTSE 100 -0.1% notably outperforms following earnings from BP +3.0%.
 - Stateside, futures are similarly downbeat and have been drifting lower amid the incremental updates to Pelosi and her possible Taiwan arrival time of circa. 14:30BST/09:30ET; ES -1.0%.
 - DXY lifts as activity currencies wane on the above risk tone alongside JPY extending... 
 
02 Aug 2022, 06:50  by Newsquawk Desk
- APAC stocks followed suit to the weak performance across global counterparts as tensions simmered amid Pelosi's potential visit to Taiwan.
 - European equity futures are indicative of a softer open with the Euro Stoxx 50 future -0.5% after the cash market closed flat yesterday.
 - RBA hiked rates by 50bps as expected, provided little in the way of hawkish surprises in the statement and noted it was not on a pre-set path.
 - DXY is a touch softer... 
 
01 Aug 2022, 11:40  by Newsquawk Desk
- European bourses remain firmer across the board, Euro Stoxx 50 +0.4%, as the region shrugs-off Final Manufacturing PMIs and a mixed APAC handover
 - US futures are under pressure in a continuation of downbeat APAC trade amid poor Chinese PMIs and with multiple key risk events looming for the week, ES -0.2%
 - DXY continues to slip as activity-currencies climb with RBA due Tuesday and the JPY revival resilient; Yuan hit on respective PMIs
 - Core debt... 
 
01 Aug 2022, 06:50  by Newsquawk Desk
- 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... 
 
29 Jul 2022, 11:40  by Newsquawk Desk
- 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... 
 
29 Jul 2022, 06:50  by Newsquawk Desk
- 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... 
 
28 Jul 2022, 11:52  by Newsquawk Desk
- 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... 
 
28 Jul 2022, 06:50  by Newsquawk Desk
- 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... 
 
27 Jul 2022, 11:45  by Newsquawk Desk
- 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... 
 
27 Jul 2022, 06:50  by Newsquawk Desk
- 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... 
 
26 Jul 2022, 11:40  by Newsquawk Desk
- 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... 
 
26 Jul 2022, 06:50  by Newsquawk Desk
- 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... 
 
25 Jul 2022, 11:35  by Newsquawk Desk
- 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,... 
 
25 Jul 2022, 06:46  by Newsquawk Desk
- 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... 
 
22 Jul 2022, 11:35  by Newsquawk Desk
- 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... 
 
22 Jul 2022, 06:50  by Newsquawk Desk
- 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... 
 
21 Jul 2022, 11:35  by Newsquawk Desk
- 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... 
 
21 Jul 2022, 06:50  by Newsquawk Desk
- 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... 
 
20 Jul 2022, 11:35  by Newsquawk Desk
- 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... 
 
20 Jul 2022, 06:50  by Newsquawk Desk
- 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... 
 
19 Jul 2022, 11:35  by Newsquawk Desk
- 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... 
 
19 Jul 2022, 06:50  by Newsquawk Desk
- 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... 
 
18 Jul 2022, 11:45  by Newsquawk Desk
- 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... 
 
18 Jul 2022, 06:50  by Newsquawk Desk
- 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,... 
 
15 Jul 2022, 11:50  by Newsquawk Desk
- 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...