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Equity futures remain in positive-territory, ES +0.3%, but off highs after a mixed/firmer APAC handover with focus on COVID-19 developments and the reflation narrativeAccording to a study (due to be published today), the AstraZeneca COVID vaccine does not appear to offer protection against mild and

MON: EZ Sentix Index (Feb)TUE: EIA STEOWED: Riksbank Policy Announcement; Banxico Policy Announcement; Chinese Inflation (Jan); US CPI (Jan); Norwegian CPI (Jan); US CPI (Jan)THU: CBR Policy Announcement; US University of Sentiment Prelim (Feb); OPEC Oil Market Report; Japanese National Day Holiday,

SUN: Japanese GDPMON: Eurogroup meeting; US Holiday Washington's BirthdayTUE: RBA Minutes (Feb); German ZEW Sentiment (Feb); EZ GDP Flash Estimate (Q4) and Employment Flash (Q4); Japanese Trade Balance (Jan)WED: FOMC Minutes (Jan); UK Inflation (Jan); US Retail Sales (Jan) and Industrial Production

Asian equity markets were mostly higher and US equity futures resumed last Friday’s advances on Wall StAccording to a study (due to be published today), the AstraZeneca COVID vaccine does not appear to offer protection against mild and moderate disease caused by the South Africa variantIn FX, the DX

European bourses have largely consolidated since the cash open (Euro Stoxx 50 +0.4%) with US futures posting similar gains aside from the outperforming Russell 2000 +0.4%US Senate has now formally passed the budget measures to adopt the fast-track Biden stimulus plan; VP Harris cast the tie-break vo

Asia-Pac stocks traded higher as regional bourses took their cues from the fresh all-time highs on Wall StRBI kept rates unchanged as expected and retained an accommodative stance, which it will keep for as long as necessaryIn FX, the DXY has maintained yesterday's gains around 91.50, EUR/USD remain

European equities trade mostly firmer (Eurostoxx 50 +0.3%) in what has been a busy morning of corporate updates across the regionIn FX, the DXY is once again firmer vs. peers as EUR/USD loses 1.20 status for the first time this year. GBP eyes BoEFixed income remains rangebound with Gilts focused on

Asian equity markets were mostly lower following a flat lead from the US where focus centred on earnings and stimulus plans5SM's Di Maio said Italy needs an alternative to a Draghi government, while the Brothers of Italy party Chief favours abstainingIn FX, the DXY extended on gains above 91.00, EUR

European indices began the session on the front-foot, before consolidating off highs, Euro Stoxx 50 +0.7%, ES +0.4%; while the FTSE MIB & BTPs outperform on Draghi's potential Italian mandateTech giants Google and Amazon saw earnings beat on top and bottom lines; with Google outperforming in the

Asian equity markets traded mostly higher as the region took impetus from global peers including the advances on Wall StTech giants Google and Amazon saw earnings beat on top and bottom linesOxford/AstraZeneca vaccine shows sustained protection of 76% during 3m interval until 2nd doseTalks over form

European indices are firmer following the positive APAC handover; sectors are broadly in the green though oil & gas is among the laggards as BP's update offsets much of the positivity from crude benchmarks themselvesChina top diplomat Yang said they are prepared to work with the US; separately,

Asian equity markets advanced after the firm handover from Wall St with the resurgence led by the tech sectorIn FX markets, the DXY marginally pulled back after advancing above 91.00, EUR/USD and GBP/USD remain below 1.21 and 1.37 respectivelyTalks aimed at reviving Italy's collapsed ruling coalitio

European indices began the session on the front-foot, Euro Stoxx 50 +1.3%, ES +1.0%, with sectors predominantly positive and basic resources shining following silver's outperformanceChinese official manufacturing, non-manufacturing and Caixin manufacturing PMI data all fell short of estimates but re

SUN: Chinese Official PMIs (Jan)MON: Chinese Caixin Manufacturing PMI Final (Jan); EZ, UK and US Manufacturing PMI Final (Jan); US ISM Manufacturing PMI (Jan).TUE: RBA Policy Announcement; EZ Flash GDP (Q4); US ISM New York (Jan); New Zealand Labour Market Data (Q4).WED: Chinese Caixin Services PMI

A positive tone was observed in the Asia-Pac region and US equity futures recovered from the early stumble seen at the reopenChinese official manufacturing, non-manufacturing and Caixin manufacturing PMI data all fell short of estimates but remained in expansion territoryIn FX markets, the DXY heads

Indices have been under pressure in a continuation of the APAC deterioration; however, both European bourses and US futures are well off lows, Euro Stoxx 50 -0.7% & ES -0.5%Novavax (NVAX) vaccine was 89% effective against COVID-19, according to a UK study; however, efficacy was 60% in a South Af

Asian equity markets steadily deteriorated as the initial emboldenment from the rebound on Wall St gradually fadedNovavax vaccine was 89% effective against COVID-19, according to a UK study. However, efficacy was 60% in a South African TrialIn FX, the DXY recouped some lost ground overnight, EUR/USD

Equity indices were pressured from the European cash open in a continuation of APAC performance; subsequently, this downside intensified though we are currently well off lows - Euro Stoxx 50 -0.3%, ES -0.1%Apple -3%, Facebook -1% & Tesla -6% all reported after the close with pressure attributed

FOMC left rates unchanged and maintained the size of its asset purchase programme, as expectedFOMC noted that the pace of US economic activity and employment moderated in recent monthsAsia-Pac indices were negative on spillover selling from the US where stocks had their worst day since OctoberBetter

European bourses began the session indecisive following a mixed APAC handover but subsequently selling pressure has intensified; Euro Stoxx 50 -1.4%, ES -0.6% though NQ (U/C) outerperforms somewhat post-MSFTMSFT beat on top and bottom lines and are +2.8% in the pre-market while chip names have been

Asian equities traded mixed and attempted to shrug off the weak handover from the US where there was a slight negative biasA late boost was seen in Nasdaq 100 futures after-hours due to strong results from Microsoft which beat on top and bottom linesECB will reportedly query dollar weakness and is t

European bourses were initially mixed following the subdued APAC lead but have since experienced notable upside amid a lack of fresh catalysts; Euro Stoxx 50 +1.4%, ES U/CItalian PM Conte has reportedly informed his cabinet of his intention to resign and is to meet with President Mattarella on the m

Asian equity markets declined across the board with sentiment subdued after the flimsy risk appetite amongst global peersItalian PM Conte has convened a cabinet meeting for Tuesday to inform ministers he is resigning; will likely seek to form a new governmentIn FX, the USD is broadly firmer against

European indices faded opening gains in-light of a subdued German Ifo print and in contrast to the firmer APAC handover; Euro Stoxx 50 -0.1%, ES +0.2%German Ifo (Jan) readings missed expectations and dropped from the prior with the institute noting services continues to represent the majority of the

MON: German Ifo Survey (Jan); EZ Sentiment Survey (Jan); Chinese President Xi to speak.TUE: UK Employment data (Dec).WED: FOMC Policy Decision; Australian CPI (Q4); German GfK Survey; US Durable Goods (Dec); Japanese Retail Sales (Dec); New Zealand Trade Balance (Dec).THU: German Prelim CPI (Jan); U