• 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...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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...

• MON: Japanese Holiday (Mountain Day); Chinese Inflation (Jul); EZ Sentix Index (Aug).
• TUE: EIA STEO; German ZEW Survey (Aug).
• WED: US CPI (Jul).
• THU: Banxico & CBRT Policy Decisions, OPEC MOMR & IEA OMR; UK GDP Estimate (Jun); US PPI (Jul).
• FRI: US Uni of Michigan Prelim Sentiment (Aug).

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• 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...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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...

• MON: Chinese Caixin Manufacturing PMI Final (Jul); German Retail Sales (Jun); EZ, UK and US Manufacturing PMI Final (Jul); US ISM Manufacturing PMI (Jul); Canadian Civic Holiday
• TUE: RBA Policy Decision; EZ PPI (Jun); US Durable Goods R (Jun); New Zealand HLFS Jobs Report (Q2)
• WED: BCB Policy Decision; Australian Retail Sales (Jul); Chinese Caixin Services and Composite PMI Final (Jul); EZ, UK and US Services and Composite PMI Final (Jul); EZ Retail Sales...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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...