16 Sep 2021, 11:58 by Newsquawk Desk
- European/US equity futures diverge with US benchmarks under modest pressure ahead of US data
- DXY is firmer with peers pressured across the board ex-NZD; core debt is subdued as short-lived consolidation fizzled out
- US, UK and Australia agreed on a new security partnership for the Indo-Pacific region
- UK ministers are to announce that vaccinated travelers will no longer be required to take a COVID test before entering...
16 Sep 2021, 06:52 by Newsquawk Desk
- Asian equity markets traded mostly lower; US equity futures traded flat with a downside bias
- In FX, the DXY was rangebound, USD/JPY was subdued, antipodeans traded indecisively
- Crude prices held onto the prior session's gains
- US, UK and Australia agreed on a new security partnership for the Indo-Pacific region
- UK ministers are to announce that vaccinated travellers will no longer be required to take a COVID test...
15 Sep 2021, 11:35 by Newsquawk Desk
- Equities are contained though Europe has a slight downside bias while US futures are bid, ES +0.3%
- In FX, the DXY is subdued and sub 92.50, peers firmer across the board and JPY leading the charge
- Chinese Industrial Production and Retail Sales data missed expectations
- South Korean military stated that North Korea fired two ballistic missiles; though, the US assess that there is no immediate threat
- Microsoft (MSFT)...
15 Sep 2021, 06:53 by Newsquawk Desk
- Asia-Pac stocks mostly followed suit to the losses on Wall St where cyclicals underperformed, and financials were hit
- Eurozone and US equity futures traded with a mild upside bias overnight; FTSE 100 futures lagged
- In FX, the DXY was steady, EUR/USD was rangebound, AUD/USD saw mild gains and USD/JPY was lacklustre
- Chinese Industrial Production and Retail Sales data missed expectations
- South Korean military stated...
14 Sep 2021, 11:34 by Newsquawk Desk
- European bourse trade mixed after an initial foray lower as China-losses accelerated into the APAC close
- US equity futures are flat/contained in the run-up to CPI, with the NQ narrowly lagging
- In FX, the DXY is softer but straddling 92.50 while peers are mixed and AUD lags post-Lowe
- RBA Governor Lowe said it is difficult to understand markets pricing of hikes in 2022 and 2023
- UK ministers are said to be mulling axing...
14 Sep 2021, 06:54 by Newsquawk Desk
- Asia-Pac stocks eventually followed suit to the mostly positive handover from the US; US equity futures traded with mild gains overnight
- In FX, DXY remained lacklustre, EUR/USD and GBP/USD were little changed, USD/JPY held onto 110.00 and AUD was pressured
- RBA Governor Lowe said it is difficult to understand markets pricing in of hikes in 2022 and 2023
- UK ministers are said to be mulling axing pre-departure COVID tests to “low risk”...
13 Sep 2021, 11:54 by Newsquawk Desk
- Risk sentiment turned constructive shrugging off a mixed APAC handover, Euro Stoxx 50 +0.6%, ES +0.5%
- USD is firmer, though G10 peers are mixed as antipodeans outperform while safe-havens lag
- Global Times Editor warned Taiwan of "full scale" sanctions and military patrols following the proposal to rename Taiwan’s US office
- North Korea test fired long-range missiles on Saturday and Sunday which allegedly hit targets 1,500km...
13 Sep 2021, 09:00 by Newsquawk Desk
- MON: Norwegian Elections; OPEC MOMR
- TUE: UK Jobs Report (Jul); US CPI (Aug); IEA OMR
- WED: UK Inflation (Aug); EZ Industrial Production (Jul); US NY Fed Manufacturing (Aug); Canadian CPI (Aug); New Zealand GDP (Q2)
- THU: Australian Labour Force (Aug); US Philly Fed (Sep) and Retail Sales (Aug)
- FRI: UK Retail Sales (Aug); EZ CPI Final (Aug); US University of Michigan Survey Prelim....
13 Sep 2021, 06:54 by Newsquawk Desk
- Asia-Pac stocks began the week cautiously; US equity futures faded their earlier mild gains
- In FX, the DXY was steady, EUR/USD and GBP/USD were subdued and USD/JPY traded choppy
- Global Times Editor warned Taiwan of "full scale" sanctions and military patrols following the proposal to rename Taiwan’s US office
- North Korea test fired long-range missiles on Saturday and Sunday which allegedly hit targets 1,500km away
- UK...
10 Sep 2021, 11:23 by Newsquawk Desk
- European equities (Stoxx 600 +0.3%) trade on a marginally firmer footing with the Stoxx 600 attempting to recoup some of the week's losses
- US equity futures are modestly firmer across the board with mild outperformance in the RTY
- US President Biden and Chinese President Xi had a broad and strategic discussion
- Senate Democrats are floating plans to impose taxes on share buybacks and tightening rules around business partnerships, according to...
10 Sep 2021, 06:55 by Newsquawk Desk
- Asian stocks approached the weekend with a brightened mood as the region nursed recent losses
- Gains overnight were in contrast to a soft US close with the S&P 500 down just shy of 1% for the week
- US President Biden and Chinese President Xi spoke for the first time in seven months
- The White House stated that the leaders "discussed the responsibility of both nations to ensure competition does not veer into...
09 Sep 2021, 11:50 by Newsquawk Desk
- Eurozone bourses have rebounded off worst levels but remain softer overall; US equity futures have recouped most of the earlier losses
- Fed's Bostic noted that recent data and the resurgence of COVID call for more time before a decision on reducing stimulus for the economy
- Chinese inflation data showed softer than expected consumer prices but firmer factory gate prices
- China is to allow Evergrande (3333 HK) to reset debt terms to ease its...
09 Sep 2021, 06:55 by Newsquawk Desk
- Asia-Pac stock markets were mostly negative as the downbeat mood rolled over from the US and Europe
- Chinese inflation data showed softer than expected consumer prices but firmer factory gate prices
- BoE Governor Bailey stated that the MPC was split as to whether minimum necessary conditions were met to raise interest rates
- In FX, the DXY heads into the European session with modest gains, EUR/USD holds on to 1.18 ahead of...
08 Sep 2021, 11:53 by Newsquawk Desk
- Bourses in Europe saw losses intensify shortly after the cash open; US equity futures followed suit but have since regained composure
- In FX, the DXY sits further above 92.50, EUR/USD and GBP/USD trade on 1.18 and 1.37 handles respectively
- Fed's Bullard (2022 voter) said the Fed should proceed with tapering despite the weak US jobs data
- US Democrat Senator Manchin privately warned he would only support as little as USD 1.0tln of Biden's...
08 Sep 2021, 06:55 by Newsquawk Desk
- Asia-Pac equity markets followed suit from the lacklustre performance in the US
- Sentiment stateside was subdued on return from Labor Day with weakness seen in cyclicals
- In FX, the DXY sits above 92.50, EUR/USD and GBP/USD trade on 1.18 and 1.37 handles respectively
- US Democrat Senator Manchin privately warned he would only support as little as USD 1.0tln of Biden's spending plans
- Looking ahead, highlights include EIA...
07 Sep 2021, 11:46 by Newsquawk Desk
- Bourses in Europe have retained the uninspiring price action seen at the cash open (Euro Stoxx 50 -0.1%; Stoxx 600 -0.1%)
- In FX, DXY remains on the front foot to the detriment of G10 peers; USD/JPY eyes 110.00 to the upside while GBP/USD probes 1.3800
- Crude prices have extended their declines as US player enter the fray from the long weekend; WTI futures did not settle yesterday
- The RBA announced it is to proceed with tapering whilst also...
07 Sep 2021, 06:55 by Newsquawk Desk
- Asia-Pac stocks traded cautiously as the region struggled for direction post-US market closures
- The RBA announced it is to proceed with tapering whilst also extending the period to at least February from mid-November
- Chinese trade data topped estimates in USD terms with a 25.6% Y/Y jump in exports
- The Nikkei 225 briefly reclaimed 30k to the upside amid the upcoming leadership transition
- The DXY is contained in the...
06 Sep 2021, 09:00 by Newsquawk Desk
- MON: EZ Sentix Index (Sep), US Labour Day, US Unemployment Benefits end
- TUE: RBA Policy Decision; German ZEW Survey (Sep); EZ GDP R (Q2); Chinese Trade Balance (Aug)
- WED: BoC Policy Decision; Japanese GDP R (Q2); EIA STEO
- THU: ECB Policy Decision; Chinese Inflation (Aug); German Trade Balance (Jul)
- FRI: CBR Policy Decision; German CPI Final (Aug); UK GDP Estimate (Jul); US PPI (Aug); Canadian Labour Market...
06 Sep 2021, 06:55 by Newsquawk Desk
- Asia-Pac stocks were mostly positive but with gains somewhat limited post-NFP
- Nikkei 225 (+1.8%) continued the outperformance that was spurred by the approaching leadership change in Japan
- US equity futures were contained amid the Labor Day holiday
- In FX, the DXY has attempted to claw back recent losses. EUR/USD has been unable to hold onto 1.19 status
- UK PM Johnson is facing a tough battle to persuade the...
03 Sep 2021, 11:53 by Newsquawk Desk
- European bourses are contained but with a negative bias while US futures have a slight positive bias, ES +0.2%
- Both Caixin Services and Composite PMIs fell into contractionary territory
- FX space is very contained with antipodeans modestly outperforming once again while USD/JPY rose above 110.00 briefly amid political updates
- Japanese PM Suga will not run in the LDP leadership race and is set to step down as...
03 Sep 2021, 06:54 by Newsquawk Desk
- Asia-Pac bourses showed a positive bias after further disappointing PMIs from China only partially offset the tailwinds from the US
- Yesterday, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Comp registered fresh all-time highs
- Both Caixin Services and Composite PMIs fell into contractionary territory
- Japanese PM Suga will not run in the LDP leadership race and is set to step down as PM
- In FX, the DXY remains subdued, Antipodeans...
02 Sep 2021, 11:40 by Newsquawk Desk
- European bourses/US futures are modestly firmer in quiet and rangebound trade before today's US data; ES +0.2%
- FX sees the DXY lower but still above Wednesday's trough with peers, ex-CHF/JPY, firmer
- WTI & Brent have recovered from yesterday's downside and the benchmarks are modestly firmer post-OPEC
- Looking ahead, highlights include US Challenger Layoffs, IJC, Canadian Trade Balance, Factory Orders, Fed's...
02 Sep 2021, 06:54 by Newsquawk Desk
- Asian equity markets took their cues from a similar indecisive performance stateside
- Price action in the FX space is contained as DXY oscillates around the 92.50 mark
- Post-tropical storm Ida continued to cause havoc stateside with NYC declaring a state of emergency
- WTI crude futures are slightly lower after OPEC+ agreed to stick to the existing policy of gradual oil output hikes
- Looking ahead, highlights include...
01 Sep 2021, 11:42 by Newsquawk Desk
- European bourses/US futures are firmer but off highs after a cautious APAC handover following Chinese PMIs and before Tier 1 US data; ES +0.3%
- Chinese Caixin PMI slipped into contractionary territory for the first time since April last year
- The morning's OPEC related sources indicate that they will continue with current policy i.e. +400k BPD
- DXY is downbeat with peers mixed as USD/JPY rises with UST yields, though these are off best...
01 Sep 2021, 06:54 by Newsquawk Desk
- Asian stocks traded cautiously after further disappointing Chinese PMI data and a soft handover from the US
- That said, losses on Wall Street were marginal and all major indices registered a seventh consecutive monthly gain for August
- Chinese Caixin PMI slipped into contractionary territory for the first time since April last year
- In FX, the DXY has pared some of its recent losses, EUR/USD has lost 1.18 status, havens...