The Premarket Movers & News by Newsquawk

APAC stocks traded higher as the region took impetus from the gains on Wall Street where tech outperformed.Fed's Bowman said policy appears to be sufficiently restrictive, Bostic reiterated his call for 2 x 25bps rate cuts this year.European equity futures are indicative of a higher open with Euro S

European and US Futures are modestly lower, amid the broader negative risk toneBoeing -8.5% pre-market after the FAA ordered a grounding/inspection of 737 Max 9 operated by US airlinesDollar holds within a tight range; Antipodeans lag & JPY bid in-fitting with the risk-averse environmentBonds di

APAC stocks gradually deteriorated following a muted start and last Friday’s post-data whipsawing stateside.US House Speaker Johnson said congressional leaders reached a spending level deal in which the topline figure for FY24 is USD 1.6tln.European equity futures are indicative of a slightly lower

MON: Swiss CPI (Dec), EZ Retail Sales (Nov), Sentix (Jan), Japanese Tokyo CPI (Dec), Chinese Trade Balance (Dec).TUE: EIA STEO; German Industrial Output (Nov), US NFIB (Dec).WED: CNN Republican Debate; Norwegian CPI (Dec), Chinese CPI/PPI (Dec), Chinese M2 (Dec).THU: US CPI (Dec), IJC (w/e 5th Jan),

US Equities post losses but to a lesser magnitude than their European counterparts, as attention turns to US NFPDollar is firmer and Yen continues its losing run; Antipodeans lower amid a subdued risk toneBunds initially lifted on softer German Retail Sales, though entirely pared the move ahead of k

APAC stocks eventually traded mixed as the earlier positivity gradually waned despite a lack of major newsflow.DXY traded in a tight range but briefly breached 102.50 to the upside, USD/JPY inched closer towards 145 before waning, and EUR/USD was subdued after falling under 1.0950.Crude futures were

European bourses and US Futures extend modest gains, though the Russell outperforms paring back the prior day’s hefty lossesDollar is softer and the Pound gains post-final PMI revisions, EUR bid on PMIs with German inflation due; Yen continues its losing streakBonds weaken as attention turns to US d

US stocks again saw losses on Wednesday with the Russell 2k heavily underperforming, with two-way action seen on the release of an overall balanced FOMC minutes.FOMC Minutes stated that participants viewed the policy rate as likely at or near its peak. Several participants observed that circumstance

European bourses post significant losses despite limited fresh newsflow, whilst US Futures are negative albeit to a lower magnitude awaiting key US dataDollar is firmer and JPY continues to underperform; Antipodeans diverge as the AUD/NZD cross dips below 1.08.Bonds are pressured with overall specif

APAC stocks were mostly lower as sentiment reverberated from Wall Street's downbeat performance, while Japanese markets were away on a market holiday.DXY held a softer bias overnight but maintained 102+ status after taking a breather from yesterday's surge from a 101.33 low to a 102.25 peak. EUR/USD

European equities are firmer, though have significantly pared much of their initial gains; US equity futures are mixed and generally more contained.DXY holds onto modest gains above 101.50, JPY lagsFixed benchmarks hold onto a negative bias ahead of a busy slate throughout the weekCrude soars amid g

European bourses are mixed whilst US futures are entirely in the red; Nike (-12.2%) shares slump in the pre-marketDollar remains sub-102, GBP firmer post Retail Sales and Antipodeans softerFixed benchmarks are around unchanged and Gilts are muted as Retail Sales strength is offset by GDP revisionsCr

APAC stocks traded with a modest positive bias following the gains on Wall Street but with gains capped ahead of the US PCE and the Christmas break.Nike (NKE) shares slumped over 11% after-market after guiding Q3 revenue slightly negative Y/Y, cutting FY24 revenue growth guidance, and warning of cau

European bourses are weaker whilst US Futures are firmer, attempting to pare back the prior day's lossesDollar is lacklustre in holiday-thinned trade, Yen outperformsFixed benchmarks are incrementally firmer with outperformance in Gilts continuing Wednesday’s CPI-driven dovish moveCrude futures are

US stocks sold off in the NY afternoon with desks pointing to technical factors, hefty 0DTE put options volume, and positioning in "holiday-thinned trade".APAC stocks traded mostly lower as the downbeat sentiment from Wall Street reverberated despite a lack of major catalysts, although Mainland Chin

European bourses and US Futures are weaker though the FTSE 100 (+0.8%) outperforms post-CPIDollar remains propped up; Pound lags after softer-than-expected CPI; Yen outperformsFixed is higher led by outperformance in Gilts as attention turns to US 20yr supplyCrude is firmer with overall specifics li

APAC stocks traded mostly positively following the tailwinds from Wall Street, although newsflow overnight was on the quieter side amid the pre-Christmas lull.Nikkei 225 and JGB futures surged as APAC traders reacted to BoJ Governor Ueda's dovish press conference.European equity futures are indicati

BoJ maintained policy settings & forward guidance, Ueda said little chance for BoJ to say policy will change in JanuaryDovish reaction in fixed income with JGBs leading and global yields lower, USD/JPY testing 145.00 at bestEuropean bourses & US futures are firmer, ES remains sub-4800 and Mo

APAC stocks eventually traded mixed after a subdued start to the session with news flow light and the BoJ failing to induce any macro price action.JPY was hit after the BoJ unanimously left its rate and YCC unchanged, whilst forward guidance was also maintained and the Bank acknowledged the recent c

Modest pressure in European/US equities after a similar APAC handover given some Fed pushbackFed's Mester (2024) says markets are a bit ahead of the Fed on rate cuts; Goolsbee (2023 voter) may need to shift focus to jobsDXY pressured around 102.50, EUR above 1.09 with limited reaction to Ifo; JPY la

APAC stocks traded mostly negatively following a weekend heavy with geopolitical headlines and as markets look to wind down for the Christmas break.DXY held a downward bias and traded on either side of 102.50 within a 102.44-63 range amid light macro newsflow and ahead of this week's BoJ confab and

MON: German Ifo (Dec), New Zealand Trade Balance (Nov).TUE: BoJ & NBH Policy Announcements, RBA Minutes (Dec); EZ HICP Final (Nov), Canadian CPI (Nov), Japanese Trade Balance (Nov).WED: PBoC LPR, BoC Minutes (Dec); UK CPI (Nov), EZ Current Account (Oct), EZ Consumer Confidence Flash (Dec),

European equities and US Futures are firmer; the RTY (+0.9%) outperformsDollar meanders around the 102 level; Antipodeans benefit from the risk tone whilst EUR lags post PMIEGB’s are bid following EZ Flash PMI data whilst USTs are contained pre-Williams; Gilts remain firmer but off highs after their

APAC stocks traded mostly higher after the positive handover from Wall St as yields continued to decline.Chinese Industrial Production topped estimates but Retail Sales disappointed despite showing double-digit percentage growth.European equity futures are indicative of a higher open with Euro Stoxx

European equities and US futures continue to gain; the FTSE 100 outperforms lifted by upside in Basic ResourcesDXY is weaker post-FOMC; Antipodeans bid on positive risk sentiment; JPY benefits from converging yield spreadsSNB unchanged at 1.75%, cuts not part of the discussion, dropped FX ‘selling’