• MON: PBoC LPR
• TUE: NBH Announcement, IMF World Economic Outlook
• WED: BoC Announcement
• THU: EZ/UK/US Flash PMIs (Oct)
• FRI: PBoC MLF (TBC), CBR Announcement, Japanese Tokyo CPI (Oct), German Ifo (Oct), US Durable Goods (Sep), US University of Michigan Final (Oct)

PBOC LPR (MON): PBoC will announce the latest Loan Prime Rates next week in which Chinese banks are likely to reduce the...

• European bourses mixed/firmer given China tailwinds; NQ +0.5%, driven by NFLX +5%
• USD is broadly softer vs peers, GBP outperforms after Retail data, Antipodeans benefit from China data & PBoC musings
• Fixed benchmarks relatively contained, Gilts initially hit on data while EGBs & USTs attempt to move higher
• Choppy trade for Crude into a weekend of potential geopolitical risk. Metals glean support from...

• APAC stocks followed suit to the mixed performance stateside as the region digested further support measures from the PBoC and a slew of Chinese data including mixed Q3 GDP, better-than-expected activity data, and a further decline in House Prices.
• Chinese sentiment was eventually lifted after comments from PBoC Governor Pan who reiterated that they could cut RRR further this year and noted expectations for a 20bps-25bps reduction in the Loan Prime Rates on...

• European bourses trade mostly firmer but to varying degrees, with tech sentiment briefly lifted after strong TSMC results; US futures also gain.
• The dollar is flat, AUD benefits from the stronger-than-expected jobs data, whilst the Loonie underperforms.
• Bonds are on the backfoot and awaiting today’s key risk events which include US Retail Sales and the ECB Policy Announcement.
• Crude oil is choppy and trading on either side of the unchanged...

• APAC stocks were mostly in the green following the rebound of equity markets stateside.
• A press briefing by several Chinese government agencies and the PBoC failed to inspire a turnaround in the property sector.
• European equity futures are indicative of a softer cash open with the Euro Stoxx 50 future -0.1% after the cash market closed lower by 0.8% on Wednesday.
• DXY is steady above the 103.50 mark, AUD leads post-jobs data, EUR/USD trades...

• European bourses are mostly lower, with sentiment hit following poor LVMH/ASML results; the FTSE 100 leads after the region’s cooler-than-expected inflation metrics.
• Dollar is flat, GBP is the clear underperformer after headline/services inflation figures declined more than expected.
• Bonds continue to build on the prior day’s gains, with upside also fuelled by the aforementioned UK CPI report, which has led to clear outperformance in...

• APAC stocks were mixed with early declines seen post-losses on Wall Street following disappointing earnings updates from ASML and LVMH.
• Fed's Daly (2024 voter) said if forecasts are met, she sees one or two more rate cuts this year.
• European equity futures are indicative of a negative cash open with the Euro Stoxx 50 future -0.7% after the cash market closed lower by 1.9% on Tuesday.
• DXY is holding above the 103 mark, EUR/USD is sub-1.09,...

• European equities are mostly lower, with energy/mining names underperforming; US futures are mixed, with slight underperformance in the NQ.
• Dollar is flat, JPY outperforms whilst the Antipodeans are modestly lower.
• Bonds are firmer, continuing the modest rebound seen in the prior session, but also deriving support from lower oil prices.
• Crude is on the backfoot after constructive geopolitical updates, XAU is firmer and base metals are...

• APAC stocks traded mixed as most major indices followed suit to the gains stateside where a tech rally led the S&P 500 and Dow to fresh all-time highs.
• Fed's Waller (Voter) said the Fed should proceed with more caution on rate cuts than was needed at the September meeting.
• European equity futures are indicative of a positive cash open with the Euro Stoxx 50 future +0.3% after the cash market closed higher by 0.7% on Monday.
• DXY is firmer...

• European bourses are mixed, whilst US futures are incrementally firmer.
• Dollar is flat, Antipodeans underperform after poor Chinese data and the lack of stimulus details from China’s MoF.
• Bunds are firmer but with specifics light, USTs cash trade is closed on account of Columbus Day.
• Crude is in the red and near session lows, XAU is incrementally firmer whilst base metals are hampered post-Chinese data.
• Looking...

• APAC stocks were predominantly higher but with the upside initially capped amid the Japanese holiday closure, soft Chinese inflation and lack of China stimulus details.
• Upside became more pronounced as the session continued for mainland China, region still awaits trade data.
• DXY in a tight range, EUR unreactive to Fitch on France; USTs softer but with action sparse on Columbus Day
• Crude pressured by the lack of specifics from China's MOF...

• SUN: Chinese Inflation
• MON: OPEC MOMR, Chinese Trade Balance (Sep), Canada market holiday
• TUE: SARB Announcement, IEA OMR, UK Jobs Report (Aug/Sep), Swedish CPIF (Sep), German ZEW (Oct), Canadian CPI (Sep), New Zealand CPI (Q3)
• WED: Bank of Indonesia Announcement, UK Inflation (Sep)
• THU: ECB Announcement, CBRT Announcement, European Council Meeting, Australian Jobs Report (Sep), EZ Final CPI (Sep), US Retail...

• European equities trade tentatively on either side of the unchanged mark; US futures are very modestly lower.
• Dollar is slightly lower with G10s mixed/flat; GBP was unreactive to mixed GDP figures.
• USTs remain firmer following the strong US 30yr auction, Bunds dip with pressure sparked from unrevised CPI figures (but with internals holding a hawkish skew), Gilts outperform post-GDP.
• Crude is under pressure, XAU gains and continues to extend...

• Mixed APAC trade after hawkish Fed commentary and with the region awaiting the weekend's Chinese MOF update.
• European futures point to a slightly firmer open, US futures were bid but have since faded.
• DXY flat with peers mixed but rangebound, NZD outperforms while havens lag.
• Fixed benchmarks underpinned by the strong US 30yr tap; Crude pulled back from Thursday's gains.
• Israeli Security Cabinet is yet to make a...

• European bourses are mostly lower and US futures trade tentatively ahead of US CPI.
• DXY is flat, JPY outperforms following hawkish BoJ Himino commentary.
• USTs are modestly lower potentially pressured by FOMC Minutes/30yr concession; Gilts lag after IFS analysis.
• Crude is firmer, XAU gains and holds comfortably above USD 2600/oz and base metals are mostly in the green.
• Looking ahead, US CPI, Initial Jobless Claims, US...

• FOMC Minutes stated that some officials would have preferred a 25bps cut, though a substantial majority supported 50bps
• Biden-Netanyahu call was positive; US does not yet know the timing of the strike against Iran
• APAC stocks traded higher, significant outperformance in Hong Kong on fresh PBoC support. European futures point to a slightly firmer open
• DXY rangebound, NZD & AUD outperform given the above and after Wednesday's...

• European bourses are choppy and trading indecisively on either side of the unchanged mark, but the FTSE 100 outperforms; US futures are modestly lower.
• Dollar is firmer with G10s lower across the board to varying degrees; the Kiwi lags after the RBNZ delivered a widely expected 50bps cut and signalled the likelihood of further easing to come.
• Bonds are incrementally firmer, UK auction garnered solid demand but the tail was still large sparking some modest pressure...

• APAC stocks traded mixed and initially took impetus from the positive performance on Wall St where the major indices were led higher amid a tech rally.
• China's Finance Ministry is to hold a press briefing on fiscal policy and economic development on October 12th at 10:00 local time (03:00BST/22:00EDT), while it will introduce details of intensifying fiscal policy adjustment
• RBNZ cut the OCR by 50bps to 4.75% and the RBI kept the Repurchase Rate unchanged at 6.50%,...

• European bourses are subdued across the board, with sentiment hampered after China’s disappointing NDRC press conference; US equity futures are mixed.
• Dollar is slightly lower, JPY is scaling back some recent losses whilst the Aussie is hampered by broader weakness in commodity prices.
• Bonds are flat, having initially opened with a positive bias, UK and German auctions provided no impetus.
• Crude is softer given the broader risk aversion,...

• APAC stocks were ultimately mixed after the negative lead from Wall St; China's NDRC press conference was met with disappointment.
• European equity futures are indicative of a negative cash open with the Euro Stoxx 50 future -0.8% after the cash market closed higher by 0.3% on Monday.
• DXY is steady on a 102 handle, EUR/USD remains sub-1.10, USD/JPY sits just above the 148 mark.
• New York Times cited officials that stated Israel is likely to...

• Equities are modestly lower across the board and unable to continue the post-NFP gains seen on Friday.
• Dollar is flat and attempting hold onto its recent gains, JPY firmer vs Dollar whilst the GBP narrowly underperforms.
• Bonds continue to extend on the post-NFP losses with the US 10yr yield now incrementally above 4%; highest since Aug 8.
• Crude is firmer given the geopolitical backdrop, XAU is flat whilst base metals are...

• APAC stocks began the week on the front foot following last Friday's gains on Wall St owing to the blockbuster jobs report.
• European equity futures are indicative of a positive cash open with Euro Stoxx 50 futures +0.3% after the cash market closed higher by 0.7% on Friday.
• DXY has held onto most of Friday's post-NFP gains, EUR/USD is on a 1.09 handle, USD/JPY briefly traded above the 149 mark overnight.
• Israel continued its wave of...

• MON: Mainland China market holiday
• TUE: RBA Minutes, EIA STEO
• WED: RBNZ Announcement, RBI Announcement, Bank of Israel Announcement, German Trade Balance (Aug), FOMC Minutes
• THU: ECB Minutes, Norwegian CPI (Sep), US CPI (Sep), French Budget
• FRI: BoC Business Outlook Survey & Canadian Survey of Consumer Expectations, Canadian Jobs Report (Sep), BoK Announcement, UK GDP (Aug), US PPI Final Demand (Sep), US...

• European bourses are mixed whilst US equity futures trade tentatively on either side of the unchanged mark ahead of today’s US NFP report.
• Dollar is rangebound, GBP and JPY are attempting to claw back some of their recent losses.
• USTs are flat whilst Bunds slip extending on this week’s pressure; Gilts are also on the backfoot fuelled by hawkish-leaning commentary from BoE’s Pill.
• Crude continued to hold an upward bias as focus remains on the...

• APAC stocks traded mixed amid light pertinent catalysts for the region ahead of the latest US NFP report.
• US dock workers have agreed a deal to end their current strike action.
• European equity futures are indicative of a marginally positive cash open with the Euro Stoxx 50 future +0.1% after the cash market closed lower by 0.9% on Thursday.
• DXY sits just below the 102 mark, JPY outperforms major peers, EUR/USD remains on a 1.10...