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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
EU Market Open: Trump is mulling joining Saudi against the Houthis; he also announced an immediate "energy ceasefire" between Russia & Ukraine
US President Trump is considering joining Saudi strikes against Yemen's Houthis following deadly airport attacks, while Iran reiterated that Hormuz will only reopen once the US fulfils all seven conditions.US President Trump announced a potential Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire and a diesel deal with Russia, sparking criticism from US lawmakers.APAC stocks traded mixed amid geopolitical t
US Market Open: Sources suggest that US-Iran exchanges continued since they met in New York; Brent lower as Trump suggests he had productive discussions with Iran
A US military source told Al-Hadath that US forces received orders to mobilise last Sunday and that thousands of missiles have been replaced and sent to forces.Diplomatic sources said US-Iran negotiations and exchanges of messages have continued since the Iranian delegation returned from New York, while the Iranian President said they are compiling proposals.US equity futures helped by th
EU Market Open: Risk on after Trump pushed back on reports of US strikes on Iran before the midterms
US President Trump said he is having productive discussions with Iran and will not attack Iran at any time before the midterms; the US military has nonetheless drafted options for three days of strikes as Trump weighs his next move.US CENTCOM said routes for free transit through the Strait of Hormuz are open to vessels not violating the US blockade, while Iranian officials reiterated that
US Market Open: Reports suggest that Trump may order strikes on Iran before midterms; energy prices higher, weighing on global sentiment
Multiple reports suggest that US President Trump has ordered the military to be ready for possible Iran strikes, with the President weighing the timing of the strike.Iran's working assumption is that there will be a US attack and the debate in Tehran is if they should attack first, according to Jerusalem Post's Stein.Samsung reported preliminary Q3 metrics that disappointed, while TSMC Q3
EU Market Open: US President Trump may order another strike on Iran before the midterms; Brent +2%
US President Trump might order another Iran strike before the midterms, and Pentagon planners are crafting options, although no final decision has been made, Atlantic reports. On that note, the US military has been ordered to be ready for possible Iran strikes as President Trump weighs the timing, Axios reports. The directive did not provide a specific date.US President Tru
US Market Open: DXY gains on rising energy prices and higher yields; EU is reportedly preparing a temporary import cap on Chinese hybrid cards
US VP Vance said that Iran must make a "meaningful" reduction in its nuclear enrichment capacity to satisfy US demands and end the war.The EU is reportedly preparing a temporary import cap on Chinese hybrid cars as EU-China talks begin on Thursday.US equity futures fall, as the NQ underperforms as SpaceX begin talks to borrow USD 40bln for Nvidia chips.DXY gains amid higher energy and yie
EU Market Open: Sentiment hampered as yields and energy picks up once again; DXY eyes FOMC Minutes later
US President Trump reiterated that millions of barrels of oil have been delivered over the last couple of days, adding that oil prices will come way down.However, reports suggest that a ship was attacked off Oman’s Musandam coast; separate sources indicated that several missiles were launched towards the Strait of Hormuz.APAC stocks were mostly negative amidst a rebound in energy and yiel
US Market Open: Europe firmer with sectors holding a positive bias ahead of the US open
US President Trump signed an order to waive off-road requirements to allow anyone to purchase tax-free red-dyed diesel.French RN leader Le Pen said France could face a default if President Macron policy continues, while announcing a French deficit target of 3%of GDP by 2032 at the latest.Global equities bid as energy benchmarks fall throughout the European morning (Brent -2.0%).DXY near t
EU Market Open: Trump says that the Iran war will end soon, though strikes in the Strait continue; European bourses set for a firmer open
US President Trump said he is always open to direct talks with Iran and that it will all work out regarding the Saudis and Houthis.US President Trump said the Iran war will end soon and that the US secured the Strait of Hormuz; UKMTO separately reported a tanker was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait.APAC stocks traded mostly higher following the positive handover from Wall St;
US Market Open: Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline reportedly hit, but is said to be flowing as normal; DXY firmer into ISM Services
A US official told Semafor that there is a real possibility that Iran may want to inflict some pain on US President Trump before the midterms, and that Iran may do something in the next couple of weeks.Yemen's government launched a campaign against the Houthis, recapturing the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.Spanish PM Sanchez called for an early election after the government failed to pass a housin
EU Market Open: Iran reiterates that the Strait will not reopen until its conditions are met; European equities set for a slightly lower open
US President Trump said that he will be making a decision on Iran; Iran said the Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until its conditions are met.APAC stocks began the week mostly higher in holiday-thinned conditions; US equity futures pared early upside in the absence of major fresh catalysts.DXY strengthened to start the week; EUR/USD weakened overnight to its lowest since May last year, w
US Market Open: DXY under mild pressure into NFP; focus on EU proposal to release diesel from stockpiles
Energy complex falls on reports that the EU discussed a proposal to release diesel from stockpiles (Brent -3.2%, EU Gasoil -5.5%).US equity futures climb, while NKE falls on a downbeat earnings report.DXY slightly lower; JPY gains on hotter-than-expected Tokyo CPI.Fixed income benchmarks benefiting from lower energy prices as markets await the US jobs report.Looking ahead, highlights incl
EU Market Open: APAC stocks traded mixed following the ultimately choppy performance stateside; Europe looks for a flat/firmer open
US President Trump reportedly recently told aides he expects to resume bombing Iran in November, WSJ reported.Crude futures paused overnight after rallying yesterday in the continued absence of any progress between the US and Iran.APAC stocks traded mixed following the ultimately choppy performance stateside; European equity futures indicate a slightly higher cash market open.10yr UST fut
US Market Open: Yields surge weighing on global equities and lifting DXY; JPY lags post-data
A US official said Secretary of State Rubio demanded on Monday that Iran's delegation to the UN General Assembly immediately leave the country after negotiations stalled, according to Axios.The US has reportedly told France and Germany to release emergency diesel stocks or face a possible export ban, with the US pushing for the release of 120mln barrels of diesel in the next six months, a
EU Market Open: Trump claims that the US has almost total control of the Strait, DXY gains whilst JPY lags post-Tankan survey
US President Trump said developments regarding Iran will happen very soon, while saying the US has almost total control of the Strait of Hormuz and the war could end soon.A US official said Secretary of State Rubio demanded that Iran’s UN delegation immediately leave the US after negotiations stalled.Crude futures gradually retreated overnight amid relatively quiet geopolitical news flow;
US Market Open: Iran receives US feedback on the seven-point proposal; AUD lags post-CPI while DXY eyes PCE
US White House is reportedly tempering expectations of an imminent breakthrough between US-Iran, Semafor reported, with a source suggesting that "the bar is being raised very high."The Iranian government spokesperson said Foreign Minister Araghchi presented President Pezeshkian with a US proposal following his New York trip, which included discussions on Iran’s conditions for reopening th
EU Market Open: APAC stocks were ultimately mixed, with US-Iran showing little progress; European equity futures indicate a positive cash market open
US-Iran talks and efforts by mediators this week yielded little progress, raising the odds of renewed combat, while Qatar will continue efforts despite growing frustrations with both sides, according to Axios.An Iranian diplomatic source said Iran will only be ready to discuss the nuclear issue after the Strait of Hormuz issue is resolved and Washington lifts the blockade.APAC stocks were
US Market Open: Iranian Foreign Minister says they expect a US response today; AUD lags post-RBA
Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi said Tehran discussed proposals with Qatari mediators to present to the US, and that a response is to be relayed to Tehran through Qatari mediators. Iranian Foreign Minister said they expect a US response today; Brent -0.2%Iran was reported to have agreed to halt enrichment in exchange for easing US sanctions, although the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesp
EU Market Open: Crude edged higher; APAC stocks were mostly subdued; European equity futures indicate a flat/positive cash market open
Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi said Tehran discussed proposals with Qatari mediators to present to the US, and that a response is to be relayed to Tehran through Qatari mediators. Iranian Foreign Minister said they expect a US response today.Iran was reported to have agreed to halt enrichment in exchange for easing US sanctions, although the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson later
US Market Open: Iran's delegation reportedly has no plans for talks with the US; crude benchmarks gain, lifting yields
US President Trump said he rejected a deal from Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, while he stated Iran wants to make a deal in which they open the strait immediately. He expects talks with Iran to resume this week even though he rejected Iran’s latest proposal.Iran's delegation in New York has no plans for talks with the US, according to a source close to the delegation cited by IRNA; Br
EU Market Open: Trump rejects Iran deal but expects talks to resume this week; crude, yields and dollar rise
US President Trump said he rejected a deal from Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, while he stated Iran wants to make a deal in which they open the strait immediately.US President Trump said he expects talks with Iran to resume this week even though he rejected Iran’s latest proposal.Iran's delegation in New York has no plans for talks with the US, according to a source close to the deleg
US Market Open: Risk on action with crude benchmarks lower amidst hope of a Hormuz deal
Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi said Iran presented a proposal to the US through mediators this week to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart negotiations towards a final deal; Brent -1.6%.Chinese President Xi said China and the US reached a common understanding on many issues.European bourses gain as Iran offers hope of the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz; US equity futures follow
EU Market Open: Iran's FM said that Iran presented a proposal to the US this week, weighing on the crude complex; central bank speak ahead
Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi said Iran presented a proposal to the US through mediators this week to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart negotiations towards a final deal.Chinese President Xi urged the US and Iran to return to resolving issues through negotiation as soon as possible, according to Xinhua.Chinese President Xi said China and the US reached a common understanding on
US Market Open: Crude benchmarks gain on punchy IRGC rhetoric, which lifts yields to multi-year highs; US-China meeting ahead
Senior adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Major General Safavi said the scope of the war may expand to the Indian Ocean and other regions, if the US starts a new war.US Treasury Secretary Bessent announced a two-month extension to the trade truce with China, extending to January 10th.A flurry of Central Bank announcements; SNB and Riksbank hold while the Norges Bank hiked by 25bps to 4.50%.
EU Market Open: DXY strength pauses for breath ahead of US-China talks; SNB, Riksbank and Norges Bank all due
US Treasury Secretary Bessent said the US-China trade truce was extended to January 10th, while he doesn't know if a bigger trade deal can be done with China and could just roll the current deal forward.US reportedly dismissed Iran's Hormuz offer during UN talks, saying Tehran does not control the Strait, the Times of Israel reported.White House official denied Politico reports that the T
