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Newsquawk Rundown, Daily Podcast

Newsquawk Rundown, Daily Podcast

Newsquawk 25 Episodes Aug 21, 2026

A daily briefing that prepares listeners for the upcoming trading session. It summarizes the most important market news, economic data, and events scheduled for the day, helping traders and investors get up to speed quickly. The podcast is produced by Newsquawk, a financial news and analysis provider.

Episodes

US Market Open: US equity futures rebound as US 30yr yield slips below 5.25%; Oil flat with newsflow light
US Market Open: US equity futures rebound as US 30yr yield slips below 5.25%; Oil flat with newsflow light Aug 21, 2026 02:14 US equity futures rebound heading into the final trading session of the week.DXY returns to Thursday's low; Antipodeans outperform, EUR and GBP muted following broadly strong PMIs.US 30yr yield slips below 5.25%, lifting Spot Gold and Bitcoin to key levels.Energy benchmarks lower amid light geopolitical newsflow.Looking ahead, highlights include Canadian Retail Sales (Jun), US S&P Fla
EU Market Open: Europe primed for modestly firmer open amid mixed APAC handover
EU Market Open: Europe primed for modestly firmer open amid mixed APAC handover Aug 21, 2026 02:29 APAC stocks were mixed as the region attempted to shrug off the broadly negative handover from Wall Street; European equity futures indicate an uneventful open.In FX, DXY marginally softened, and USD/JPY was choppy overnight following the mostly in-line Japanese inflation data for July.10yr UST futures lingered around the prior day's trough, Bund futures mildly retreated, and 10yr JGB fut
US Market Open: Dust settles following UST moves on Wednesday; Action quiet elsewhere despite firm Oil benchmarks
US Market Open: Dust settles following UST moves on Wednesday; Action quiet elsewhere despite firm Oil benchmarks Aug 20, 2026 01:45 US President Trump announced sweeping economic measures against Iran and threatened consequences for countries or entities supporting Tehran.US President Trump reportedly told his negotiating team that the chances of an agreement with Iran have become slim, according to Al Arabiya, citing sources.US equity futures are muted; focus to be on Walmart earnings.DXY extends on Wednesday's losse
EU Market Open: Europe set for a lacklustre open despite strong APAC lead; SEK flat ahead of Riksbank
EU Market Open: Europe set for a lacklustre open despite strong APAC lead; SEK flat ahead of Riksbank Aug 20, 2026 01:49 US President Trump announced sweeping economic measures against Iran and threatened consequences for countries or entities supporting Tehran.US President Trump said Iran negotiations may be at some point, while he reiterated Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon and said oil prices will be a lot lower when this is over.10yr UST futures marginally extended on the prior day's gains after long-e
US Market Open: Stocks flat with quiet action elsewhere; USD moves lower into FOMC minutes
US Market Open: Stocks flat with quiet action elsewhere; USD moves lower into FOMC minutes Aug 19, 2026 02:18 US President Trump is waiting for Iran to cave to his economic pressure, but Tehran may be willing to wait even longer, according to POLITICO.A source close to Iran's negotiating team said there had been no direct Iran-US negotiations and that talks with Oman concerned sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, according to Fars News.US President Trump announced that the US is to pause the 50
EU Market Open: Europe primed for a flat open as Oil and Yields take a breather
EU Market Open: Europe primed for a flat open as Oil and Yields take a breather Aug 19, 2026 01:47 US President Trump is waiting for Iran to cave to his economic pressure, but Tehran may be willing to wait even longer, according to POLITICO.Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi said Tehran rejected ceasefire proposals and said that the war must end, not pause.US President Trump posted that he has paused the 50% tariffs on Canada, due to kick in on August 19th, for a three-day period; Canad
US Market Open: Stocks hit with NQ -1.3% as Oil and Yields weigh on the risk tone
US Market Open: Stocks hit with NQ -1.3% as Oil and Yields weigh on the risk tone Aug 18, 2026 02:29 Iranian Parliamentary Speaker Ghalibaf said the Strait of Hormuz will not open until the blockade and oil embargo are lifted.Global equities trade on the softer side, driven by the upside in bond yields (US 30yr 5.32%).DXY continues to rebound, GBP lower despite mixed jobs/wages data.Energy benchmarks rangebound; record copper prices boost BHP earnings.Looking ahead, highlights include US
EU Market Open: Europe primed for a lower open amid weak APAC lead and continued Oil strength
EU Market Open: Europe primed for a lower open amid weak APAC lead and continued Oil strength Aug 18, 2026 02:31 US President Trump reiterated US control of the Strait of Hormuz, and that Iran wants to make a deal, but also stated that Iran won't make the deal he thinks is necessary and he is not seeking an extension of the Iran MoU.An understanding to extend the ceasefire between the US and Iran under the Islamabad MoU has been reached and agreed in principle, according to Pakistani journalist Anas
US Market Open: Stocks primed for a firmer open in quiet newsflow, while Dollar weakens on easing Fed tightening bets
US Market Open: Stocks primed for a firmer open in quiet newsflow, while Dollar weakens on easing Fed tightening bets Aug 17, 2026 02:17 The Iranian Foreign Ministry said that the MoU signed with the US does not stipulate a 60-day deadline and that no talks have begun with the US due to violations.Furthermore, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said talks with Oman are ongoing.US equity futures are mixed, with the NQ outperforming but in light volume.DXY softens; CHF benefits as carry USD positions unwind, Antipodeans outperform
EU Market Open: Europe set to build on gains after a quiet weekend and similar APAC lead
EU Market Open: Europe set to build on gains after a quiet weekend and similar APAC lead Aug 17, 2026 02:12 Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi said Iran had not decided to resume talks with the US, and that Washington must meet conditions on the strait in order for shipping to resume in the waterway.APAC stocks began the week mixed, albeit with a mostly positive bias, following a quiet weekend of macro newsflow and amid geopolitical uncertainty as the 60-day US-Iran ceasefire is set to expire.Cr
US Market Open: Equities lacklustre with catalysts light, USD weakens despite firmer Oil prices
US Market Open: Equities lacklustre with catalysts light, USD weakens despite firmer Oil prices Aug 14, 2026 02:06 US Treasury Secretary Bessent said they will implement unprecedented measures on Iran and are conducting a maximum pressure campaign against Iran.UKMTO said a tanker was struck by a drone while transiting outbound through the Strait of Hormuz. This comes following comments by UAE's ADNOC saying two of its vessels were attacked on Thursday.US equity futures are muted amid light volume in t
EU Market Open: Europe primed for a firm after strong US lead; NZD rebounds, USD weaker
EU Market Open: Europe primed for a firm after strong US lead; NZD rebounds, USD weaker Aug 14, 2026 03:05 US Treasury Secretary Bessent said they will implement unprecedented measures on Iran and are conducting a maximum pressure campaign against Iran.Crude futures struggled for direction following the prior day's choppy performance amid light headline newsflow and a lack of major geopolitical developments.APAC stocks traded mixed as the region only partially sustained the positive handover f

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