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The premarket movers and the news setting up each trading session - US and European market-open wraps, the week ahead, and original analyst commentary from the Newsquawk desk, published twice a day before the bell. Know what moved overnight, what’s expected, and what to watch into the open.
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A Qatari delegation has arrived in Tehran to advance efforts towards a US-Iran agreement.
The US reportedly informed mediators that Iran abandoning its nuclear programme is a prerequisite for negotiations, according to Al Arabiya.
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EU Market Open
US futures slumped after-hours on weak results from Amazon (-7.3%) and Intel (-23%), while APAC stocks were mixed and the KOSPI triggered a sidecar. BoJ kept rates unchanged, as expected, in an 8-1 vote with Takata dissenting in favour of a hike; the Bank said underlying inflation has reached levels
US Market Open
The US administration is reportedly pursuing negotiations for a temporary peace agreement with Iran, although significant obstacles remain, according to Semafor. ECB President Lagarde to step down on 7 February 2027. NQ futures slump following disappointing Alphabet earnings. DXY is marginally firme
EU Market Open
The Fed kept rates unchanged, as expected, with hawkish dissents from Hammack and Cook; Chair Warsh's press conference lacked hawkish surprises, weighing on the USD and short-end yields. APAC stocks were mixed as the region digested the FOMC and big tech earnings; KOSPI underperformed as Samsung Ele
US Market Open
NQ futures outperform following SK Hynix's upbeat earnings. DXY flat; NZD hit after the RBNZ unexpectedly held rates steady. Fixed income benchmarks modestly lower ahead of the UK Budget and Fed rate decision. Crude complex choppy, with conflicting reports regarding a new proposal to end US-Iran con
EU Market Open
US told several Gulf Arab countries to be prepared for a short, intense military campaign after the US midterm elections, according to people briefed on the conversations cited by WSJ. NZD/USD slumped following the surprise decision by the RBNZ to keep rates unchanged at 2.75% in a narrow 4-3 vote s
US Market Open
An Iranian Ambassador said Iran proposed a seven-day plan to the US and added that Iran seeks to reduce tensions through diplomacy. Saudi's Ras Tanura refinery was hit by missiles, causing a fire. US equity futures mixed; Disappointing HSBC earnings weigh on the FTSE 100. DXY extends further above t
EU Market Open
Iranian Deputy Security Chief Bagheri Kani said Iran is open to a shorter US proposal timeline if conditions are met, according to state TV. APAC stocks were mixed, with tech stocks supported by the rebound stateside; European equity futures indicate a marginally lower cash open. DXY took a breather
US Market Open
US President Trump said it was “getting to be decision time” on whether to strike a deal with Tehran or resume attacks. An Iranian source posted on Telegram that an IRGC launcher in Sirik was hit by a missile from an unknown fighter jet minutes after firing a missile towards the Strait of Hormuz. Se
EU Market Open
US President Trump said it was “getting to be decision time” on whether to strike a deal with Tehran or resume attacks. An Iranian source posted on Telegram that an IRGC launcher in Sirik was hit by a missile from an unknown fighter jet minutes after firing a missile towards the Strait of Hormuz. Se
Week in Focus
NOTE: On 25th October, UK clocks change. Therefore, the LN-NY time difference changes from 5hrs to 4hrs until Sunday, 1stNovember; NY clocks then change, reverting the time difference back to 5hrs. MON: US Treasury Buyback (Liquidity Support; 20Y-30Y), Chinese Fifth Plenum, Swedish PPI (Sep), German
US Market Open
US President Trump says the US crushed Iran, and may want to do it a "little more". Crude benchmarks firmer on ongoing tensions in the Middle East; recent bout of strength comes after the Houthis launched another missile towards Saudi interests. European bourses are in the red following a few dire r
EU Market Open
APAC equities were under pressure, mostly following the negative tech-led Wall St. handover; European futures now point to a contained open. USD modestly firmer vs major peers, EUR awaits Moody's and weekend French activity while the NZD made a marginal recovery. Contained trade for fixed income aft
US Market Open
Iran's IRGC Navy warned that US efforts to encourage passage could result in strikes on US bases. Iran's Major General Rezaei said Iran has presented seven new conditions through mediators and will neither reopen the Strait of Hormuz nor resume negotiations until they are met. NQ underperforms, as T
EU Market Open
APAC stocks were pressured and extended on losses throughout the session as AI and semiconductor names were sold, despite the gains on Wall Street. The Hang Seng and KOSPI led the declines, while the BoK held rates as expected. European equity futures indicate a negative cash market open with Euro S
US Market Open
Pakistan Army Chief Munir brought the "final warning" from the United States to Iranian officials, which called on Iran to submit to the US demands for concessions on the nuclear issue before taking any other steps. The UK government has approved the Jackdaw North Sea gas field. NQ outperforms, help
EU Market Open
APAC stocks were mostly firmer amidst strength in AI names; the NQ outperformed after gaining on SMCI's and SpaceX's mega forecasts. European equity futures indicate a positive cash market open, with Euro Stoxx 50 futures up 0.3%. DXY was steady, whilst the AUD outperformed as Goldman Sachs now sees
US Market Open
Iranian Foreign Ministry said that if there is even the slightest chance that it may be able to prevent the escalation of tensions through diplomacy, it must definitely go this route. US equity futures mixed, NQ under pressure as tech resumes last week's selloff. DXY slightly lower; GBP firmer on an
EU Market Open
Iran’s IRGC destroyed a US MQ-9 drone over the Strait of Hormuz; separately, Sabereen reported that explosions were heard in Bandar Abbas, though details were light. Crude benchmarks are mildly firmer amidst the tense geopolitical environment; the Pakistani Army Chief is set to arrive in Tehran toda
US Market Open
US President Trump signed an executive order waiving certain Graham Act sanctions, restrictions and duties on Russian energy revenues. Russian President Putin reportedly proposed a meeting with US President Trump and Chinese President Xi to discuss ending the war. US equity futures climb; French Lux
Newsquawk Midterm Preview
SUMMARY On November 3rd, voters head to the polls to decide 35 Senate seats, all 435 House seats, 36 governorships, and public utility commissioners in 9 states. Midterm elections, which take place two years into a presidency, are viewed as a referendum on the ruling party’s handling of key issues.
EU Market Open
US President Trump said on Truth Social that he is negotiating peace between Russia and Ukraine and that significant progress is being made. US President Trump signed an executive order waiving Graham Act sanctions and tariffs on Russian energy, drawing bipartisan criticism. Pakistani Army Chief Asi
Week in Focus
MON: Japan and the US reportedly plan large-scale drills (19-29 Oct), Chinese Activity Data (Q3/Sep), Canadian CPI (Sep) TUE: Chinese LPR (Oct), German PPI (Sep), UK Jobs Report (Aug), EZ/German ZEW Survey (Oct), US Housing Starts/Building Permits (Sep) WED: Japanese Balance of Trade (Sep), UK Infla
US Market Open
US President Trump said Iran had asked for a halt to US attacks and negotiations are still ongoing. Trump mentioned that he would not use nuclear weapons, but warned that they may have to go to Pickaxe Mountain. European bourses traded mostly firmer in a rebound from recent selling pressure; TSLA +5
EU Market Open
US President Trump said Iran had asked for a halt to US attacks and negotiations are still ongoing. Trump mentioned that he would not use nuclear weapons, but warned that they may have to go to Pickaxe Mountain. APAC stocks traded mostly higher, attempting to rebound from the recent tech selloff; Eu
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Premarket movers are the stocks, indices and assets making the biggest moves before the regular session opens — driven by overnight news, earnings, economic data and shifts in sentiment. Newsquawk’s Premarket Movers & Daily Market Open distils what happened overnight and what’s expected next into concise, analyst-written wraps published twice a day: the US and European market-open briefings and a week-ahead look at the calendar. Rather than a raw list of tickers, each wrap explains why things moved and what to watch into the session - across equities, FX, rates, energy and metals. It’s the pre-market read for traders who want context, not just a screener.
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