26 Aug 2022, 11:35 by Newsquawk Desk
- European bourses are currently contained, Euro Stoxx 50 -0.2%, as initial price action eased with catalyst thin pre-Powell
- Stateside, futures are under modest pressure, ES -0.4%, and the NQ -0.6% lags slightly given modest yield upside
- DXY fades initial gains with EUR marginally back above parity and peers generally contained though NZD & JPY lag
- Despite fairly pronounced ranges, around 100 ticks in Bunds, the general tone is tentative...
26 Aug 2022, 06:50 by Newsquawk Desk
- APAC stocks took impetus from Wall St where stocks eventually ramped up heading into the close (SPX +1.41%, NDX +1.75%)
- European equity futures are indicative of a higher open with the Euro Stoxx 50 future +0.5% after the cash market closed up by 0.2% yesterday
- DXY is contained on a 108 handle, antipodeans lag G10 FX, EUR/USD remains below parity, cable hovers around 1.18
- EU's Borrell said they have received the US answer to Iran's response...
25 Aug 2022, 11:45 by Newsquawk Desk
- European bourses are essentially unchanged, Euro Stoxx 50 -0.1%, as an initial pronounced foray higher around the cash open that occurred without driver has dissipated.
- Stateside, futures remain modestly firmer but are similarly off best levels, ES +0.5%, ahead of Jackson Hole beginning today (Powell on Friday).
- DXY remains on a softer fitting from the APAC session, peers broadly benefitting though magnitudes differ; Antipodeans outpace, EUR...
25 Aug 2022, 06:42 by Newsquawk Desk
- APAC stocks took impetus from the positive handover from Wall St (S&P 500 +0.3%) but with gains capped as attention remained on the looming Jackson Hole Symposium.
- European equity futures are indicative of a slightly higher open with the Euro Stoxx 50 future +0.3% after the cash market closed up by 0.4% yesterday.
- DXY is softer after the index failed to hold above 109, antipodeans leads G10 FX, EUR/USD hovers around parity.
- It was...
24 Aug 2022, 11:30 by Newsquawk Desk
- Cautious price action in European hours with fresh drivers limited and the docket sparse ahead of Jackson Hole commencing on Thursday (Powell Friday), Euro Stoxx 50 -0.1%
- Stateside, futures are in-fitting both directionally and in terms of magnitude, ES -0.1%.
- DXY has recouped some of Tuesday's pressure, but has failed to make much ground above 108.80; GBP lags while havens outperform
- Initial pronounced EGB pressure briefly abated and...
24 Aug 2022, 06:50 by Newsquawk Desk
- APAC stocks were mixed following the lacklustre lead from global counterparts (SPX -0.26%, NDX -0.07%).
- European equity futures are indicative of soft open with the Euro Stoxx 50 future -0.3% after the cash market closed lower by 0.2% yesterday.
- DXY clawed back some data-inspired losses, JPY leads G10 FX, antipodeans marginally lag.
- Fed’s Kashkari suggested the FOMC can only relax on rate hikes when there is compelling evidence that...
23 Aug 2022, 11:35 by Newsquawk Desk
- European bourses have reversed initial pressure following EZ Flash PMIs, Euro Stoxx 50 +0.2%, which were mostly mixed though noted of less intense price pressures.
- Stateside, futures are firmer, ES +0.2%, and have been in-fitting with European peers throughout the morning awaiting their own Flash PMI metrics.
- DXY reversed earlier gains after coming close to the YTD peak at 109.29 before pulling back; EUR/USD tested 0.99 before...
23 Aug 2022, 06:50 by Newsquawk Desk
- APAC stocks were mostly lower after the negative mood rolled over from global counterparts amid growth and energy-related concerns.
- European equity futures are indicative of a flat open with the Euro Stoxx 50 future unchanged after the cash market closed lower by 1.9% yesterday.
- DXY sits on a 109 handle, EUR/USD remains below parity, antipodeans fare slightly better vs. greenback.
- Saudi Energy Minister said OPEC+ may need to tighten output...
22 Aug 2022, 11:25 by Newsquawk Desk
- European bourses are under pressure, Euro Stoxx 50 -1.8%, amid Nord Stream 1 maintenance.
- US futures are in-fitting both in terms of direction and magnitude, ES -1.3%, amid global recession and inflation fears.
- DXY has extended above Friday's peak as EUR/USD probes parity once as safe havens benefit somewhat from the broader tone
- Action that also saw pronounced initial fixed income upside; however, this has waned as inflation implications...
22 Aug 2022, 06:50 by Newsquawk Desk
- APAC stocks were mostly lower after last Friday’s declines in stocks and bonds across global markets
- DXY traded rangebound near a monthly high, EUR/USD remained lacklustre, and USD/JPY was kept afloat
- Russia is to shut the Nord Stream 1 pipeline for three days citing maintenance; China’s Sichuan extended its factory power cuts
- The PBoC cut the 1-Year LPR by 5bps to 3.65% and reduced the 5-Year LPR by 15bps to 4.30% vs expectations for a...
19 Aug 2022, 11:40 by Newsquawk Desk
- European bourses are under modest pressure, Euro Stoxx 50 -0.6%, in a session of limited newsflow with focus on continuing hawkish price action.
- Stateside, given the hawkish action, NQ -1.0% is the incremental underperformer ahead of commentary from 2024 voter Barkin.
- Commodities are under broad pressure given USD strength with crude curtailed as it awaits another JCPOA response.
- Dollar continues to reign as risk sentiment sours again and...
19 Aug 2022, 06:50 by Newsquawk Desk
- APAC stocks lacked firm direction despite the mild tailwinds from the US where sentiment was somewhat underpinned by mostly encouraging data.
- European equity futures are indicative of a marginally lower open with the Euro Stoxx 50 future -0.2% after the cash market closed higher by 0.6% yesterday.
- DXY has continued to strengthen on a 107 handle, EUR is sub 1.01, GBP/USD hovers around the 1.19 mark.
- Indonesian President Widodo said Chinese...
18 Aug 2022, 11:38 by Newsquawk Desk
- European bourses began the session mixed/flat and are yet to gain any real traction in relatively limited newsflow, Euro Stoxx 50 +0.5%.
- Stateside, performance is similar ahead of a few corporate updates, data and Fed speak, ES +0.1%
- WTI and Brent were bolstered by rhetoric from the Russian Defence Ministry re. Zaporizhia and as China's President Xi spoke
- Spot gold experienced a marginal haven bid while broader metals are more...
18 Aug 2022, 06:50 by Newsquawk Desk
- APAC stocks mostly declined following the weak handover from global counterparts as markets ramped up hawkish central bank pricing.
- FOMC Minutes noted many officials saw a risk the Fed could tighten more than necessary.
- European equity futures are indicative of a marginally higher open with the Euro Stoxx 50 future +0.2% after the cash market closed lower by 1.3% yesterday.
- FX markets are relatively contained with the DXY remaining...
17 Aug 2022, 11:50 by Newsquawk Desk
- European bourses have dipped from initial mixed/flat performance and are modestly into negative territory, Euro Stoxx 50 -0.5%.
- Stateside, futures are under similar pressure awaiting fresh corporate updates (LOW & TGT thus far) and the July FOMC Minutes, ES -0.6%.
- USD bid but off best with Retail Sales and Minutes ahead, GBP pulls back from initial post-CPI gains, JPY hit on differentials
- Debt retracement continues as yields climb while...
17 Aug 2022, 06:50 by Newsquawk Desk
- APAC stocks just about shrugged off the choppy lead from the US where markets were tentative amid mixed data signals and strong retailer earnings.
- European equity futures are indicative of a marginally higher open with the Euro Stoxx 50 future +0.5% after the cash market closed higher by 0.4% yesterday.
- DXY is contained, EUR/USD lost steam ahead of 1.02, NZD is firmer post-RBNZ.
- RBNZ delivered a hawkish 50bps (as expected) rate hike in which...
16 Aug 2022, 11:40 by Newsquawk Desk
- European bourses are firmer across the board after a relatively constructive APAC handover, Euro Stoxx 50 +0.4%, though off best levels post-ZEW.
- US futures are in contained ranges and pivoting the unchanged mark at this point in time, ES -0.2%; HD and WMT in focus.
- DXY has breached last week's peak to the detriment of peers across the board, with EUR downside exacerbating this amid data.
- Core fixed benchmarks have seen a pullback from...
16 Aug 2022, 06:50 by Newsquawk Desk
- APAC stocks were mostly positive as the region followed suit to the gains on Wall Street, albeit growth concerns lingered.
- European equity futures are indicative of a marginally higher open with the Euro Stoxx 50 future +0.3% after the cash market closed higher by 0.3% yesterday.
- DXY remained steady around 106.50, EUR/USD held support at 1.0150, G10 FX was overall contained.
- Crude remained subdued following recent soft data releases...
15 Aug 2022, 11:40 by Newsquawk Desk
- Major bourses in Europe kicked off the session with modest broad-based gains before trimming gains amid a cautious tone; stateside performance more subdued
- Crude benchmarks under pronounced pressure amid constructive Iranian nuclear deal updates; Iran to update before end of session
- DXY has been picking up to the detriment of peers across the board as the tone turns more cautions, Antipodeans lag amid poor China data
- Yuan hit on data and...
15 Aug 2022, 06:50 by Newsquawk Desk
- APAC stocks were mixed, Chinese data missed expectations whilst the PBoC surprised with 10bps rate cuts to its 1yr MLF rate and 7-day Reverse Repo rate
- DXY failed to sustain the early gains against its major counterparts, EUR/USD remained lacklustre, USD/JPY initially retreated but then pared most of its losses
- 10yr UST futures were steady after last Friday’s curve flattening, Bund futures were uneventful, 10yr JGBs futures eked marginal...
12 Aug 2022, 11:40 by Newsquawk Desk
- European bourses are firmer, but action has been relatively contained with newsflow slim, Euro Stoxx 50 +0.2%; however, benchmarks waned alongside US futures following China ADS updates.
- Currently, ES +0.4% but similarly off best levels amid Chinese stocks announcing intentions to delist their ADSs and reports via BBG that Germany is being looked at as a banking base.
- DXY continues to recover to the modest detriment of peers, though non-US Dollars are relatively...
12 Aug 2022, 06:50 by Newsquawk Desk
- APAC stocks were mixed following a similar indecisive lead from Wall Street; SPX -0.07%, NDX -0.65%.
- European equity futures are indicative of a flat open with the Euro Stoxx 50 future Unch. after the cash market closed higher by 0.2% yesterday.
- DXY maintains 105 status, NZD leads G10 FX whilst JPY lags, EUR/USD sits on a 1.03 handle.
- Crude marginally softened overnight after Brent and WTI encountered resistance at USD 100/bbl and USD 95/bbl...
11 Aug 2022, 11:25 by Newsquawk Desk
- European bourses are little changed overall after a modestly firmer open failed to gain much traction with newsflow limited, Euro Stoxx 50 +0.1%.
- Stateside, performance is very similar though futures are faring incrementally better, ES +0.2% and the NQ +0.4% remains the relative outperformer.
- DXY is back on a softer footing, below 105.00, with peers firmer though magnitudes vary
- Core benchmarks are under modest pressure but remain above the...
11 Aug 2022, 06:50 by Newsquawk Desk
- APAC stocks took impetus from their global counterparts after softer-than-expected US CPI propelled stocks on Wall St (S&P 500 +2.1%)
- European equity futures are indicative of a marginally higher open with the Euro Stoxx 50 future +0.4% after the cash market closed higher by 0.9% yesterday
- DXY has clawed back some of its post-CPI losses, EUR/USD is back on a 1.02 handle, JPY lags G10 FX
- Fed's Daly and Kashkari suggested it is...
10 Aug 2022, 11:35 by Newsquawk Desk
- European bourses are mixed and near the unchanged mark overall, Euro Stoxx 50 +0.1%,, after a softer open following a downbeat APAC/Wall St. handover.
- Stateside, futures have lifted off initial lows but reman in proximity to unchanged levels pre-CPI, ES +0.2%.
- DXY has eased but remains in narrow ranges to the modest benefit of peers; Yuan initially softer on below-exp. Chinese CPI
- A decisive move higher in EGBs/USTs without fresh catalyst or...