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[PODCAST] US Open Rundown 13th September 2019
European equities are firmer this morning on positive US-China updates, though gains are relatively marginalChina State Council will exclude some agricultural products including soybeans and pork from additional tariffs on US goodsUS President Trump said he would rather get a whole deal with China t
READ STORY[PODCAST] EU Open Rundown 13th September 2019
Asian equity markets traded higher as the positive tone rolled over from Wall St where the major indices edged mild gains amidst the improving trade climateUS President Trump said he would rather get a whole deal with China than an interim deal but suggested that he would consider an interim trade d
READ STORY[PODCAST] US Open Rundown 12th September 2019
US President Trump announced he is to delay the next round of tariffs on USD 250bln of Chinese goods to October 15th from October 1stChina’s MOFCOM say Chinese firms have begun inquiring on prices for US farm purchases and China and US are in communication regarding high-level talksOPEC+ are holding
READ STORY[PODCAST] EU Open Rundown 12th September 2019
Asian equity markets were mostly higher as the region sustained the momentum from Wall St with the S&P 500 back above 3000 and the DJIA above 27k· US President Trump has delayed the next round of tariffs on USD 250bln of Chinese
READ STORY[PODCAST] US Open Rundown 11th September 2019
European equities are firmer this morning supported by China releasing a US tariff exemption list, subsequently Commerce Ministry noted that certain agreements may be reached prior to October meetingUS President Trump says Fed should cut rates to zero or less, and then US should refinance its debtAm
READ STORY[PODCAST] EU Open Rundown 11th September 2019
Asian equity markets eventually traded mostly higher as the region shrugged-off the indecision from Wall StChina is ready to sweeten deal by buying American goods in countdown to trade war talks according to SCMP sourcesUK MPs seeking to block a no-deal are reportedly examining ways to bring back a
READ STORY[PODCAST] US Open Rundown 10th September 2019
European indices are slightly softer but overall little changed as markets await a substantial catalyst ahead of Thursday’s ECBUS President Trump reiterated that China wants to talk, and it was also reported that China is hopeful US can create conditions for trade talksUSD remains little changed vs.
READ STORY[PODCAST] EU Open Rundown 10th September 2019
Asian equity markets traded mixed, following suit from the indecisive tone seen on Wall StChinese inflation metrics were largely influenced by a 10% increase in food prices amid the swine fever epidemic, PPI saw its sharpest contraction in 3 yearsUS President Trump reiterated that China wants to tal
READ STORY[PODCAST] EU Open Rundown 9th September 2019
European indices are little changed and lacking direction thus far this morning [Euro Stoxx 50 +0.1%] ahead of a quiet slate for the daySterling is strong ahead of today’s hectic UK Parliament schedule, which may well be the last until October 14thApple (AAPL) and Foxconn have reportedly violated a
READ STORYRANsquawk Week In focus, week commencing 9th September 2019
MON: Japanese GDP, Germany Trade Balance, UK Industrial & Manufacturing Production, Construction Output, Trade Balance, EZ Sentix Investor Confidence,TUE: Chinese & Norwegian Inflation, Norges Bank Regional Survey, UK Labour Market Report, US NFIB Small Business Optimism, Canadian Housing St
READ STORY[PODCAST] EU Open Rundown 9th September 2019
Asian equity markets traded mostly positively with gains capped by soft trade metrics from China and ongoing unrest in Hong KongUK PM Johnson has reportedly drawn up a plan to legally sabotage a Brexit extension if MPs vote against holding a general electionSaudi Arabia removed Energy Minister Al-Fa
READ STORY[PODCAST] US Open Rundown 6th September 2019
European bourses are little changed, having faded the post-PBoC RRR gains; while WTI & Brent are now experiencing a more pronounced price decline with NFP & Powell aheadPBoC cut its RRR by 50bps, effective as of Sep 16, will further cut RRR for some qualified banks, some banks will get an ad
READ STORY[PODCAST] EU Open Rundown 6th September 2019
Asian equity markets traded higher after sustaining the momentum from Wall St. where all major indices rallied and the S&P 500 notched a 1-month highUK Labour Party will seek to delay an election until November after party leader Corbyn was warned he would lose if it were to be held soonerDXY wa
READ STORY[PODCAST] US Open Rundown 5th September 2019
European bourses are buoyed by the positive risk tone on US-China updates, though the FTSE 100 lags on Sterling strengthChina’s Mofcom announced US and China will hold trade talks early October in Washington DC & Commerce Ministry said this morning call with the US went wellUK PM Johnson lost hi
READ STORY[PODCAST] EU Open Rundown 5th September 2019
Asian equity markets traded higher across the board; Japan outperformed; Mainland China posted solid gainsChina’s Mofcom announced US and China will hold trade talks early October in Washington DC, US VP Pence said President Trump will continue to take a strong stand on ChinaUK lawmakers passed the
READ STORY[PODCAST] US Open Rundown 4th September 2019
Major European bourses are firmer this morning (Euro Stoxx 50 +0.8%) as sentiment is lifted on a number of ongoing political & macro factorsHong Kong Leader Lam has withdrawn the Extradition Bill, which has sparked some notable outperformance in the Hang SengFed’s Bullard said a 50bp cut would a
READ STORY[PODCAST] EU Open Rundown 4th September 2019
Asian equity markets eventually traded mostly higher as headwinds from Wall St were eventually counterbalanced by regional dataUK PM Johnson threatened a snap election after Parliament voted to approve a motion to seize control of Parliamentary time to try and block a no dealItalian 5SM members back
READ STORY[PODCAST] US Open Rundown 3rd September 2019
European indices are in negative territory as sentiment is subdued on reports that the US & China are struggling to agree a schedule for September’s talksRBA left rates unchanged at 1.0% and maintained their wait and see approachUK Parliamentarians return to Westminster as Brexit remains the key
READ STORY[PODCAST] EU Open Rundown 3rd September 2019
Asian equity markets traded indecisively following the US holiday and reports the US and China are struggling to set a meeting for trade talks this monthUK PM Johnson warned if lawmakers vote for another Brexit delay on Tuesday, there will be a vote for a General Election on WednesdayRBA kept rates
READ STORY[PODCAST] EU Open Rundown 2nd September 2019
Asian equity markets traded mostly negatively after the 15% US tariffs on about USD 112bln of Chinese goods went into effectUK PM Johnson reportedly issued an ultimatum to Tory rebels that they would be expelled from the party if they joined forces with Labour leader Corbyn to halt a no-deal BrexitI
READ STORY[PODCAST] US Open Rundown 30th August 2019
European indices are set to end the month on a high, as sentiment remains strong on a lack of fresh trade newsflowECB's Lautenschlager says it is much too early for a huge package and APP is a last resort, largely echoing ECB’s KnotUSD is firmer vs. most G10 counterparts while the Fixed complex pain
READ STORY[PODCAST] EU Open Rundown 30th August 2019
Asian equity markets headed into month-end higher across the board after the tumultuous US-China trade saga took a positive turnUK House of Commons Speaker Bercow has reportedly been in contact with Tory rebels whilst on holiday this week regarding plans to stop PM Johnson from suspending Parliament
READ STORY[PODCAST] US Open Rundown 29th August 2019
European Indices are firmer this morning as risk sentiment was boosted by constructive US-China commentsRecent optimism follows Navarro saying it is unlikely anything quick will happen with trade talksUSD is mixed vs. its peers, while BTPs are firmer but off of peaks after Italian President Mattarel
READ STORY[PODCAST] EU Open Rundown 29th August 2019
Asian equities traded mostly lower after failing to sustain the positive lead from their counterparts in the US· US President Trump said he could do a quick deal with China and be a hero· UK PM Johnson's
READ STORY[PODCAST] US Open Rundown 28th August 2019
European bourses are softer with the exception of the FTSE 100 on Sterling weakness as prorogation becomes possiblePM Johnson is attempting to prorogue parliament from September 9th until October 14th , leaving around a two week period to prevent a no-deal BrexitItaly’s PD party have backed Leader Z
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