The Premarket Movers & News by Newsquawk

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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(Euro Stoxx 50 +0.8%) as sentiment is lifted on a number of ongoing political & macro factorsHong Kong Leader Lam has withdrawn the Extradition Bill, which has sparked some notable outperformance in the Hang SengFed’s Bullard said a 50bp cut would a

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

   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

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

Asian equity markets struggled for direction after the subdued performance on Wall St, where major indices failed to sustain initial gainsDXY rests above 98.00 in a mild breakout from the prior day’s flat performance, while its major counterparts were lacklustreItalian Deputy PM Di Maio said the 5-S

European indices are mixed wih Italy’s FTSE MIB outperforming on coalition positioningItaly’s 5-Star Movement have suspended talks with PD unless they agree to have Conte as the coalitions PMIn FX markets, USD has modestly pulled back and remains below 98.00, while Sterling is supported by improved

Asian stocks were higher as they followed suit to the rebound across their global peers amid a more conciliatory tone from US President TrumpUS President Trump suggested that negotiations with China will begin shortly and thinks a deal will be reachedTrump was also optimistic about reaching a deal w

26th August 2019 ·        A plethora of US-China comments thus far has resulted in choppy risk sentiment, overall Trump has been constructive though China remains negative·        US President Trump stated that the sides held

SUN: NZ TradeMON: UK Bank Holiday, German IFO, US Durables, Dallas Fed Manufacturing Business IndexTUE: German GDP (2nd), Hungarian Rate Decision, US House Price Index, S&P Case-Shiller, CB Consumer Confidence, Richmond Manufacturing IndexWED: GFK Consumer Climate, EZ M3 Money Supply, Israeli Ra

Asian equity markets tracked last Friday’s hefty losses on Wall Street and the continued weakness in US index futures at the reopen due to the escalation in the US-China trade warUS President Trump announced on Friday he is to raise tariffs on China by another 5ppts on the current and incoming tarif

European bourses are firmer this morning in-line with the cautious gains overnight ahead of the main Jackson Hole event today of Fed’s PowellUSD is firmer vs most G10 counterparts particularly Sterling as backstop optimism fades, though NZD outperforms on RBNZ comments overnightChina Global Times Ed

Asian equity markets traded with cautious gains as participants await Fed Chair Powell’s speech and after the lack of conviction on Wall St.In FX markets, the greenback extended above the 98.00 level, EUR/USD was contained in a tight range, USD/JPY and JPY-crosses edged mild gains and NZD/USD firmed