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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.
European indices are firmly in negative territory [Euro Stoxx 50 -1.4%] as the US-China trade narrative ramps up and USD/CNH went through the 7.00 handleChina has asked state run firms to halt US agriculture purchases, however the State Planner later rebuffed the US’ accusation that China has not pu
Asian equity markets were lower across the board as the stock rout resumed from last week’s tariff announcement by US President TrumpChina has asked state-run purchasers to halt US agriculture imports, while a collapse in the CNH through the 7.00 handle also exacerbated the risk-averse toneDXY sligh
European indices are firmly in the red as sentiment remains under fire from US President Trump announcing further China tariffsFixed income has been underpinned on the risk sentiment with the German 30yr yield dropping below 0% for the first time and the 10yr below -50bpsChinese Commerce Ministry re
Global sentiment dented after US President Trump announced a 10% tariff on the remaining USD 300bln of Chinese goods to the USIn recent talks, Chinese sources stated that China was not backing down or adding back any of the concession language in the agreementDXY declined following the tariff announ
European indices are off FOMC-lows, Energy sector is pressured after Shell’s earnings and lower oil pricesCable remains lacklustre around 1.2100 ahead of the BoELooking ahead, highlights include US Initial Jobless Claims & ISM Manufacturing PMI, BoE Rate Decision, QIR & Press ConferenceEarni
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Fed cut rates by 25bps as expected, but disappointed expectations for more dovish signalsFed Chair Powell suggested the decision was different from the beginning of a lengthy cutting cycle but later added he did not say that the cut is going to be the start of a cycle of "just one" rate cutAsian sto
European Indices are mixed this morning after an earnings dominated start to the session, and as further US earnings and the FOMC awaitsUS-China trade talks concluded early, with no substantial progress noted though the two sides are to meet again in SeptemberNorth Korea fired multiple projectiles e
European Indices are mixed this morning after an earnings dominated start to the session, and as further US earnings and the FOMC awaitsUS-China trade talks concluded early, with no substantial progress noted though the two sides are to meet again in SeptemberNorth Korea fired multiple projectiles e
Asian equity markets followed suit to the negative performance seen across global peers amid trade concerns, looming FOMC decision, mixed Chinese data and earningsApple gained around 4.5% after-hours due to a beat on both top and bottom lines, Co. missed on iPhone sales but Q4 revenue forecast surpa
European indices [Euro Stoxx 50 -1.0%] are firmly in negative territory, though the FTSE 100 once again outperforms as Sterling remains subdued and post BP earningsBoth FX and Fixed markets remain little changed (ex-Cable) ahead of this week’s risk eventsChina's Communist Party's Politburo reiterate
Asian equity indices shrugged off the lacklustre lead from global peers and traded marginally higher across the boardBoJ maintained current monetary policy settings and disappointed outside calls for a dovish tweak to forward guidanceGBP remains under pressure with UK PM Johnson refusing to meet wit
European Indices [Euro Stoxx 50 U/C] are little changed thus far, though the FTSE 100 (+1.1%) outperforms as sterling is subduedIranian Official said a meeting with parties relating the to 2015 nuclear deal was constructive, though unresolved issues remainUS & Japan are to have ministerial level
NOTE: This analysis was sent to RANsquawk clients last Friday. Sign up for a free trial by following this link. MON: UK Mortgage Lending and Approvals, Dallas Fed Manufacturing IndexTUE: Japanese Unemployment and Industrial Production, Australian Building Approvals, German Import Price Index a
Asian equity markets began the week tentative ahead of upcoming slew of key risk events (FOMC, NFP, US-China trade talks) US President Trump said China will probably want to wait on a trade deal and try to delay it until the US electionUK Cabinet Minister Gove suggested the government will make inte
European stocks are largely dictated by earnings, telecoms gain on potential Vodafone unit IPOPost-earnings: Amazon (AMZN) -1.5%, Alphabet (GOOGL) +8.2% and Intel (INTC) +4.8% pre-marketDXY gains after clearing some tech barriers ahead of Tier 1 dataLooking ahead, highlights include US Q2 GDP, Baker
Asian equity markets traded negatively as the region conformed to the downbeat global risk tone post-ECB and large-cap earningsOutgoing EC President Juncker told UK PM Johnson that the current Withdrawal Agreement is the best and only possible agreementECB sources suggest a rate cut is coming in Sep
European equities trade with no firm direction as bourses are dictated by a slew of large cap EU earningsDXY is flat while EUR hovers above YTD lows awaiting the ECB (full preview available in the Research Suite)Looking ahead, highlights include CBRT and ECB Rate Decisions, US Durable Goods and Init
Asian equity markets mostly traded with cautious gains after a similar performance on Wall St and ahead of upcoming key risk eventsUK PM Johnson launched a huge overhaul of his cabinet yesterday, appointing prominent Brexiteers to key rolesIn FX markets, price action was predominantly uneventful acr
European stocks are marginally lower, FTSE 100 lags as miners slideEUR pressured and Bunds spiked amid downbeat EZ flash PMIs, DXY extends gains above 97.500US DoJ is reportedly opening broad antitrust review on large tech firmsLooking ahead, highlights include US Flash PMIs, DoEs and US 5yr Note Au
Asian equities were supported by reports that USTR Lighthizer will lead a small team of negotiators to China next Monday for trade discussionsUS Commerce Secretary Ross said he will deal with Huawei waiver applications within the next few weeksPM-elect Johnson will begin assembling a majority Brexit
European stocks are higher across the board [Eurostoxx 50 +1.0%], material and tech sectors outperformDXY inches closer to July highs while GBP awaits the new PM announcementLooking ahead, highlights include, US Existing Home Sales, US API Crude Stocks, NZ Trade Balance, Hungarian Rate Decision, BoE
Asian equity markets were mostly higher as the region took its cue from gains on Wall St, where all major indices closed higherUK new PM announcement due between 1100-1200BST today, in which a win by hardliner Brexiteer Boris Johnson is seen as a forgone conclusionWhite House confirmed US President
WTI and Brent futures extend on gains as tensions rise in the Strait of HormuzMajor European indices are relatively flat [Eurostoxx 50 +0.1%], energy sector outperforms on price action in crude marketsDXY has consolidated recovery gains above the 97.000 handle, NZD, CAD and AUD outperformLooking ahe
Asian equity markets traded mostly lower with the region cautious amid dampened hopes for a more aggressive Fed rate cut and geopolitical concernsFed officials reportedly could suggest potential for additional stimulus beyond July and signal a 25bp cut is likely at the July meetingIRGC said it seize
European equities are mostly lower [Eurostoxx 50 -0.2%] as Fed fuelled momentum wanesNew York Fed stated that the comments made by Fed's Williams were academic, based on research and not about potential policy actions at the upcoming FOMC meetingItaly underperforms on domestic political angst, FTSE
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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