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September 2, 20262 min

US Market Open: Stocks primed for weaker open as Bond rout deepens; USD firms against all G10s bar JPY

US Central Command said forces successfully completed a wave of strikes against Iranian military targets on September 1st. IRGC said it targeted US bases in Iraq, with missiles and drones. Iran's army also launched drone attacks on the US base in Bahrain while the IRGC added that two tankers were blown up after striking mines in the Strait. Global equities continue to pull back, with NQ futures falling below 29k. USD firms against most peers; NZD underperforms after RBNZ fails to impress hawks, JPY outperforms after BoJ hawk Takata. USTs are flat, whilst Bunds and Gilts are pressured by elevated gas prices. Crude takes a breather following another night of US-Iran hostilities; metals feel no reprieve. Looking ahead, highlights include US Factory Orders (Jul), ADP Employment Change (Aug), New Zealand Terms of Trade (Q2), BoC Announcement, Fed Beige Book. Comments from Fed's Williams, BoC’s Macklem & Rogers. Earnings from Broadcom, Hewlett Packard Enterprise & Snowflake. Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

September 2, 20262 min

EU Market Open: Bond rout continues as energy futures surge; NZD underperforms after RBNZ

US Central Command said forces successfully completed a wave of strikes against Iranian military targets on September 1st. IRGC said it targeted US bases in Iraq, with missiles and drones. Iran's army also launched drone attacks on the US base in Bahrain, while Kuwaiti air defences confronted attacks by hostile drones. Crude futures continued to rally after surging by at least 5% yesterday as the US and Iran exchanged a fresh wave of strikes. NZD/USD underperformed after the RBNZ hiked the OCR by 25bps to 2.75%, which was widely expected, although the central bank refrained from any major hawkish surprises. APAC stocks were pressured as the risk-off mood persisted following a surge in oil prices and upside in yields; European equity futures indicate a lower cash market open. Looking ahead, highlights include US Factory Orders (Jul), ADP Employment Change (Aug), New Zealand Terms of Trade (Q2), BoC Announcement, Fed Beige Book. Comments from ECB's Nagel, BoC’s Macklem & Roger. Earnings from Broadcom, Hewlett Packard Enterprise & Snowflake. Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

September 1, 20263 min

US Market Open: Surging yields weigh on equities and USD firms against all G10 peers

US Treasury Secretary Bessent told Japanese officials that rate hikes are needed, according to NHK; a Japanese MoF official expects the BoJ to act on the economy and not on US influence. European and US equity futures are pressured by elevated yields; US 10yr (4.78%) holds at highs, whilst the UK 10yr (5.25%) resides at levels not seen since the GFC. USD firmer against all G10 currencies with yields rallying on continued energy upside. Crude futures continue recent strength; UKMTO received a report of an incident involving a tanker and military forces in the Indian Ocean off Oman. Marisks reported that two oil supertankers were hit by projectiles. Looking ahead, highlights include US S&P Manufacturing PMI Final (Aug), ISM Manufacturing PMI (Aug), JOLTS Job Openings (Jul), Atlanta Fed GDP (Q3), US Midterm Primary Elections in Massachusetts, Speakers include Fed’s Barr & ECB’s Vujcic. Earnings from Dell & Palo Alto. Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

September 1, 20262 min

EU Market Open: Global yields surge as oil prices remain firmer, reigniting fiscal concerns

US Treasury Secretary Bessent told Japanese officials that rate hikes are needed, according to NHK; a Japanese MoF official expects the BoJ to act on the economy and not on US influence. Nikkei 225 traded indecisively; USD/JPY traded rangebound, and 10yr JGB futures followed the declines in global peers. Crude futures remained underpinned after gaining yesterday; UKMTO received a report of an incident involving a tanker and military forces in the Indian Ocean off Oman. APAC stocks traded with a mild negative bias amid higher prices and yields; European equity futures indicate a lower cash market open. Looking ahead, highlights include German Retail Sales (Jul), Global S&P Manufacturing PMI Final (Aug), EZ CPI Prelim (Aug), US ISM Manufacturing PMI (Aug), JOLTS Job Openings (Jul), Atlanta Fed GDP (Q3), US Midterm Primary Elections in Massachusetts, Speakers include Fed’s Barr & ECB’s Vujcic. Supply from Germany. Earnings from Dell & Palo Alto. Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

August 31, 20262 min

US Market Open: US equity futures muted despite US-Iran escalation lifting energy

The US attacked two missile launchers of the IRGC on Larak Island on Sunday, which were said to be on standby to launch missiles with sea mines toward the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Revolutionary Guards later announced that they retaliated with missiles and drones against two US bases in Jordan and warned that any attack against them will be met with a more devastating response. US equity futures trade muted, with focus on the jobs report on Friday. DXY is weaker against all G10 peers heading into month-end. Fixed income benchmarks are contained on the UK Bank Holiday. Energy benchmarks gapped higher as the US and Iran exchange strikes. Looking ahead, highlights include German Inflation Flash (Aug) and Supply from the EU. Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

August 31, 20263 min

EU Market Open: Europe primed for a weaker open as the US and Iran exchange fire

US attacked two missile launchers of the IRGC on Larak Island on Sunday, which were said to be on standby to launch missiles with sea mines toward the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Revolutionary Guards later announced that they retaliated with missiles and drones against two US bases in Jordan and warned that any attack against them will be met with a more devastating response. Crude futures gapped higher at the open amid the geopolitical escalation in the Middle East; FX and Fixed Income did not react to the rise in oil. APAC stocks were mostly lower heading into month-end; European equity futures indicate a lower cash market open. Looking ahead, highlights include German Inflation Flash (Aug). Supply from the EU; UK Summer Bank Holiday (desk remains open as usual). Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

August 28, 20262 min

US Market Open: US equity futures mixed as NVIDIA faces some profit taking; USD and USTs await Warsh address

Two regional sources told Axios that in recent days Iran has shown renewed interest in negotiations US equity futures trade mixed as Nvidia pulls back from its record-setting day. DXY rangebound; G10s lack direction ahead of Fed Chair Warsh's Jackson Hole address. Fixed income benchmarks await a busy speaker slate; OATs steady after the presidential debate. Energy benchmarks subdued amid a lack of escalation. Looking ahead, highlights include Canadian GDP (Jul), US Non-Farm Payrolls Annual Revision Prelim, Fed Jackson Hole Symposium (27th-29th). Speakers include Fed Chair Warsh, Hammack, Goolsbee, BoE's Bailey, Mann, ECB’s Schnabel and Kocher. Credit Ratings including Fitch on France, Moody's on Switzerland, S&P on Portugal, and Morningstar DBRS on the Netherlands. Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

August 28, 20262 min

EU Market Open: Europe primed for a firmer open after similar APAC gains into Warsh's Jackson Hole remarks

US President Trump’s administration has repeatedly told mediators it has no interest in going back to the terms of the MoU it reached with Iran in June, WSJ sources said. Any agreements concluded between Iran and Oman are of no importance to the US, and there are no ongoing or scheduled negotiations with Iran, according to a US source cited by Al Jazeera. Chinese executives may join Chinese President Xi's US trip, as a trade truce extension is almost certain, according to SCMP. APAC stocks were mostly positive but with gains capped following the varied performance stateside; European equity futures indicate a positive cash market open. Looking ahead, highlights include French/Spanish Prelim CPI (Aug), German Unemployment Rate (Aug), Canadian GDP (Jul), US Non-Farm Payrolls Annual Revision Prelim, Fed Jackson Hole Symposium (27th-29th). Speakers include Fed Chair Warsh and ECB’s Schnabel. Supply from Italy. Credit Ratings including Fitch on France, Moody's on Switzerland, S&P on Portugal, and Morningstar DBRS on the Netherlands. Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

August 27, 20262 min

US Market Open: NQ outperforms with NVIDIA +7% after stellar guidance; G10FX and USTs quiet into Fed speak

US White House is reportedly considering a new round of tariffs on chips, Politico reports citing sources. Nvidia (NVDA) shares rise by over 7% pre-market after beating on top and bottom lines, whilst the CEO said they are seeing demand acceleration and expect revenues to grow about 70% in fiscal 2028. US equity futures firmer across the board, helped by positive Nvidia and Salesforce earnings. DXY modestly higher; JPY little moved following hawkish BoJ Himino comments. Fixed income benchmarks tentative heading into the Fed Jackson Hole Symposium. Energy benchmarks pare earlier losses following firm rhetoric from Russian officials and Iranian sources. Looking ahead, highlights include US Jobless Claims (Aug/22). Fed Jackson Hole Symposium (27th-29th), ECB Minutes (Jul). Speakers include Fed's Hammack, Schmid, Supply from the US & Earnings from Marvell. Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

August 27, 20262 min

EU Market Open: Europe set for stronger open after well received NVIDIA guidance

NVIDIA (NVDA) shares rose almost 5% after beating on top and bottom lines, whilst the CEO said they are seeing demand acceleration and expect revenues to grow about 70% in fiscal 2028. Crude futures mildly declined following recent indecisive performance amid mixed geopolitical updates. Oman reportedly stopped cooperating with the US to facilitate escorted tanker movements through southern Hormuz, according to Press TV. APAC stocks were ultimately mixed, but with most indices in the green, after the flat performance stateside, whilst US equity futures were lifted on NVDA. European equity futures indicate a higher cash market open with Euro Stoxx 50 futures up 0.4%. Looking ahead, highlights include German GfK Consumer Confidence (Sep), US Jobless Claims (Aug/22). Fed Jackson Hole Symposium (27th-29th), ECB Minutes (Jul). Supply from the US, Earnings from Marvell & Pernod Ricard. Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk