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Overview: Equities continue to recover even as deep economic contractions are reported. Yesterday, the US said Q1 GDP contracted at an annualized pace of 4.8%, while the eurozone reported today that output fell 3.8% quarter-over-quarter in Q1. Hong Kong and South Korea were closed, but the r...

Overview: Equities are building on yesterday's gains. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index rose 2% yesterday and edged higher today. Shanghai and Austalia stand out as exceptions. In Europe, the Dow Jones Stoxx 600 is extending yesterday's 1.8% gain to reach its best level since March 11. Today would...

By Chris Turner, Global Head of Markets and Regional Head of Research , Francesco Pesole, FX Strategist and Petr Krpata, Chief EMEA FX and IR Strategist The optimistic tone in the markets may extend into this week as major economies plan to ease lockdown measures. However, ...

Overview: Global equities are beginning the new week on an upbeat note. All the markets in the Asia Pacific region rallied, led by more than 2% gains in the Nikkei and Taiwan. European bourses are higher. All the industry groups are participating and financials and consumer discretionary lea...

Last week will be remembered for the collapse of oil prices. The WTI contract for May delivery would find no buyers and the price fell to an unheard-of minus $41 a barrel. It is a bit of a fluke having to do with a physical settlement contract (as opposed to cash), and some large participant...

Overview: Investors have remained fairly calm in the face of flash April PMI crashes and an increase of virus cases in several European countries. Most equity markets in the Asia Pacific region rose, with the notable exceptions of China and Australia. The Nikkei rose for the first time this ...

Overview: Risk-appetites appear to have stabilized for the moment. Most equity markets are higher. Japan and Malaysia were exceptions, but the MSCI Asia Pacific Index rose for the first time this week. In Europe, the Dow Jones Stoxx 600 is recouping about a third of yesterday's loss. The S&a...

By Chris Turner, Global Head of Markets and Regional Head of Research , Francesco Pesole, FX Strategist and Petr Krpata, Chief EMEA FX and IR Strategist Thursday's virtual EU Council meeting will take centre stage this week. Eurobonds hardly look feasible but a new recovery...

By Chris Turner, Global Head of Markets and Regional Head of Research , Francesco Pesole, FX Strategist and Petr Krpata, Chief EMEA FX and IR Strategist Easter brought along more evidence that the USD has topped and therefore started the hunt for the best value for money in...

Overview: European financial centers remain closed for the extended holiday, helping to make for a quiet start to the week. The big economic news over the weekend was the confirmation of the OPEC+ deal. The price of crude opened higher in Asia, but ahead of the US open, May WTI is little cha...