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MON: Japan and the US reportedly plan large-scale drills (19-29 Oct), Chinese Activity Data (Q3/Sep), Canadian CPI (Sep)TUE: Chinese LPR (Oct), German PPI (Sep), UK Jobs Report (Aug), EZ/German ZEW Survey (Oct), US Housing Starts/Building Permits (Sep)WED: Japanese Balance of Trade (Sep), UK Inflati
US President Trump said Iran had asked for a halt to US attacks and negotiations are still ongoing. Trump mentioned that he would not use nuclear weapons, but warned that they may have to go to Pickaxe Mountain.European bourses traded mostly firmer in a rebound from recent selling pressure; TSLA +5%
US President Trump said Iran had asked for a halt to US attacks and negotiations are still ongoing. Trump mentioned that he would not use nuclear weapons, but warned that they may have to go to Pickaxe Mountain.APAC stocks traded mostly higher, attempting to rebound from the recent tech selloff; Eur
The US military developed new strike plans that include potentially using the so-called “mother of all bombs” to target Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear sites.APAC stocks slumped amid the global tech sell-off; European tech slumps, whilst NQ -1% underperforms.KOSPI was the worst performer a
US President Trump said the Iran conflict will end soon; the US military reportedly developed new strike plans targeting Iranian energy and nuclear sites.APAC stocks slumped amid the global tech sell-off and hotter-than-expected US CPI; US and European equity futures declined.KOSPI was the worst per
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US President Trump said he will make a decision on Iran very soon; Israeli PM Netanyahu and Trump reportedly discussed launching a major new operation against Iran before the US and Israeli elections.Yemeni Army said operations towards Saudi airports and oil facilities will continue and urged civili
US President Trump said he will make a decision on Iran very soon; Israeli PM Netanyahu and Trump reportedly discussed launching a major new operation against Iran before the US and Israeli elections.Iran reportedly stepped up attacks on shipping ahead of the US midterms. Saudi Arabia and the Houthi
US President Trump said the war with Iran will end very soon and that oil prices will fall once the conflict concludes, while Saudi Arabia conducted further strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen.The BoJ is reportedly leaning back against back-to-back hikes in October but could hawkishly adjust inf
US President Trump said the war with Iran will end very soon and that oil prices will fall once the conflict concludes, while Saudi Arabia conducted further strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen.US President Trump said Zelensky and Putin have to get together and end the war, while he thinks they s
US President Trump announced a potential Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire, while also lifting Russia's diesel export ban.Ukrainian President Zelensky said that he was willing to halt strikes if Russia stopped targeting Ukrainian infrastructure, but noted that Russia hit a power plant, following US Pr
US President Trump is considering joining Saudi strikes against Yemen's Houthis following deadly airport attacks, while Iran reiterated that Hormuz will only reopen once the US fulfils all seven conditions.US President Trump announced a potential Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire and a diesel deal wit
What is priced?27 days until the election, and the House is still widely expected to go to the Democrats, whilst the Senate has continued to tilt in the Dems' favour.Polymarket odds show participants have continued to heavily favour Democrats to win the House at 93% (prev. 93% last week), whilst for
MON: Holiday: Canadian ThanksgivingTUE: RBA Minutes (Sep), OPEC MOMR, US Bank Earnings, Japanese PPI (Sep), German CPI Final (Sep)WED: US Treasury Buyback Announcement (Liquidity Support; 10Y-20Y), IEA OMR, Fed Beige Book (Oct), Chinese CPI (Sep), German Wholesale Prices (Sep), Swedish Final CPI (Se
A US military source told Al-Hadath that US forces received orders to mobilise last Sunday and that thousands of missiles have been replaced and sent to forces.Diplomatic sources said US-Iran negotiations and exchanges of messages have continued since the Iranian delegation returned from New York, w
US President Trump said he is having productive discussions with Iran and will not attack Iran at any time before the midterms; the US military has nonetheless drafted options for three days of strikes as Trump weighs his next move.US CENTCOM said routes for free transit through the Strait of Hormuz
Multiple reports suggest that US President Trump has ordered the military to be ready for possible Iran strikes, with the President weighing the timing of the strike.Iran's working assumption is that there will be a US attack and the debate in Tehran is if they should attack first, according to Jeru
US President Trump might order another Iran strike before the midterms, and Pentagon planners are crafting options, although no final decision has been made, Atlantic reports. On that note, the US military has been ordered to be ready for possible Iran strikes as President Trump weighs the
US VP Vance said that Iran must make a "meaningful" reduction in its nuclear enrichment capacity to satisfy US demands and end the war.The EU is reportedly preparing a temporary import cap on Chinese hybrid cars as EU-China talks begin on Thursday.US equity futures fall, as the NQ underperforms as S
US President Trump reiterated that millions of barrels of oil have been delivered over the last couple of days, adding that oil prices will come way down.However, reports suggest that a ship was attacked off Oman’s Musandam coast; separate sources indicated that several missiles were launched toward
US President Trump signed an order to waive off-road requirements to allow anyone to purchase tax-free red-dyed diesel.French RN leader Le Pen said France could face a default if President Macron policy continues, while announcing a French deficit target of 3%of GDP by 2032 at the latest.Global equi
US President Trump said he is always open to direct talks with Iran and that it will all work out regarding the Saudis and Houthis.US President Trump said the Iran war will end soon and that the US secured the Strait of Hormuz; UKMTO separately reported a tanker was struck by an unknown projectile i
A US official told Semafor that there is a real possibility that Iran may want to inflict some pain on US President Trump before the midterms, and that Iran may do something in the next couple of weeks.Yemen's government launched a campaign against the Houthis, recapturing the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.S
US President Trump said that he will be making a decision on Iran; Iran said the Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until its conditions are met.APAC stocks began the week mostly higher in holiday-thinned conditions; US equity futures pared early upside in the absence of major fresh catalysts.DXY stre
SUN: Brazil Election, OPEC+MON: Global Final PMIs (Sep), EZ PPI (Aug), US ISM Services (Sep)TUE: EIA STEO, German Factory Orders (Aug), French Industrial Production (Aug), EZ Construction PMI (Sep), EZ Retail Sales (Aug), US Balance of Trade (Aug)WED: US Treasury Buyback (Liquidity Support; 20Y-30Y)
Energy complex falls on reports that the EU discussed a proposal to release diesel from stockpiles (Brent -3.2%, EU Gasoil -5.5%).US equity futures climb, while NKE falls on a downbeat earnings report.DXY slightly lower; JPY gains on hotter-than-expected Tokyo CPI.Fixed income benchmarks benefiting
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