18 Aug 2021, 06:54 by Newsquawk Desk
- Asia-Pac bourses gradually improved and managed to shrug off the early cautiousness stemming from the weak Wall St. handover
- The RBNZ kept rates unchanged at 0.25%; cited lockdown and uncertainty
- NZD recovered from initial losses with the RBNZ projecting a hike by year-end and another 100bps of increases in 2022
- The DXY, remains above 93.00, EUR/USD eyes 1.17 to the downside, JPY & CHF modestly lags vs. the...
17 Aug 2021, 11:33 by Newsquawk Desk
- European equities/US futures are hindered as sentiment slips on China updates and NZ returning to lockdown; ES -0.5%
- DXY is firmer but within ranges as safe-haven's remain little changed but antipodeans lag, particularly NZD pre-RBNZ on updated calls; core debt is bid but off best
- China's market regulator issued draft regulations on banning unfair competition in the internet sector
- Fed's Rosengren would be supportive of announcing a taper...
17 Aug 2021, 06:54 by Newsquawk Desk
- Asian equity markets were subdued following the mixed performance on Wall St; S&P 500 and DJIA posted a 5th consecutive session of record closes
- China's market regulator issued draft regulations on banning unfair competition in the internet sector
- Fed's Rosengren would be supportive of announcing a taper program in September if there is another strong jobs report
- In FX, the DXY is firmer above 92.50, antipodeans lag with NZD hampered by...
16 Aug 2021, 11:15 by Newsquawk Desk
- European bourses/US futures are softer with FX-havens bid but core debt pulling back after initial upside on weekend/overnight updates; ES -0.2%
- Focus has been on disappointing activity data from China, while weekend newsflow was dominated by events in Afghanistan
- The Taliban effectively took control of Kabul which prompted a mass exodus of foreigners and embassy personnel from the city
- DXY benefits from pressure in activity currencies and...
16 Aug 2021, 06:54 by Newsquawk Desk
- Asia-Pac stocks traded mostly subdued and US equity futures pulled back from record levels
- Participants digested disappointing activity data from China, while weekend newsflow was dominated by events in Afghanistan
- The Taliban effectively took control of Kabul which prompted a mass exodus of foreigners and embassy personnel from the city
- In FX, the DXY was choppy around 92.50, EUR/USD eyes 1.18 ahead of the European...
13 Aug 2021, 11:37 by Newsquawk Desk
- European bourses and US futures have a minimal positive bias but ultimately haven't deviated much from unchanged levels
- USD is downbeat but remains within reach of 93.00 with peers firmer but ultimately rangebound; debt sees USTs firmer while EGBs lost impetus after an initial flurry higher
- Tokyo daily COVID cases set a new record high and Japan's total exceed 20k for the first time while Australia's New South Wales reported record new...
13 Aug 2021, 06:54 by Newsquawk Desk
- Asia-Pac equities traded mixed with a downside bias; the ASX 200 outperformed and the KOSPI lagged
- In FX, DXY traded on either side of 93.00 whilst the EUR saw a mild bid as EUR/GBP tested 0.85
- South Korea issued a weekend stay-at-home order whilst Australia's New South Wales reported record new COVID cases
- US FDA has allowed immunocompromised individuals to receive certain COVID booster shots, and said others do not need one at this...
12 Aug 2021, 11:40 by Newsquawk Desk
- Contained and quiet equity trade amid minimal macro developments ahead of US data; ES U/C, Euro Stoxx 50 +0.2%
- The DXY is modestly firmer but little changed with peers equally uninspiring while debt meanders pre-30yr US issuance after yesterday's strong sale
- OPEC members have not collectively discussed output increases following the White House statement, according to sources
- US Treasury Secretary Yellen is said to be considering a trip to...
12 Aug 2021, 06:54 by Newsquawk Desk
- Asia-Pac equities traded saw a mixed session with a downside bias and a cautious tone; China lagged
- FX markets were quiet; DXY remained in a tight range sub-93.000, EUR/USD and GBP/USD were flat
- White House said the outreach to OPEC is aimed at long-term engagement and not necessarily an immediate response
- OPEC members have not collectively discussed output increases following the White House statement, according to...
11 Aug 2021, 11:43 by Newsquawk Desk
- Equity bourses/futures are mixed but relatively contained around the unchanged mark in minimal newsflow; ES -0.1%, Euro Stoxx 50 +0.2%
- USD retains an underlying bid to the detriment of peers across the board though EUR/USD remains above current YTD lows
- US Senate passed the infrastructure bill as expected, most GOP Senators pledged to not help Democrats on the debt ceiling; subsequently passing the USD 3.5trl Democrat resolution
- Core debt is...
11 Aug 2021, 06:54 by Newsquawk Desk
- APAC equities saw a mixed session; the ASX 200 hit a new high and the KOSPI lagged
- FX markets were quiet, DXY tested yesterday's high before pulling back, USD/JPY remained above 110.50
- Crude futures drifted lower overnight amid COVID developments in the Asia-Pac region
- US Senate passed the infrastructure bill as expected; most GOP Senators pledged to not help Democrats on the debt ceiling
- North Korea said it will...
10 Aug 2021, 11:40 by Newsquawk Desk
- European bourses are marginally firmer with US futures mixed/flat in quiet newsflow after initial overnight pressure in futures despite a lack of catalysts
- US Senate's infrastructure deal vote is expected today at 11:00EDT/16:00BST
- USD is underpinned to the detriment of safe-haven CHF & JPY while USTs are steady but EGBs/Gilts are bid post-ZEW/DMO issuance
- China's Daily noted that the PBoC may have to cut the RRR or interest rate to spur...
10 Aug 2021, 06:54 by Newsquawk Desk
- APAC equities traded mixed; the Nikkei gave up its catch-up gains and China was choppy
- US equity futures were dented alongside sentiment despite the absence of a catalyst at the time
- Fed's Rosengren (2022 voter) said the Fed should announce QE tapering in September for a start this fall
- China's Daily noted that the PBoC may have to cut the RRR or interest rate to spur growth
- North Korea warned the US and South Korean...
09 Aug 2021, 11:41 by Newsquawk Desk
- European bourses lack direction amid quiet newsflow following a Japanese market holiday while US futures are mixed and the RTY lags, -0.6%
- Spot gold and silver saw mini flash crashes in early and thin APAC trade, while crude futures continue to crumble
- In FX, the DXY remains pressured though relatively rangebound with peers similarly mixed and contained
- Beijing has imposed domestic travel restrictions and Israel warned of fresh lockdowns...
09 Aug 2021, 06:54 by Newsquawk Desk
- APAC stocks traded cautiously with volumes light in Japan's absence; China eventually outperformed
- Spot gold and silver saw mini flash crashes in early and thin trade, while crude futures remained subdued
- In FX, DXY drifted off best levels, EUR/USD briefly dipped to a four-month low and USD/JPY traded sideways
- Beijing has imposed domestic travel restrictions and Israel warned of fresh lockdowns amid rising COVID...
06 Aug 2021, 11:52 by Newsquawk Desk
- European bourses are marginally firmer in tentative and contained trade amid minimal newsflow
- US equity futures trade sideways in the run-up to the final jobs report before the Fed's Jackson Hole Symposium
- In FX, the DXY continues to grind higher to the detriment of peers across the board while EUR/GBP approaches YTD lows
- RBA Governor Lowe welcomes a lower AUD rate, but stressed that it is not a target
- US Senate...
06 Aug 2021, 06:54 by Newsquawk Desk
- Asia-Pac equities saw a mixed session; Mainland China narrowly underperformed
- US equity futures traded sideways in the run-up to the final jobs report before the Fed's Jackson Hole Symposium
- In FX, DXY was firmer, EUR and GBP were flat whilst the AUD and NZD lagged
- RBA Governor Lowe welcomes a lower AUD rate, but stressed that it is not a target
- US Senate Majority Leader Schumer confirmed the infrastructure bill...
05 Aug 2021, 11:35 by Newsquawk Desk
- European bourses are firmer but contained with earnings dominating as macro updates are minimal; Euro Stoxx 50 +0.4%, ES U/C
- USD has been pressured to the benefit of peers ex-JPY, though performance is overall relatively contained while USTs & EGBs diverge
- Fed's Daly (2021, 2024 voter) said her modal outlook is the Fed will be able to taper later this year or early next - but emphasized data dependency
- China said it opposes the US' arms...
05 Aug 2021, 06:54 by Newsquawk Desk
- Asia-Pac equities traded mixed with the breadth of the price action narrow; US equity futures saw mild gains
- In FX, DXY held onto the Clarida-induced gains; the non-US Dollars saw some upside and the JPY narrowly lagged
- Fed's Daly (2021, 2024 voter) said her modal outlook is the Fed will be able to taper later this year or early next - but emphasized data dependency
- UK is removing the quarantine requirement for fully jabbed travellers coming...
04 Aug 2021, 11:55 by Newsquawk Desk
- Equity bourses are firmer in Europe with US futures little changed in a contained session pre-Clarida/quarterly refunding; ES U/C
- In FX, the USD rose to fresh weekly highs with peers mixed as antipodeans outperform and EUR/USD drops to within a 2bln FX option band for the NY cut
- China's Caixin Services PMI topped forecasts, but companies reported having higher staff, fuel and raw material costs during July
- The US military is expected to...
04 Aug 2021, 06:53 by Newsquawk Desk
- Asia-Pac equities traded mostly higher; Hong Kong outperformed with the Hang Seng Tech Index rising over 3%
- US equity futures overnight resumed trade modestly softer and were caged throughout the session
- In FX, DXY probed 92.000, EUR, GBP and JPY were uneventful whilst the NZD was bolstered by a solid jobs report
- China's Caixin Services PMI topped forecasts, but companies reported having higher staff, fuel and raw material costs during...
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...