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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 bourses are firmer this morning in largely tentative trade as markets pause after a hectic week NY Fed announced a fourth consecutive overnight repo operation of USD 75bln at a minimum bid rate of 1.8% for Friday at 0815-0830 ET Fed’s Bullard says he dissented as a large cut is more appropr
EU Market Open
Asian equity markets traded mostly positively as risk appetite picked up from the indecision seen on Wall St US 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 Presiden
US Market Open
European indices are modestly firner post-Fed and as most G10 central banks have met, with BoE ahead In 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 term Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif threatened ‘all
EU Market Open
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 cut Dot plots showed a median view for a pause through to next year which left a hawkish aftertaste amongst US asset classes BoJ maintaine
US Market Open
Major European bourses are trading tentatively ahead of today’s key risk events with the FOMC ahead Saudi 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 14:00BST In FX, the USD is King thus far, mainl
EU Market Open
Asian equity markets traded tentatively following the cautious gains on Wall St amid positioning heading into a flurry of central bank activity NY Fed are to to conduct another USD 75bln overnight repo today between 1315-1330BST at a minimum bid rate of 2.10% (unchanged from Tuesday Saudi Energy Min
EU Market Open
Asian equity markets traded tentatively following the cautious gains on Wall St amid positioning heading into a flurry of central bank activity NY Fed are to to conduct another USD 75bln overnight repo today between 1315-1330BST at a minimum bid rate of 2.10% (unchanged from Tuesday Saudi Energy Min
US Market Open
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 FOMC WTI 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
EU Market Open
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 streak US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said the US is determined to reach a real agreement with China but also noted there is
US Market Open
European bourses are softer given the deterioration in risk tone, Brent and WTI are significantly stronger and safe havens are benefiting as well Two 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
EU Market Open
Asian equity markets began the week cautiously as oil prices surged and geopolitical concerns heightened following drone attacks on Saudi refineries Disappointing Chinese Industrial Production and Retail Sales data, as well as this week’s heavy slate of central bank activity added to the tentative t
US Market Open
European equities are firmer this morning on positive US-China updates, though gains are relatively marginal China State Council will exclude some agricultural products including soybeans and pork from additional tariffs on US goods US President Trump said he would rather get a whole deal with China
EU Market Open
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 climate US 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
US Market Open
US President Trump announced he is to delay the next round of tariffs on USD 250bln of Chinese goods to October 15th from October 1st China’s MOFCOM say Chinese firms have begun inquiring on prices for US farm purchases and China and US are in communication regarding high-level talks OPEC+ are holdi
EU Market Open
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 goods to October 15th from October 1st · Global Times noted comments t
US Market Open
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 meeting US President Trump says Fed should cut rates to zero or less, and then US should refinance its debt
EU Market Open
Asian equity markets eventually traded mostly higher as the region shrugged-off the indecision from Wall St China is ready to sweeten deal by buying American goods in countdown to trade war talks according to SCMP sources UK MPs seeking to block a no-deal are reportedly examining ways to bring back
US Market Open
European indices are slightly softer but overall little changed as markets await a substantial catalyst ahead of Thursday’s ECB US President Trump reiterated that China wants to talk, and it was also reported that China is hopeful US can create conditions for trade talks USD remains little changed v
EU Market Open
Asian equity markets traded mixed, following suit from the indecisive tone seen on Wall St Chinese inflation metrics were largely influenced by a 10% increase in food prices amid the swine fever epidemic, PPI saw its sharpest contraction in 3 years US President Trump reiterated that China wants to t
EU Market Open
European indices are little changed and lacking direction thus far this morning [Euro Stoxx 50 +0.1%] ahead of a quiet slate for the day Sterling is strong ahead of today’s hectic UK Parliament schedule, which may well be the last until October 14th Apple (AAPL) and Foxconn have reportedly violated
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 Starts, B
EU Market Open
Asian equity markets traded mostly positively with gains capped by soft trade metrics from China and ongoing unrest in Hong Kong UK PM Johnson has reportedly drawn up a plan to legally sabotage a Brexit extension if MPs vote against holding a general election Saudi Arabia removed Energy Minister Al-
US Market Open
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 ahead PBoC cut its RRR by 50bps, effective as of Sep 16, will further cut RRR for some qualified banks, some banks will get an addition
EU Market Open
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 high UK 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 sooner DXY was
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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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