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  • Broader sentiment was dented on UK COVID Plan B updates; US equity futures mostly hold onto mild gains
  • UK sources suggest an 85% chance of implementing COVID Plan B, potentially from Thursday; press conference at 17:30GMT/12:30EST
  • Apple (+0.7% pre-mkt) was forced to scale back its total output target for 2021 and reportedly told suppliers to accelerate iPhone production for November-January
  • House approved the measure to speed the debt limit...
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  • Asian equity markets traded positively; US equity futures saw mild gains overnight after Wall Street closed firmly in the green
  • In FX, DXY pulled back, EUR/USD nursed some recent losses, USD/JPY hovered around 113.50 and CAD lagged
  • Preliminary results from a small study showed a 40x reduction in neutralization capacity of the Pfizer vaccine against Omicron
  • Early hospitalisation data from South Africa showed the new variant could result in...
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  • European stocks have conformed to the risk appetite seen across global peers; US equity futures continue to rise - ES +1.3%
  • In FX, the DXY is firmer but remains capped by 96.50, antipodeans outperform on base-metals while EUR & GBP are only marginally lower
  • The RBA maintained its Cash Rate at 0.10% and weekly bond purchases at AUD 4bln until mid-February, as expected
  • PBoC has lowered the relending rate by 25bps for agricultural and small...
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  • Asia-Pac stocks traded mostly in the green following the positive close on Wall Street; US equity futures meandered higher overnight
  • In FX, the DXY was indecisive, JPY underperformed, and AUD was boosted post-RBA as iron ore futures gained
  • The RBA maintained its Cash Rate at 0.10% and weekly bond purchases at AUD 4bln until mid-February, as expected
  • PBoC has lowered the relending rate by 25bps for agricultural and small companies, according...
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  • Early gains across equities faded; Euro Stoxx 50 +0.5%, ES -0.1%, NQ -0.5%
  • PBoC cut the RRR effective from December 15th; 50bp reduction that will release CNY 1.2tln in liquidity.
  • The DXY is pressured at fresh lows but retains 96.00+ status with peers mixed as havens lag
  • US President Biden and Russian President Putin are to hold a phone call on Tuesday at 15:00GMT/10:00EST
  • Saudi Aramco over the weekend raised...
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  • Asian equities began the week cautiously following last Friday's negative performance stateside
  • In FX, the DXY traded within a tight range, EUR and safe havens were subdued and activity currencies outperformed
  • UK ministers announced fresh COVID-19 restrictions for travellers entering the UK
  • US President Biden and Russian President Putin are to hold a phone call on Tuesday
  • Saudi Aramco over the weekend raised official...
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  • The positivity seen heading into the European open dissipated; US equity futures are seeing modest broad-based losses
  • US Democratic Sen. Manchin is skeptical that the Build Back Better bill can pass the Senate this year, CNN sources state
  • Caixin Services and Composite PMI data slowed from the prior month, but both remained in expansion territory
  • The DXY has edged mild gains above 96.00; GBP was hit by a less hawkish Saunders and TRY saw CBRT...
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  • Asian equities eventually traded mostly higher following the cyclical-led rebound in the US
  • Caixin Services and Composite PMI data slowed from the prior month, but both remained in expansion territory
  • The DXY has edged mild gains above 96.00 whilst EUR/USD and GBP/USD hover around 1.13 and 1.33 respectively
  • The House and Senate both passed the stopgap funding bill to avert a government shutdown
  • Looking ahead,...
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  • European bourses are firmer across the board with a clear cyclical bias; US futures are in the green with RTY outperforming
  • US Conservatives on both sides of the Capitol are reportedly plotting to force a government shutdown Friday
  • Chinese Caixin Manufacturing PMI fell short of estimates and slipped back into contraction territory
  • The DXY traded on either side of 96.000 whilst TRY whipsawed on CBRT intervention and Erdogan...
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  • Asian equity markets traded mostly positive as regional bourses atoned for the prior day’s losses
  • US equities closed lower (S&P 500 -1.9%) amid ongoing COVID concerns and comments from Fed Chair Powell
  • Chinese Caixin Manufacturing PMI fell short of estimates and slipped back into contraction territory
  • The DXY is back below 96.00 with activity currencies leading gains against the greenback
  • Looking ahead,...
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  • Initial momentum for APAC equities was faded; European stocks remain under pressure
  • This sentiment has seeped into US equity futures; RTY lags, NQ is cushioned by softer yields
  • Moderna chief predicts that existing vaccines will be much less effective against the Omicron variant
  • WSJ reported Regeneron's and Eli Lilly's COVID antiviral cocktails had lost efficacy vs the Omicron variant
  • Oxford University said there is...
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  • Initial momentum for APAC equities was faded amid downbeat comments from the Moderna CEO
  • Moderna chief predicts that existing vaccines will be much less effective against the Omicron variant
  • Chinese Manufacturing PMI (Nov) 50.1 vs. Exp. 49.6 (Prev. 49.2)
  • Fed Chair Powell stated that the Omicron variant pose downside risks to employment and increased uncertainty for inflation
  • The DXY heads into the European session...
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  • Bourses in Europe are experiencing a mild broad-based rebound; US equity futures also see gains across the board  
  • South African Medical Association Chairwoman Coetzee said the new Omicron variant has resulted in mild symptoms so far  
  • DXY resides in a tight range, activity currencies are faring well; Friday's outperformers lag  
  • OPEC is to delay this week's JTC and JMMC meetings by two days. OPEC and OPEC+ meeting dates...
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  • Asia-Pac stocks traded cautiously and US equity futures rebounded from Friday’s hefty selling
  • South African Medical Association Chairwoman Coetzee said the new Omicron variant has resulted in mild symptoms so far
  • NIH Director Collins is optimistic that current vaccines are likely to protect against the Omicron
  • The DXY has attempted to claw back some of Friday's losses. Activity currencies are faring well
  • OPEC is to...
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  • European equities are trading markedly lower (Stoxx 600 -2.9%) with losses in the Stoxx 600 extending to 3.8% WTD; ES -1.9%, RTY -4.2%
  • The new variant is said to be the most evolved strain so far, prompting fears that it could be worse than Delta
  • USTs and Bunds are notably firmer and safe-havens (JPY, CHF) lead the way in the G10 FX space
  • WTI crude futures declined 6% to breach the USD 73.00/bbl level to the...
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  • Asian equities and US futures are on the backfoot with markets spooked by new COVID variant concerns
  • The new variant is said to be the most evolved strain so far, prompting fears that it could be worse than Delta
  • USTs and Bunds are notably firmer and safe-havens (JPY, CHF) lead the way in the G10 FX space
  • WTI crude futures declined nearly 3% to breach the USD 76.00/bbl level to the downside
  • Looking ahead, highlights...
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  • Asian equities traded mixed following the mostly constructive lead from the US which saw the NQ outperform
  • FOMC minutes showed that some policymakers wished for a faster pace of purchases
  • In FX, the DXY has marginally retreated after approaching 97.00, EUR/USD briefly lost 1.12 status
  • Looking ahead, highlights include German GDP, Riksbank Rate Decision, ECB Minutes, ECB's Elderson, Schnabel, Lagarde, supply from Italy. US market closures for...
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  • European bourses are subdued after initial firmer/mixed performance faded on German COVID-19 concerns, DAX -0.9%, ES -0.4%
  • German coalition announcement due ~14:00GMT/09:00EST, focus on any COVID commentary given recent outgoing-government rhetoric
  • DXY has risen to fresh YTD highs though JPY retains a modest bid while Bunds have whipsawed on COVID and poor issuance, USTs comparably more contained pre-data
  • RBNZ hiked the OCR by 25bps to 0.75%...
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  • Asia-Pac equity indices were mixed following the choppy performance of their US counterparts
  • In FX, the DXY continues to hover around the 96.50 mark, NZD lags
  • RBNZ hiked the OCR by 25bps to 0.75% as expected and vowed to take a steady approach going forward
  • Oil prices held on to the prior day's gains after Brent and WTI crude futures rallied by more than 3% and 2% respectively
  • Looking ahead, highlights include German...
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  • European bourses are subdued after a mixed APAC handover with newsflow minimal and focused on the SPR, COVID and Biden's speech
  • US futures are modestly lower, ES -0.2%, but performance has been comparably more contained following yesterday's late-doors selling pressure
  • US President Biden to speak at 19:00GMT/14:00EST, via Politico; will be speaking on the economy and lowering prices
  • The DXY has dipped from YTD highs but remains in proximity...
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  • Asia-Pac stocks traded mixed following a similar performance in the US where the Nasdaq underperformed alongside firmer yields
  • In FX, the DXY made further YTD highs, placing additional pressure on major counterparts
  • A source report noted that the US Energy Department will announce a loan of oil from the SPR on Tuesday
  • US President Biden's administration is reportedly mulling sending military advisers and new weapons to...
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  • European bourses are mixed with catalyst sparse and focus on COVID; US futures firmer with RTY marginally outperforming
  • FX is contained, DXY is softer but retaining 96.00; core debt has dipped after initial upside moves failed at key levels in thin volume pre-supply
  • PBoC-backed China Foreign Exchange Committee instructed bank traders to limit speculation on the Yuan
  • German coalition agreement could be attained as early as Monday or Tuesday...
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  • Asia-Pac stocks traded mixed; US equity futures trade with mild gains
  • On Friday, Fed’s Clarida suggested discussing the speeding of tapering, whilst Fed’s Waller said his preference is for the Fed to accelerate the taper
  • PBoC-backed China Foreign Exchange Committee instructed bank traders to limit speculation on the Yuan
  • German coalition agreement could be attained as early as Monday or Tuesday this week, according to...
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  • Pronounced and broad based risk-off move was seen as Austria announced a hard lockdown and Germany refused to rule such measures out
  • The back-to-back news pushed the DXY and Bunds above 96.00 and 172.00 respectively, Brent fell below USD 79.50/bbl; equities were pressured
  • US House Democrat leaders are aiming for a vote on “Build Back Better” on Friday; CBO says the bill is not fully paid for
  • Chinese Premier Li says China's economy is seeing...
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  • Asia-Pac stocks traded mostly positive; Hang Seng lagged amid substantial losses in Alibaba
  • S&P 500 and Nasdaq notched fresh record closes; overnight US equity futures drifted higher
  • In FX, the DXY remained above 95.50, EUR/USD tested 1.1350 to the downside and AUD narrowly outperformed
  • A compromise over the European Court of Justice could be within reach in Northern Ireland Protocol talks, according to...
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