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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.
Asian equity markets traded mixed as early relief rolled over from the US following a "soft" declaration by the WHO on coronavirusWHO declared the coronavirus a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, although did not recommend limiting trade and movementChina announced that confirmed coro
European bourses are subdued as risk-off resumes on growing virus concernsWorld Health Organization said evidence of human-to-human transmission outside of China is deeply concerningJapanese medical expert said it has been confirmed in China that the coronavirus can be transmitted from people withou
FOMC stood pat on rates as expected (raised IOER), whilst reiterating that the current policy stance is appropriateChina reported there are now 7711 total coronavirus cases and death toll at 170, while suspected cases are said to have increased to 12126Asian sentiment was downbeat as the overhang fr
European bourses are rangebound in a mild reprive from coronavirus, as focus turns to earnings/FOMCSCMP article suggests that the coronavirus could impact Beijing’s ability to meet US-China Phase 1 trade deal import demandsWorld Health Organisation are reportedly to hold a press conference at 14:00G
Asian equity markets were mostly higher as the region found some reprieve following the rebound on Wall StTotal number of coronavirus cases in China rose to 5974 and total deaths at 132 as of Jan 28thPeople's Daily reported the coronavirus outbreak may reach its peak in one week or around 10 daysSCM
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Upside in European bourses wanes as coronavirus remains a concernWorld Health Organisation states that they have not seen any onward human-to-human spread of coronavirus by travelers returning from China; aside from one caseChina National Health Commission confirmed 4515 cases of coronavirus and tot
Hefty losses were suffered across Asia-Pac bourses as virus-induced fears caught up to several indices on their return from the extended weekendChina National Health Commission confirmed 4515 cases of coronavirus and total deaths at 106 as of end-January 27thHong Kong Government instructed all its e
Risk-off remains as coronavirus concerns continue to weighChina’s National Health Commission confirmed 2744 cases of coronavirus and death toll at 80 as of the end of January 26thChina extended the Lunar New Year holiday to February 2nd to contain the coronavirus; unclear if market closures will fol
China has stated that the number of people infected with Coronavirus has risen to 2744 with the death toll at 80China warned that the coronavirus is getting stronger and the number of cases could increaseThis heavily pressured US equity futures which slipped around 1% in early trade and spurred safe
European bourses are firmer this morning, as sentiment improved overnight as the WHO did not declare an international emergencyUK Flash PMIs beat expectations, though GBP has slipped post-release; January BoE cut expectations are back to near 50/50OPEC+ have reportedly discussed an output cut extens
Asian equity markets traded cautiously but eventually posted mild gains; Mainland China was shut due to Lunar New Year holiday Total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in China was at 830 with the death toll at 25 according to state media World Health Organization did not declare the
European bourses are flat/mixed at present, as focus switches to today’s ECB meetingFrench Finance Minister Le Maire says they have reached an agreement with the US regarding the basis for digital tax discussions at next week's OECDUS is preparing for a longer and more wide-spread campaign to exclud
Asian equity markets weakened following the indecisive performance on Wall St where stocks finished relatively flat after a pullback from record highsChina confirmed 571 total cases of the new coronavirus, the number of deaths from the virus was reported at 17The EU withdrawal agreement bill conclud
European bourses are firmer, but off of session highs, as focus turns to Davos programmingCoronavirus cases have risen to 440 with the death toll now at 9; US President Trump stated the US case is under controlEU is reportedly preparing to offer the UK a trade deal on tougher terms than its deals wi
Asian equity markets gradually improved and shrugged off the lacklustre lead from Wall St, Mainland China underperformed Coronavirus cases have risen to 440 with the death toll now at 9; US Center for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the first case in the US EU is reportedly prep
European bourses are subdued this morning, in a continuation of APAC trade291 cases of Coronavirus have now been confirmed by China (as of Jan 20th), according to State mediaUS Treasury Secretary Mnuchin says, with the Phase One China deal in place the Phase Two deal would not necessarily lead to th
Asian equity markets weakened across the board following a non-existent handover from their peers on Wall StChina confirmed 224 coronavirus cases so far and a 4th death from the outbreak. WHO called an emergency meeting amid the spread to more citiesBoJ kept monetary policy settings unchanged as exp
MON: PBoC Loan Prime Rate Setting, Japanese Industrial Output, German PPI, Indonesian Central Bank Monetary Policy Decision, Huawei CFO Extradition Hearing begins, Eurogroup Meeting, Martin Luther King DayTUE: World Economic Forum in Davos Begins (21st-24th January), BoJ Monetary Policy Decision, UK
Most major Asia-Pac indices began the week higher as the global rally just about remained intact following another record finish last Friday on Wall StPBoC kept the Loan Prime Rate unchanged at 4.15% vs. forecasts for a 5bps cutUK Chancellor Javid urged UK companies forget about being closely aligne
European bourses are firmer this morning, continuing the positive tone from APAC hoursSterling lags and Gilts lead core debt peers after dismal UK retail salesWhite House officials confirmed they are planning election year stimulus which will focus on tax reductionsChinese GDP printed in-line with e
Asian equity markets traded mostly positive after taking impetus from another record-setting session on Wall St.Chinese GDP printed in-line with expectations, whilst both Industrial Production and Retail Sales topped estimatesChina’s Global Times noted comments from an expert who suggested that Chin
European equities are little changed at present, as newsflow has slowed since the Phase One signingChinese VP Liu He says it is unwise to rush into the Phase Two negotiations, stating Beijing has little interest in immediately doing soUS Senate Majority Leader McConnell said the impeachment trial wi
Asian equity markets traded mostly higher but with gains capped as the euphoria from the US-China Phase 1 trade deal signing dissipatedThe deal was caveated by China’s commitment to purchase agricultural goods “based on market conditions” and potential for China to exit the dealPresident Trump said
European bourses are mixed-flat in tentative trade ahead of the US-China Phase One SigningUS Treasury Secretary Mnuchin stated that tariffs will stay in place until there is a Phase 2 agreement with ChinaSoft UK CPI and comments from BoE’s Saunders have seen market pricing for a January cut increase
Asian equity markets followed suit to the cautious performance on Wall St amid trade-related headwindsTariffs on China will remain until after the US election despite a Phase 1 deal, according to sourcesUS Treasury Secretary Mnuchin stated that tariffs will stay in place until there is a Phase 2 agr
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