28 Oct 2020, 06:57 by Newsquawk Desk
- Asian equity markets lacked firm direction following the mixed performance of stateside peers as earnings season and the upcoming election provided a cautious setting
- US stock index futures were further pressured after-hours on European shutdown concerns after reports stated France and Germany were mulling nationwide lockdowns
- DXY strengthened and broke back above the 93.00 level as the greenback benefitted from the cautious risk tone
- Reports state that Senate Majority Leader McConnell expressed...
27 Oct 2020, 11:11 by Newsquawk Desk
- European bourses are subdued this morning, Stoxx 50 -0.5%, as selling pressure resumed post-cash open; stateside, ES +0.3%
- European Banks are bolstered after earnings from HSBC & Santander with oil & gas performing well post-BP and as Hurricane Zeta is set to re-strengthen
- FX features a mixed USD but the DXY is still firm above the 93.00 mark with JPY seemingly exerting pressure on the index as sentiment slips; other peers are relatively contained vs. USD
- Germany Economy Minister says that...
27 Oct 2020, 06:54 by Newsquawk Desk
- Asian equity markets resumed the weak performance seen across global peers which culminated in Wall St’s worst day in over a month
- In FX markets, the DXY surrendered the 93.00 level overnight, providing mild support for its major counterparts
- US congressional committees have reportedly made some progress, but not enough to make a stimulus deal anywhere near imminent, according to sources
- US Senate voted 52 vs. 48 to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett's nomination to the Supreme Court
- Looking...
26 Oct 2020, 10:51 by Newsquawk Desk
- Indices have started the week on the backfoot with substantial losses given COVID-19 concerns & heavyweight SAP posting disappointing earnings
- SAP (-19.0%) missed on revenue cut FY20 guidance and pushed out 2023 targets by two-years; Stoxx 600 tech sector -5.3%
- France and Italy reported record surges in daily infections, whilst Spain announced a state of emergency
- AstraZeneca’s (+0.8%) COVID-19 vaccine is said to have triggered protective antibodies and T-cells in the elderly
- FX features...
26 Oct 2020, 06:54 by Newsquawk Desk
- Asian equity markets began the week lacklustre and US equity futures were pressured with risk appetite subdued by the deteriorating COVID-19 situation in Europe
- France and Italy reported record surges in daily infections, whilst Spain announced a state of emergency
- AstraZeneca’s COVID vaccine is said to have triggered protective antibodies and T-cells in the elderly
- In FX, DXY was slightly firmer and edged closer towards the 93.00 level, EUR/USD slipped below 1.1850, GBP/USD retained 1.30...
23 Oct 2020, 12:01 by Newsquawk Desk
- European bourses are posting modest gains this morning, Stoxx 50 +1.0%, after well-received banking updates & manufacturing PMI upside overshadowing services slumping further
- Stateside, ES +0.2%, NQ U/C, DJIA +0.3%
- Markets saw little reaction to the final Presidential Debate with US equity futures, the Dollar and UST futures steady throughout the whole broadcast as the two participants largely stuck to their scripts
- Intel reported after-market, -9.5% in pre-market, raising FY guidance with...
23 Oct 2020, 06:51 by Newsquawk Desk
- APAC stocks traded mostly in the green following a modestly positive lead from Wall Street
- The final Presidential Debate prompted little market action, but was overall structured, civilised and touched upon policy
- US President Trump said a COVID-19 vaccine is ready and will be announced in the coming weeks, but it is not a guarantee; Gilead’s Remdisivir received FDA approval
- NEC Director Kudlow said differences in COVID relief talks between the White House and House Democrats are not likely to get...
22 Oct 2020, 11:54 by Newsquawk Desk
- European bourses are subdued this morning, Stoxx 50 -0.2%, but off lows with fundamental updates sparse and US futures posting similar declines; ES -0.2%
- Differences continue to narrow but more work needs to be done on US stimulus and Pelosi & Mnuchin will speak again today
- US FBI Director said US has identified Russia and Iran to have taken action to interfere with the election; Russia have since denied this
- Tesla printed a new sales record and posted its 5th consecutive quarter of profit,...
22 Oct 2020, 06:54 by Newsquawk Desk
- Asia-Pac equities traded with losses across the board as the region took its cue from the downbeat Wall Street handover
- Differences continue to narrow in US stimulus talks but more work needs to be done. Pelosi and Mnuchin will speak again today, according to her aide
- US FBI Director said US has identified Russia and Iran to have taken action to interfere with the election
- In FX, DXY retraced some of yesterday’s losses, EUR/USD fell below 1.1850, Cable held onto 1.3100, USD/CNH drifter...
21 Oct 2020, 11:43 by Newsquawk Desk
- European bourses are pressured this morning in-spite of limited fundamental updates, Stoxx 50 -0.9%; stateside, futures are off lows, ES +0.1%
- House Speaker Pelosi & Treasury Secretary Mnuchin are moving closer to a deal and will speak later today; however, McConnel sees a vote on a deal prior to the election as unlikely
- Netflix, -5.1%, beat on EPS but missed revenue and subscriber addition expectations for the quarter
- FX features a desolate USD moving further below the 93.00 mark in DXY terms;...
21 Oct 2020, 06:54 by Newsquawk Desk
- APAC stocks were mostly higher after a modestly firm handover from Wall Street; Mainland China underperformed
- US House Speaker Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Mnuchin are moving closer to a stimulus deal and will speak again today, according to her aide
- Senate Majority Leader McConnell reportedly told Senate on Tuesday that he has warned the White House not to make a big stimulus deal before the election
- AstraZeneca (AZN LN) COVID-19 vaccine trial in the US is expected to resume as early as this week,...
20 Oct 2020, 11:56 by Newsquawk Desk
- European bourses are mixed to flat in a relatively lacklustre session thus far while US futures remain supported, ES +0.7% ahead of the Democrats stimulus deadline
- US Chief of Staff Meadows spoke with Treasury Secretary Mnuchin on COVID-19 relief, said there has been progress but no breakthrough yet
- Moderna (MRNA) CEO said its COVID-19 vaccine could get authorisation for emergency use in December, contingent on positive interim results in November, WSJ
- EU Chief Brexit Negotiator Barnier & UK...
20 Oct 2020, 06:54 by Newsquawk Desk
- Major APAC indices traded lower across the board after Wall Street suffered another down day
- US Chief of Staff Meadows spoke with Treasury Secretary Mnuchin on COVID-19 relief, said there has been progress but no one is "popping the champagne corks yet"
- EU's Chief Brexit Negotiator Barnier has reportedly given no indication that the bloc is prepared to cede to UK PM Johnson's demands regarding concessions to get a deal, particularly on fishing
- OPEC+ panel made no recommendation on Monday to change...
19 Oct 2020, 11:48 by Newsquawk Desk
- European bourses are firmer but off highs (Stoxx 50 +0.6%) with fundamental newsflow light and focus on Pelosi’s stimulus deadline; ES +0.7%
- House Speaker Pelosi said she is optimistic on a COVID-19 relief bill before the election. Pelosi gave a 48-hour deadline to the Trump admin
- Chinese Q3 GDP missed Exp. but activity measures topped forecasts
- Chinese government officials are warning the US they may detain US nationals in China in retaliation to the Justice Department’s prosecution of...
19 Oct 2020, 06:52 by Newsquawk Desk
- APAC stocks traded mostly higher; but gains in Mainland China waned post-GDP
- House Speaker Pelosi said she is optimistic on a COVID-19 relief bill before the election. Pelosi gave a 48-hour deadline to the Trump admin
- Chinese government officials are warning the US they may detain US nationals in China in retaliation to the Justice Department’s prosecution of military-linked Chinese scholars, sources said
- UK officials are reportedly...
16 Oct 2020, 11:45 by Newsquawk Desk
- European bourses are firmer this morning, Stoxx 50 +1.0%, seemingly in a pick-up from yesterday’s performance as newsflow remains light; ES +0.1%
- WHO trial indicates Gilead's remdesivir appeared to have little or no effect on 28-day mortality or in-hospital course of COVID-19 patients
- Pfizer (PFE) could be ready to apply for emergency use authorisation for its COVID-19 vaccine by late-November, WSJ
- The EU is reportedly considering making a more explicit link between energy & fish in Brexit...
16 Oct 2020, 06:54 by Newsquawk Desk
- Asia-Pac equities traded mostly lower following on from another downbeat handover from Wall Street
- WHO trial indicates Gilead's remdesivir appeared to have little or no effect on 28-day mortality or in-hospital course of COVID-19 patients
- In FX, DXY was uneventful, holding onto the prior day’s gains, EUR/USD hovers above 1.17 and GBP/USD trades sub 1.29
- Mills in China are reportedly being told to stop buying Australian cotton. Government sources said the cotton industry could face tariffs as high as...
15 Oct 2020, 11:57 by Newsquawk Desk
- European bourses are suppressed as risk-off reigns amid rising COVID-19 cases and renewed lockdown restrictions in major European cities; Dax Dec’20 -3.0%, ES -1.1%
- US Treasury Secretary Mnuchin said the Trump administration will keep trying to get a deal on COVID-19 relief, stating that President Trump told him to keep at it to secure a deal
- Brexit language has reportedly been toughened in the latest EU summit draft document; EU leaders are set to authorise a continuation of negotiations
- FX...
15 Oct 2020, 06:54 by Newsquawk Desk
- APAC equity markets traded mostly lower; ASX 200 bucked the trend whilst Hang Seng lagged
- US sanctions have been imposed on Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam, according to a statement on the US Treasury's website
- A US battleship crossed the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, the US Navy said; China said it will resolutely defend territorial integrity
- Treasury Secretary Mnuchin, after speaking with House Speaker Pelosi, said stimulus talks are still far apart and it is difficult to get anything done...
14 Oct 2020, 12:02 by Newsquawk Desk
- European bourses are modestly softer this morning with downside emanating as we approach US hours; ES -0.2%, below 3500
- GBP took fleeting impetus from reports the UK will not immediately walk away from Brexit talks with the PM said to decide the path on Friday
- IEA monthly oil market report left 2020 & 2021 demand forecasts broadly unchanged; a release which seemingly sparked modest crude support, albeit short-lived
- Looking ahead, highlights include ECB's Lane & Mersch, Fed's Clarida &...
14 Oct 2020, 06:54 by Newsquawk Desk
- APAC stocks traded with little in the way of conviction and within tight ranges following a downbeat Wall Street handover
- Eli Lilly's (LLY) trial of its coronavirus antibody treatment has been paused over safety concerns
- Senate Majority Leader McConnell said he will table a stimulus proposal for USD 500bln next week; House Speaker Pelosi reportedly said she has no intention to meet McConnell in the middle
- BoK and MAS left policy settings unchanged as expected
- Looking ahead, highlights...
13 Oct 2020, 11:49 by Newsquawk Desk
- European bourses are subdued in a scaling back of yesterday’s gains with similar performance in ES & Dow but Nasdaq outperforms +0.7%
- Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) COVID-19 study paused due to unexplained illness in a participant
- White House has reportedly asked Congress to approve three separate arms packages to Taiwan; sparking pushback from China
- Chinese Customs spokesman said they are paying attention to the impact of the USD/CNY fluctuations
- FX features a firmer but rangebound USD to...
13 Oct 2020, 06:54 by Newsquawk Desk
- APAC markets traded mixed; Australia outperformed, Hong Kong trade was cancelled
- Johnson & Johnson confirmed they have paused all dosing in Janssen COVID-19 vaccine candidate trials due to an unexplained illness
- Chinese Customs spokesman said they are paying attention to the impact of USD/CNY fluctuations
- White House has reportedly asked Congress to approve three separate arms packages to Taiwan
- In FX, DXY was firmer, EUR/USD dipped below 1.1800, AUD underperformed, USD/CNH rose above...
12 Oct 2020, 11:39 by Newsquawk Desk
- European bourses/US futures have been choppy but ultimately exhibit modest gains this morning; ES +0.3%
- US House Speaker Pelosi said we remain at an impasse in COVID-19 aid talks; Mnuchin and Meadows have called for immediate use of remaining PPP funds
- President Trump states he no longer has COVID-19 and has requested his campaign places him on the road every day from now while the 15th Oct debate has been cancelled
- EU leaders are to insist on tough enforcement for any UK trade deal; UK PM Johnson...
12 Oct 2020, 09:00 by Newsquawk Desk
- MON: --
- TUE: Bank of Indonesia Monetary Policy Decision; UK Labour Market Report (Aug); German ZEW Survey (Oct); US CPI (Sep); OPEC Monthly Oil Market Report
- WED: BoK Monetary Policy Decision; Singapore MAS, IEA Oil Market Report
- THU: UK's de-facto deadline for UK-EU deal; European Council Summit (Day 1); US Second Presidential Debate; Australian Labour Force Report (Sep); Chinese Inflation (Sep); OPEC+ JTC...