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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.
EU Market Open
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
US Market Open
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%; ho
EU Market Open
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
US Market Open
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
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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 t
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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
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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 magnitud
US Market Open
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+ i
EU Market Open
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 Tuesda
US Market Open
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 resu
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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 restr
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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 a
EU Market Open
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
US Market Open
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 unnece
EU Market Open
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
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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
EU Market Open
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 packag
US Market Open
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 count
EU Market Open
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 vari
US Market Open
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
EU Market Open
Asian equity markets traded cautiously despite fresh record levels on Wall Street BoJ kept its main policy settings unchanged but extended funding measures to support COVID-19 stricken firms In FX, the DXY hovers around 90.00, EUR/USD sub-1.2250 and GBP remains at the whim of Brexit updates UK PM Jo
US Market Open
Equities are firmer but off highs, Euro Stoxx 50 +0.6% & ES + 0.5%, amidst lessened newsflow post-FOMC with attention on month/quarter/year-end SNB leaves its Policy Rate unchanged at -0.75% as expected; maintains language around CHF as "highly valued"; prepared to step up FX invention as necessary
EU Market Open
The Fed kept rates unchanged, enhanced guidance and refrained from extending the weighted average maturity of purchases Asian equity markets gradually shrugged off the early indecision following a mixed lead from Wall Street as markets digested the FOMC meeting As an adjustment to the WAM was seen t
US Market Open
Sentiment is supported this morning on fiscal hopes and after firmer EZ PMI data, Euro Stoxx 50 +0.9% & ES +0.3%, with focus on the looming FOMC decision US Senate Minority Leader Schumer said negotiators are continuing work on COVID-19 relief and government funding, while he thinks there is a genui
EU Market Open
Asian equity markets traded higher as the region received a tailwind from Wall Street where all major indices were lifted amid stimulus hopes Senate Majority Leader McConnell suggested that Senate would not leave Washington without a package no matter how long it takes In FX, the DXY languished bene
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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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