German Finance Minister says they do not have time to lose on rare earths
German Finance Minister says they do not have time to lose on rare earths; will be central topic under G7 French Presidency
- G7 discussions on rare earths focus on price floors and partnerships.
- China's lack of response leaves market participants uncertain.
- Details on price floors remain under scrutiny.
The recent G7 meeting has brought the spotlight back onto the rare earths sector, with discussions centred around the implementation of price floors and the formation of strategic partnerships. These measures are being considered as a way to secure the supply of these critical materials, which are essential for various high-tech industries, including electronics and renewable energy.
The absence of a response from China, a dominant player in the rare earths market, has left traders and market participants in a state of uncertainty. China's position and potential reactions are crucial, given its significant influence over global supply chains. The lack of immediate feedback from China could suggest a wait-and-see approach, leaving room for speculation about future market dynamics.
The concept of a price floor is still in its nascent stages, with details yet to be fully fleshed out. Market participants are keenly observing how these discussions will evolve, as the establishment of a price floor could have significant implications for pricing stability and investment strategies within the sector. The introduction of such a mechanism could potentially mitigate price volatility, which has historically been a concern for industries reliant on rare earths.
The discussions around partnerships also highlight a strategic shift towards collaboration among G7 nations to reduce dependency on single-source suppliers. This move could lead to increased investment in alternative sources and technologies, potentially impacting companies involved in mining and processing rare earths outside of China.
In the broader market context, the rare earths sector remains a focal point for traders looking to navigate the complexities of geopolitical influences and supply chain disruptions. The outcomes of these G7 discussions could influence investment flows and strategic positioning within the sector.
Trader Insight:
Market participants are closely monitoring companies involved in rare earths mining and processing, such as MP Materials Corp (MP) and Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (LYC), for potential impacts from G7 discussions. ETFs like the VanEck Vectors Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF (REMX) are also under scrutiny for signs of increased interest or repositioning. Additionally, traders are assessing the potential implications for the broader materials sector, which could see shifts in sentiment based on developments in rare earths policy.
Disclaimer: This is not trading advice. For informational purposes only.
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Brazil Central Bank is to offer USD 2bln in dollar auctions with repurchase a...
Brazil Central Bank is to offer USD 2bln in dollar auctions with repurchase agreement on Friday Traders are...
Lockheed Martin (LMT) expects to recognise a non-cash
Lockheed Martin (LMT) expects to recognise a non-cash, non-operating pre-tax settlement charge of approximately...
OpenAI is aiming to raise as much as USD 100bln in fundraising round which co...
OpenAI is aiming to raise as much as USD 100bln in fundraising round which could value it as much as USD 830bln,...
Trump Media and Technology (DJT) says if merger is terminated under certain c...
Trump Media and Technology (DJT) says if merger is terminated under certain conditions, TAE may be obliged to pay...
Chinese auto parts company Wangxiang agrees to pay USD 53mln to resolve US Ju...
Chinese auto parts company Wangxiang (Wangxiang CH) agrees to pay USD 53mln to resolve US Justice Department...
Nike (NKE) expects Q3 revenue to decline by low single-digits vs estimates of...
Nike (NKE) expects Q3 revenue to decline by low single-digits vs estimates of a 1.5% drop to USD 11.43bln Nike...
World Bank approves a USD 500mln guarantee to boost infrastructure and attrac...
World Bank approves a USD 500mln guarantee to boost infrastructure and attract private investment in Mexico...
PRE-MARKET CHINESE STOCKS NEWS: TikTok has signed a deal to sell its US entit...
PRE-MARKET CHINESE STOCKS NEWS: TikTok (?? CH) has signed a deal to sell its US entity to a joint venture...
PBoC injects CNY 56.2bln via 7-day reverse repos and CNY 100bln through 14-da...
PBoC injects CNY 56.2bln via 7-day reverse repos and CNY 100bln through 14-day reverse repos Traders are closely...
German Chancellor Merz says Ukraine will receive an interest-free loan of EUR...
German Chancellor Merz says Ukraine will receive an interest-free loan of EUR 90bln with these funds sufficient to...
US Homeland Security Secretary Noem says at President Trump's direction
US Homeland Security Secretary Noem says at President Trump's direction, she is immediately directing the USCIS to...
Adani airport unit invests USD 11bln and seeks a partner pre-IPO
Adani airport unit invests USD 11bln and seeks a partner pre-IPO, according to Bloomberg Adani's airport unit...
BoJ Governor Ueda (post-policy press conference) says Japan's economy is reco...
BoJ Governor Ueda (post-policy press conference) says Japan's economy is recovering moderately, albeit with some...
Additional European Equity News
Additional European Equity News Balfour Beatty generates GBP 24mln profit from the sale of Foundry Courtyard. BBVA...
UK Trade Minister Bryant confirms a hack of Government data
UK Trade Minister Bryant confirms a hack of Government data UK Trade Minister Bryant confirms a significant data...
Belarus says "We are preparing to start the combat shift of the Russian Orysh...
Belarus says "We are preparing to start the combat shift of the Russian Oryshnik missile system", via Al Arabiya...
Central Bank
PRE-MARKET JAPANESE AND SOUTH KOREAN STOCKS NEWS: BoJ rate decision in focus
PRE-MARKET JAPANESE AND SOUTH KOREAN STOCKS NEWS: BoJ rate decision in focus Japan's corporate landscape sees...
PRE-MARKET TAIWAN AND SINGAPORE STOCKS NEWS: Singapore Telecommunications (ST...
PRE-MARKET TAIWAN AND SINGAPORE STOCKS NEWS: Singapore Telecommunications (ST SP) unit Optus was criticised in...
PBoC injects CNY 56.2bln via 7-day reverse repos and CNY 100bln through 14-da...
PBoC injects CNY 56.2bln via 7-day reverse repos and CNY 100bln through 14-day reverse repos Traders are closely...
BoJ Governor Ueda (post-policy press conference) says Japan's economy is reco...
BoJ Governor Ueda (post-policy press conference) says Japan's economy is recovering moderately, albeit with some...
Japanese Economy Minister Kiuchi says FX is affected by various factors
Japanese Economy Minister Kiuchi says FX is affected by various factors, determined at markets Japanese Economy...
UK CBI Distributive Trades* (Dec) -44.0 (Prev. -32.0)
UK CBI Distributive Trades (Dec) -44.0 (Prev. -32.0) * Traders are closely monitoring the energy sector amid...
US Senator Wyden contacts seven tanker companies over carter-linked maritime ...
US Senator Wyden contacts seven tanker companies over carter-linked maritime fuel smuggling between the US and...
US U Mich Sentiment Final* (Dec) 52.9 vs. Exp. 53.4 (Prev. 53.3)
US U Mich Sentiment Final (Dec) 52.9 vs. Exp. 53.4 (Prev. 53.3) * Traders are closely monitoring the energy sector...
EU Consumer Confid. Flash * (Dec) -14.6 vs. Exp. -14.0 (Prev. -14.2)
EU Consumer Confid. Flash * (Dec) -14.6 vs. Exp. -14.0 (Prev. -14.2) Traders are closely monitoring the energy...
European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 +0.29% at 5
European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 +0.29% at 5,758, Dax 40 +0.40% at 24,296, FTSE 100 +0.58% at 9,895, CAC 40 +0.01%...
US Special Envoy Witkoff says weekend meetings between US and Russian delegat...
US Special Envoy Witkoff says weekend meetings between US and Russian delegation were productive and constructive;...
PBoC injects CNY 67.3bln via 7-day reverse repos
PBoC injects CNY 67.3bln via 7-day reverse repos Traders are closely monitoring the energy sector amid fluctuating...
Former BoJ member Sakurai says the first hike to 1.0% could come around June ...
Former BoJ member Sakurai says the first hike to 1.0% could come around June or July and that the BoJ likely sees...
ECB's Kazimir says that the ECB remains flexible and will be ready to step in...
ECB's Kazimir says that the ECB remains flexible and will be ready to step in if needed. Analysts express concern...
ECB's Vujcic says the next Deposit Rate move could be in either direction
ECB's Vujcic says the next Deposit Rate move could be in either direction Traders are closely monitoring the...
Newsquawk Daily Economic Releases - 23rd December 2025
Newsquawk Daily Economic Releases - 23rd December 2025 Traders are closely monitoring the release of key economic...
DXY
Brazil Central Bank is to offer USD 2bln in dollar auctions with repurchase a...
Brazil Central Bank is to offer USD 2bln in dollar auctions with repurchase agreement on Friday Traders are...
Lockheed Martin (LMT) expects to recognise a non-cash
Lockheed Martin (LMT) expects to recognise a non-cash, non-operating pre-tax settlement charge of approximately...
OpenAI is aiming to raise as much as USD 100bln in fundraising round which co...
OpenAI is aiming to raise as much as USD 100bln in fundraising round which could value it as much as USD 830bln,...
Trump Media and Technology (DJT) says if merger is terminated under certain c...
Trump Media and Technology (DJT) says if merger is terminated under certain conditions, TAE may be obliged to pay...
Chinese auto parts company Wangxiang agrees to pay USD 53mln to resolve US Ju...
Chinese auto parts company Wangxiang (Wangxiang CH) agrees to pay USD 53mln to resolve US Justice Department...
Nike (NKE) expects Q3 revenue to decline by low single-digits vs estimates of...
Nike (NKE) expects Q3 revenue to decline by low single-digits vs estimates of a 1.5% drop to USD 11.43bln Nike...
World Bank approves a USD 500mln guarantee to boost infrastructure and attrac...
World Bank approves a USD 500mln guarantee to boost infrastructure and attract private investment in Mexico...
PRE-MARKET CHINESE STOCKS NEWS: TikTok has signed a deal to sell its US entit...
PRE-MARKET CHINESE STOCKS NEWS: TikTok (?? CH) has signed a deal to sell its US entity to a joint venture...
PBoC injects CNY 56.2bln via 7-day reverse repos and CNY 100bln through 14-da...
PBoC injects CNY 56.2bln via 7-day reverse repos and CNY 100bln through 14-day reverse repos Traders are closely...
German Chancellor Merz says Ukraine will receive an interest-free loan of EUR...
German Chancellor Merz says Ukraine will receive an interest-free loan of EUR 90bln with these funds sufficient to...
US Homeland Security Secretary Noem says at President Trump's direction
US Homeland Security Secretary Noem says at President Trump's direction, she is immediately directing the USCIS to...
Adani airport unit invests USD 11bln and seeks a partner pre-IPO
Adani airport unit invests USD 11bln and seeks a partner pre-IPO, according to Bloomberg Adani's airport unit...
BoJ Governor Ueda (post-policy press conference) says Japan's economy is reco...
BoJ Governor Ueda (post-policy press conference) says Japan's economy is recovering moderately, albeit with some...
Additional European Equity News
Additional European Equity News Balfour Beatty generates GBP 24mln profit from the sale of Foundry Courtyard. BBVA...
UK Trade Minister Bryant confirms a hack of Government data
UK Trade Minister Bryant confirms a hack of Government data UK Trade Minister Bryant confirms a significant data...
Belarus says "We are preparing to start the combat shift of the Russian Orysh...
Belarus says "We are preparing to start the combat shift of the Russian Oryshnik missile system", via Al Arabiya...
United Kingdom
Brazil Central Bank is to offer USD 2bln in dollar auctions with repurchase a...
Brazil Central Bank is to offer USD 2bln in dollar auctions with repurchase agreement on Friday Traders are...
Lockheed Martin (LMT) expects to recognise a non-cash
Lockheed Martin (LMT) expects to recognise a non-cash, non-operating pre-tax settlement charge of approximately...
OpenAI is aiming to raise as much as USD 100bln in fundraising round which co...
OpenAI is aiming to raise as much as USD 100bln in fundraising round which could value it as much as USD 830bln,...
Trump Media and Technology (DJT) says if merger is terminated under certain c...
Trump Media and Technology (DJT) says if merger is terminated under certain conditions, TAE may be obliged to pay...
Chinese auto parts company Wangxiang agrees to pay USD 53mln to resolve US Ju...
Chinese auto parts company Wangxiang (Wangxiang CH) agrees to pay USD 53mln to resolve US Justice Department...
Nike (NKE) expects Q3 revenue to decline by low single-digits vs estimates of...
Nike (NKE) expects Q3 revenue to decline by low single-digits vs estimates of a 1.5% drop to USD 11.43bln Nike...
UK GfK Consumer Confidence (Dec) -17.0 vs. Exp. -18.0 (Prev. -19.0)
UK GfK Consumer Confidence (Dec) -17.0 vs. Exp. -18.0 (Prev. -19.0) Traders are closely monitoring the energy...
World Bank approves a USD 500mln guarantee to boost infrastructure and attrac...
World Bank approves a USD 500mln guarantee to boost infrastructure and attract private investment in Mexico...
PRE-MARKET CHINESE STOCKS NEWS: TikTok has signed a deal to sell its US entit...
PRE-MARKET CHINESE STOCKS NEWS: TikTok (?? CH) has signed a deal to sell its US entity to a joint venture...
US President Trump administration initiates multi-agency review of NVIDIA (NV...
US President Trump administration initiates multi-agency review of NVIDIA (NVDA) H200 licenses for sales to China,...
PRE-MARKET INDIAN STOCKS NEWS: Bharat Petroleum (BPCL IS) board approved the ...
PRE-MARKET INDIAN STOCKS NEWS: Bharat Petroleum (BPCL IS) board approved the formation of a JV with Coal India...
US Homeland Security Secretary Noem says at President Trump's direction
US Homeland Security Secretary Noem says at President Trump's direction, she is immediately directing the USCIS to...
Adani airport unit invests USD 11bln and seeks a partner pre-IPO
Adani airport unit invests USD 11bln and seeks a partner pre-IPO, according to Bloomberg Adani's airport unit...
BoJ Governor Ueda (post-policy press conference) says Japan's economy is reco...
BoJ Governor Ueda (post-policy press conference) says Japan's economy is recovering moderately, albeit with some...
Additional European Equity News
Additional European Equity News Balfour Beatty generates GBP 24mln profit from the sale of Foundry Courtyard. BBVA...
UK PSNB Ex Banks GBP (Nov) 11.653B GB vs. Exp. 10.0B GB (Prev. 17.434B GB
UK PSNB Ex Banks GBP (Nov) 11.653B GB vs. Exp. 10.0B GB (Prev. 17.434B GB, Rev. 21.189B GB) Traders are closely...
Metals
Lockheed Martin (LMT) expects to recognise a non-cash
Lockheed Martin (LMT) expects to recognise a non-cash, non-operating pre-tax settlement charge of approximately...
OpenAI is aiming to raise as much as USD 100bln in fundraising round which co...
OpenAI is aiming to raise as much as USD 100bln in fundraising round which could value it as much as USD 830bln,...
Trump Media and Technology (DJT) says if merger is terminated under certain c...
Trump Media and Technology (DJT) says if merger is terminated under certain conditions, TAE may be obliged to pay...
TikTok has signed a deal to sell its US entity to a joint venture controlled ...
TikTok has signed a deal to sell its US entity to a joint venture controlled by American investors, according to...
Chinese auto parts company Wangxiang agrees to pay USD 53mln to resolve US Ju...
Chinese auto parts company Wangxiang (Wangxiang CH) agrees to pay USD 53mln to resolve US Justice Department...
Nike (NKE) expects Q3 revenue to decline by low single-digits vs estimates of...
Nike (NKE) expects Q3 revenue to decline by low single-digits vs estimates of a 1.5% drop to USD 11.43bln Nike...
World Bank approves a USD 500mln guarantee to boost infrastructure and attrac...
World Bank approves a USD 500mln guarantee to boost infrastructure and attract private investment in Mexico...
PRE-MARKET CHINESE STOCKS NEWS: TikTok has signed a deal to sell its US entit...
PRE-MARKET CHINESE STOCKS NEWS: TikTok (?? CH) has signed a deal to sell its US entity to a joint venture...
Japanese Finance Minister Katayama says will consider fiscal sustainability t...
Japanese Finance Minister Katayama says will consider fiscal sustainability to some extent in compiling next...
PRE-MARKET INDIAN STOCKS NEWS: Bharat Petroleum (BPCL IS) board approved the ...
PRE-MARKET INDIAN STOCKS NEWS: Bharat Petroleum (BPCL IS) board approved the formation of a JV with Coal India...
BoJ Governor Ueda (post-policy press conference) says Japan's economy is reco...
BoJ Governor Ueda (post-policy press conference) says Japan's economy is recovering moderately, albeit with some...
Additional European Equity News
Additional European Equity News Balfour Beatty generates GBP 24mln profit from the sale of Foundry Courtyard. BBVA...
Belarus says "We are preparing to start the combat shift of the Russian Orysh...
Belarus says "We are preparing to start the combat shift of the Russian Oryshnik missile system", via Al Arabiya...
European Movers: Renault (RNO FP) +1.2%
European Movers: Renault (RNO FP) +1.2%, Ipsen (IPN FP) -1.5%, Adidas (ADS GY) -1.8%, Puma (PUM GY) -2.8%, WH...
Japanese PM Takaichi reportedly mulls a trip to the US in January or March
Japanese PM Takaichi reportedly mulls a trip to the US in January or March, according to Japanese press Sankei;...
Japanese Economy Minister Kiuchi says FX is affected by various factors
Japanese Economy Minister Kiuchi says FX is affected by various factors, determined at markets Japanese Economy...
European Equities
European Movers: Renault (RNO FP) +1.2%
European Movers: Renault (RNO FP) +1.2%, Ipsen (IPN FP) -1.5%, Adidas (ADS GY) -1.8%, Puma (PUM GY) -2.8%, WH...
Maersk (MAERSKB DC) announces a vessel completed a transit through the Bab El...
Maersk (MAERSKB DC) announces a vessel completed a transit through the Bab El-Mandeb straight and into the Red Sea...
Saab (SAABB SS) receives a SEK 2.5bln order for development resources for Gri...
Saab (SAABB SS) receives a SEK 2.5bln order for development resources for Gripen fighter jet Traders are closely...
European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 +0.29% at 5
European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 +0.29% at 5,758, Dax 40 +0.40% at 24,296, FTSE 100 +0.58% at 9,895, CAC 40 +0.01%...
ABB (ABBN SW) has been selected for the Rotterdam Port power project
ABB (ABBN SW) has been selected for the Rotterdam Port power project ABB (ABBN SW) has been selected for the...
European Movers: Telecom Italia (TIT IM) +1.4%
European Movers: Telecom Italia (TIT IM) +1.4%, Harbour Energy (HBR LN) +1.3%, Roche (ROG SW) -0.5%, GSK (GSK LN)...
ECB's Kazimir says that the ECB remains flexible and will be ready to step in...
ECB's Kazimir says that the ECB remains flexible and will be ready to step in if needed. Analysts express concern...
Equinor (EQNR NO) says they are aware of US Department of Interior stop work ...
Equinor (EQNR NO) says they are aware of US Department of Interior stop work order involving five wind projects...
Equinor (EQNOR NO) says it is aware of the US Interiort Dept. stopping the wo...
Equinor (EQNOR NO) says it is aware of the US Interiort Dept. stopping the work orer involving five wind projects...
Novo Nordisk (NOVOB DC) says Wegovy pill is approved in the US as the first o...
Novo Nordisk (NOVOB DC) says Wegovy pill is approved in the US as the first oral GLP-1 treatment for weight...
Campari's (CPR IM) Lagfin regains full availability of seized shares followin...
Campari's (CPR IM) Lagfin regains full availability of seized shares following the settlement with the Italian tax...
ECB's Stournaras says the ECB must preserve optionality
ECB's Stournaras says the ECB must preserve optionality, via Econostream; being in a good place does not imply...
Novo Nordisk (NOVOB DC) CEO says the Co. is 'absolutely' interested in more M...
Novo Nordisk (NOVOB DC) CEO says the Co. is 'absolutely' interested in more M&A's. Traders are closely monitoring...
European Movers: ASML (ASML NA) +3.0%
European Movers: ASML (ASML NA) +3.0%, Balfour Beatty (BBY LN) +2.5%, Alstom (ALO FP) +1.8%, Airbus (AIR FP)...
France demands EU action to counter Chinese duties on dairy, via Bloomberg News
France demands EU action to counter Chinese duties on dairy, via Bloomberg News European stock markets closed with...
European Movers: BP (BP/ LN) +1.4%, Elis (ELIS FP) -0.2%, Sanofi (SAN FP) -0.3%
European Movers: BP (BP/ LN) +1.4%, Elis (ELIS FP) -0.2%, Sanofi (SAN FP) -0.3% BP's sale of a majority stake in...
Global News
Manchester United (MANU) sack Ruben Amorim as head coach
Manchester United (MANU) sack Ruben Amorim as head coach Manchester United (MANU) have dismissed Ruben Amorim as...
US Homeland Security Secretary Noem says at President Trump's direction
US Homeland Security Secretary Noem says at President Trump's direction, she is immediately directing the USCIS to...
UK Trade Minister Bryant confirms a hack of Government data
UK Trade Minister Bryant confirms a hack of Government data UK Trade Minister Bryant confirms a significant data...
French Prime Minister Lecornu says parliament will be unable to vote on a bud...
French Prime Minister Lecornu says parliament will be unable to vote on a budget for France before the end of the...
ECB's Santos Pereira says at this moment
ECB's Santos Pereira says at this moment, inflation is at target and they expect it to remain so in the coming...
US President Trump posts "Insurance companies are ripping off America. Health...
US President Trump posts "Insurance companies are ripping off America. Healthcare money must go directly to the...
Earthquake of magnitude 6.61 strikes Papua New Guinea region, via GFZ
Earthquake of magnitude 6.61 strikes Papua New Guinea region, via GFZ Traders are closely monitoring the energy...
China to cut retail diesel prices by CNY 165/T and gasoline by CNY 170/T
China to cut retail diesel prices by CNY 165/T and gasoline by CNY 170/T, via NDRC Traders are closely monitoring...
UK Chancellor Reeves has asked the OBR to prepare forecasts for 3rd March 202...
UK Chancellor Reeves has asked the OBR to prepare forecasts for 3rd March 2026. Spring forecast will not make an...
Auction History: US to sell USD 69bln of 2-year notes at 18:00GMT/13:00EST
Auction History: US to sell USD 69bln of 2-year notes at 18:00GMT/13:00EST US suspends offshore wind projects,...
US President Trump is reportedly mulling giving 775 acres of federal wildlife...
US President Trump is reportedly mulling giving 775 acres of federal wildlife refuge to SpaceX, via NYT US...
ECB's Stournaras says the ECB must preserve optionality
ECB's Stournaras says the ECB must preserve optionality, via Econostream; being in a good place does not imply...
UK Government has raised the inheritance tax relief threshold to GBP 2.5mln (...
UK Government has raised the inheritance tax relief threshold to GBP 2.5mln (prev. GBP 1mln) for businesses and...
Italian Senate has passed the 2026 budget bill
Italian Senate has passed the 2026 budget bill The Italian Senate has passed the 2026 budget bill, moving it to...
Bank of Spain sees GDP growing 0.6-0.7% in Q4 Q/Q
Bank of Spain sees GDP growing 0.6-0.7% in Q4 Q/Q, FY25 GDP growth at 2.9% (prev. 2.6%), FY26 GDP growth 2.2%...
Spanish Government spokesperson says minimum pensions to increase by more tha...
Spanish Government spokesperson says minimum pensions to increase by more than 7% next year Traders are closely...
EUR
Brazil Central Bank is to offer USD 2bln in dollar auctions with repurchase a...
Brazil Central Bank is to offer USD 2bln in dollar auctions with repurchase agreement on Friday Traders are...
Lockheed Martin (LMT) expects to recognise a non-cash
Lockheed Martin (LMT) expects to recognise a non-cash, non-operating pre-tax settlement charge of approximately...
OpenAI is aiming to raise as much as USD 100bln in fundraising round which co...
OpenAI is aiming to raise as much as USD 100bln in fundraising round which could value it as much as USD 830bln,...
Trump Media and Technology (DJT) says if merger is terminated under certain c...
Trump Media and Technology (DJT) says if merger is terminated under certain conditions, TAE may be obliged to pay...
Chinese auto parts company Wangxiang agrees to pay USD 53mln to resolve US Ju...
Chinese auto parts company Wangxiang (Wangxiang CH) agrees to pay USD 53mln to resolve US Justice Department...
Nike (NKE) expects Q3 revenue to decline by low single-digits vs estimates of...
Nike (NKE) expects Q3 revenue to decline by low single-digits vs estimates of a 1.5% drop to USD 11.43bln Nike...
World Bank approves a USD 500mln guarantee to boost infrastructure and attrac...
World Bank approves a USD 500mln guarantee to boost infrastructure and attract private investment in Mexico...
PRE-MARKET CHINESE STOCKS NEWS: TikTok has signed a deal to sell its US entit...
PRE-MARKET CHINESE STOCKS NEWS: TikTok (?? CH) has signed a deal to sell its US entity to a joint venture...
US President Trump administration initiates multi-agency review of NVIDIA (NV...
US President Trump administration initiates multi-agency review of NVIDIA (NVDA) H200 licenses for sales to China,...
PRE-MARKET INDIAN STOCKS NEWS: Bharat Petroleum (BPCL IS) board approved the ...
PRE-MARKET INDIAN STOCKS NEWS: Bharat Petroleum (BPCL IS) board approved the formation of a JV with Coal India...
Adani airport unit invests USD 11bln and seeks a partner pre-IPO
Adani airport unit invests USD 11bln and seeks a partner pre-IPO, according to Bloomberg Adani's airport unit...
Additional European Equity News
Additional European Equity News Balfour Beatty generates GBP 24mln profit from the sale of Foundry Courtyard. BBVA...
UK Trade Minister Bryant confirms a hack of Government data
UK Trade Minister Bryant confirms a hack of Government data UK Trade Minister Bryant confirms a significant data...
Belarus says "We are preparing to start the combat shift of the Russian Orysh...
Belarus says "We are preparing to start the combat shift of the Russian Oryshnik missile system", via Al Arabiya...
European Movers: Renault (RNO FP) +1.2%
European Movers: Renault (RNO FP) +1.2%, Ipsen (IPN FP) -1.5%, Adidas (ADS GY) -1.8%, Puma (PUM GY) -2.8%, WH...
Russian President Putin says we do not see Ukraine being ready for talks
Russian President Putin says we do not see Ukraine being ready for talks, ready and want to end the conflict via...
EURO STOXX 50
European Movers: Renault (RNO FP) +1.2%
European Movers: Renault (RNO FP) +1.2%, Ipsen (IPN FP) -1.5%, Adidas (ADS GY) -1.8%, Puma (PUM GY) -2.8%, WH...
Italy's Competition Authority ends probes of Stellantis (STLAP FP/ STLAM IM)
Italy's Competition Authority ends probes of Stellantis (STLAP FP/ STLAM IM), Volkswagen (VOW3 GY), Tesla (TSLA)...
European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 +0.29% at 5
European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 +0.29% at 5,758, Dax 40 +0.40% at 24,296, FTSE 100 +0.58% at 9,895, CAC 40 +0.01%...
GSK (GSK LN)
GSK (GSK LN), Sanofi (SAN FP) and Merck (MRK) reportedly among seven companies set to announce price cuts, via...
European Movers: Telecom Italia (TIT IM) +1.4%
European Movers: Telecom Italia (TIT IM) +1.4%, Harbour Energy (HBR LN) +1.3%, Roche (ROG SW) -0.5%, GSK (GSK LN)...
China to cut retail diesel prices by CNY 165/T and gasoline by CNY 170/T
China to cut retail diesel prices by CNY 165/T and gasoline by CNY 170/T, via NDRC Traders are closely monitoring...
European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 -0.32% at 5
European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 -0.32% at 5,742, Dax 40 +0.03% at 24,296, FTSE 100 -0.32% at 9,866, CAC 40 -0.37%...
European Movers: Novo Nordisk (NOVOB DC) +6.0%
European Movers: Novo Nordisk (NOVOB DC) +6.0%, Stellantis (STLAP FP/ STLAM IM) +0.9%, Elis (ELIS FP) +0.3%,...
[ANALYSIS] US struck Venezula and captured President Maduro, what's next?
[ANALYSIS] US struck Venezula and captured President Maduro, what's next? The US military operation in Venezuela...
France demands EU action to counter Chinese duties on dairy, via Bloomberg News
France demands EU action to counter Chinese duties on dairy, via Bloomberg News European stock markets closed with...
European Movers: Casino (CO FP) +6.2%
European Movers: Casino (CO FP) +6.2%, Evotec (EVT GY) +1.3%, Travis Perkins (TPK LN) +0.7%, Michelin (ML FP)...
BROKER MOVES: VRT upgraded at Barclays; ASML upgraded at Aletheia Capital
BROKER MOVES: VRT upgraded at Barclays; ASML (ASML NA) upgraded at Aletheia Capital ASML (ASML) ADRs upgraded to...
Airbus (AIR FP) maintains its recently revised delivery target of approximate...
Airbus (AIR FP) maintains its recently revised delivery target of approximately 790 aircraft for 2025, according...
European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 +1.03% at 5
European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 +1.03% at 5,851, Dax 40 +0.14% at 24,524, FTSE 100 +0.20% at 9,951, CAC 40 +0.56%...
European Movers: Sika (SIKA SW) +0.6%
** European Movers: Sika (SIKA SW) +0.6%, Unilever (?? LN) +0.5%, Orange (ORA FP) -0.5%, Smith & Nephew (SN/ LN)...
BASF (BAS GY) is to divest its optical brightening agent business to Catexel
** BASF (BAS GY) is to divest its optical brightening agent business to Catexel (?? LN), with the transaction...
AEX 25 Index
European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 -0.32% at 5
European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 -0.32% at 5,742, Dax 40 +0.03% at 24,296, FTSE 100 -0.32% at 9,866, CAC 40 -0.37%...
European Movers: ASML (ASML NA) +3.0%
European Movers: ASML (ASML NA) +3.0%, Balfour Beatty (BBY LN) +2.5%, Alstom (ALO FP) +1.8%, Airbus (AIR FP)...
France demands EU action to counter Chinese duties on dairy, via Bloomberg News
France demands EU action to counter Chinese duties on dairy, via Bloomberg News European stock markets closed with...
BROKER MOVES: VRT upgraded at Barclays; ASML upgraded at Aletheia Capital
BROKER MOVES: VRT upgraded at Barclays; ASML (ASML NA) upgraded at Aletheia Capital ASML (ASML) ADRs upgraded to...
European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 +1.03% at 5
European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 +1.03% at 5,851, Dax 40 +0.14% at 24,524, FTSE 100 +0.20% at 9,951, CAC 40 +0.56%...
French President Macron calls for urgent rebalancing of EU-China relations
** French President Macron calls for urgent rebalancing of EU-China relations, via FT OPED; in order to finance...
ASM International (ASM NA) to invest in new facility in Netherlands
** ASM International (ASM NA) to invest in new facility in Netherlands** ASM International plans a significant...
Chinese researchers are said to have completed a working EUV prototype in ear...
** Chinese researchers are said to have completed a working EUV prototype in early 2025, according to Reuters (??...
European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 -0.58% at 5
** European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 -0.58% at 5,685, Dax 40 -0.50% at 23,956, FTSE 100 +0.92% at 9,774, CAC 40...
FTSE 100 Index
European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 +0.29% at 5
European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 +0.29% at 5,758, Dax 40 +0.40% at 24,296, FTSE 100 +0.58% at 9,895, CAC 40 +0.01%...
Antofagasta (ANTO LN) agrees 2026 copper treatment and refining charges of US...
Antofagasta (ANTO LN) agrees 2026 copper treatment and refining charges of USD 0/tonnes with Chinese smelter, via...
GSK (GSK LN)
GSK (GSK LN), Sanofi (SAN FP) and Merck (MRK) reportedly among seven companies set to announce price cuts, via...
PRE-MARKET AUSTRALIAN STOCKS NEWS
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European Movers: Telecom Italia (TIT IM) +1.4%
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ECB's Kazimir says that the ECB remains flexible and will be ready to step in...
ECB's Kazimir says that the ECB remains flexible and will be ready to step in if needed. Analysts express concern...
European Movers: ASML (ASML NA) +3.0%
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France demands EU action to counter Chinese duties on dairy, via Bloomberg News
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Shell's (SHEL LN) manufacturing centre
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Rail line in Australia used by Glencore (GLEN LN) requires a significant repa...
Rail line in Australia used by Glencore (GLEN LN) requires a significant repair job Glencore's Mount Isa rail line...
Next (NXT LN) weighs cut-price swoop on LK Bennett, Sky News reports
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European Movers: Sika (SIKA SW) +0.6%
** European Movers: Sika (SIKA SW) +0.6%, Unilever (?? LN) +0.5%, Orange (ORA FP) -0.5%, Smith & Nephew (SN/ LN)...
LSEG (LSEG LN) announces a multi-year data and analytics partnership with Cit...
** LSEG (LSEG LN) announces a multi-year data and analytics partnership with Citi (C)** Traders are closely...
Shell (SHEL LN) reportedly revives effort to sell 37.5% stake in Schwedt oil ...
** Shell (SHEL LN) reportedly revives effort to sell 37.5% stake in Schwedt oil refinery and Shell (SHEL LN)...
French President Macron calls for urgent rebalancing of EU-China relations
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Australia sells AUD 1bln October 2036 bonds, b/c 3.71, avg. yield 4.7727%
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ECB
EU Consumer Confid. Flash * (Dec) -14.6 vs. Exp. -14.0 (Prev. -14.2)
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European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 +0.29% at 5
European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 +0.29% at 5,758, Dax 40 +0.40% at 24,296, FTSE 100 +0.58% at 9,895, CAC 40 +0.01%...
ECB's Kazimir says that the ECB remains flexible and will be ready to step in...
ECB's Kazimir says that the ECB remains flexible and will be ready to step in if needed. Analysts express concern...
ECB's Vujcic says the next Deposit Rate move could be in either direction
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European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 -0.32% at 5
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ECB's Stournaras says the ECB must preserve optionality
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The ECB identified significant deficiencies in the risk models of SEB (SEBA S...
** The ECB identified significant deficiencies in the risk models of SEB (SEBA SS) and Swedbank (SWEDA SS)...
US EQUITY OPEN: Stocks move higher on soft US CPI
** US EQUITY OPEN: Stocks move higher on soft US CPI; Tech supported by MU earnings beat and reports of increased...
Newsquawk Daily Economic Releases - 19th December 2025
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ECB proposes to extend Elderson's term as Vice-Chair of the Supervisory Board
** ECB proposes to extend Elderson's term as Vice-Chair of the Supervisory Board** Traders are closely monitoring...
European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 -0.58% at 5
** European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 -0.58% at 5,685, Dax 40 -0.50% at 23,956, FTSE 100 +0.92% at 9,774, CAC 40...
ECB officials expect the cycle of interest-rate cuts to most likely be finish...
** ECB officials expect the cycle of interest-rate cuts to most likely be finished based on the latest outlook for...
US House passes Republican health care bill without extension of ACA subsidy
** US House passes Republican health care bill without extension of ACA subsidy** Traders are closely monitoring...
Federal Reserve
Newsquawk Weekly Economic Calendar 22nd - 26th December 2025
Newsquawk Weekly Economic Calendar 22nd - 26th December 2025 Traders are closely monitoring upcoming economic data...
US Special Envoy Witkoff says weekend meetings between US and Russian delegat...
US Special Envoy Witkoff says weekend meetings between US and Russian delegation were productive and constructive;...
Newsquawk Daily Economic Releases - 23rd December 2025
Newsquawk Daily Economic Releases - 23rd December 2025 Traders are closely monitoring the release of key economic...
Auction History: US to sell USD 69bln of 2-year notes at 18:00GMT/13:00EST
Auction History: US to sell USD 69bln of 2-year notes at 18:00GMT/13:00EST US suspends offshore wind projects,...
TREASURY WRAP: T-NOTE FUTURES (H6) SETTLE 5 TICKS LOWER AT 112-11
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US President Trump says US will keep ships and oil seized near Venezuela
US President Trump says US will keep ships and oil seized near Venezuela US President Trump does not rule out...
"US Representative to Security Council: We will impose maximum sanctions on V...
"US Representative to Security Council: We will impose maximum sanctions on Venezuela to deprive Maduro of...
Atlanta Fed GDPnow (Q4): 3.0%
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TREASURY WRAP: T-NOTE FUTURES (H6) SETTLE 1+ TICK LOWER AT 112-09+
TREASURY WRAP: T-NOTE FUTURES (H6) SETTLE 1+ TICK LOWER AT 112-09+ Treasury yields rose after...
PREVIEW: Fed Chair Powell Successor
PREVIEW: Fed Chair Powell Successor President Trump is expected to announce the successor to Fed Chair Powell...
US EIA- Nat Gas, Change Bcf w/e -38.0bcf vs. Exp. -50.0bcf (Prev. -166.0bcf)
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US EQUITY OPEN: Stocks open mixed in first trading session of 2026
US EQUITY OPEN: Stocks open mixed in first trading session of 2026 Nasdaq outperforms as Tech, Communication, and...
Newsquawk Weekly Economic Calendar 5th - 9th January 2026
Newsquawk Weekly Economic Calendar 5th - 9th January 2026 Traders are closely monitoring upcoming economic data...
TREASURY WRAP: T-NOTE FUTURES (H6) SETTLE 7+ TICKS LOWER AT 112-06+
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PRE-MARKET INDIAN STOCKS NEWS: US President Trump said he could raise tariffs...
PRE-MARKET INDIAN STOCKS NEWS: US President Trump said he could raise tariffs on India if they don't help on the...
US S&P Global Composite PMI Flash (Dec) 53.0 (Prev. 54.2)
** US S&P Global Composite PMI Flash (Dec) 53.0 (Prev. 54.2)** December PMI data indicates a slowdown in economic...
Gross Domestic Product
Bank of Italy confirms Italian 2025 HICP inflation forecast at 1.7%
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US U Mich Sentiment Final* (Dec) 52.9 vs. Exp. 53.4 (Prev. 53.3)
US U Mich Sentiment Final (Dec) 52.9 vs. Exp. 53.4 (Prev. 53.3) * Traders are closely monitoring the energy sector...
Newsquawk Weekly Economic Calendar 22nd - 26th December 2025
Newsquawk Weekly Economic Calendar 22nd - 26th December 2025 Traders are closely monitoring upcoming economic data...
UK GDP YY (Q3) 1.3% vs. Exp. 1.3% (Prev. 1.3%)
UK GDP YY (Q3) 1.3% vs. Exp. 1.3% (Prev. 1.3%) Traders are closely monitoring the energy sector amid fluctuating...
UK GDP QQ (Q3) 0.1% vs. Exp. 0.1% (Prev. 0.1%)
UK GDP QQ (Q3) 0.1% vs. Exp. 0.1% (Prev. 0.1%) Traders are closely monitoring the energy sector amid fluctuating...
Newsquawk Daily Economic Releases - 23rd December 2025
Newsquawk Daily Economic Releases - 23rd December 2025 Traders are closely monitoring the release of key economic...
Spanish GDP YY * (Q3) 2.8% vs. Exp. 2.8% (Prev. 2.8%)
Spanish GDP YY * (Q3) 2.8% vs. Exp. 2.8% (Prev. 2.8%) Traders are closely monitoring the energy sector amid...
Spanish GDP Final QQ * (Q3) 0.6% vs. Exp. 0.6% (Prev. 0.6%)
Spanish GDP Final QQ * (Q3) 0.6% vs. Exp. 0.6% (Prev. 0.6%) Traders are closely monitoring the energy sector amid...
Bank of Spain sees GDP growing 0.6-0.7% in Q4 Q/Q
Bank of Spain sees GDP growing 0.6-0.7% in Q4 Q/Q, FY25 GDP growth at 2.9% (prev. 2.6%), FY26 GDP growth 2.2%...
Canadian GDP MM (Oct) -0.3% vs. Exp. -0.2% (Prev. 0.2%); Nov. estimate +0.1%
Canadian GDP MM (Oct) -0.3% vs. Exp. -0.2% (Prev. 0.2%); Nov. estimate +0.1% Traders are closely monitoring the...
US Consumer Confidence* (Dec) 89.1 vs. Exp. 91.0 (Prev. 88.7, Rev. 92.9)
US Consumer Confidence (Dec) 89.1 vs. Exp. 91.0 (Prev. 88.7, Rev. 92.9) * Traders are closely monitoring the...
US President Trump says "Q3 GDP came in at 4.3%
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"US Representative to Security Council: We will impose maximum sanctions on V...
"US Representative to Security Council: We will impose maximum sanctions on Venezuela to deprive Maduro of...
BoC Minutes (Dec): Agreed to remain cautious in interpreting data given recen...
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TREASURY WRAP: T-NOTE FUTURES (H6) SETTLE 1+ TICK LOWER AT 112-09+
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Finnish GDP Monthly YY * (Nov) 0.3% (Prev. -0.1%)
Finnish GDP Monthly YY * (Nov) 0.3% (Prev. -0.1%) Traders are closely monitoring the energy sector amid...
Finance Minister
Japanese Finance Minister Katayama says will consider fiscal sustainability t...
Japanese Finance Minister Katayama says will consider fiscal sustainability to some extent in compiling next...
Japanese Finance Minister Katayama says clearly seeing one-sided rapid moves
Japanese Finance Minister Katayama says clearly seeing one-sided rapid moves; Desirable for currencies to move in...
US U Mich Sentiment Final* (Dec) 52.9 vs. Exp. 53.4 (Prev. 53.3)
US U Mich Sentiment Final (Dec) 52.9 vs. Exp. 53.4 (Prev. 53.3) * Traders are closely monitoring the energy sector...
Ukraine's Finance Minister says EUR 90bln loan scheme does not fully cover Uk...
Ukraine's Finance Minister says EUR 90bln loan scheme does not fully cover Ukraine's needs Traders are closely...
Japanese Finance Minister Katayama says they have a "free hand" to take bold ...
Japanese Finance Minister Katayama says they have a "free hand" to take bold action on the JPY, via Bloomberg The...
Auction History: US to sell USD 69bln of 2-year notes at 18:00GMT/13:00EST
Auction History: US to sell USD 69bln of 2-year notes at 18:00GMT/13:00EST US suspends offshore wind projects,...
Thailand's Finance Minister is looking to implement a tax on gold trading online
Thailand's Finance Minister is looking to implement a tax on gold trading online Traders are closely monitoring...
Swedish Finance Minister says the region is finally seeing recovery in the ec...
** Swedish Finance Minister says the region is finally seeing recovery in the economy but there exist...
India's Finance Minister says bringing down India's debt to GDP ratio will be...
** India's Finance Minister says bringing down India's debt to GDP ratio will be a core priority for the...
South Korea Vice Finance Minister sees herd behaviour in markets
** South Korea Vice Finance Minister sees herd behaviour in markets, adds KRW declines seem more excessive...
Netherlands
European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 +0.29% at 5
European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 +0.29% at 5,758, Dax 40 +0.40% at 24,296, FTSE 100 +0.58% at 9,895, CAC 40 +0.01%...
European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 -0.32% at 5
European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 -0.32% at 5,742, Dax 40 +0.03% at 24,296, FTSE 100 -0.32% at 9,866, CAC 40 -0.37%...
European Movers: Novo Nordisk (NOVOB DC) +6.0%
European Movers: Novo Nordisk (NOVOB DC) +6.0%, Stellantis (STLAP FP/ STLAM IM) +0.9%, Elis (ELIS FP) +0.3%,...
European Movers: ASML (ASML NA) +3.0%
European Movers: ASML (ASML NA) +3.0%, Balfour Beatty (BBY LN) +2.5%, Alstom (ALO FP) +1.8%, Airbus (AIR FP)...
France demands EU action to counter Chinese duties on dairy, via Bloomberg News
France demands EU action to counter Chinese duties on dairy, via Bloomberg News European stock markets closed with...
Dutch GDP Final NSA YY* (Q3) 1.8% vs. Exp. 1.6% (Prev. 1.6%)
Dutch GDP Final NSA YY (Q3) 1.8% vs. Exp. 1.6% (Prev. 1.6%) * Traders are closely monitoring the energy sector...
BROKER MOVES: VRT upgraded at Barclays; ASML upgraded at Aletheia Capital
BROKER MOVES: VRT upgraded at Barclays; ASML (ASML NA) upgraded at Aletheia Capital ASML (ASML) ADRs upgraded to...
European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 +1.03% at 5
European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 +1.03% at 5,851, Dax 40 +0.14% at 24,524, FTSE 100 +0.20% at 9,951, CAC 40 +0.56%...
Dutch Retail Sales YY* (Nov) 1.9% (Prev. 3.8%, Rev. 4.0%)
Dutch Retail Sales YY (Nov) 1.9% (Prev. 3.8%, Rev. 4.0%) * Traders are closely monitoring the energy sector amid...
ECB policymakers see growth and inflation risks as balanced
** ECB policymakers see growth and inflation risks as balanced, some fear lower growth outcomes, via Reuters (TRI...
Chinese researchers are said to have completed a working EUV prototype in ear...
** Chinese researchers are said to have completed a working EUV prototype in early 2025, according to Reuters (??...
European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 -0.58% at 5
** European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 -0.58% at 5,685, Dax 40 -0.50% at 23,956, FTSE 100 +0.92% at 9,774, CAC 40...
Additional European Equity News
** Additional European Equity News** Aeroports de Paris faces regulatory pushback on tariff adjustments. Alstom...
Forex
Brazil Central Bank is to offer USD 2bln in dollar auctions with repurchase a...
Brazil Central Bank is to offer USD 2bln in dollar auctions with repurchase agreement on Friday Traders are...
Lockheed Martin (LMT) expects to recognise a non-cash
Lockheed Martin (LMT) expects to recognise a non-cash, non-operating pre-tax settlement charge of approximately...
OpenAI is aiming to raise as much as USD 100bln in fundraising round which co...
OpenAI is aiming to raise as much as USD 100bln in fundraising round which could value it as much as USD 830bln,...
Trump Media and Technology (DJT) says if merger is terminated under certain c...
Trump Media and Technology (DJT) says if merger is terminated under certain conditions, TAE may be obliged to pay...
Chinese auto parts company Wangxiang agrees to pay USD 53mln to resolve US Ju...
Chinese auto parts company Wangxiang (Wangxiang CH) agrees to pay USD 53mln to resolve US Justice Department...
Nike (NKE) expects Q3 revenue to decline by low single-digits vs estimates of...
Nike (NKE) expects Q3 revenue to decline by low single-digits vs estimates of a 1.5% drop to USD 11.43bln Nike...
New Zealand ANZ Business Outlook* (Dec) 73.6% (Prev. 67.1%)
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World Bank approves a USD 500mln guarantee to boost infrastructure and attrac...
World Bank approves a USD 500mln guarantee to boost infrastructure and attract private investment in Mexico...
PRE-MARKET CHINESE STOCKS NEWS: TikTok has signed a deal to sell its US entit...
PRE-MARKET CHINESE STOCKS NEWS: TikTok (?? CH) has signed a deal to sell its US entity to a joint venture...
US President Trump administration initiates multi-agency review of NVIDIA (NV...
US President Trump administration initiates multi-agency review of NVIDIA (NVDA) H200 licenses for sales to China,...
German Chancellor Merz says Ukraine will receive an interest-free loan of EUR...
German Chancellor Merz says Ukraine will receive an interest-free loan of EUR 90bln with these funds sufficient to...
PRE-MARKET INDIAN STOCKS NEWS: Bharat Petroleum (BPCL IS) board approved the ...
PRE-MARKET INDIAN STOCKS NEWS: Bharat Petroleum (BPCL IS) board approved the formation of a JV with Coal India...
US Homeland Security Secretary Noem says at President Trump's direction
US Homeland Security Secretary Noem says at President Trump's direction, she is immediately directing the USCIS to...
Adani airport unit invests USD 11bln and seeks a partner pre-IPO
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BoJ Governor Ueda (post-policy press conference) says Japan's economy is reco...
BoJ Governor Ueda (post-policy press conference) says Japan's economy is recovering moderately, albeit with some...
Additional European Equity News
Additional European Equity News Balfour Beatty generates GBP 24mln profit from the sale of Foundry Courtyard. BBVA...
Japan
Brazil Central Bank is to offer USD 2bln in dollar auctions with repurchase a...
Brazil Central Bank is to offer USD 2bln in dollar auctions with repurchase agreement on Friday Traders are...
Lockheed Martin (LMT) expects to recognise a non-cash
Lockheed Martin (LMT) expects to recognise a non-cash, non-operating pre-tax settlement charge of approximately...
OpenAI is aiming to raise as much as USD 100bln in fundraising round which co...
OpenAI is aiming to raise as much as USD 100bln in fundraising round which could value it as much as USD 830bln,...
Trump Media and Technology (DJT) says if merger is terminated under certain c...
Trump Media and Technology (DJT) says if merger is terminated under certain conditions, TAE may be obliged to pay...
Chinese auto parts company Wangxiang agrees to pay USD 53mln to resolve US Ju...
Chinese auto parts company Wangxiang (Wangxiang CH) agrees to pay USD 53mln to resolve US Justice Department...
Nike (NKE) expects Q3 revenue to decline by low single-digits vs estimates of...
Nike (NKE) expects Q3 revenue to decline by low single-digits vs estimates of a 1.5% drop to USD 11.43bln Nike...
World Bank approves a USD 500mln guarantee to boost infrastructure and attrac...
World Bank approves a USD 500mln guarantee to boost infrastructure and attract private investment in Mexico...
PRE-MARKET CHINESE STOCKS NEWS: TikTok has signed a deal to sell its US entit...
PRE-MARKET CHINESE STOCKS NEWS: TikTok (?? CH) has signed a deal to sell its US entity to a joint venture...
PBoC injects CNY 56.2bln via 7-day reverse repos and CNY 100bln through 14-da...
PBoC injects CNY 56.2bln via 7-day reverse repos and CNY 100bln through 14-day reverse repos Traders are closely...
Japanese Finance Minister Katayama says will consider fiscal sustainability t...
Japanese Finance Minister Katayama says will consider fiscal sustainability to some extent in compiling next...
PRE-MARKET INDIAN STOCKS NEWS: Bharat Petroleum (BPCL IS) board approved the ...
PRE-MARKET INDIAN STOCKS NEWS: Bharat Petroleum (BPCL IS) board approved the formation of a JV with Coal India...
US Homeland Security Secretary Noem says at President Trump's direction
US Homeland Security Secretary Noem says at President Trump's direction, she is immediately directing the USCIS to...
Adani airport unit invests USD 11bln and seeks a partner pre-IPO
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BoJ Governor Ueda (post-policy press conference) says Japan's economy is reco...
BoJ Governor Ueda (post-policy press conference) says Japan's economy is recovering moderately, albeit with some...
Additional European Equity News
Additional European Equity News Balfour Beatty generates GBP 24mln profit from the sale of Foundry Courtyard. BBVA...
UK Trade Minister Bryant confirms a hack of Government data
UK Trade Minister Bryant confirms a hack of Government data UK Trade Minister Bryant confirms a significant data...
Data
PRE-MARKET TAIWAN AND SINGAPORE STOCKS NEWS: Singapore Telecommunications (ST...
PRE-MARKET TAIWAN AND SINGAPORE STOCKS NEWS: Singapore Telecommunications (ST SP) unit Optus was criticised in...
PRE-MARKET CHINESE STOCKS NEWS: TikTok has signed a deal to sell its US entit...
PRE-MARKET CHINESE STOCKS NEWS: TikTok (?? CH) has signed a deal to sell its US entity to a joint venture...
Japanese Finance Minister Katayama says will consider fiscal sustainability t...
Japanese Finance Minister Katayama says will consider fiscal sustainability to some extent in compiling next...
Malaysian Exports YY (Nov) 7.0% vs Exp. 11.2% (Prev. 15.7%)
Malaysian Exports YY (Nov) 7.0% vs Exp. 11.2% (Prev. 15.7%) Traders are closely monitoring the energy sector amid...
BoJ Governor Ueda (post-policy press conference) says Japan's economy is reco...
BoJ Governor Ueda (post-policy press conference) says Japan's economy is recovering moderately, albeit with some...
Swedish Think Tank NIER sees 2025 GDP at 1.6% (sept. fcst. +0.9%)
Swedish Think Tank NIER sees 2025 GDP at 1.6% (sept. fcst. +0.9%), 2026 GDP 2.9% (sept. fcst. 2.6%) Traders are...
Bank of Italy confirms Italian 2025 HICP inflation forecast at 1.7%
Bank of Italy confirms Italian 2025 HICP inflation forecast at 1.7%, marginally lowers 2026 to 1.4% from 1.5%;...
US U Mich Sentiment Final* (Dec) 52.9 vs. Exp. 53.4 (Prev. 53.3)
US U Mich Sentiment Final (Dec) 52.9 vs. Exp. 53.4 (Prev. 53.3) * Traders are closely monitoring the energy sector...
Newsquawk Weekly Economic Calendar 22nd - 26th December 2025
Newsquawk Weekly Economic Calendar 22nd - 26th December 2025 Traders are closely monitoring upcoming economic data...
Hong Kong Consumer Price Index* (Nov) 1.2% vs. Exp. 1.3% (Prev. 1.2%)
Hong Kong Consumer Price Index (Nov) 1.2% vs. Exp. 1.3% (Prev. 1.2%) * Traders are closely monitoring the energy...
TREASURY WRAP: T-NOTE FUTURES (H6) SETTLE 5 TICKS LOWER AT 112-11
TREASURY WRAP: T-NOTE FUTURES (H6) SETTLE 5 TICKS LOWER AT 112-11 T-Notes faced mild pressure, influenced by...
RBA Minutes: Board discussed whether a rate increase might be needed at some ...
RBA Minutes: Board discussed whether a rate increase might be needed at some point in 2026; holding the cash rate...
Finnish Unemployment Rate* (Nov) 10.6% (Prev. 10.3%)
Finnish Unemployment Rate (Nov) 10.6% (Prev. 10.3%) * Traders are closely monitoring the energy sector amid...
ECB's Stournaras says the ECB must preserve optionality
ECB's Stournaras says the ECB must preserve optionality, via Econostream; being in a good place does not imply...
Brazilian IPCA-15 Mid-Month CPI YY (Dec) 4.41% vs. Exp. 4.43% (Prev. 4.5%)
Brazilian IPCA-15 Mid-Month CPI YY (Dec) 4.41% vs. Exp. 4.43% (Prev. 4.5%) Traders are closely monitoring the...
Bank of Spain sees GDP growing 0.6-0.7% in Q4 Q/Q
Bank of Spain sees GDP growing 0.6-0.7% in Q4 Q/Q, FY25 GDP growth at 2.9% (prev. 2.6%), FY26 GDP growth 2.2%...
Canada
Canadian Producer Prices YY (Nov) 6.1% (Prev. 6.0%)
Canadian Producer Prices YY (Nov) 6.1% (Prev. 6.0%) Traders are closely monitoring the energy sector amid...
Newsquawk Daily Economic Releases - 23rd December 2025
Newsquawk Daily Economic Releases - 23rd December 2025 Traders are closely monitoring the release of key economic...
Canadian Budget, Year-To-Date, C$* (Oct) -18.37B CA (Prev. -16.09B CA)
Canadian Budget, Year-To-Date, C$ (Oct) -18.37B CA (Prev. -16.09B CA) * Traders are closely monitoring the energy...
BoC Minutes (Dec): Agreed to remain cautious in interpreting data given recen...
BoC Minutes (Dec): Agreed to remain cautious in interpreting data given recent volatility; felt it was hard to...
FX Option Expiries for today's NY Cut:
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Notable FX Options Expiries for today's NY cut; large expiries in EUR
Notable FX Options Expiries for today's NY cut; large expiries in EUR Large FX options expiries today could...
BoC Governor Macklem says they are seeing some easing of food price inflation...
** BoC Governor Macklem says they are seeing some easing of food price inflation and over the next number of...
Canadian Securities Foreign C$ (Oct) 46.62B CA (Prev. 31.32B CA)
** Canadian Securities Foreign C$ (Oct) 46.62B CA (Prev. 31.32B CA)** Traders are closely monitoring the energy...
FX Option Expiries for today's NY cut
** FX Option Expiries for today's NY cut** Significant FX option expiries are set to impact key currency pairs,...
Italy
Newsquawk Weekly Economic Calendar 22nd - 26th December 2025
Newsquawk Weekly Economic Calendar 22nd - 26th December 2025 Traders are closely monitoring upcoming economic data...
Italian Producer Prices YY* (Nov) -0.2% (Prev. 0.1%)
Italian Producer Prices YY (Nov) -0.2% (Prev. 0.1%) * Traders are closely monitoring the energy sector amid...
Italian Flash Trd Bal Non-EU* (Nov) 6.92B (Prev. 5.32B)
Italian Flash Trd Bal Non-EU (Nov) 6.92B (Prev. 5.32B) * Traders are closely monitoring the energy sector amid...
Campari's (CPR IM) Lagfin regains full availability of seized shares followin...
Campari's (CPR IM) Lagfin regains full availability of seized shares following the settlement with the Italian tax...
Italian Senate has passed the 2026 budget bill
Italian Senate has passed the 2026 budget bill The Italian Senate has passed the 2026 budget bill, moving it to...
Italian Competition Authority has ordered Meta (META) to suspend the terms ex...
Italian Competition Authority has ordered Meta (META) to suspend the terms excluding competing AI Chatbots from...
Italy is to collect an additional EUR 1.3bln in 2026 from insurance companies...
** Italy is to collect an additional EUR 1.3bln in 2026 from insurance companies (?? IM) by reviewing terms of...
German Government Official says the Mercosur trade pact is "probably dead" if...
** German Government Official says the Mercosur trade pact is "probably dead" if an agreement isn't made at the EU...
Brazillian President Lula says he spoke with Italian PM Meloni about the EU-M...
** Brazillian President Lula says he spoke with Italian PM Meloni about the EU-Mercosur deal** Brazilian President...
French President Macron says the numbers on the Mercosur trade deal do not ad...
** French President Macron says the numbers on the Mercosur trade deal do not add up currently, but talks are not...
Geopolitical
US military says it conducted lethal kinetic strikes on two vessels
US military says it conducted lethal kinetic strikes on two vessels, killing five men Traders are closely...
Russia's Dmitriev says regarding EU summit decision that it was a 'major blow...
Russia's Dmitriev says regarding EU summit decision that it was a 'major blow to EU warmongers led by failed...
Additional European Equity News
Additional European Equity News Balfour Beatty generates GBP 24mln profit from the sale of Foundry Courtyard. BBVA...
China's Foreign Ministry on Japanese official talking about nuclear arms
China's Foreign Ministry on Japanese official talking about nuclear arms, says if the reports are true, then the...
US ambassador to Israel says the US is not considering supplying Turkey with ...
US ambassador to Israel says the US is not considering supplying Turkey with F-35 jets (LMT), which is not on the...
Japanese PM Takaichi reportedly mulls a trip to the US in January or March
Japanese PM Takaichi reportedly mulls a trip to the US in January or March, according to Japanese press Sankei;...
Contacts between Israel and Syria have not made much progress
Contacts between Israel and Syria have not made much progress, according to Al Arabiya quoting US sources Contacts...
A senior US official stated that the possibility of a renewed war in Israel i...
A senior US official stated that the possibility of a renewed war in Israel is high, according to Israeli press...
ECB's Santos Pereira says at this moment
ECB's Santos Pereira says at this moment, inflation is at target and they expect it to remain so in the coming...
Russian President Putin says Ukraine's attacks on tankers won't hurt oil supp...
Russian President Putin says Ukraine's attacks on tankers won't hurt oil supplies; says Russia will always...
French Foreign Ministry tells Sky News Arabia "have made a lot of progress on...
French Foreign Ministry tells Sky News Arabia "have made a lot of progress on Ukraine's security guarantees"...
US U Mich Sentiment Final* (Dec) 52.9 vs. Exp. 53.4 (Prev. 53.3)
US U Mich Sentiment Final (Dec) 52.9 vs. Exp. 53.4 (Prev. 53.3) * Traders are closely monitoring the energy sector...
Ukraine's top negotiator will hold negotiations with the US team on Friday
Ukraine's top negotiator will hold negotiations with the US team on Friday Ukraine's top negotiator is set to meet...
European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 +0.29% at 5
European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 +0.29% at 5,758, Dax 40 +0.40% at 24,296, FTSE 100 +0.58% at 9,895, CAC 40 +0.01%...
US Secretary of State Rubio on settling Russia-Ukraine war
US Secretary of State Rubio on settling Russia-Ukraine war, says we've made progress but we have ways to go; talks...
US Secretary of State Rubio says he may be in Miami on Saturday for Russia talks
US Secretary of State Rubio says he may be in Miami on Saturday for Russia talks Traders are closely monitoring...
EU Session
"Iran's Judiciary on Protests: We Will Show No Mercy", according to Al Arabiya
"Iran's Judiciary on Protests: We Will Show No Mercy", according to Al Arabiya Iran's Judiciary has vowed no mercy...
Manchester United (MANU) sack Ruben Amorim as head coach
Manchester United (MANU) sack Ruben Amorim as head coach Manchester United (MANU) have dismissed Ruben Amorim as...
ICICI Bank (ICICIBC IS) plans to maintain majority stake in ICICI Prudential ...
ICICI Bank (ICICIBC IS) plans to maintain majority stake in ICICI Prudential Asset Management (ICICIAMC IS)...
German GfK Consumer Sentiment (Jan) -26.9 vs. Exp. -23.2 (Prev. -23.2
German GfK Consumer Sentiment (Jan) -26.9 vs. Exp. -23.2 (Prev. -23.2, Rev. -23.4) Traders are closely monitoring...
BoJ Governor Ueda (post-policy press conference) says Japan's economy is reco...
BoJ Governor Ueda (post-policy press conference) says Japan's economy is recovering moderately, albeit with some...
The first phase of a Nanto data centre cluster would have 400-megawatt power ...
The first phase of a Nanto (?? CH) data centre cluster would have 400-megawatt power capacity, which would be...
BlueScope Steel (BSL AT) reportedly received a bid from an Australian and US ...
BlueScope Steel (BSL AT) reportedly received a bid from an Australian and US consortium at AUD 30/shr BlueScope...
UK PSNB Ex Banks GBP (Nov) 11.653B GB vs. Exp. 10.0B GB (Prev. 17.434B GB
UK PSNB Ex Banks GBP (Nov) 11.653B GB vs. Exp. 10.0B GB (Prev. 17.434B GB, Rev. 21.189B GB) Traders are closely...
Swedish Manufacturing Confidence* (Dec) 103.8 (Prev. 100.9)
Swedish Manufacturing Confidence (Dec) 103.8 (Prev. 100.9) * Traders are closely monitoring the energy sector amid...
Turkish Consumer Confidence* (Dec) 83.5 (Prev. 85.0)
Turkish Consumer Confidence (Dec) 83.5 (Prev. 85.0) * Traders are closely monitoring the energy sector amid...
UK Trade Minister Bryant confirms a hack of Government data
UK Trade Minister Bryant confirms a hack of Government data UK Trade Minister Bryant confirms a significant data...
China's Foreign Ministry on Japanese official talking about nuclear arms
China's Foreign Ministry on Japanese official talking about nuclear arms, says if the reports are true, then the...
Hungarian Gross Wages YY (Oct) 8.7% (Prev. 9.5%)
Hungarian Gross Wages YY (Oct) 8.7% (Prev. 9.5%) Traders are closely monitoring the energy sector amid fluctuating...
Belarus says "We are preparing to start the combat shift of the Russian Orysh...
Belarus says "We are preparing to start the combat shift of the Russian Oryshnik missile system", via Al Arabiya...
French Producer Prices MM (Nov) 1.1%
French Producer Prices MM (Nov) 1.1% Traders are closely monitoring the energy sector amid fluctuating oil prices....
China's Commerce Ministry has launched an investigation into some rubber prod...
China's Commerce Ministry has launched an investigation into some rubber products from the US, South Korea and the...
US Session
Brazil Central Bank is to offer USD 2bln in dollar auctions with repurchase a...
Brazil Central Bank is to offer USD 2bln in dollar auctions with repurchase agreement on Friday Traders are...
Lockheed Martin (LMT) expects to recognise a non-cash
Lockheed Martin (LMT) expects to recognise a non-cash, non-operating pre-tax settlement charge of approximately...
Meta (META) is developing a new AI image and video model codenamed 'Mango'
Meta (META) is developing a new AI image and video model codenamed 'Mango', according to WSJ. Meta is developing a...
New Zealand ANZ Business Outlook* (Dec) 73.6% (Prev. 67.1%)
New Zealand ANZ Business Outlook (Dec) 73.6% (Prev. 67.1%) * Traders are closely monitoring the energy sector amid...
Mexican Private Spending YY* (Q3) 1.4% (Prev. -0.4%)
Mexican Private Spending YY (Q3) 1.4% (Prev. -0.4%) * Traders are closely monitoring the energy sector amid...
Mexican Aggregate Demand QQ* (Q3) 0.7% (Prev. 1.4%)
Mexican Aggregate Demand QQ (Q3) 0.7% (Prev. 1.4%) * Traders are closely monitoring the energy sector amid...
Mexican Aggregate Demand YY (Q3) 1.1% (Prev. 0.3%)
Mexican Aggregate Demand YY (Q3) 1.1% (Prev. 0.3%) Traders are closely monitoring the energy sector amid...
Russian President Putin says Ukraine's attacks on tankers won't hurt oil supp...
Russian President Putin says Ukraine's attacks on tankers won't hurt oil supplies; says Russia will always...
Conagra Brands Inc (CAG) Q2 2026 (USD): Adj. EPS 0.45 (exp. 0.44)
Conagra Brands Inc (CAG) Q2 2026 (USD): Adj. EPS 0.45 (exp. 0.44), Revenue 3.00bln (exp. 3.00bln) Conagra Brands...
BioMarin (BMRN) to acquire Amicus Therapeutics (FOLD) for USD 14.50/shr in al...
BioMarin (BMRN) to acquire Amicus Therapeutics (FOLD) for USD 14.50/shr in all-cash transaction; deal expected to...
Chinese Commerce Minister Wang met with AMD's (AMD) CEO
Chinese Commerce Minister Wang met with AMD's (AMD) CEO AMD's CEO Lisa Su met with China's Commerce Minister to...
Ukrainian drones hit Russian oil rig in Caspian Sea, according to SBU
Ukrainian drones hit Russian oil rig in Caspian Sea, according to SBU Ukrainian drones attacked a Russian oil rig...
US PRE-MARKET MOVERS: NKE, WYFI, KBH, LYFT, ELV
US PRE-MARKET MOVERS: NKE, WYFI, KBH, LYFT, ELV Nike (NKE) shares decline 11% following disappointing China and...
Google Cloud (GOOGL) lands a deal worth near USD 10bln with Palo Alto (PANW) ...
Google Cloud (GOOGL) lands a deal worth near USD 10bln with Palo Alto (PANW) over several years, via Reuters...
User reports indicate problems at YouTube (GOOGL), according to Downdetector
User reports indicate problems at YouTube (GOOGL), according to Downdetector Traders are closely monitoring the...
Russia's President Putin says they are ready to think about ensuring security...
Russia's President Putin says they are ready to think about ensuring security in Ukraine during possible election...
CAC
European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 -0.32% at 5
European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 -0.32% at 5,742, Dax 40 +0.03% at 24,296, FTSE 100 -0.32% at 9,866, CAC 40 -0.37%...
US President Trump says he told French President Macron that France has to ra...
US President Trump says he told French President Macron that France has to raise its drug prices Traders are...
France demands EU action to counter Chinese duties on dairy, via Bloomberg News
France demands EU action to counter Chinese duties on dairy, via Bloomberg News European stock markets closed with...
Airbus (AIR FP) maintains its recently revised delivery target of approximate...
Airbus (AIR FP) maintains its recently revised delivery target of approximately 790 aircraft for 2025, according...
European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 +1.03% at 5
European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 +1.03% at 5,851, Dax 40 +0.14% at 24,524, FTSE 100 +0.20% at 9,951, CAC 40 +0.56%...
French President Macron calls for urgent rebalancing of EU-China relations
** French President Macron calls for urgent rebalancing of EU-China relations, via FT OPED; in order to finance...
S&P says Airbus (AIR FP) outlook revised to positive on steady free cash flow...
** S&P says Airbus (AIR FP) outlook revised to positive on steady free cash flow generation; 'A' rating affirmed**...
ECB policymakers see growth and inflation risks as balanced
** ECB policymakers see growth and inflation risks as balanced, some fear lower growth outcomes, via Reuters (TRI...
Kering (KER FP) announces staged acquisition of Raselli Franco Group
** Kering (KER FP) announces staged acquisition of Raselli Franco Group (?? FP); a leading jewellry manufacturer....
Rheinmetall (RHM GY) secures major contract worth EUR 1.7bln for space reconn...
** Rheinmetall (RHM GY) secures major contract worth EUR 1.7bln for space reconnaissance** Traders are closely...
SMI
European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 -0.32% at 5
European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 -0.32% at 5,742, Dax 40 +0.03% at 24,296, FTSE 100 -0.32% at 9,866, CAC 40 -0.37%...
France demands EU action to counter Chinese duties on dairy, via Bloomberg News
France demands EU action to counter Chinese duties on dairy, via Bloomberg News European stock markets closed with...
European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 +1.03% at 5
European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 +1.03% at 5,851, Dax 40 +0.14% at 24,524, FTSE 100 +0.20% at 9,951, CAC 40 +0.56%...
French President Macron calls for urgent rebalancing of EU-China relations
** French President Macron calls for urgent rebalancing of EU-China relations, via FT OPED; in order to finance...
ECB policymakers see growth and inflation risks as balanced
** ECB policymakers see growth and inflation risks as balanced, some fear lower growth outcomes, via Reuters (TRI...
European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 -0.58% at 5
** European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 -0.58% at 5,685, Dax 40 -0.50% at 23,956, FTSE 100 +0.92% at 9,774, CAC 40...
FTSE 100
European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 -0.32% at 5
European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 -0.32% at 5,742, Dax 40 +0.03% at 24,296, FTSE 100 -0.32% at 9,866, CAC 40 -0.37%...
France demands EU action to counter Chinese duties on dairy, via Bloomberg News
France demands EU action to counter Chinese duties on dairy, via Bloomberg News European stock markets closed with...
BP (BP/ LN) reportedly nears sale of Castrol lubricants unit stake to Stonepe...
BP (BP/ LN) reportedly nears sale of Castrol (?? LN) lubricants unit stake to Stonepeak (?? LN) at a USD 10bln...
BP (BP/ LN) sells 65% of its lubricant Castrol business to Stonepeak for USD ...
BP (BP/ LN) sells 65% of its lubricant Castrol business to Stonepeak for USD 10bln; The implied total equity value...
Rolls-Royce (RR/ LN) affirmed at Fitch with BBB+, Outlook Positive
Rolls-Royce (RR/ LN) affirmed at Fitch with BBB+, Outlook Positive Rolls-Royce's credit rating has been affirmed...
European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 +1.03% at 5
European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 +1.03% at 5,851, Dax 40 +0.14% at 24,524, FTSE 100 +0.20% at 9,951, CAC 40 +0.56%...
Shell (SHEL LN) reportedly revives effort to sell 37.5% stake in Schwedt oil ...
** Shell (SHEL LN) reportedly revives effort to sell 37.5% stake in Schwedt oil refinery and Shell (SHEL LN)...
French President Macron calls for urgent rebalancing of EU-China relations
** French President Macron calls for urgent rebalancing of EU-China relations, via FT OPED; in order to finance...
Diageo (DGE LN) is to sell its shares in East African Breweries to Asahi (250...
** Diageo (DGE LN) is to sell its shares in East African Breweries (?? LN) to Asahi (2502 JT), with the estimated...
ECB policymakers see growth and inflation risks as balanced
** ECB policymakers see growth and inflation risks as balanced, some fear lower growth outcomes, via Reuters (TRI...
Important
New Zealand ANZ Business Outlook* (Dec) 73.6% (Prev. 67.1%)
New Zealand ANZ Business Outlook (Dec) 73.6% (Prev. 67.1%) * Traders are closely monitoring the energy sector amid...
US President Trump administration initiates multi-agency review of NVIDIA (NV...
US President Trump administration initiates multi-agency review of NVIDIA (NVDA) H200 licenses for sales to China,...
Japanese Finance Minister Katayama says will consider fiscal sustainability t...
Japanese Finance Minister Katayama says will consider fiscal sustainability to some extent in compiling next...
Australia's ASIC says federal court orders AUD 250mln combined penalties agai...
Australia's ASIC says federal court orders AUD 250mln combined penalties against ANZ (ANZ AT) Traders are closely...
German Chancellor Merz says Ukraine will receive an interest-free loan of EUR...
German Chancellor Merz says Ukraine will receive an interest-free loan of EUR 90bln with these funds sufficient to...
Bank of Korea announces temporary measures to boost dollar supply in the mark...
Bank of Korea announces temporary measures to boost dollar supply in the market from financial institutions...
UK PSNB Ex Banks GBP (Nov) 11.653B GB vs. Exp. 10.0B GB (Prev. 17.434B GB
UK PSNB Ex Banks GBP (Nov) 11.653B GB vs. Exp. 10.0B GB (Prev. 17.434B GB, Rev. 21.189B GB) Traders are closely...
China's Foreign Ministry on Japanese official talking about nuclear arms
China's Foreign Ministry on Japanese official talking about nuclear arms, says if the reports are true, then the...
China's Commerce Ministry has launched an investigation into some rubber prod...
China's Commerce Ministry has launched an investigation into some rubber products from the US, South Korea and the...
Japanese Economy Minister Kiuchi says FX is affected by various factors
Japanese Economy Minister Kiuchi says FX is affected by various factors, determined at markets Japanese Economy...
US President Trump says "I do not rule out a war with Venezuela", via NBC
US President Trump says "I do not rule out a war with Venezuela", via NBC US President Trump does not rule out a...
Capital One (COF) reportedly concerned about AI costs rising via cloud comput...
Capital One (COF) reportedly concerned about AI costs rising via cloud computing relationship with AWS (AMZN) and...
Russia's President Putin says US President Trump is making frank efforts to e...
Russia's President Putin says US President Trump is making frank efforts to end the conflict in Ukraine. Russian...
UK CBI Distributive Trades* (Dec) -44.0 (Prev. -32.0)
UK CBI Distributive Trades (Dec) -44.0 (Prev. -32.0) * Traders are closely monitoring the energy sector amid...
Ukraine has hit Russian shadow fleet tanker in the Mediterranean sea for the ...
Ukraine has hit Russian shadow fleet tanker in the Mediterranean sea for the first time, according to Reuters...
China Cabinet meeting said it should consolidate positive trend economy and p...
China Cabinet meeting said it should consolidate positive trend economy and prevent major accidents in production,...
Switzerland
ABB (ABBN SW) has been selected for the Rotterdam Port power project
ABB (ABBN SW) has been selected for the Rotterdam Port power project ABB (ABBN SW) has been selected for the...
European Movers: Telecom Italia (TIT IM) +1.4%
European Movers: Telecom Italia (TIT IM) +1.4%, Harbour Energy (HBR LN) +1.3%, Roche (ROG SW) -0.5%, GSK (GSK LN)...
China to cut retail diesel prices by CNY 165/T and gasoline by CNY 170/T
China to cut retail diesel prices by CNY 165/T and gasoline by CNY 170/T, via NDRC Traders are closely monitoring...
Swiss Investor Sentiment (Dec) 6.2 (Prev. 12.2)
Swiss Investor Sentiment (Dec) 6.2 (Prev. 12.2) Traders are closely monitoring the energy sector amid fluctuating...
Swiss Sight Deposits (w/e Jan 2). Domestic Banks CHF 426.4bln (prev. 439.39bln)
Swiss Sight Deposits (w/e Jan 2). Domestic Banks CHF 426.4bln (prev. 439.39bln), Total CHF 452.4bln (prev....
Swiss KOF Indicator (Dec) 103.4 (Prev. 101.7)
Swiss KOF Indicator (Dec) 103.4 (Prev. 101.7) Traders are closely monitoring the energy sector amid fluctuating...
Notable FX Options Expiries for today's NY cut; large expiries in EUR
Notable FX Options Expiries for today's NY cut; large expiries in EUR Large FX options expiries today could...
European Movers: Sika (SIKA SW) +0.6%
** European Movers: Sika (SIKA SW) +0.6%, Unilever (?? LN) +0.5%, Orange (ORA FP) -0.5%, Smith & Nephew (SN/ LN)...
Luckin Coffee (LKNCY) is said to consider bid for Nestle's (NESN SW) Blue Bottle
** Luckin Coffee (LKNCY) is said to consider bid for Nestle's (NESN SW) Blue Bottle, via Bloomberg citing...
Swiss Trade (Nov) 3841.0M CH (Prev. 4319.0M CH
** Swiss Trade (Nov) 3841.0M CH (Prev. 4319.0M CH, Rev. 4203M CH); Watch Exports -7.3% Y/Y (prev. -4.4%, rev....
European Movers: Sopra Steria (SOP FP) +1.7%
** European Movers: Sopra Steria (SOP FP) +1.7%, Alstom (ALO FP) +1.1%, BP (BP/ LN) +1.0%, Danone (BN FP) +0.6%,...
FX Option Expiries for today's NY cut
** FX Option Expiries for today's NY cut** Significant FX option expiries are set to impact key currency pairs,...
JPMorgan (JPM)
** JPMorgan (JPM), UBS (UBSG SW) and other banks win appeal to block a USD 3.6bln UK lawsuit over an alleged forex...
Asia
Chinese auto parts company Wangxiang agrees to pay USD 53mln to resolve US Ju...
Chinese auto parts company Wangxiang (Wangxiang CH) agrees to pay USD 53mln to resolve US Justice Department...
PRE-MARKET AUSTRALIAN STOCKS NEWS: Austal (ASB AT) announced award of 2 addit...
PRE-MARKET AUSTRALIAN STOCKS NEWS: Austal (ASB AT) announced award of 2 additional evolved Cape Class patrol...
PRE-MARKET JAPANESE AND SOUTH KOREAN STOCKS NEWS: BoJ rate decision in focus
PRE-MARKET JAPANESE AND SOUTH KOREAN STOCKS NEWS: BoJ rate decision in focus Japan's corporate landscape sees...
PRE-MARKET CHINESE STOCKS NEWS: TikTok has signed a deal to sell its US entit...
PRE-MARKET CHINESE STOCKS NEWS: TikTok (?? CH) has signed a deal to sell its US entity to a joint venture...
PBoC injects CNY 56.2bln via 7-day reverse repos and CNY 100bln through 14-da...
PBoC injects CNY 56.2bln via 7-day reverse repos and CNY 100bln through 14-day reverse repos Traders are closely...
Japanese Finance Minister Katayama says will consider fiscal sustainability t...
Japanese Finance Minister Katayama says will consider fiscal sustainability to some extent in compiling next...
BoJ Governor Ueda (post-policy press conference) says Japan's economy is reco...
BoJ Governor Ueda (post-policy press conference) says Japan's economy is recovering moderately, albeit with some...
Turkish Consumer Confidence* (Dec) 83.5 (Prev. 85.0)
Turkish Consumer Confidence (Dec) 83.5 (Prev. 85.0) * Traders are closely monitoring the energy sector amid...
Japanese Economy Minister Kiuchi says FX is affected by various factors
Japanese Economy Minister Kiuchi says FX is affected by various factors, determined at markets Japanese Economy...
Indian FX Reserves, USD* w/e 688.95B (Prev. 687.26B)
Indian FX Reserves, USD w/e 688.95B (Prev. 687.26B) * Traders are closely monitoring the energy sector amid...
Ukrainian drones hit Russian oil rig in Caspian Sea, according to SBU
Ukrainian drones hit Russian oil rig in Caspian Sea, according to SBU Ukrainian drones attacked a Russian oil rig...
"Beijing’s reaction to Trump’s approval of Nvidia (NVDA) H200 exports to Chin...
"Beijing’s reaction to Trump’s approval of Nvidia (NVDA) H200 exports to China has been very cold. Chinese public...
Japanese Finance Minister Katayama says clearly seeing one-sided rapid moves
Japanese Finance Minister Katayama says clearly seeing one-sided rapid moves; Desirable for currencies to move in...
US U Mich Sentiment Final* (Dec) 52.9 vs. Exp. 53.4 (Prev. 53.3)
US U Mich Sentiment Final (Dec) 52.9 vs. Exp. 53.4 (Prev. 53.3) * Traders are closely monitoring the energy sector...
Newsquawk Weekly Economic Calendar 22nd - 26th December 2025
Newsquawk Weekly Economic Calendar 22nd - 26th December 2025 Traders are closely monitoring upcoming economic data...
Antofagasta (ANTO LN) agrees 2026 copper treatment and refining charges of US...
Antofagasta (ANTO LN) agrees 2026 copper treatment and refining charges of USD 0/tonnes with Chinese smelter, via...
Gold
PRE-MARKET JAPANESE AND SOUTH KOREAN STOCKS NEWS: BoJ rate decision in focus
PRE-MARKET JAPANESE AND SOUTH KOREAN STOCKS NEWS: BoJ rate decision in focus Japan's corporate landscape sees...
German Chancellor Merz says Ukraine will receive an interest-free loan of EUR...
German Chancellor Merz says Ukraine will receive an interest-free loan of EUR 90bln with these funds sufficient to...
BoJ Governor Ueda (post-policy press conference) says Japan's economy is reco...
BoJ Governor Ueda (post-policy press conference) says Japan's economy is recovering moderately, albeit with some...
Belarus says "We are preparing to start the combat shift of the Russian Orysh...
Belarus says "We are preparing to start the combat shift of the Russian Oryshnik missile system", via Al Arabiya...
Japanese Economy Minister Kiuchi says FX is affected by various factors
Japanese Economy Minister Kiuchi says FX is affected by various factors, determined at markets Japanese Economy...
Russian President Putin says we do not see Ukraine being ready for talks
Russian President Putin says we do not see Ukraine being ready for talks, ready and want to end the conflict via...
CBR says further decisions on the key rate will depend on the sustainability ...
CBR says further decisions on the key rate will depend on the sustainability of the inflation slowdown and the...
Ukraine has hit Russian shadow fleet tanker in the Mediterranean sea for the ...
Ukraine has hit Russian shadow fleet tanker in the Mediterranean sea for the first time, according to Reuters...
Russian President Putin says Ukraine's attacks on tankers won't hurt oil supp...
Russian President Putin says Ukraine's attacks on tankers won't hurt oil supplies; says Russia will always...
CBR Governor Nabiullina says the impact of one-off factors on inflation could...
CBR Governor Nabiullina says the impact of one-off factors on inflation could be higher next year than had been...
US U Mich Sentiment Final* (Dec) 52.9 vs. Exp. 53.4 (Prev. 53.3)
US U Mich Sentiment Final (Dec) 52.9 vs. Exp. 53.4 (Prev. 53.3) * Traders are closely monitoring the energy sector...
"Our correspondent: A drone believed to be Russian was found that crashed in ...
"Our correspondent: A drone believed to be Russian was found that crashed in the city of Izmit in western Turkey...
Newsquawk Weekly Economic Calendar 22nd - 26th December 2025
Newsquawk Weekly Economic Calendar 22nd - 26th December 2025 Traders are closely monitoring upcoming economic data...
Israeli officials warned the Trump administration over the weekend that an Ir...
Israeli officials warned the Trump administration over the weekend that an Iranian IRGC missile exercise could be...
US Special Envoy Witkoff says weekend meetings between US and Russian delegat...
US Special Envoy Witkoff says weekend meetings between US and Russian delegation were productive and constructive;...
PRE-MARKET JAPANESE AND SOUTH KOREAN STOCKS NEWS
PRE-MARKET JAPANESE AND SOUTH KOREAN STOCKS NEWS The Bank of Japan (BoJ) raised interest rates by 25 basis points...