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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.
US Market Open
European equities are firmer this morning after a choppy session following Flash PMIs Riksbank and Norges Bank left rates unchanged as expected; Riksbank maintained December hiking bias – as such Scandi’s are firmer UK PM Johnson reportedly faces increasing revolt from within his party over the thre
EU Market Open
Asian equity markets traded mixed after having failed to fully sustain the positive lead from Wall St with global markets heavily focused on earnings releases UK PM Johnson reportedly faces increasing revolt from within his party over the threat of holding an election before delivering the Brexit EU
US Market Open
European bourses are mixed as sentiment remains tentative, although they have been grinding higher throughout the session EU could respond as soon as today to the UK’s Brexit extension request, France pusing to wait until Friday Russian Energy Minister Novak says he has no information regarding poss
EU Market Open
Asian equity markets traded lacklustre as the region took its cue from the losses on Wall St where sentiment was dampened by further Brexit uncertainty UK Government won the vote on the second reading of the WAB by 329 to 299 votes but lost the vote for the programme motion by 308-322 EU’s Tusk said
US Market Open
European equities are choppy, sectors are mixed, risk tone remains tentative UK government published the Withdrawal Agreement Bill on Monday which will see its first vote at 1900BST on Tuesday Canadian PM Trudeau's Liberal Party won the Canadian General Election but fell short of an outright majorit
EU Market Open
Asian equity markets traded mostly positive amid mild tailwinds from Wall St where all major indices edged higher and the S&P 500 above 3000 US President Trump said China is purchasing US agricultural goods now and that any issues in phase 2 talks are in many ways a lot easier than the issues faced
US Market Open
Major European bourses are modestly firmer, FTSE lags amid a firmer pound, SAP shares rose after earnings and announcing a deal with Microsoft UK Parliament vote on the Brexit deal was postponed on Saturday after lawmakers voted (322-306) in favour of passing the Letwin amendment In FX, GBP/USD brie
Week in Focus
MON: Swedish Unemployment, EZ Industrial Production. TUE: RBA Minutes, Chinese Inflation, South Korean Trade, UK Labour Market, German ZEW, NY Empire State Manufacturing Index, NZ CPI. WED: BoK Rate Decision, UK & EZ Inflation, EZ Trade, US Retail Sales, Canadian CPI, US Business Inventories, TIC Fl
EU Market Open
Asian equity markets began the week with a cautious tone following last Friday’s lacklustre close on Wall St and amid continued Brexit uncertainty Parliament vote on the Brexit deal was postponed on Saturday after lawmakers voted (322-306) in favour of passing the Letwin amendment PM Johnson stated
US Market Open
Major European Bourses are modestly lower, France’s CAC underperforms as Renault cut outlook Chinese economic growth slowed to the weakest pace since 1992, although Q/Q and YTD GDP figures matched analysts’ forecasts, while IP surpassed estimates Outside experts reportedly warned President Trump tha
EU Market Open
Asian equity markets traded cautiously after the rally from the Brexit deal breakthrough petered out and as participants mulled over mixed Chinese data Chinese economic growth slowed to the weakest pace since 1992, although Q/Q and YTD GDP figures matched analysts’ forecasts, while IP surpassed esti
US Market Open
EU and UK have reached a Brexit deal, sources indicate DUP against it; no word from DUP Leader Foster yet Sterling is stronger with Cable reaching just shy of 1.30 at best; other G10 currencies are firmer vs. USD There will be no discussions on further Turkey sanctions during the European Commission
EU Market Open
Asian equity markets traded mixed after the lacklustre tone rolled over from Wall St where all majors finished with marginal losses UK PM Johnson told the 1922 Committee that the UK will still leave deal or no deal on 31st October if a deal cannot be reached EU sources stated that a level playing fi
US Market Open
European bourses are mixed but little changed overall as sentiment remains choppy, FTSE underperforms on ongoing GBP strength EU’s Barnier is optimistic a deal can be reached today, but EU sources state there is now not enough time to formally sign a deal at tomorrow’s summit; DUP remain the critica
EU Market Open
Asian equity markets traded higher after taking the impetus from the gains across global peers A large split reportedly opened up among Tory Eurosceptics whether to back PM Johnson's Brexit plan with some in the ERG supporting it, whilst others spoke out against it Reports are now talking about an e
US Market Open
European indices are firmer this morning, though sentiment has been impacted by US-China rhetoric Reports indicate China will struggle to purchase USD 50bln of US agri products annually, unless retaliatory tariffs are removed Mixed comments from EU’s Barnier stating that a Brexit deal is possible th
EU Market Open
Asian equity markets traded mixed following the lacklustre lead from Wall St where the recent US-China trade optimism receded US-China talks are to resume next week and the Phase 1 deal could be wrapped up in November according to Chinese press Brexit deal hopes are reported to have increased as sou
US Market Open
Major European indices are subdued after Friday’s highs and following latest US-China rhetoric China reportedly want further discussion before the signing of the Phase One deal with US President Trump Brussels is demanding further Brexit concessions from UK which has prompted warnings that a deal ba
EU Market Open
Asian equity markets began the week on the front-foot as the region reacted to last week’s announcement of a US-China Phase 1 dea The deal saw China agree to make between USD 40bln-50bln of agricultural purchases from the US and the US refrain from implementing the October 15th tariffs Brussels is d
US Market Open
European bourses are firmer this morning as US-China flow has been light following yesterday’s positivity from US President Trump; is to meet China VP He at 19:45BST EU’s Tusk says UK PM Johnson is yet to bring forward suitable proposals, have received positivity signals from the Irish PM Reports th
EU Market Open
US President Trump said US-China talks went very well today ahead of his meeting with Chinese Vice Premier Liu He at 14:45EDT/19:45BST Asian equities took its cue from the rally on Wall Street, HK outperformed whilst Mainland remained cautious UK Brexit negotiators are proposing a "pared-down" free
US Market Open
European bourses are mixed/little changed overall, as focus remains firmly on US-China updates SCMP reports that Chinese delegation is cutting their trip short due to a lack of progress FBN’s Lawrence highlights that the China team have been debating leading early, may hinge on today’s talks US is r
EU Market Open
Asian equities traded with cautious gains in what was a volatile session amid a slew of contradicting trade headlines SCMP reported that Chinese delegation is cutting the trade trip short amid no progress on trade issues US is reportedly mulling some concessions regarding the currency pact, next wee
US Market Open
Risk sentiment is buoyed on reports that China are open to a partial trade deal in-spite of the technology blacklist, subsequent reports indicate China offer to purchase USD 10bln of goods per year Initial reports noted that the EU were prepared to make a significant concession on the Brexit deal; h
EU Market Open
Asian stocks tracked losses on Wall Street but drifted off lows, South Korea was closed due to a public holiday US imposed Visa bans against Chinese individuals related to abuse of China's Uighur community, China said the move interferes in China's internal affairs and undermines China's interests U
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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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