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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.
Asian stocks traded mixed as the region failed to take full advantage of the tail wind from the tech-led recovery on Wall St In FX, DXY remained firm overnight, RBA was a non-event for AUD, USD/CNH higher by over 4 points after the PBoC set the weakest fix since August last year Looking ahead,
Asian stocks traded mixed as the region failed to take full advantage of the tail wind from the tech-led recovery on Wall St In FX, DXY remained firm overnight, RBA was a non-event for AUD, USD/CNH higher by over 4 points after the PBoC set the weakest fix since August last year Looking ahead,
Risk tone soured in Europe as US tariffs concerns and German political instability lead all equity markets into negative territory US President Trump said he spoke to Saudi Arabia’s King Salman on raising production by as much as 2mln barrels and that prices were too high, which the Saudi r
Asian equity markets began H2 indecisively with the region constrained by disappointing data releases including Chinese Official & Caixin Manufacturing PMIs EUR/USD hampered after CSU party leader Seehofer offered to resign amid the migration dispute Looking ahead, highlights include Euroz
Central Banks At the June meeting the Fed expectedly hiked interest rates by 25bps, however, the median now sees four hikes in 2018 from three previously. The decision was perceived as relatively hawkish as the Fed also dropped their reference that it expected interest rates to be below neutral f
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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
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,
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
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
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
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
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’
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
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
<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>
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
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
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 
<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>
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
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
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
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