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APAC stocks traded mostly higher following the gains in the US where growth stocks spearheaded a recovery.Russia and Ukraine could pause hostilities as part of a deal which would see Ukraine abandon its push for NATO membership, according to FT.European equity futures are indicative of a higher open

European bourses are firmer, extending on overnight futures performance, shrugging off a downbeat APAC handover amid COVID concerns.Stateside, futures are contained/marginally softer ahead of a quiet schedule and after a mixed close on Friday; NQ, -0.3%, modestly lags amid yield action.Russian Kreml

APAC stocks traded mostly lower with the region cautious heading into month-end and following the Shanghai lockdown announcement.The next round of face-to-face talks between Russia and Ukraine will be held in Turkey on March 28th-30th.US President Biden stated that Russian President Putin canno

MON: US Dallas Fed Manufacturing Business Index (Mar), Retail Inventories (Feb).TUE: BoJ SOO (Mar); Japanese Unemployment (Feb), German GfK Consumer Sentiment (Apr), US Consumer Confidence (Mar), Australian Federal Budget.WED: Japanese Retail Sales (Feb), German Import Price (Feb), EZ Consumer Confi

European bourses came under pressure in early trade before seeing a mild recovery; US equity futures post mild gains."There is progress in ceasefire negotiations with Russia", according to Ukrainian President Advisor cited by Sky News Arabia.The Russian military will submit a proposal to Russian Pre

APAC stocks traded mixed with the growth and tech-led momentum from the US fading overnight.European equity futures are indicative of a slightly higher open with the Euro Stoxx 50 future up 0.1% after the cash market closed lower by 0.2% yesterday.DXY hovers around 98.50, EUR/USD is back above 1.10

European bourses were relatively flat at the open but saw a bout of impetus amid above-forecast PMIs; however, this was shortlived with bourses now negative, Euro Stoxx 50 -0.6%.US futures are in-fitting directionally but diverging in terms of magnitudes, posting gains of circa. 0.4% ahead of multip

APAC stocks traded cautiously after a soft close on Wall St. which saw the S&P 500 finish the session lower by 1.3%.The US will announce a package of sanctions designations on Russian political figures and oligarchs on Thursday.European equity futures are indicative of a slightly highe

European bourses are pressured, Euro Stoxx 50 -0.6%, with the exception of the FTSE 100 +0.3% amid crude action.US futures remain softer, ES -0.3%, but haven't slipped much further amid the above pressure in Europe as Russia-Ukraine tensions remain elevatedDXY remains bid amid hawkish Fed rhetoric,

APAC stocks were positive as the region took encouragement from the strong US and European leads.Fed's Mester (2022 voter) said she thinks 50bps increases will be needed at some meetings based on her forecasts.DXY hovers around 98.50, USD/JPY extended its rise to 121.40, GBP is on the front-foot ahe

European bourses have been erring higher after a contained open, Euro Stoxx 50 +0.9%, with upside occurring as crude and bonds slipped further.US futures are in-fitting directionally but magnitudes more contained, a slew of speakers ahead.Crude benchmarks are pressured, but off lows, amid China COVI

APAC stocks were mostly positive following a predominantly soft close in the US; Nasdaq 100 -0.3%.Fed Chair Powell said if the FOMC needs to raise the Fed Funds Rate by more than 25bps at a meeting or meetings, they will do so.Ukrainian President Zelenskiy said he’s prepared to discuss a commitment

Ukrainian President Zelensky said he is ready to negotiate with Russian President Putin; however, Turkey says Putin is not readyRussia's Kremlin says the progress of peace talks with Ukraine is not as big as it should beEuropean bourses/US futures are pressured but relatively contained as developmen

MON: PBoC LPR, Japan Vernal Equinox Day; German Producer Prices (Feb), US National Activity Index (Feb).TUE: UK PPI (Feb), German Flash PMIs (Mar), US New Home Sales (Feb), EZ Consumer Confidence Flash (Mar), Australian Flash PMIs (Mar).WED: NBH Policy Announcement; EZ Current Account/Construction O

APAC stocks were choppy despite the strong close on Wall St. last week; best weekly performance for the S&P 500 since Nov'20.Ukrainian President Zelensky said he is ready to negotiate with Russian President Putin; Turkish official says Putin is not ready.The EU is reportedly to consider an embar

US President Biden will speak with Chinese President Xi at 09:00EDT/13:00GMTBiden's administration reportedly hardened its stance towards China ahead of the callUS futures and European bourses are pressured, as sentiment has drifted following a contained European cash openUkrainian Presidential aide

APAC stocks eventually traded mostly positive following on from Wall St's best 3-day gain since 2020.BoJ kept monetary policy settings unchanged as expected; will take additional easing steps as necessary.US President Biden's administration reportedly hardened its stance towards China ahead of the B

Ukrainian Defense Minister says so far there is nothing to satisfy us in negotiations with RussiaRussian Kremlin says their delegation is putting colossal energy into Ukraine peace talks, conditions are absolutely clear; pushes back on FT reportsEuropean bourses are predominantly negative, Euro Stox

Fed raised rates by 25bps as expected and expects a further six hikes in 2022 and four in 2023.Fed Chair Powell said the Fed expects to reduce the size of its balance sheet at a coming meeting.US stocks closed higher after shaking off the initial kneejerk hawkish reaction to the FOMC. APAC stoc

Constructive commentary from Ukraine's Zelensky and Russia's Lavrov, though more time is still neededEuropean bourses are firmer across the board, Euro Stoxx 50 +3.3%, after a firmer handover and on geopolsUS futures are firmer across the board, NQ +1.9% outperforming amid overnight tech action, inf

APAC stocks gained after a strong handover from Wall St; S&P 500 +2.2%, Nasdaq 100 +3.2%.European equity futures are indicative of a higher open with the Euro Stoxx 50 future up 1.6% after the cash market closed lower by 0.1% yesterday.Ukrainian President Zelensky stated that the positions

Ukrainian President Zelensky said negotiations with Russia will continue on Tuesday; Kremlin says it is positive talks are continuing.European bourses are pressured, Euro Stoxx 50 -1.8%, but off lows after a bout of early pressure amid Russia-Ukraine developments.Stateside, US futures are moving in

APAC stocks mostly declined following the soft handover from the US which saw the NDX close in a technical bear market.European equity futures are indicative of a weaker open with the Euro Stoxx 50 future down 0.8% after the cash market closed higher by 1.5% yesterday.White House warned there will b

Russian and Ukrainian officials on Sunday gave their most upbeat assessments so far on the progress of talks and suggested there could be positive results within daysEuropean bourses are firmer, Euro Stoxx 50 +2.1%, following a mixed APAC handover amid conflicting headlines; US futures are firmer ac

MON: Eurogroup Meeting, Swedish CPIF (Feb), US Survey of Consumer Expectations (Feb).TUE: EU Economic/Financial Affairs Council, OPEC OMR, Norges Bank Regional Network, Chinese Industrial Production/Retail Sales (Feb), UK Unemployment (Jan) & Claimant Count (Feb), German ZEW (Mar), EZ Industrial