EU FINANCIALS: AIA Group Q1 25 Sales

Apr-30 13:35

AIA reported strong sales early this morning. 

  • VONB $1,497m - up 13% YoY (Q1 is typically the strongest quarter)
  • Annual premium equivalent $2,617m

During the April volatility AIA Tier 2's have moved wider on a relative basis vs similarly rated names like MUNRE / HANRUE 

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CARNEY PROPOSES NEW AGENCY TO DOUBLE PACE OF HOMEBUILDING

Mar-31 13:35
  • CARNEY PROPOSES NEW AGENCY TO DOUBLE PACE OF HOMEBUILDING

EQUITIES: Programme Seller Seen At Open

Mar-31 13:33

A 1,288-name programme seller seen at the cash open, which is relatively notable by recent standards. But still within the multi-month range.

EUROSTOXX50 TECHS: (M5) Trades Through A Key Support

Mar-31 13:33
  • RES 4: 5600.00 Round number resistance
  • RES 3: 5516.00 High Mar 3 and the bull trigger 
  • RES 2: 5471.00 High Mar 19 / 20 
  • RES 1: 5295.36/5359.39 50- and 20-day EMA values              
  • PRICE: 5187.00 @ 14:12 BST Mar 31 
  • SUP 1: 5157.00 Intraday low                 
  • SUP 2: 5079.00 Low Feb 3 and a key support
  • SUP 3: 5040.00 Low Jan 16      
  • SUP 4: 5000.00 Round number support      

Eurostoxx 50 futures are trading lower today and this has resulted in a breach of key support at 5229.00, the Mar 11 low. The print below this support undermines a bullish theme and signals scope for a deeper retracement. Note that the 5200 handle has also been cleared and this opens 5079.00, the Feb 3 low. It is still possible that recent weakness is part of a broader correction. Initial firm resistance to watch is 5359.39, the 20-day EMA.