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APAC stocks were mixed as participants digested varied geopolitical headlines. China was pressured by the lockdown in Shenzhen.Russian and Ukrainian officials on Sunday gave their most upbeat assessments so far on the progress of talks.Russia launched an airstrike on a military base near the Po

Russian President Putin says there are certain positive shifts in talks with Ukraine - sparking significant risk-on.European bourses are firmer, Euro Stoxx 50 +3.0%, as are US futures though magnitudes are more contained amid a thin US docket.DXY is firmer, but off-highs, in tandem with the broader

APAC stocks traded negatively following the soft lead from the US and with Chinese tech names spooked by US delisting fears.Russia agreed to allow a Ukrainian repair team to access power lines in the area around the Chernobyl nuclear power station.US President Biden is to call for an end to Russia's

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba says no progress on a ceasefire; Russia stuck to its script; holding the meeting with his Russian counterpart was not easy; ready to meet again in this formatRussian Foreign Minister says a possible meeting between the Ukrainian and Russian presidents was discussed,

APAC stocks traded with firm gains following a strong session for Wall St.; S&P 500 +2.6%, Nasdaq +3.6%.European equity futures are indicative of a marginally softer open with the Euro Stoxx 50 future down 0.1% after the cash market closed higher by 7.4% yesterday.Ukrainian President Z

European bourses are firmer across the board as risk-sentiment recovers, Euro Stoxx 50 +5.0%; albeit, Energy/Basic Resources names are lagging amid an unwinding in geopolitical-premia, evidenced notably in crude.US futures are firmer across the board, though the magnitude of action is less pronounce

US stocks finished mostly lower whilst the APAC region posted a mixed performance overnight. European equity futures are indicative of a higher open with the Euro Stoxx 50 future up 1.7% after the cash market closed down 0.2% yesterday.Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov will travel to Turkey today

European bourses are mixed, Euro Stoxx 50 +0.9%, after an initial boost to sentiment on source reports around large-scale EU bond issuance; albeit, this upside has waned.Similar action has been exhibited in US futures, ES +0.4%, though performance there is positive across the board once more after a

S&P 500 and Dow Jones suffered their worst performance YTD and the Nasdaq Comp. finished in a bear market.APAC stocks were seen lower overnight and US equity futures extended on losses; ES -0.7%.The Euro Stoxx 50 future is down 2.4% after the cash market closed down 1.2% and in bear market terri

European bourses are hampered across the board, Euro Stoxx 50 -2.3%, as geopolitics continue to dominate; US futures are also pressured, ES -1.7%, but faring marginally betterWTI and Brent surge amid multiple bullish-factors re. US possibly banning Russian oil, Iran-nuclear delays and China growth a

MON: Chinese Trade Balance (Feb), German Consumer Goods/Industrial Orders (Jan), EZ Sentix (Mar), US Employment Trends (Feb), Australian Consumer Sentiment (Mar).TUE: EIA STEO; Australian NAB Business Conditions/Confidence (Feb), German Industrial Output/Production (Jan), EZ Employment Final (Q4), U

Ukraine's ruling party head said the third round of talks with Russia will take place on Monday.US Secretary of State Blinken said the US and allies are in active discussions regarding a Russian oil import ban; Brent rose above USD 139/bbl at one stage. Russian demands for sanction exemptions h

European bourses are hampered, Euro Stoxx 50 -3.7%, after sentiment was hit on the escalating Zaporizhzhia nuclear situation, with Russia now having control of the areaStateside, US futures, ES -0.8%, are pressured but remain modestly above overnight lows as participants look to today's Labour Marke

Ukraine and Russia reached an understanding on a joint provision of humanitarian corridors for evacuating civilians.Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant was attacked by Russia; safety of the plant has since been secured. APAC stocks were seen lower amid fears surrounding the Russian attac

Next round of Russia-Ukraine discussions could start at 12:00GMT today; though, Russia notes that they are awaiting the arrival of the Ukrainian delegationEuropean bourses are lower and in-line with the generally cautious mood ahead of negotiations; US futures lower, ES -0.1%, but more contained pre

APAC stocks traded mostly positive following gains in the US where stocks and yields climbed.European equity futures are indicative of a flat open after the Eurostoxx 50 cash market closed higher by 1.5% yesterday.DXY remains on a firm footing, EUR/USD hovers around 1.11 and Cable is circa 1.34

Ukraine and Russia will hold a second round of discussion later today, via Tass citing an aide to the Ukraine presidential office - awaiting Ukranian confirmation.Earlier, Russia's Kremlin says the Russian delegation will be waiting later today and are ready to continue talks; not clear if Ukrainian

US stocks finished lower (S&P 500 -1.6%) with Asian equities also seen softer overnight. European equity futures are indicative of a soft open with the Euro Stoxx 50 future -0.1% after the cash market closed lower by 4.0% yesterday.In FX, the DXY extended on gains above 97.00, EUR/USD has r

Sentiment in equities has moved to risk-off as the mornings Russia-Ukraine updates are generally downbeat; Euro Stoxx 50 -2.5%, ES -0.5%US futures are lower across the board, ES -0.5%, though magnitudes are more contained than their European peers as participants look to a heavy data-docket ahead an

APAC stocks began the month mostly on the front foot with the region digesting encouraging Chinese PMI dataEuropean equity futures are indicative of a lower open with the Euro Stoxx 50 future -1.0% after the cash market closed lower by 1.2% yesterdayDXY is marginally firmer but sub-97.00, AUD s

G7 leaders declared they will remove selected Russian banks from the interbank SWIFT systemRussian President Putin ordered to place Russia's nuclear deterrent forces on high alert citing aggressive statements by NATO leadersNegotiations have commenced between Ukrainian and Russian officials at the B

MON: Chinese Official PMI (Feb)TUE: RBA Policy Announcement, Norges Bank Watch, India Maha Shivrati; Chinese NBS & Composite PMIs (Feb), EZ, UK & US Final Manufacturing PMI (Feb), German Retail Sales (Jan), CPI Prelim. (Feb), US ISM Manufacturing PMI (Feb)WED: OPEC Meeting, BoC Policy Announ

Russian President Putin ordered to place Russia's nuclear deterrent forces on high alert citing aggressive statements by NATO leaders and economic sanctionsG7 leaders declared they will remove selected Russian banks from the interbank SWIFT system; the EU said some Russian central bank assets will b

European bourses are firmer and back in proximity to initial best levels after losing traction shortly after the cash open, Euro Stoxx 50 +1.3%; FTSE 100 +1.9% outperforms amid Basic Resources strength.US futures are lower across the board, ES -0.9%, after yesterday's significant intra-day reversal

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba confirmed Russian rockets have been fired at KyivUS President Biden authorised new sanctions including on Russian exportsUS stocks were able to close higher with the NQ (+3.4%) outperforming peers; US futures traded on a slightly softer footing overnightEuropean equ