Newsquawk Rundown, Daily Podcast
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: Crude benchmarks stronger after the IRGC warned US bases; TSLA falls post-earnings
Iran's IRGC Navy warned that US efforts to encourage passage could result in strikes on US bases.Iran's Major General Rezaei said Iran has presented seven new conditions through mediators and will neither reopen the Strait of Hormuz nor resume negotiations until they are met.NQ underperforms, as Tesla's cut in spending plans weighs on the Tech/AI space.DXY modestly lower; JPY and CHF supp
EU Market Open: Crude benchmarks gain on continued punchy IRGC rhetoric; European bourses are set for a lower open
APAC stocks were pressured and extended on losses throughout the session as AI and semiconductor names were sold, despite the gains on Wall Street.The Hang Seng and KOSPI led the declines, while the BoK held rates as expected.European equity futures indicate a negative cash market open with Euro Stoxx 50 futures down 0.6%.JPY strengthened on haven demand, while DXY softened and NZD lagged
US Market Open: Crude benchmarks rebound from recent losses, DXY steady whilst AUD reacts to hawkish RBA commentary; TSLA ahead
Pakistan Army Chief Munir brought the "final warning" from the United States to Iranian officials, which called on Iran to submit to the US demands for concessions on the nuclear issue before taking any other steps.The UK government has approved the Jackdaw North Sea gas field.NQ outperforms, helped by upbeat SPCX and SMCI earnings; focus turns to META and TSLA.DXY flat; AUD supported by
EU Market Open: European bourses set for a firmer open as tech rebounds; UK CPI ahead
APAC stocks were mostly firmer amidst strength in AI names; the NQ outperformed after gaining on SMCI's and SpaceX's mega forecasts.European equity futures indicate a positive cash market open, with Euro Stoxx 50 futures up 0.3%.DXY was steady, whilst the AUD outperformed as Goldman Sachs now sees the RBA hiking in November.Crude futures were firmer after an earlier brief spike; focus on
US Market Open: Iran's Foreign Ministry suggested that the country favours diplomacy, though crude benchmarks continued to move higher; GBP gains post-jobs data
Iranian Foreign Ministry said that if there is even the slightest chance that it may be able to prevent the escalation of tensions through diplomacy, it must definitely go this route.US equity futures mixed, NQ under pressure as tech resumes last week's selloff.DXY slightly lower; GBP firmer on an upbeat jobs report, while JPY unmoved following BoJ sources.Fixed income benchmarks have a s
EU Market Open: APAC stocks were mostly lower, and European bourses set for a negative cash market open; DXY mildly pressured
Iran’s IRGC destroyed a US MQ-9 drone over the Strait of Hormuz; separately, Sabereen reported that explosions were heard in Bandar Abbas, though details were light.Crude benchmarks are mildly firmer amidst the tense geopolitical environment; the Pakistani Army Chief is set to arrive in Tehran today.APAC stocks were mostly lower; European equity futures are set for a lower open.G10s are m
US Market Open: Trump waived key Russian sanctions; US equity futures set to open firmer
US President Trump signed an executive order waiving certain Graham Act sanctions, restrictions and duties on Russian energy revenues.Russian President Putin reportedly proposed a meeting with US President Trump and Chinese President Xi to discuss ending the war.US equity futures climb; French Luxury and Banks hit on protests.DXY modestly higher; Antipodeans outperform, EUR lags while USD
EU Market Open: Trump touted that significant progress is being made between Russia and Ukraine; European stocks set for a weaker open
US President Trump said on Truth Social that he is negotiating peace between Russia and Ukraine and that significant progress is being made.US President Trump signed an executive order waiving Graham Act sanctions and tariffs on Russian energy, drawing bipartisan criticism.Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir may visit Tehran this week, ISNA reported.Cost-of-living and education protests swept
US Market Open: Trump said Iran had asked for a halt to US attacks and negotiations are still ongoing; TSLA +5% after Musk unveiled a "flying" car
US President Trump said Iran had asked for a halt to US attacks and negotiations are still ongoing. Trump mentioned that he would not use nuclear weapons, but warned that they may have to go to Pickaxe Mountain.European bourses traded mostly firmer in a rebound from recent selling pressure; TSLA +5% in pre-market trade after Musk unveiled a “flying” car.DXY is under pressure after Fed Cha
EU Market Open: US President Trump said Iran had asked for a halt to US attacks; European bourses set for a firmer open after the recent tech sell off
US President Trump said Iran had asked for a halt to US attacks and negotiations are still ongoing. Trump mentioned that he would not use nuclear weapons, but warned that they may have to go to Pickaxe Mountain.APAC stocks traded mostly higher, attempting to rebound from the recent tech selloff; European equity futures are set for a positive cash market open.DXY is essentially flat, and w
US Market Open: US reportedly mulling the use of the "mother of all bombs" to target Iran; AI woes fuel another round of tech selling
The US military developed new strike plans that include potentially using the so-called “mother of all bombs” to target Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear sites.APAC stocks slumped amid the global tech sell-off; European tech slumps, whilst NQ -1% underperforms.KOSPI was the worst performer and triggered circuit breakers after dropping as much as 8% owing to its large tech exposure
EU Market Open: APAC stocks slumped amidst the global tech sell-off; the US military reportedly developed new strike plans against Iranian energy
US President Trump said the Iran conflict will end soon; the US military reportedly developed new strike plans targeting Iranian energy and nuclear sites.APAC stocks slumped amid the global tech sell-off and hotter-than-expected US CPI; US and European equity futures declined.KOSPI was the worst performer and triggered circuit breakers after dropping as much as 8% owing to its large tech
US Market Open: Houthis threaten Saudi oil facilities once again; DXY flat awaiting US CPI
US President Trump said he will make a decision on Iran very soon; Israeli PM Netanyahu and Trump reportedly discussed launching a major new operation against Iran before the US and Israeli elections.Yemeni Army said operations towards Saudi airports and oil facilities will continue and urged civilians, workers and shipping companies to evacuate airports and firms.US equity futures mixed;
EU Market Open: Trump and Netanyahu reportedly discussed launching operations against Iran before elections; DXY softer, whilst crude benchmarks gain
US President Trump said he will make a decision on Iran very soon; Israeli PM Netanyahu and Trump reportedly discussed launching a major new operation against Iran before the US and Israeli elections.Iran reportedly stepped up attacks on shipping ahead of the US midterms. Saudi Arabia and the Houthis continued exchanging strikes.APAC stocks were mixed as the region clawed back some recent
US Market Open: Trump reiterated that the war with Iran will end soon; JPY gains following a BoJ source report, whilst the DXY is pressured alongside yields and oil prices
US President Trump said the war with Iran will end very soon and that oil prices will fall once the conflict concludes, while Saudi Arabia conducted further strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen.The BoJ is reportedly leaning back against back-to-back hikes in October but could hawkishly adjust inflation language, according to Bloomberg.US equity futures mixed, with the NQ underperformin
EU Market Open: Trump calls on Putin and Zelensky to get together and end the war; DXY is lower as yields ease and crude futures decline
US President Trump said the war with Iran will end very soon and that oil prices will fall once the conflict concludes, while Saudi Arabia conducted further strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen.US President Trump said Zelensky and Putin have to get together and end the war, while he thinks they support the energy ceasefire.APAC stocks mostly declined amid a tech-led sell-off following
US Market Open: Trump announced a Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire, but was not confirmed by Moscow; DXY mildly firmer
US President Trump announced a potential Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire, while also lifting Russia's diesel export ban.Ukrainian President Zelensky said that he was willing to halt strikes if Russia stopped targeting Ukrainian infrastructure, but noted that Russia hit a power plant, following US President Trump's energy ceasefire comment.US equity futures are firmer but off best levels a
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
