Italy's Agriculture Minister calls on EU to remove tariffs and carbon border ...

Italy's Agriculture Minister calls on EU to remove tariffs and carbon border levies on fertiliser imports from outside the bloc
- Traders are closely monitoring the energy sector amid fluctuating oil prices.
- Analysts note increased attention on USD/JPY as currency volatility persists.
- Market participants are discussing potential impacts on tech stocks following recent policy announcements.
In recent market developments, traders are focusing on the energy sector as oil prices exhibit significant volatility. The fluctuations in WTI crude oil prices have prompted discussions among market participants about potential impacts on energy stocks and related ETFs. The energy sector, represented by ETFs such as XLE, is under scrutiny as traders assess the implications of these price movements on their portfolios.
Currency markets are also in the spotlight, with the USD/JPY pair drawing particular attention. Analysts note that traders are observing this currency pair closely due to ongoing volatility, which has been influenced by recent economic data releases and policy announcements. The movements in USD/JPY are seen as indicative of broader market sentiment, and traders are considering the potential for further fluctuations in response to upcoming economic indicators.
In the technology sector, recent policy announcements have sparked discussions about their potential impact on tech stocks. Market participants are evaluating how these policies might affect companies within the sector, with a focus on major players such as Apple (AAPL) and Microsoft (MSFT). The tech sector's performance is often seen as a barometer for broader market trends, and traders are keenly observing any shifts in sentiment that could influence stock prices.
Overall, the current market environment is characterised by heightened attention to sectors and assets that are sensitive to policy changes and economic data. Traders are navigating these dynamics by closely monitoring key indicators and adjusting their strategies accordingly.
Trader Insight:
- Some traders may consider positioning in USD/JPY following recent currency volatility.
- Market participants are watching XLE for signs of renewed energy rotation amid fluctuating oil prices.
- Analysts note that traders are assessing risk in tech stocks like AAPL and MSFT in light of recent policy announcements.
Disclaimer: This is not trading advice. For informational purposes only.
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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
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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...
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ECB's Vujcic says the next Deposit Rate move could be in either direction
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Newsquawk Daily Economic Releases - 23rd December 2025
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Europe
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
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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Adani airport unit invests USD 11bln and seeks a partner pre-IPO
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Additional European Equity News
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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...

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...

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...
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
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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,...
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
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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
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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...

























