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November 6, 20261 min

US Market Open: Recent tech-sell off attempts to stabilise with the NQ outperforming; markets await US NFP

APAC stocks were pressured; KOSPI slumped 6% following hefty losses in Samsung and SK Hynix. However, the tech-sell off has stabilised in early European trade; ASML +3%. The NQ outperforms, with key memory names rebounding; SanDisk +8.2%, Micron +8%. USD is firmer against all G10 peers awaiting the US NFP report. Crude benchmarks slip as markets digest a Qatar Emir-Trump call; Brent Jan’27 -0.5% . Looking ahead, highlights include US Jobs Report (Oct), University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Prelim. (Nov), Canadian Jobs Report (Oct), Ivey PMI (Oct). Speakers include Fed's Musalem, Bowman, Daly, BoE's Pill and BoJ's Ueda. Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

November 6, 20262 min

EU Market Open: APAC followed suit to the AI-led slump on Wall Street, Europe looks set for a negative open

US stocks slumped on Thursday amid a broad risk-off environment, with the Nasdaq falling over 6% as AI-related chip, memory and neocloud names tumbled to multi-month lows amid fears of an AI slowdown following the Democratic sweep. APAC stocks were lower across the board, with the KOSPI amongst the hardest hit and triggering multiple sidecars; US equity futures found a base, while European equity futures indicate a lower cash market open. DXY was slightly firmer as US Treasury yields rebounded from Thursday’s decline; USTs came off their peak, while JGBs gapped higher to play catch-up to Thursday’s bid. Crude extended on Thursday’s gains with Brent hovering around USD 100/bbl, while spot gold is on track to end the week with its biggest gains since August. Looking ahead, highlights include French Trade Balance (Sep), EU Retail Sales (Sep), US Jobs Report (Oct), University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Prelim. (Nov), Canadian Jobs Report (Oct), Ivey PMI (Oct). Speakers include Fed's Williams, Musalem, Bowman, ECB's Lane, BoE's Pill and BoJ's Ueda. Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

November 6, 20262 min

EU Market Open: APAC followed suit to the AI-led slump on Wall Street, Europe looks set for a negative open

November 5, 20262 min

US Market Open: Trump said it was "largely true" that Republicans lost the midterms because of the Iran war; NQ underperforms as memory names slip

US President Trump said it was "largely true" that Republicans lost the midterms because of the Iran war, while he said he is not replacing War Secretary Hegseth. European bourses build on recent advances; AI/memory sell off continues, with NQ -0.5% underperforming . DXY pares some post-midterm losses; Cable fails to sustain 1.3500 ahead of the BoE . Crude steadies after Wednesday's slump; spot gold extends post-midterm rally . Looking ahead, highlights include US Initial Jobless Claims (Oct/31), BoE, CNB & Banxico Policy Announcements, Canadian Federal Budget. Speakers include BoE's Bailey, ECB's Lane, Lagarde, BoC's Macklem, Fed's Hammack & Barkin. Earnings from ConocoPhillips. Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

November 5, 20262 min

EU Market Open: Crude stays pressured and gold returns above USD 4,100/oz after the Democratic sweep; BoE expected to hike

US President Trump said it was "largely true" that Republicans lost the midterms because of the Iran war, while he said he is not replacing War Secretary Hegseth. APAC stocks were mixed after the rally on Wall Street, with a rotation out of chip names; US equity futures are mixed, with the NQ lagging, while European equity futures point to a positive open. DXY remained subdued post-Midterms alongside lower yields; USTs and Bunds extend gains as lower oil eases inflation concerns. Crude remained pressured after Wednesday's slump, while spot gold returned to levels above USD 4,100/oz. Looking ahead, highlights include Swedish CPIF Prelim. (Oct), German Factory Orders (Sep), EZ PPI (Sep), US Initial Jobless Claims (Oct/31), Norges Bank, BoE, CNB & Banxico Policy Announcements, Canadian Federal Budget. Speakers include BoE's Bailey, ECB's Cipollone, Schnabel, Lane & Lagarde, BoC's Macklem, Fed's Hammack & Barkin. Supply from Spain & France. Earnings from ConocoPhillips & Deutsche Telekom. Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

November 4, 20261 min

US Market Open: Democrats are projected to have flipped both the House and Senate from the Republicans; initial US equity pressure has since reversed, with NQ +1.1%

Democrats are projected to have flipped both the House and Senate from the Republicans. US President Trump said he will accept the election result and is prepared to work with Democrats, while stating that veto power is one of the strongest powers he has. An initial Dem sweep trade was seen overnight, which spurred pressure in the USD, yields and US equity futures. However, US equity futures have since reversed earlier losses with NQ and ES now stronger by c. 1.1% and 1.2%, respectively. USD remains pressured, whilst G10s broadly strengthen. Crude benchmarks slipped throughout the European morning, but have clambered off worst levels after hawkish rhetoric from Iran’s leader. Looking ahead, highlights include Global Services/Composite PMI Final (Oct), US ADP Employment Change (Oct), Trade Balance (Sep), ISM Services PMI (Oct), Atlanta Fed GDP (Q4), US Treasury Quarterly Refunding Announcement, NBP Policy Announcement, BCB Policy Announcement, BoJ Minutes, South African Municipal Elections. Speakers include ECB's Lane. Earnings from Qualcomm. Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

November 4, 20262 min

EU Market Open: Democrats projected to win both House and Senate resulting into USD pressure and selling across US equity futures

Democrats are seeing a very strong midterm result, flipping key Senate races in Ohio, Texas, South Carolina and Kansas, with DDHQ giving them a 99% chance of winning the House and a 100% chance of winning the Senate. US President Trump said he will accept the election result and is prepared to work with Democrats, while stating that veto power is one of the strongest powers he has. US equity futures were sold on prospects of a blue wave; APAC stocks were mixed, and European equity futures indicate a lower open. DXY was pressured and 10yr UST futures were underpinned early before paring much of the move, while spot gold saw a haven bid. Trump said the US has no immediate plan to strike Iran, although CENTCOM reportedly has a plan to strike as early as Wednesday. Looking ahead, highlights include Global Services/Composite PMI Final (Oct), EU HICP (Oct), US ADP Employment Change (Oct), Trade Balance (Sep), ISM Services PMI (Oct), Atlanta Fed GDP (Q4), Riksbank Policy Announcement, US Treasury Quarterly Refunding Announcement, NBP Policy Announcement, BCB Policy Announcement, BoJ Minutes, South African Municipal Elections. Speakers include Riksbank's Bunge & ECB's Lane. Supply from Germany. Earnings from Qualcomm & Novo Nordisk. Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

November 3, 20261 min

US Market Open: Crude benchmarks move off lows after the US attacked Iran's Qeshm Island; AAPL -4% post-earnings

The US attacked Iran’s Qeshm Island on Monday, with an official describing it as small-scale and defensive. Journalist Mallick reported that an agreement for Iran and the US to return to negotiations is reportedly in the works, although a deal is not as close as some suggest. Multiple reports and Iranian commentary continue to suggest that Iran and the US are reviewing a mediator proposal. US equity futures are mixed, with the NQ outperforming despite pre-market losses in Apple and Palantir. DXY is modestly softer; CHF pares back gains following a hot CPI report, AUD lags as the RBA fails to provide guidance. Fixed income benchmarks lower amid higher energy benchmarks (Brent +1.1%). Looking ahead, highlights include US JOLTS (Sep), US midterm elections. Speakers include BoC's Macklem & Rogers. Earnings from Pfizer, AMD & Super Micro. Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

November 3, 20262 min

EU Market Open: European bourses set for a slightly weaker open; reports suggest that the US attacked Iran’s Qeshm Island on Monday

US equity futures were varied ahead of the US midterm elections and with Apple (-2.7%) ultimately declining post-earnings. AUD/USD ultimately weakened after the RBA hiked the Cash Rate by 25bps to 4.85% via a 6-3 vote but stopped short of signalling another hike in December. Crude futures attempted to nurse losses after slumping by around 8% on Monday; 10yr UST futures slightly pulled back after gaining yesterday. APAC stocks traded mixed following the continued tech rout stateside; European equity futures indicate a lower cash market open. Looking ahead, highlights include Swiss CPI (Oct), US JOLTS (Sep), US Midterm Elections. Speakers include BoC's Macklem & Rogers. Supply from UK & Germany. Earnings from Pfizer, AMD & Super Micro. Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

November 2, 20261 min

US Market Open: Trump is reportedly favouring diplomacy with Iran; DXY is under mild pressure awaiting midterms

US President Trump reportedly favours giving diplomacy with Iran more time before considering renewed military strikes, Axios reported. Iran reportedly conveyed seven conditions to Qatar for reaching an agreement with Washington, including lifting the US blockade of Iranian ports, Kyodo reported. US equity futures rebound with Apple on the docket after-hours. DXY is softer; EUR outperforms despite Fitch's negative outlook on France. Fixed income benchmarks gain amid lower energy prices (Brent -4.1%). Looking ahead, highlights include US Manufacturing PMI Final (Oct), ISM Manufacturing PMI (Oct), Atlanta Fed GDP (Q4). Speakers include Fed's Goolsbee and US President Trump. Earnings from Apple. Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk