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[PODCAST] US Open Rundown 29.06.18
EU sentiment rebounds with equities all in the green as a deal is reached on migrants Positive UK GDP figure give GBP a lift Looking ahead, highlights include, US PCE, Canadian GDP, Chicago PMI, EU summit ASIA Asian stocks initially struggled for direction and traded mixed for most t
READ STORY[PODCAST] EU Open Rundown 29.06.18
Asian stocks initially struggled for direction before seeing a mild uplift after EU leaders reached an agreement on migration EUR/USD reclaimed the 1.1600 handle with most other majors benefitting from subsequent USD softness Looking ahead, highlights include German jobs, UK GDP (Q1), EZ CPI,
READ STORY[PODCAST] US Open Rundown 28.06.18
European equities are lower across the board (Eurostoxx 50 -0.4%) as trade tensions continue to weigh on sentiment DXY remains above 95.00 in European trade after an early bout of strength (now off best-levels) Looking ahead, highlights include German national CPI, US GDP (F), weekly jobs, EU
READ STORYPREVIEW: EU June Summit
Arrivals scheduled at 12:30BST/06:30CDT on Thursday and 07:00BST/01:00CDT on Friday EU Summit is to be dominated by the migration issue Brexit talks at the Summit to show little development MIGRATION ISSUE Leaders are expected to discuss the internal and exter
READ STORY[PODCAST] EU Open Rundown 28.06.18
Asian equity markets traded somewhat indecisively after White House economic adviser Kudlow rejected the perception that Trump was softening his stance on China Chinese stocks later recovered amid pre-emptive trade measures including a further devaluation of the CNY and adjustments on tariffs for
READ STORY[PODCAST] US Open Rundown 27.06.18
Equity bourses initially negative and around multi month lows as US trade concerns filter through to Europe Positive commentary from US Defence Secretary Mattis softens the blow, as President Xi talks have been “very, very” good Looking ahead, highlights include, US durables, US ad
READ STORY[PODCAST] EU Open Rundown 27.06.18
Trade concerns saw a slight moderation after US President Trump suggested he would ease off on demands for new tight restrictions regarding Chinese investments Asian equity markets remained cautious. In FX, USD, EUR and GBP were quiet overnight with the greenback holding onto the prior day’
READ STORY[PODCAST] EU Open Rundown 26.06.18
Asian stocks were negative across the board amid trade-inspired spill-over selling from the US US Treasury Secretary Mnuchin suggested investment restrictions were not just specific to China but to all countries trying to steal US technology White House Trade Advisor Navarro provided momentary
READ STORY[PODCAST] EU Open Rundown 25.06.18
Asian equity markets began the week mixed as the region digested a targeted RRR reduction by the PBoC and reports the US is planning new restrictions on China US President Trump is said to be planning new restrictions on tech exports to China and Chinese investment with an announcement expected b
READ STORYWeek in Focus – Week Commencing 18th June 2018
<p><strong>Key Events</strong></p> <p><strong>Sunday</strong>: Turkish General Election</p> <p><strong>Monday</strong>: German IFO</p> <p><strong>Tuesday</strong>: N/A</p> <p><strong>Wednesday</strong>: BoE Governor Carney speaks, US Durable Goods, Trade Balance</p> <p><strong>Thursday</strong>: RBNZ Rate Decision, German CPI (Prelim), US GDP (Final), EU Summit</p> <p><strong>Friday</strong>: Japan Labour Market, German Labour Market, UK GDP (Final), EZ CPI, US PCE, Canadian GDP (monthly) </p>
READ STORYWeek in Focus – Week Commencing 18th June 2018
<p><strong>Key Events</strong></p> <p><strong>Sunday</strong>: Turkish General Election</p> <p><strong>Monday</strong>: German IFO</p> <p><strong>Tuesday</strong>: N/A</p> <p><strong>Wednesday</strong>: BoE Governor Carney speaks, US Durable Goods, Trade Balance</p> <p><strong>Thursday</strong>: RBNZ Rate Decision, German CPI (Prelim), US GDP (Final), EU Summit</p> <p><strong>Friday</strong>: Japan Labour Market, German Labour Market, UK GDP (Final), EZ CPI, US PCE, Canadian GDP (monthly) </p>
READ STORYWeek in Focus – Week Commencing 18th June 2018
<p><strong>Key Events</strong></p> <p><strong>Sunday</strong>: Turkish General Election</p> <p><strong>Monday</strong>: German IFO</p> <p><strong>Tuesday</strong>: N/A</p> <p><strong>Wednesday</strong>: BoE Governor Carney speaks, US Durable Goods, Trade Balance</p> <p><strong>Thursday</strong>: RBNZ Rate Decision, German CPI (Prelim), US GDP (Final), EU Summit</p> <p><strong>Friday</strong>: Japan Labour Market, German Labour Market, UK GDP (Final), EZ CPI, US PCE, Canadian GDP (monthly) </p>
READ STORYWeek in Focus – Week Commencing 18th June 2018
<p><strong>Key Events</strong></p> <p><strong>Sunday</strong>: Turkish General Election</p> <p><strong>Monday</strong>: German IFO</p> <p><strong>Tuesday</strong>: N/A</p> <p><strong>Wednesday</strong>: BoE Governor Carney speaks, US Durable Goods, Trade Balance</p> <p><strong>Thursday</strong>: RBNZ Rate Decision, German CPI (Prelim), US GDP (Final), EU Summit</p> <p><strong>Friday</strong>: Japan Labour Market, German Labour Market, UK GDP (Final), EZ CPI, US PCE, Canadian GDP (monthly) </p>
READ STORY[PODCAST] EU Open Rundown 22.06.18
Asian stocks mixed; DJIA closed lower for 8th consecutive trading session WTI and Brent crude higher amid uncertainty ahead of today’s OPEC meeting Looking ahead, highlights include Eurozone PMIs, Canadian CPI, and the OPEC meeting ASIA Asia stocks were somewhat mixed with the re
READ STORY[PODCAST] EU Open Rundown 21.06.18
Asian equity markets mixed; China underperforms as trade fears linger FX markets quiet with DXY holding above 95.00; NZD soft as growth slows Looking ahead, highlights include rate decisions from BoE, SNB and Norges Bank ASIA Asia traded mixed although were initially mostly higher foll
READ STORYPREVIEW: SNB Monetary Policy Decision (June)
SNB is expected to stand pat on policy rate at -0.75%, with little change anticipated to the policy statement The central bank is likely to reiterate its commitment to FX intervention in order to offset any unwanted appreciation of the “highly valued” CHF EXPECTATIONS The 
READ STORYPREVIEW: Norges Bank Rate Decision (June 2018)
<ul><li>Norges Bank to publish its rate decision and new economic projections at 09:00 BST</li> <li>Rates expected unchanged</li> <li>Growth, inflation profiles may be revised up</li> <li>Central bank expected to stick to its hawkish stance</li> </ul>
READ STORY[PODCAST] EU Open Rundown 20.06.18
Asian shares mostly higher as stocks take a breather following Tuesday’s decline FX price action relatively uneventful but USD/JPY reclaims 110.00 Looking ahead, highlights include US existing home sales and a panel discussion with Fed’s Powell, ECB’s Draghi, BoJ’s Kuro
READ STORY[PODCAST] EU Open Rundown 19.06.18
Trump targets USD 200bln in fresh China tariffs; China says to fight back firmly Asia-Pac equity markets were mostly lower amid a further escalation of trade tensions Looking ahead, highlights include speeches from ECB’s Draghi, Praet, Lane and Fed’s Bullard TRADE TARIFFS U
READ STORY[PODCAST] EU Open Rundown 18.06.18
Asian shares pressured after China retaliates to US tariffs; HK and China markets closed Oil lower as Russian Energy Minister Novak proposes extension of the OPEC+ deal Looking ahead, highlights include ECB President Draghi speaking at the Sintra Monetary Policy conference ASIA Asi
READ STORYWeek in Focus – Week Commencing 18th June 2018
Key Events Monday: ECB Forum on Central Banking beginsTuesday: RBA MinutesWednesday: BoJ Minutes, Brazil Rate DecisionThursday: BoE Rate Decision, SNB Rate Decision, Norges Bank Rate Decision, Banxico Rate Decision, Eurogroup MeetingFriday: Japan CPI, OPEC Meeting, EZ PMIs, Canadian CPIGlobal&n
READ STORY[PODCAST] EU Open Rundown 15.06.18
Asian equity markets were somewhat mixed as the region digested the fallout from the ECB and Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on China UK government presented an amendment that reportedly fell short of rebel demands with the new clause giving Parliament a more limited say Looking ahead
READ STORY[PODCAST] EU Open Rundown 14.06.18
FOMC lifted the Fed Funds Rate to 1.75%-2.00% as expected. FOMC median view sees 4 hikes in 2018. Dropped reference that it expected rates to be below neutral for ‘some time’. House of Commons voted to reject House of Lords amendments to the EU Withdrawal Bill which would have require
READ STORY[PODCAST] EU Open Rundown 13.06.18
Asian stocks traded subdued with participants tentative ahead of the looming FOMC decision and amid a resurfacing of trade concerns House of Commons rejected withdrawal bill amendments related to Brexit day, Henry VIII powers and ‘meaningful vote’ Looking ahead, highlights include
READ STORYECB Monetary Policy Decision Due At 12:45 BST, 13:45 CET, 07:45 EDT, On Thursday 14th June 2018, Press Conference Due At 13:30 BST, 14:30 CET, 08:30 EDT
Unanimous expectations look for the ECB to leave its three key rates unchanged Will the ECB unveil their blueprint for winding down their PSPP or will they ‘kick the can down the road’ to July? Questions likely to be raised on the Bank’s view surrounding the latest developmen
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