13 Jan 2021, 11:53 by Newsquawk Desk
- European indices have been somewhat choppy but relatively contained thus far, Euro Stoxx 50 -0.1%; with similar performance in US futures ES -0.1%
- US Officials have reportedly been told that JNJ is up to two-months behind its COVID-19 vaccine production schedule, NY Times
- US House voted to urge VP Pence to begin the 25th Amendment process to remove President Trump from office
- US President-elect Biden is to seek a deal with Republicans on...
13 Jan 2021, 06:54 by Newsquawk Desk
- Asian equity markets mostly lacked firm direction as bourses took their cue from the rangebound session in the US where tech losses were offset by cyclicals
- In FX markets, the DXY briefly slipped below 90.00, EUR/USD reclaimed 1.22 and GBP/USD eyes 1.37
- Several FOMC speakers pushed back on the prospect of tapering bond purchases
- US House voted to urge VP Pence to begin the 25th Amendment process to remove President Trump from...
12 Jan 2021, 11:59 by Newsquawk Desk
- European bourses are somewhat mixed, Euro Stoxx 50 -0.2%, in a continuation of the mixed APAC session but magnitudes are overall somewhat more modest; ES +0.2%
- USD is broadly unchanged in-spite of coming under pressure via GBP as the BoE Governor highlighted issues regarding NIRP, in contrast to remarks from the likes of Tenreyro yesterday; paring back implied pricing for such a policy
- US President Trump's administration is set to deliver fresh guidelines today that...
12 Jan 2021, 06:54 by Newsquawk Desk
- Asian equity markets traded cautiously as the region struggled to break from the weak performance among global peers
- In FX markets, the DXY holds on to gains around 90.50, EUR/USD hovers around 1.2150 and Cable maintains 1.35+ status
- House Majority Leader Hoyer commented that there may very well be a vote on impeachment this Wednesday
- EU is reportedly working on an Airbus (AIR FP) - Boeing (BA) trade offer for the upcoming Biden...
11 Jan 2021, 11:41 by Newsquawk Desk
- European indices began the week on the backfoot, Euro Stoxx 50 -0.4%, following a similar APAC handover; stateside, ES -0.5%
- US National Security Adviser O'Brien said the US is examining additional options to respond to China regarding the virus and Hong Kong
- Secretary of State Pompeo announced the US is to remove all self-imposed restrictions on executive branch agencies’ interactions with their counterparts from Taiwan
- US House Speaker...
11 Jan 2021, 06:54 by Newsquawk Desk
- Asian equity markets began the week indecisively as ongoing COVID-19 concerns and US-China tensions contributed to the cautious mood
- Secretary of State Pompeo announced the US is to remove all self-imposed restrictions on executive branch agencies’ interactions with their counterparts from Taiwan
- US National Security Adviser O'Brien said the US is examining additional options to respond to China regarding the virus and Hong Kong
- In FX...
08 Jan 2021, 11:48 by Newsquawk Desk
- European indices saw a positive start to the session, bolstered in particular by tech; but, have since pulled back to a slightly more mixed performance overall as banks slip, Euro Stoxx 50 +0.4%, ES +0.3%
- The USD began firmly on the front-foot aided by further upside for US yields, 10yr at 1.08%; however, the DXY has dropped back below 90.00 with the broader complex now mixed
- US President-elect Biden is reportedly mulling a 'one-two' stimulus jab involving the...
08 Jan 2021, 06:54 by Newsquawk Desk
- Asian equity markets traded mostly positive on momentum from the fresh all-time highs on Wall St where the Nasdaq led the advances
- In FX markets, the DXY briefly tested 90.00 to the upside, weighing on EUR/USD and GBP/USD
- President Trump condemned the riots and stated that his focus was on a smooth and orderly transition
- Reports suggest that VP Pence is against invoking the 25th Amendment to remove President Trump
- US...
07 Jan 2021, 11:53 by Newsquawk Desk
- Indices are somewhat mixed, Euro Stoxx 50 U/C and ES +0.2%, as the modestly pro-cyclical start to the European session fizzled out
- DXY has seen a marked recovery from the session low, with the index in proximity to 90.00 at best; with the US 10yr yield at 1.03%, though USTs themselves are relatively unchanged
- The US Congress has certified the 270 electoral college votes required for President-elect Biden to secure the Presidency
- US President...
07 Jan 2021, 06:54 by Newsquawk Desk
- Asia-Pac bourses traded mostly higher as the region reacted to the gains on Wall St (ex-Nasdaq) post-Georgia election
- US Congress paused the election certification for several hours and Capitol Hill staff were told to evacuate amid chaos after pro-Trump protestors broke through barriers and sieged the Capitol
- FOMC minutes were uneventful and did not suggest any imminent changes in asset purchases
- In FX markets, the DXY heads into the EU open...
06 Jan 2021, 11:44 by Newsquawk Desk
- Desks have called Warnock (D) as the winner against incumbent Loeffler (R); while Ossoff (D) currently leads against Perdue (R) - but, thus far most major outlets have not called this race
- Given the seeming result of Democrats controlling the Presidency, House & Senate the fiscally driven reflation narrative has resumed; RTY +2.4%, NQ -2.2%, US 10yr yield 1.03%, DXY at lows of 89.22
- US President Trump signed an executive order banning transactions with 8 Chinese...
06 Jan 2021, 06:54 by Newsquawk Desk
- In Georgia, Democrat Warnock leads Republican incumbent Loeffler at 50.4% vs 49.6% and Democrat Candidate Ossoff is in a virtual tie with Republican incumbent Perdue at 50% vs 50% with around 97% of votes counted in both races
- US equity index futures head into the EU open softer, albeit the magnitude of price action is limited amid the close nature of the Georgia Senate races. US 10yr yield breached 1% to the upside
- In FX markets, the DXY remains below 89.50,...
05 Jan 2021, 11:41 by Newsquawk Desk
- Equity performance has been choppy but contained, Euro Stoxx 50 -0.1%, ES +0.2%, as participants weigh further COVID developments ahead of key risk events this week
- NYSE announced that it is no longer planning to delist Chinese telecom firms
- OPEC document shows that one scenario developed by OPEC+ include an output reduction of 500k BPD in Feb; meeting to continue today from ~09:30EST/14:30GMT
- DXY remains pressured with the broader FX space...
05 Jan 2021, 06:54 by Newsquawk Desk
- Asian equity markets traded cautiously following on from the uninspiring performance on Wall St where major indices declined from record levels
- NYSE announced that it is no longer planning to delist Chinese telecom firms
- UK PM Johnson announced a national lockdown in England, as expected from Tuesday until mid-February
- The DXY consolidated beneath 90.00 after yesterday’s fluctuations, EUR/USD sits above 1.2250 and GBP/USD remained subdued...
04 Jan 2021, 11:41 by Newsquawk Desk
- European indices are bolstered this morning following a largely firmer APAC handover, Euro Stoxx 50 +0.9%, ES +0.5%, with focus on the week's impending risk events
- US President Trump was recorded on audio tape to have pressured the Georgia Secretary of State to find enough votes to overturn the result of the Georgia presidential election
- Chinese Caixin Manufacturing PMI fell short of estimates but still printed an 8th consecutive month in expansionary...
04 Jan 2021, 06:54 by Newsquawk Desk
- Asian equity markets began 2021 mostly higher while US equity futures traded indecisively after stalling at record levels
- Chinese Caixin Manufacturing PMI fell short of estimates but still printed an 8th consecutive month in expansionary territory
- UK PM Johnson has warned that tougher lockdown restrictions might have to be considered; UK begins rollout of the AstraZeneca vaccine today
- In FX, the DXY initially softened in a continuation of...
24 Dec 2020, 11:29 by Newsquawk Desk
- Equity price action is contained and somewhat directionless amid the lack of newsflow as we await Brexit/fiscal updates; ES +0.2%, FTSE 100 -0.1%
- UK PM Johnson and European Commission President von der Leyen expected to hold a call today followed by a press-conference
- GBP continues to grind higher ahead of this call and press-conference as negotiators discuss the final aspects of the deal; GBP/USD has eclipsed 1.3600 while DXY remains in proximity to lows of...
24 Dec 2020, 06:54 by Newsquawk Desk
- APAC stocks traded mostly higher following a similar lead from Wall Street; Mainland China lagged
- UK PM Johnson is expected to make the Brexit deal announcement at around 08:00GMT/03:00EST
- US GOP Leader McCarthy will object to measure on USD 2,000 checks; House may try to advance an interim spending bill on Monday
- China is to probe the Alibaba over suspected monopoly; shares fell almost 10%
- In FX, DXY was softer,...
23 Dec 2020, 11:46 by Newsquawk Desk
- Equity Indices are firmer this morning, Euro Stoxx 50 +0.7%, ES +0.3%, amid a quiet European session from a fundamental perspective as sentiment still resides on fiscal & Brexit matters
- President Trump says he won't sign the stimulus package until stimulus payments are increased to USD 2k and unnecessary components are omitted
- Sources indicate a Brexit deal is possible today; Johnson & von der Leyen reportedly to speak today or...
23 Dec 2020, 06:54 by Newsquawk Desk
- Asia-Pac bourses gained across the board but US and European equity futures were subdued
- US President Trump warned he will not sign the stimulus package until Congress amends it
- Trump wants stimulus payments to be raised to USD 2,000 from the bill's USD 600; Pelosi said Democrats are ready to bring this to the Floor this week
- A UK source said an agreement on a UK/EU trade deal is again possible today; EU sources stressed that they do not...
22 Dec 2020, 12:09 by Newsquawk Desk
- European equities are firmer this morning, Stoxx 50 +1.0%, as newsflow has slowed following the US House/Senate votes with attention on Brexit developments; ES +0.2%
- US House (359-53) and Senate (92-6) approved the COVID relief package tied together with the spending bill to keep the government open through September 2021
- The EU is reportedly willing to accept up to 25% reduction in UK waters catch, sources say; Johnson & von der Leyen have been speaking on fisheries since yesterday's call
- EU...
22 Dec 2020, 06:54 by Newsquawk Desk
- Asia-Pac equities traded lower following a mixed lead from Wall Street; ASX 200 underperformed
- UK PM Johnson made a last ditch push for a Brexit deal with some movement on his position over fisheries; an EU official said "It's still a no from us."
- US House and Senate approved the COVID relief package tied together with the spending bill
- Apple (AAPL) is looking at electric vehicle production as early as 2024 that could have its own novel...
21 Dec 2020, 11:52 by Newsquawk Desk
- Sentiment is substantially hampered this morning, ES -2.0%, Euro Stoxx 50 -3.1%, WTI Mar'21 -5.0%, amid COVID-19 updates and a lack of Brexit updates overshadowing, for now, US fiscal updates
- UK PM Johnson announced a new Tier 4 level of COVID restrictions across southeast England; a string of countries have banned travellers from the UK amid the more transmittable COVID variant
- US FDA issued EUA for Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine; UK MHRA could authorise the...
21 Dec 2020, 06:54 by Newsquawk Desk
- Asia-Pac equities traded mostly lower following a similar downbeat lead from Wall St; Mainland China outperformed
- UK PM Johnson announced a new Tier 4 level of COVID restrictions across southeast England; a string of countries have banned travellers from the UK amid the more transmittable COVID variant
- US FDA issued EUA for Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine; UK MHRA could authorise the AstraZeneca vaccine on December 28th or 29th, according to...
18 Dec 2020, 11:55 by Newsquawk Desk
- European indices are modestly firmer in a session devoid of fresh macro newsflow with all eyes on the fiscal front as we approach year-end
- FDA advisory committee voted (20 yes, 0 no and 1 abstain) that benefits of taking Moderna (MRNA) vaccine outweigh the risks in people aged 18 years and older
- BoJ kept policy settings unchanged as expected with rates held at -0.10% and QQE with Yield Curve Control maintained; extended funding...