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May-16 08:49
{gb} SFIM5 95.95/95.85ps sold at 6.75 in 6.75k vs ~2.5k at 95.87....
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CROSS ASSET: Equities Off Lows As China Outlines Requirements For Trade Talks
Apr-16 08:45
Equities rally, bonds sell off and oil firms as BBG sources note that “China wants to see a number of steps from President Donald Trump’s administration before it will agree to trade talks, including showing more respect by reining in disparaging remarks by members of his cabinet”,
- The piece also notes that “other conditions include a more consistent U.S. position” and suggests that they want to conduct negotiations with a “point person” (akin to what was seen in Trump’s first term).
- A second round rally in equities then kicks in, with markets focused on the potential avenues to trade talks, despite some hurdles remaining.
CROSS ASSET: More upside momentum in Gold
Apr-16 08:13
- Some upside momentum in Gold, more likely short cover, than margin related move, spiked to $3307.47, and next Gold MNI Tech resistance is still at $3347.7 - 1.382 proj of the Dec 19 - Feb 24 - Feb 28 swing.
- US Tnotes at session high is helping the Yen, although USDJPY is finding some demand just ahead of the 142.00 level for now.
MNI: ITALY MAR FINAL HICP +2.1% Y/Y (FLASH 2.1%)
Apr-16 08:05
- MNI: ITALY MAR FINAL HICP +2.1% Y/Y (FLASH 2.1%)
- MNI: ITALY MAR FINAL HICP +1.6% M/M (FLASH 1.6%)
