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Israel and Iran launched fresh attacks on each other's major cities, with exchanges of fire continuing into a third day on Sunday, according to multiple media outlets; Initial strength in crude now pared amid potential ceasefire efforts but no progress yet.Israeli drones on Saturday targeted the Sou

Israel and Iran launched fresh attacks on each other's major cities, with exchanges of fire continuing into a third day on Sunday, according to multiple media outlets.Israeli drones on Saturday targeted the South Pars Gas Refinery and the Fajr Jam Gas Refinery, according to Tasnim News Agency.US Pre

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Israel conducted pre-emptive strikes on Iranian nuclear and military targets; Iran warned that Israel and the US will pay a heavy price.Iran's President to speak on the subject soon; US President Trump urged Iran to "make a deal, before there is nothing left".Geopolitics driving all price action wit

APAC stocks traded lower and US equity futures were pressured amid the worsening geopolitical situation in the Middle East.Israel conducted pre-emptive strikes on Iranian nuclear and military targets; Iran warned that Israel and the US will pay a heavy price.European equity futures indicate a lower

US President Trump said at a certain point, they will send letters out for countries to take or leave and will send those letters out in a week and a half.Geopolitics is driving newsflow as Iran was judged to have violated IAEA rules. An update which has sparked increasingly escalatory rhetoric.Give

APAC stocks traded mixed following the subdued handover from Wall St; Europe primed for a lower open (Eurostoxx 50 future -0.7%)US President Trump said he would be willing to extend the trade talks deadline but doesn't think it will be necessaryUS President Trump is planning to send letters in

US Commerce Secretary Lutnick said they have reached a framework to implement the Geneva consensus; will return to the US to see if Trump approves.Chinese Vice Commerce Minister Li Chenggang said the two sides reached a consensus regarding the Geneva meeting; will report on the framework to leaders.

APAC stocks were mostly higher amid the recent trade-related optimism stemming from the US-China trade talks in London which have now concluded.US Commerce Secretary Lutnick said they have reached a framework to implement the Geneva consensus; will return to the US to see if Trump approves.Chinese V

US-China talks in London have commenced.US Commerce Secretary Lutnick says discussions with China are "going well"; talks to continue all day Tuesday.European stocks move lower ahead of US-China talks, FTSE 100 bid post-jobs data.GBP lags after jobs data which saw a slump in HMRC Payrolls and a furt

APAC stocks traded mostly higher with risk sentiment underpinned amid some optimism surrounding US-China talks; to resume 10:00BST.US Treasury Secretary Bessent said it was a 'good meeting' with China, Commerce Secretary Lutnick said talks were "fruitful".European equity futures indicate a marginall

US President Trump said they are very far advanced on a China deal ahead of high-level talks in London on Monday.US President Trump said he is thinking about the next Fed Chair and it is coming out very soon.European bourses are modestly lower in holiday-thinned trade; ES/NQ trade around the unchang

APAC stocks traded mostly higher following last Friday's gains on Wall St; participants also digested mixed Chinese data.Chinese Y/Y CPI remained in deflationary territory, trade data saw imports and exports fall short of expectations.US President Trump said they are very far advanced on a China dea

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European bourses trade flat/lower following the fallout of the dramatic Trump-Musk spat, but with traders setting their sights on the US jobs report.USD is slightly firmer in what has ultimately been a week of losses for DXY. EUR is trivially softer vs. the USD. JPY is the laggard across the majors.

APAC stocks traded mixed following the subdued handover from the US amid a stunning online bust-up between US President Trump and Elon Musk.US President Trump said that trade talks with China have never been off track and straightened out the complexity.European equity futures indicate a slightly lo

US President Trump is to meet with German Chancellor Merz at 11:45EDT/16:45BST today.European bourses opened flat before climbing, which supported US futures, but are now off best.FX markets broadly contained as EUR awaits the upcoming ECB rate announcement.Bonds broadly trading near session highs,

US President Trump is to meet with German Chancellor Merz at 11:45EDT/16:45BST today.US President Trump said the "debt limit should be entirely scrapped..."; separately, he banned travel from certain nationsAPAC trade was mixed, European futures point to a flat openDXY saw a slight reprieve, EUR/USD

EU Trade Commissioner Sefcovic says he had constructive talks with USTR Greer; are advancing in the correct direction at "pace".US President Trump's order to increase steel and aluminium tariffs to 50% has taken effect, aside from the UK. The UK is still subject to 25% tariffs on steel, with the UK

US President Trump is reportedly set to speak with Chinese President Xi on Friday, according to sources. It was also reported that White House Press Secretary said the Trump-Xi call will be held very soon.White House said the Wednesday trade offer deadline letter was authentic and they are on track

The EU did not receive a US letter demanding best trade negotiations offers by Wednesday, according to Reuters sources.European bourses opened higher but tilted lower as the Dutch Government collapsed; US futures also in the red.USD attempts to claw back recent losses, EUR/USD digests soft inflation

APAC stocks traded mostly higher as the region took impetus from the rebound on Wall St; gains capped by disappointing Chinese Caixin Manufacturing data.US President Trump's administration wants countries' "best offer" by Wednesday in tariff talks, according to Reuters.White House Press Secretary sa

US President Trump said he will double US steel and aluminum tariffs from 25% to 50%, effective June 4th.US Treasury Secretary Bessent said China is holding back products essential to the industrial supply chain and he believes President Trump will talk to Chinese President Xi very soon, according t

US President Trump said he will double US steel and aluminium tariffs from 25% to 50%, effective June 4th.US Treasury Secretary Bessent said China is holding back products essential to the industrial supply chain and he believes President Trump will talk to Chinese President Xi very soon, according

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