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Major European indices are modestly firmer but little changed overall, on a relatively quiet session thus farUSD is firmer vs. most G10 counterparts with NZD the laggard although Sterling does modestly outperformUS Treasury official stated that there are no current plans to stop Chinese firms from l

Asian equities showed a mixed performance, Hang Seng (+0.4%) outperformed as Budweiser APAC’s debut signalled favourable IPO conditionsChinese Caixin Manufacturing topped estimates but trade concerns weighed on the one-year outlook and new export business continued to declineReports suggested that t

27th September 2019 ·        Major European indices are firmer following on from a choppy Asia-Pac session·        FTSE 100 outperforms as Sterling slips and Gilts gain on dovish BoE Saunders·     &nb

Asian equity markets were mostly subdued following the weak lead from Wall St, Australia outperformedChinese Foreign Minister said China is willing to buy more US products needed by the Chinese market, ahead of principal-level talks on October 10-11th in WashingtonPentagon is to send 200 troops, a m

·        Major European indices are firmer from a mixed Asia-Pac session on further positive US-China remarks·        UK PM Johnson said he will not request a Brexit extension even if conditions of the Benn bill are met, while he

Asian equity markets traded somewhat mixed as the region struggled to maintain the momentum from the USUS President Trump said China is making large agricultural purchases and there is a good chance that we'll make a trade deal with China, getting closer and closerUS President Trump announced the fi

European indices are subdued as sentiment is impacted by a number of risk factors aheadHouse Speaker Pelosi says the House is to open informal impeachment inquiry into President TrumpSaudi Aramco have reportedly restored oil production capacity to 11.3mln bpd, according to sourcesFixed is little cha

Asian equity markets tracked the losses seen across global peers amid headwinds from the USUK government source expects a quick push for an election again perhaps even as early as this week, Cabinet source sees this being tabled on ThursdayChina’s Foreign Minister says US-China relations have come t

UK Supreme Court deem PM Johnson’s parliament suspension as unlawful, GBP and Gilt whipsawedEU Court rules that Alphabet's Google (GOOG) does not have to apply the right to be forgotten globallyUS President Trump said he will discuss Iran in his UN speech today at 10:15ETLooking ahead, highlights in

Asian equity markets traded indecisively following a similar close on Wall St where the major indices spent the day steadily recouping the opening lossesUS Treasury Secretary Mnuchin stated Chinese VP Liu He will visit the US next week for discussions; however, later stated talks will resume in two

Major European bourses are softer as risk sentiment slips on PMI printsChina’s agricultural delegation cancelled their farm trip at the US’ request, not due to trade talk difficultySaudi Arabia's Khuraris and Abqaiaq facilities are to fully restore oil production early next week; currently producing

74th UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY (23-27 SEP):Attention will be on meetings that take place on the sidelines of next week's UN confab, particularly any meetings between US and Iranian officials, following last week's attacks on Saudi energy facilities, where from a US perspective, the blame has fallen on Ira

Asian equity markets were mixed following the negative close last Friday on Wall St. amid temperamental US-China trade headlinesTrump reiterated he does not need a deal before the 2020 election and is not interested in a limited China dealReports suggest that repair work for Saudi to return to norma

European bourses are firmer this morning in largely tentative trade as markets pause after a hectic weekNY Fed announced a fourth consecutive overnight repo operation of USD 75bln at a minimum bid rate of 1.8% for Friday at 0815-0830 ETFed’s Bullard says he dissented as a large cut is more appropria

Asian equity markets traded mostly positively as risk appetite picked up from the indecision seen on Wall StUS President Trump advisor Michael Pillsbury said the President is ready to escalate the trade war if a deal is not agreed soon and that tariffs could go to 50% or 100%EU Commission President

European indices are modestly firner post-Fed and as most G10 central banks have met, with BoE aheadIn Central Bank activity, BoJ & SNB unchanged, SNB did not alter their CHF assessment while Norges Bank hiked but likely the last hike in the near termIranian Foreign Minister Zarif threatened ‘al

Fed cut rates by 25bps for a 2nd consecutive meeting as expected with three dissenters; Rosengren and George voted for no change again, Bullard voted for a 50bps cutDot plots showed a median view for a pause through to next year which left a hawkish aftertaste amongst US asset classesBoJ maintained

Major European bourses are trading tentatively ahead of today’s key risk events with the FOMC aheadSaudi Arabia’s Defence Ministry are to update on evidence of Iranian weapon usage today (15:30BST) and IEA’s Birol is to speak on recent developments at 14:00BSTIn FX, the USD is King thus far, mainly

Asian equity markets traded tentatively following the cautious gains on Wall St amid positioning heading into a flurry of central bank activityNY Fed are to to conduct another USD 75bln overnight repo today between 1315-1330BST at a minimum bid rate of 2.10% (unchanged from TuesdaySaudi Energy Minis

Asian equity markets traded tentatively following the cautious gains on Wall St amid positioning heading into a flurry of central bank activityNY Fed are to to conduct another USD 75bln overnight repo today between 1315-1330BST at a minimum bid rate of 2.10% (unchanged from TuesdaySaudi Energy Minis

European bourses are tentative awaiting updates to the Saudi situation as Saudi Energy Minister is to speak at 18:00/18:15BST and tomorrow’s FOMCWTI and Brent have slipped somewhat but hold onto a significant amount of their recent gains, US Energy Secretary Perry says they will take a wait and see

Asian equity markets were mostly lower following a subdued lead from Wall St where the S&P 500 slipped back below the 3k milestone and the DJIA snapped an 8-day win streakUS Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said the US is determined to reach a real agreement with China but also noted there

European bourses are softer given the deterioration in risk tone, Brent and WTI are significantly stronger and safe havens are benefiting as wellTwo Saudi refineries were hit by drone attacks which cut as much as 5.7mln bbls of output or about half of Saudi's daily production, reports indicate this

FOMC PREVIEW (WED)Ahead of the 'blackout' window, Fed Chair Jerome Powell had the opportunity to guide market pricing for the 18th September FOMC, but struck an upbeat tone on the economy, essentially signalling that he was comfortable with market pricing which is weighted in favour of a 25bps rate

Asian equity markets began the week cautiously as oil prices surged and geopolitical concerns heightened following drone attacks on Saudi refineriesDisappointing Chinese Industrial Production and Retail Sales data, as well as this week’s heavy slate of central bank activity added to the tentative to