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APAC stocks were mostly higher with sentiment underpinned following NVIDIA's earnings and after the Manhattan-based Court of International Trade blocked President Trump's Liberation Day tariffs.NVIDIA (NVDA) shares rose 4.9% after hours following earnings which beat on top and bottom lines despite incurring a USD 4.5bln charge in Q1; Q2 revenue outlook 45.0bln (exp. 46.4bln).US President Trump ordered US chip designers to stop selling to China, according to FT; US halts exporting aircraft engine technology and chip software to China, according to NYT.FOMC Minutes stated participants agreed they were well positioned to wait for more clarity on the outlook.European equity futures indicate a higher cash market open with Euro Stoxx 50 futures up 1.4% after the cash market closed with losses of 0.7% on Wednesday.Looking ahead, highlights include Spanish Retail Sales, Italian Industrial Sales, US GDP 2nd Estimate (Q1), Core PCE Prices (Q1), Jobless Claims, SARB Policy Announcement, Swiss & Scandinavian Holiday, Speakers including Fed's Barkin, Goolsbee, Kugler & Daly, BoE's Bailey & Breeden, Supply from Italy & US Earnings from Marvell, Costco, Dell, Gap, ULTA, Foot Locker, Best Buy & Kohl's.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

Stocks boosted after NVIDIA's earnings and after the Manhattan-based Court of International Trade blocked President Trump's Liberation Day tariffs.NVIDIA (NVDA) shares +6% pre-market following earnings which beat on top and bottom lines despite incurring a USD 4.5bln charge in Q1; Q2 revenue outlook 45.0bln (exp. 46.4bln).US President Trump ordered US chip designers to stop selling to China, according to FT; US halts exporting aircraft engine technology and chip software to China, according to NYT.DXY firmer & havens broadly lag given the risk tone; USTs/XAU both in the red.Looking ahead, Highlights include US GDP 2nd Estimate (Q1), Core PCE Prices (Q1), Jobless Claims, SARB Policy Announcement, Swiss & Scandinavian Holiday, Speakers including Fed's Barkin, Goolsbee, Kugler & Daly, BoE's Bailey & Breeden, Supply from the US Earnings from Marvell, Costco, Dell, Gap, ULTA, Foot Locker, Best Buy & Kohl's.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

APAC stocks were on the back foot following the sell-off on Wall St where stocks, treasuries and the dollar were pressured amid deficit concerns and a weak 20-year auction.US President Trump said he was feeling very good about the bill in Congress; US House Speaker Johnson said on Wednesday that they were yet to decide on a vote on the tax bill that night or on Thursday but added that the Trump tax bill is moving forward.Bitcoin extended on gains and printed a fresh all-time high of above the USD 111k level; Texas House approved the bill to create a Bitcoin reserve.European equity futures indicate a lower cash market open with Euro Stoxx 50 futures down 0.8% after the cash market closed flat on Wednesday.Looking ahead, highlights include EZ, UK, US Flash PMIs, German Ifo, US Jobless Claims, Canadian Producer Prices, NZ Retail Sales, ECB Minutes, Speakers including RBA's Hauser, BoE's Breeden, Dhingra & Pill, ECB's Elderson & de Guindos, BoC's Gravelle, Fed's Barkin & Williams, Supply from Spain, France & US.Earnings from BT, British Land, easyJet, QinetiQ, Tate & Lyle, ConvaTec, Intertek, Generali, PKN Orlen, Allegro, Julius Baer, Galenica, Autodesk, Ross & Analog Devices.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

US President Trump's Tax/Spending bill is currently being debated in the US House (passed the Rules Committee overnight), the debate has formally hit the two-hour minimum as of the time of publication; vote time TBC.European stocks trade lower following the Wall Street and APAC losses; US equity futures attempt to recover recent losses.USD mixed vs. peers, EUR and GBP digest PMI metrics, JPY narrowly leads.USTs a little firmer finding some reprieve following 20yr weakness, Bunds choppy following EZ PMIs.Crude pressured amid reports of further OPEC+ output hikes, Spot gold a little lower.Bitcoin extended on gains and printed a fresh all-time high of above the USD 111k level; Texas House approved the bill to create a Bitcoin reserve.Looking ahead, US Flash PMIs, Jobless Claims, Canadian Producer Prices, NZ Retail Sales, ECB Minutes. Speakers including RBA's Hauser, BoE's Breeden, Dhingra & Pill, ECB's Elderson & de Guindos, BoC's Gravelle, Fed's Barkin & Williams, Supply from the US.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

US House Speaker Johnson said a Thursday tax bill floor vote is still realistic.China's Commerce Ministry said US measures on China's advanced chips are typical of unilateral bullying and protectionism.Europe opened mostly lower but now trade mixed, US equity futures are in the red.USD remains out of love, GBP digests hot CPI data, EUR/USD back above 1.13.Bearish bias in play, Gilts lag after hot CPI, USTs await fiscal updates.Energy and gold boosted by reports Israel is preparing a possible strike on Iranian nuclear facilities.Looking ahead, G7 Central Bank and Finance Ministers Meeting, Speakers including ECB's Lagarde, Lane, Nagel & Cipollone, Fed's Barkin & Bowman, Supply from the US, Earnings from Snowflake, Zoom, Target, TJX, VF Corp & Medtronic.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

APAC stocks traded with a mild positive bias as the region mostly shrugged off the lacklustre lead from Wall St.US House Speaker Johnson said a Thursday tax bill floor vote is still realistic.European equity futures indicate a quiet cash market open with Euro Stoxx 50 future flat after the cash market closed with gains of 0.5% on Tuesday.DXY is extending its losing streak for a third session, EUR/USD is back above 1.13, Cable sits above 1.34 ahead of UK CPI.Israel is preparing a possible strike on Iranian nuclear facilities, according to CNN; not clear whether Israeli leaders have made a final decision.Looking ahead, highlights include UK CPI, G7 Central Bank and Finance Ministers Meeting, ECB's Lagarde, Lane, Nagel & Cipollone, Fed's Barkin & Bowman, Supply from UK, Germany & US.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

APAC stocks were marginally higher as the region took impetus from the rebound stateside; S&P 500 and Dow notched six-day win streaksEuropean equity futures indicate a positive cash market open with Euro Stoxx 50 future up 0.5% after the cash market closed flat on Monday.FX markets are broadly steady. AUD lags after the RBA delivered a 25bps cut and cut its inflation outlook.US President Trump stated that Russia and Ukraine are to immediately begin negotiations on a ceasefire and an end to the war.US House Speaker Johnson said they are almost there on the tax bill and he is very confident they will get it done.Looking ahead, highlights include German Producer Prices, Canadian Inflation, EZ Consumer Confidence, NZ Trade, G7 Finance Ministers Meeting, RBA's Bullock, BoE's Pill, ECB's Cipollone, Nagel, Fed's Bostic, Barkin, Collins, Musalem, Kugler, Daly & Hammack, Supply from Germany.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

European bourses are modestly firmer whilst US equity futures sit in negative territory.USD remains out of favour, AUD weighed on after the RBA delivered a 25bps cut (as expected) and amid discussion of a 50bps cut.JGBs briefly hit by a poor auction, fixed recovery continues into numerous Fed speakers.Crude choppy on mixed geopolitics regarding Russia/Ukraine and Iranian nuclear talks.Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei said "I don't think nuclear talks with the US will be successful", via Mehr news.Looking ahead, Canadian Inflation, NZ Trade, G7 Finance Ministers Meeting, ECB's Cipollone, Nagel, Fed's Bostic, Barkin, Collins, Musalem, Kugler, Daly & Hammack. Earnings from Home Depot & Bilibili.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

Mixed APAC trade, US futures range bound while European futures point to a marginally firmer open.DXY remains lower after Thursday's data, EUR/USD marginally reclaimed 1.12, USD/JPY found support at 145.00.Fixed benchmarks extended/held on to recent gains.Crude benchmarks remain underpinned by the latest on US-Iran, metals marginally softer.Looking ahead, highlights include US Export/Import Prices, UoM Sentiment Survey, BoC SLOS, Speakers including ECB's Lane, Cipollone & Fed's Barkin.Click for the Newsquawk Week Ahead.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

Stocks are broadly in positive territory; US equity futures are modestly higher ES +0.3%.USD on the backfoot but only marginally so, EUR & GBP pivot 1.12 & 1.33 vs the USD.Bonds are firmer but are currently set to end a tumultuous week back where they started.Crude is awaiting geopolitical updates from numerous regions/conflicts, XAU dips.Looking ahead, US Export/Import Prices, UoM Sentiment Survey, BoC SLOS, Speakers including ECB's Lane, Cipollone & Fed's Barkin.Click for the Newsquawk Week Ahead.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

European bourses modestly lower; US futures attempt to pare back Monday's hefty losses.DXY flat, USD/JPY fails to sustain a move below 140, EUR/USD back on a 1.14 handle as USD bounces off lows.Modest UST & Bund divergence while Gilts lag and hit lows on BoE's Greene, who highlighted that wage growth remains "pretty high".Spot gold briefly tested USD 3,500/oz before waning; industrial commodities mostly firmer.Looking ahead, Canadian Producer Prices, US Richmond Fed Index, EZ Consumer Confidence. Speakers including ECB's Knot, de Guindos, BoE's Breeden, Fed's Jefferson, Harker, Kashkari, Kugler & Barkin, Supply from the US, Earnings from Tesla, Verizon, GE Aerospace, Lockheed Martin, Danaher & Elevance.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

APAC stocks traded mixed with most indices rangebound despite the sell-off on Wall St after President Trump renewed his criticism against Fed Chair Powell.European equity futures indicate a lower cash market open with Euro Stoxx 50 future down 0.5%.DXY has extended on recent downside with JPY the main beneficiary, EUR/USD is above the 1.15 mark.Bunds are rangebound on return from the long weekend, crude futures have continued the mild rebound from the prior day's trough.Looking ahead, highlights include Canadian PPPI, US Richmond Fed Index, EZ Consumer Confidence, ECB's Knot, de Guindos, BoE's Breeden, Fed's Jefferson, Harker, Kashkari, Kugler & Barkin, Supply from Germany & US.Earnings from SAP, Iberdrola, Tesla, Verizon, GE Aerospace, Lockheed Martin, Danaher & Elevance.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

Dr. Jeffrey Barkin is a practicing psychiatrist, multimedia journalist, and co-host of A Healthy Conversation on WGAN, where he brings clarity and calm to today's most pressing healthcare issues. Known for his positivity and thoughtful communication style, Jeff has spent decades helping people navigate uncertainty—first in clinical settings and now through public dialogue. A Swarthmore and Yale-trained physician, he traces his love of radio back to childhood nights spent listening to a tiny transistor tucked inside a stuffed animal. From his early DJ days to leading the Maine Medical Association, Jeff's journey reflects a deep belief: better communication leads to better care. Whether breaking down pandemic anxieties or advocating for more humane healthcare models, he champions honesty, empathy, and the power of process over prescription. His Maine roots, paired with a global outlook, make his voice a vital one in reimagining how we connect, care, and heal. Join our conversation with Dr. Jeffrey Barkin today on Radio Maine. Don't forget to subscribe to the channel.

Tom Barkin, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, spoke with Economic Club Board member Barbara Humpton, President and CEO, Siemens USA on the state of the economy.Barkin discussed the impact of tariffs on the 2025 economic outlook, current labor trends, and speculated on the current market volatility's impact on unemployment and inflation. During these uncertain times, he especially emphasized the role businesses play in providing input into their analysis, as well as his direct involvement in gathering feedback from local businesses in his region to understand economic trends and challenges they face.

US President Trump's reciprocal tariffs alongside the 104% levy on China came into effect; US President Trump said China is manipulating its currency in offset against tariffs, and added the US will be announcing tariffs on pharmaceuticals soon.Shanghai Comp. (+0.2%) was somewhat cushioned following recent stabilisation measures and expected policy support; E-mini S&P futures fell (-2.2%); markets await China's response.10yr UST futures notably slumped amid a surge in yields due to trade war concerns and after a weak 3yr auction stateside.RBI and RBNZ both cut their respective rates by 25bps as expected - both central banks flagged trade uncertainty; Japan's BoJ, MOF, FSA hold meeting to discuss international financial markets at 08:00BST.European equity futures indicate a lower cash market open with EuroStoxx 50 futures down 4.3% after the cash market closed with gains of 2.5% on Tuesday.Looking ahead, highlights include US Wholesale Sales, FOMC Minutes, Trump Executive Orders, Speakers including BoJ's Ueda, ECB's Knot, Cipollone & Fed's Barkin, Supply from UK & US, Earnings from Delta & Constellation Brands.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

US President Trump's reciprocal tariffs alongside the 104% levy on China came into effect; US President Trump said China is manipulating its currency in offset against tariffs, and added the US will be announcing tariffs on pharmaceuticals soon.China's top leaders are to hold a meeting as soon as Wednesday (today) to discuss measures to boost the economy after US trade tariffs, via Reuters citing sources.Indices trade lower in Europe whilst US futures are mixed as China refrains from immediate retaliation.USD pressured as trade tensions continue to ratchet higher.A blockbuster session for fixed thus far ahead of the US 10yr tap.Demand hits crude but base metals trade mixed amid hopes of Chinese support.Looking ahead, US Wholesale Sales, FOMC Minutes, Speakers including Fed's Barkin, Supply from US, Earnings from Delta & Constellation Brands.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

US President Trump said we will see tariff details maybe Tuesday night or on Wednesday which are going to be nice in comparison to other countries and in some cases, they may be substantially lower.US President Trump is said to be still deciding which plan he will take for reciprocal tariffs and has been presented with "multiple" tariff plans, according to administration sources cited by FBN's LawrenceUS Treasury Secretary Bessent said President Trump will announce reciprocal tariffs at 15:00EDT/20:00BST on Wednesday.APAC stocks traded mostly higher as markets recovered from the recent sell-off and with sentiment helped by data releases although gains were capped as tariff uncertainty persists heading into April 2nd 'Liberation Day' reciprocal tariffs.RBA maintained the Cash Rate at 4.10% as unanimously forecast and provided little clues for future policy.European equity futures indicate a positive cash market open with Euro Stoxx 50 futures up 0.4% after the cash market closed with losses of 1.6% on Monday.Looking ahead, highlights include EZ HICP (Flash), Unemployment, US ISM Manufacturing PMI & JOLTS, US Completion of the Trade Policy Review, Speakers including Fed's Barkin, BoE's Greene, ECB's Lagarde Lane & Cipollone, Supply from Germany.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

US Treasury Secretary Bessent said President Trump will announce reciprocal tariffs at 15:00EDT/20:00BST on Wednesday.US President Trump says maybe Tuesday night or Wednesday you will see tariff details and we are going to be nice in comparison to other countries, adds in some cases maybe substantially lower.European bourses gain and reside near session highs whilst US futures trade modestly on either side of the unchanged mark.USD slightly lower but with price action fairly contained ahead of “Liberation Day”, EUR little moved by EZ HICP.Bonds bid into April 2nd but USTs and Bunds remain around/shy of Monday's peaks.Choppy trade for the crude complex, but base metals largely supported by Chinese Manufacturing PMI.Looking ahead, highlights include US ISM Manufacturing PMI & JOLTS, US Completion of the Trade Policy Review, Speakers including Fed's Barkin, ECB's Lagarde & Lane.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

APAC stocks were ultimately mixed with cautiousness seen after Trump's latest tariff salvoThe US is to impose 25% tariffs on all cars made outside of the US effective on April 2ndTrump reiterated that reciprocal tariffs are also set for next week but stated they will be lenientEuropean equity futures indicate a lower cash market open with Euro Stoxx 50 future down 0.5% after the cash market closed with losses of 1.2% on WednesdayDXY lower after yesterday's session of gains, EUR is firmer despite Trump tariff plans, GBP is attempting to nurse recent lossesUkraine and the US discussed a halt of strikes on civilian facilities, but the US did not get support on this from RussiaLooking ahead, highlights include US GDP & PCE Final (Q4), Jobless Claims, Japanese Tokyo CPI, Norges Bank & Banxico Policy Announcements, BoJ SOO, BoE's Dhingra, Riksbank's Bremen, Fed's Collins & Barkin, ECB's Schnabel, de Guindos & Lagarde, Norges Bank's Bache, Supply from UK & USRead the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

The US is to impose 25% tariffs on all cars made outside of the US effective on April 2ndTrump reiterated that reciprocal tariffs are also set for next week but stated they will be lenientUpdates which weigh on European equities with Auto names lagging, US futures mixed/firmerDXY mixed with GBP outperforming in an attempted recovery from Wednesday's action while JPY lagsEGBs and USTs diverge as they focus on growth and inflationary implications of the latest rhetoric respectivelyCrude benchmarks lower, TTF choppy, XAU gains and base metals slipLooking ahead, highlights include US GDP & PCE Final (Q4), Jobless Claims, Japanese Tokyo CPI, Banxico Policy Announcement, Speakers including BoEʼs Dhingra, Fedʼs Collins & Barkin, ECBʼs Schnabel, de Guindos & Lagarde, Supply from the USClick for the Newsquawk Week Ahead.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

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NVIDIA +1.1% in US pre-market after headline beats whilst Q1 gross margins are seen easing.European bourses on the backfoot with sentiment hit in Europe amid Trump's EU tariff threats; US futures gain.Pick-up in US yields provides reprieve for USD, USD/JPY eyes a test of 150.Crude trims recent losses but metals pressured by a firmer Dollar.Looking ahead, US Durable Goods, GDP 2nd Estimate (Q4), Core PCE Prices (Q4), Jobless Claims, Japanese Tokyo CPI, Retail Sales, ECB Minutes, Speakers include Fed's Barkin, Schmid, Barr, Bowman, Hammack & Harker, Earnings from Vistra Energy, Norwegian Cruise Line, Dell.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

APAC stocks followed suit to the mixed performance stateside for most of the session after tariff-related confusion and NVIDIA's earnings.US equity futures eked slight gains in predominantly uneventful trade but were indecisive and immediately fluctuated post-NVIDIA (-1.5% aftermarket) earnings despite the AI darling beating on top and bottom lines.White House still plans to implement 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico next week, at least for now — despite comments from US President Trump that raised hopes of another delay, according to Axios.US President Trump said he will be announcing tariffs on the EU very soon and that the EU can try to retaliate on tariffs, as well as noted that EU tariffs are to be 25% on autos and other things.European equity futures indicate a lower cash market open with Euro Stoxx 50 futures down 0.5% after the cash market closed with gains of 1.5% on Wednesday.Looking ahead, highlights include French Producer Prices, Spanish CPI, Germany Unemployment, EZ Sentiment, US Durable Goods, GDP 2nd Estimate (Q4), Core PCE Prices (Q4), Jobless Claims, Japanese Tokyo CPI, Retail Sales, ECB Minutes, Speakers include Fed's Barkin, Schmid, Barr, Bowman, Hammack & Harker, Supply from Italy & UK, Earnings from Vistra Energy, Norwegian Cruise Line, Dell, Swiss Re, AXA, Technip Energies, Ocado, Aviva, Rolls Royce, Taylor Wimpey, Beiersdorf & Eni.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

APAC stocks traded mixed as a tech rally in China offset the weak handover from Wall St where the Nasdaq led the declines once again.US Commerce Secretary Lutnick said they will investigate the possible imposition of tariffs to rebuild the US copper industry.European equity futures indicate a positive cash market open with Euro Stoxx 50 future up 0.7% after the cash market closed with losses of 0.1% on Tuesday.DXY is attempting to claw back yesterday's losses, EUR/USD has slipped back onto a 1.04 handle, AUD unfazed by in-line CPI.Looking ahead, highlights include German GfK Consumer Sentiment, US New Homes Sales, ECB's Lagarde & Cipollone, BoE's Dhingra, Fed's Barkin & Bostic, French President Macron, Supply from Germany & the US.Earnings from NVIDIA, Snowflake, Salesforce, Lowe's, NRG Energy, Advance Auto Parts, AB Inbev, Stellantis, Munich Re, Fresenius, Covestro & Deutsche Telekom.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

European bourses gain and currently reside at highs; US futures also stronger with NQ outperforming ahead of key NVIDIA results.DXY attempts to claw back recent losses, EUR/USD lingers around 1.05.USTs are off lows but remain in the red while EGBs inch higher.Crude choppy, gas subdued, but metals hold a positive bias as the complex digests Trump tariff investigations into copper.Looking ahead, US New Homes Sales, Speakers including ECB's Lagarde & Cipollone, BoE's Dhingra, Fed's Barkin & Bostic, French President Macron, Supply from the US, Earnings from NVIDIA, Snowflake, Salesforce, Lowe's, NRG Energy, Advance Auto Parts.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

APAC stocks traded lower following the weak handover from the US where the tech sector led the declines.US President Trump said they are on time with tariffs and tariffs are going forward; also reportedly looking to tighten chip controls on China.EU and UK are to discuss a Europe-wide defence fund amid fear of US pullback, according to FT.European equity futures indicate a marginally lower cash open with Euro Stoxx 50 future down 0.1% after the cash market closed with losses of 0.4% on Monday.FX markets are steady with the USD mildly softer vs. peers, EUR/USD remains on a 1.05 handle and USD/JPY sub-150.Looking ahead, highlights include German GDP Detailed (Q4), US Consumer Confidence, Richmond Fed Index, ECB Euro Area Indicator of Negotiated Wage Rates, NBH Policy Announcement, Fed Discount Rate Minutes, RBA's Jones, Fed's Logan, Barr, Barkin, ECB's Schnabel & BoE's Pill, Supply from UK, Italy & Germany.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

European bourses are mostly firmer after opening entirely in the red following a negative APAC handover; though US futures remain in the red.DXY is a touch lower, EUR/USD stuck on a 1.04 handle, Antipodeans lag.Diverging performance with USTs higher whilst Bunds are lower awaiting coalition and/or spending updates.Choppy trade in crude with metals subdued despite the softer Dollar.Looking ahead, US Consumer Confidence, Richmond Fed Index, NBH Policy Announcement, Fed Discount Rate Minutes Speakers including RBA's Jones, Fed's Barr, Barkin, ECB's Schnabel & BoE's Pill, Supply from the US, Earnings from Home Depot, Dr Pepper, AMC, Lucid.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin discusses the Trump economic plan and his uncertainty around the impact of tariffs. He speaks with Bloomberg's Jonathan Ferro and Lisa Abramowicz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

European bourses mostly lower; NQ underperforms with GOOGL -7% & AMD -8% post-earnings, AAPL -2.5% as China mulls a probe on its App Store.EU prepares to target US big tech if US President Trump pursues tariffs against the EU, according to FT.Dollar dragged lower again, JPY is boosted by wage data, EUR/USD above 1.04.Bonds bid as AAPL reports hit sentiment and into Bessent's first Quarterly Refunding.Gold continues to print record highs on lingering uncertainty; crude on the backfoot despite the firmer Dollar.Looking ahead, US ADP National Employment, ISM Services, International Trade, ECB Wage Tracker, NBP Policy Announcement, Speakers including ECB's Lane, Fed's Barkin, Goolsbee, Jefferson & Bowman, US Treasury Quarterly Refunding Announcement.Earnings from Uber, Disney, Ford, Arm & Qualcomm.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

APAC stocks traded mixed with the region only partially sustaining the positive momentum from the US, as Chinese markets reopened from the Spring Festival and participants digested disappointing China Caixin Services PMI data.US President Trump said he will speak to Chinese President Xi at the appropriate time and is in no rush, while he responded 'that's fine' when asked about China's retaliatory tariffs.EU prepares to target US big tech if US President Trump pursues tariffs against the EU, according to FT.US equity futures were subdued with sentiment not helped by earnings including from Alphabet which missed on Google Cloud revenue and fell 7.6% after hours.European equity futures indicate a lower cash open with Euro Stoxx 50 futures down 0.4% after the cash market closed with gains of 0.9% on Tuesday.Looking ahead, highlights include Italian Retail Sales, US ADP National Employment, ISM Services, International Trade, ECB Wage Tracker, NBP Policy Announcement, Speakers including ECB's Lane, Fed's Barkin, Goolsbee, Jefferson & Bowman, Supply from UK & US Treasury Quarterly Refunding AnnouncementEarnings from TotalEnergies, Credit Agricole, Novo Nordisk, Equinor, Pandora SSE, GSK, Santander, Uber, Disney, Ford, Arm & Qualcomm.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

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Our first article of 2025 is here—and it's a big one!   "The War That Almost Broke a Classic Fandom" by Lena Barkin: Blake's 7 fans and actors mixed regularly at cons and on the pages of zines—until an anonymous letter changed everything. Read the full piece here: fansplaining.com/articles/the-war-that-almost-broke-a-classic-fandom

APAC stocks were choppy after a similar performance stateside where PPI data printed cooler-than-expected ahead of the incoming US CPI report.European equity futures indicate a mildly positive open with Euro Stoxx 50 futures up 0.1% after the cash market closed with gains of 0.5% on Tuesday.DXY is flat, EUR/USD rests just below 1.03, Cable is pivoting around the 1.22 mark, JPY leads.BoJ Governor Ueda said he wants to discuss and decide whether to raise rates at next week's policy meeting.Looking ahead, highlights include German Wholesale Price Index, FY GDP, UK CPI, EZ Industrial Production, US CPI, IEA OMR, OPEC MOMR, Fed Beige Book, BoE's Taylor, ECB's de Guindos, Fed's Barkin, Kashkari, Williams & Goolsbee, Supply from UK & Germany, Earnings from JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, BlackRock, Citi, Wells Fargo, Bank of New York Mellon.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

Stocks hold modest gains, FTSE 100 outperforms post-CPI; US bank earnings due.DXY lower ahead of US CPI, GBP resilient in the wake of soft inflation metrics, JPY leads.Gilts inflated by CPI, JGBs dented by Ueda & USTs await CPI.Choppy trade in crude while precious metals tilt higher and base metals trade mixed.Looking ahead, US CPI, OPEC MOMR, Fed Beige Book, Speakers including BoE's Taylor, Fed's Barkin, Kashkari, Williams & Goolsbee. Earnings from JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, BlackRock, Citi, Wells Fargo, Bank of New York Mellon.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

European bourses are mixed whilst US is away amid the National Day of Mourning in honour of President Jimmy Carter.Pound under pressure as Cable hangs by a thread; DXY broadly firmer vs peers (ex-JPY).Gilts gap lower and hit 89.00 but have since pared into an imminent parliamentary question, hefty European supply well received.Subdued trade in energy but base metals tilt higher.Looking ahead, Fed's Harker, Collins, Barkin, Schmid, Bowman and BoE's Breeden.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

APAC stocks were mostly negative following the cautious mood in global counterparts amid the recent UK bond market turmoil and Trump tariff reports.FOMC Minutes stated that participants indicated the Fed was at or near a point at which it would be appropriate to slow the pace of easing.European equity futures indicate a flat cash market open with Euro Stoxx 50 futures unchanged after the cash market closed with losses of 0.3% on Wednesday.USD is firmer vs peers (ex-JPY), GBP remains on the backfoot in the wake of bond market pressure, EUR/USD eyes 1.03 to the upside.Looking ahead, highlights include German Industrial Output, BoE DMP, EZ Retail Sales, Fed's Harker, Collins, Barkin, Schmid, Bowman and BoE's Breeden, Supply from Spain & France.National Day of Mourning - The desk will close at 19:00GMT/14:00EST on Thursday 9th January, upon which the desk will close and re-open at 22:00GMT/17:00EST the same day due to US market closures.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

APAC stocks were mostly higher following the tech strength stateside where Nvidia briefly reclaimed the largest market cap title and closed at a fresh record.DXY felt some slight reprieve from the prior day's selling pressure, EUR/USD held on to most of yesterday's gains, USD/JPY briefly breached the 158.00 level to the upside.Canada reportedly considers an early release of retaliatory tariffs against the US, according to The Globe and Mail.European equity futures indicate a negative cash open with Euro Stoxx 50 futures down 0.4% after the cash market closed higher by 2.4% on Monday.Looking ahead, highlights include Swiss CPI, ECB SCE, EZ HICP & Unemployment, US ISM Services PMI, JOLTS Job Openings, International Trade, Canadian Imports/Exports, Comments from Fed's Barkin, Supply from UK, Germany & US.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

European bourses are mixed, US futures gain slightly.USD remains soggy vs. peers, EUR digests CPI metrics, Antipodeans lead.USTs are contained into data, EGBs lift slightly on HICP, Gilts lag.A choppy start for crude while spot gold benefits from the broadly softer Dollar.Looking ahead, US ISM Services PMI, JOLTS Job Openings, International Trade, Canadian Imports/Exports, Comments from Fed's Barkin, Supply from the US.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

APAC stocks were ultimately mixed with most major indices higher although the gains were capped following the negative handover from the US.PBoC is reportedly to plan a policy overhaul as pressure mounts on the economy; likely it would cut interest rates at an appropriate time.European equity futures indicate a slightly softer cash open with Euro Stoxx 50 futures down 0.1% after the cash market closed higher by 0.5% on Thursday.USD is a touch softer, EUR/USD remains on a 1.02 handle, and Cable is sub-1.24.Looking ahead, highlights include German Unemployment Rate, US ISM Manufacturing PMI, US House Speaker Vote, Fed's Barkin & ECB's Lane.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

European bourses are generally lower whilst US futures gain modestly.USD is a little lower, holding around the 109.00 mark.Mild divergence in fixed income, USTs a little higher whilst EGBs are pressuredCommodities fail to benefit from a softer Dollar as crude gives back recent strength.Looking ahead, US ISM Manufacturing PMI, US House Speaker Vote, Fed's Barkin & ECB's Lane.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

European bourses opened flat but started grinding higher shortly after the open despite relatively quiet newsflow; France's CAC 40 shrugged off the vote of no confidence which played out as expected.USD remains on the backfoot vs. peers following yesterday's ISM-induced move in yields; EUR on a firmer footing vs. the USD with not much in the way of follow-through selling from the collapse of the French government.Crude futures holding a modest upward bias after selling off in the US afternoon on Wednesday, which was later attributed to a bank offloading a large volume of US oil futures contracts ahead of today's OPEC+ meeting.Bitcoin climbed above the psychological USD 100k level for the first time ever and continued to advance with prices underpinned after US President-elect Trump picked crypto-backer Paul Atkins to lead the SEC.Looking ahead, highlights include US Challenger Layoffs & Weekly Jobless Claims, OPEC+ Meeting, Speakers including Fed's Barkin, BoE's Greene & ECB's Patsalides, Supply from US. Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

APAC stocks traded mixed and partially sustained the momentum from the fresh record levels on Wall St where tech led the advances; European equity futures are indicative of a flat/subdued cash open.Fed Chair Powell said they are on a path to more neutral rates over time and though downside risks are less than thought, the Fed can afford to be cautious in finding neutral.French government lost a no-confidence motion as lawmakers voted 331 out of 574 current members in support of the no-confidence motion; French PM Barnier will submit his resignation today and is expected at the Elysee Palace at 09:00 GMT.Chinese state media warned against blindly pursuing faster growth and signalled more focus on supporting consumption in a flurry of articles ahead of the Central Economic Work Conference, according to Bloomberg.Bitcoin climbed above the psychological USD 100k level for the first time ever and continued to advance with prices underpinned after US President-elect Trump picked crypto-backer Paul Atkins to lead the SEC.Looking ahead, highlights include Swiss Unemployment, US Challenger Layoffs & Weekly Jobless Claims, OPEC+ Meeting, BoE DMP, Speakers including Fed's Barkin, BoE's Greene & ECB's Patsalides, Supply from Spain, France & US.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

European bourses are mixed vs initially opening entirely in the red; US futures sit in negative territory.DXY is on the backfoot and holds around 106.50, JPY outperforms.USTs are under pressure in a continuation of the price action seen following a hawkish-leaning Powell; Gilts bid after the UK's downbeat GDP metrics.Crude is in the red, XAU is flat, whilst base metals hold a positive bias alongside the pullback in the Dollar.Looking ahead, US Retail Sales, Capacity Utilisation, BoC SLOS, Speakers including ECB's Lane & Cipollone, Panetta, Fed's Goolsbee, Collins & Williams, Barkin, Earnings from Alibaba.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

APAC stocks were mostly subdued following the indecisive lead from Wall Street. DXY extended above 106.50 and 10yr UST futures were lacklustre, while there was a lack of fresh major catalysts.Fed's Musalem (2025 voter) noted recent information suggests that the risk of inflation moving higher has risen and risks to the job market remain unchanged or have fallen.Fed's Schmid (2025 voter) said "it remains to be seen" how much more the Fed will cut rates and where they may settle.China reportedly armed itself for a potential trade war with Trump as Beijing has enacted sweeping laws since the US President-elect's first term that would allow it to retaliate if threatened, according to FT.Israel is reportedly preparing a Lebanon ceasefire plan as a "gift" to US President-elect Trump, according to WaPo.Looking ahead, highlights include EU Jobs & GDP, US Initial Jobless Claims, US PPI (Final), Japanese GDP, IEA OMR, ECB Minutes. Speakers include ECB's Lagarde, de Guindos & Schnabel, Fed's Powell, Barkin, Williams & Kugler, BoE's Bailey & Mann. Supply from the US. Earnings from Siemens, Deutsche Telekom, Merck, Swiss Re, Burberry, Disney, Brookfield, Applied Materials, JD.Com & Advanced Auto Parts.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

European bourses gain with clear outperformance in the Euro Stoxx 50, lifted by gains in ASML +5.2% after it reiterated its 2030 sales outlook; US futures are modestly firmer whilst the RTY outperforms.Dollar continues to extend gains having surpassed 107.00, USD/JPY tops 156.00.Bonds are subdued with slight underperformance in Gilts ahead of Fed Chair Powell and BoE Governor Bailey.Metals succumb to the Dollar strength while crude trades choppily in a tight range.Looking ahead, US Initial Jobless Claims, US PPI, Japanese GDP, ECB Minutes. Speakers include ECB's Lagarde, Schnabel, Fed's Powell, Barkin, Williams & Kugler, BoE's Bailey & Mann. Supply from the US. Earnings from Disney, Brookfield, Applied Materials & Advanced Auto Parts.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

APAC stocks were ultimately mixed and failed to sustain the momentum from Wall St.European equity futures are indicative of a negative cash open with the Euro Stoxx 50 future -0.9% after the cash market closed higher by 1.1% on Monday.DXY remains on the front foot, EUR/USD is stuck on a 1.06 handle, USD/JPY briefly moved above the 154 mark.Bitcoin was choppy overnight after the prior day's surge which lifted prices above the USD 89k level for the first time.Looking ahead, highlights include UK Jobs, EZ/German ZEW, NY Fed SCE, OPEC MOMR, Speakers including BoE's Pill, ECB's Rehn, Cipollone, Fed's Waller, Barkin, Kashkari & Harker, Supply from Netherlands, UK & Germany.Earnings from Bayer, Brenntag, Infineon, Vodafone, AstraZeneca, Shopify, Home Depot, Tyson Foods, Spotify, Occidental Petroleum.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

Equities are on the backfoot; the RTY underperforms, paring some of the Trump-induced strength in the prior session.Dollar continues to advance higher, GBP on the backfoot following mixed jobs data which saw an uptick in unemployment but wages remain sticky.Bonds are mixed, USTs are flat ahead of several Fed speakers whilst Bunds are bid after poor German ZEW figures.Crude holds an upward bias, XAU/base metals are pressured by the stronger Dollar; BTC pulls back from a USD 89k handle.Looking ahead, NY Fed SCE, OPEC MOMR, Speakers including ECB's Cipollone, Fed's Waller, Barkin, Kashkari & Harker.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

923: In their latest book, All Hands on Tech, Babson College Professor Tom Davenport and automation pioneer Ian Barkin explore how citizen development is transforming the workplace. In this episode of Technovation, Peter High interviews Tom and Ian about the core concepts of their book, covering the rise of citizen developers, the role of governance frameworks, and real-world case studies that demonstrate the impact of democratizing technology.