EM CEEMEA CREDIT: ROMANI: Fiscal policy key driver for credit

May-07 06:49

Republic of Romania (ROMANI; Baa3neg/BBB-neg/BBB-neg)

“*ROMANIA HAD RECORD BUDGET REVENUE IN APRIL, FINMIN SAYS

*ROMANIAN CENTRAL BANK CAN HANDLE FX PRESSURES, FINMIN SAYS

*ROMANIAN FISCAL SITUATION IS DIFFICULT BUT MANAGEBLE: FINMIN” - BBG

 

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CHINA STOCKS: Off Lows On Talk Of Sovereign Fund Purchases, Move Limited

Apr-07 06:49

MNI (London) - Onshore reports point to the state-owned Chinese sovereign wealth fund, China Central Huijin, "working to stabilise the market", citing anonymous sources.

  • ETF volume ha spiked, with BBG noting that volumes equal those seen during the worst day of the early '24 equity sell off.
  • ETFs are a preferred vehicle for state intervention.
  • The Hang Seng & Hang Seng China Enterprises indices are off lows, but still 12% lower on the day.

EQUITIES: European Equities are plummeting in early trade

Apr-07 06:35
  • Estoxx futures (VGM5) has fully cleard the 4600.00, and is now close to test the next immediate support at 4542.27 3.000 proj of the Mar 3 - 11 - 19 price swing.
  • At current levels, the Cash (SX5E) is set to open down 4.5% at 08.00BST.

RATINGS: Affirmations On Friday

Apr-07 06:34

Sovereign rating reviews of note from after hours on Friday include:

  • Fitch affirmed Italy at BBB; Outlook Positive
  • Fitch affirmed Slovenia at A; Outlook changed to Positive
  • Morningstar DBRS confirmed the United States of America at AAA, Stable Trend