• At a glance SXXP ~-1%, but when you take out the DAX which is -2% on SAP cutting guidance then Europe is actually +1.5%
• US mkts in fact rallied into close on Friday, futures sell off actually started in Asia as China underperformed hitting sentiment on news that China had tested 3mln people in Xinjiang post news of a cluster of cases there, HK was closed
• GBP bit stronger vs Euro as more developments on Brexit - negotiations extended by 3 days with Barnier extending his time in London to try to complete the deal
• In terms of sectors Very defensive skew this morning
• SAP which opened -20% knocking $25bln of the DAX... After SAP cut guidance saying goals for cloud business delayed by 1-2 years.
• UK BANKS outperforming post Times spec. UK regulator said to be considering allowing banks to resume dividends next year
• Big earnings focus for sector: HSBC report tomorrow. Standard Chartered & Lloyds report on Thurs. Natwest on Friday
• M&A spec this morning
o Cellnex +2.5% said to be in talks on buying CK Hutch tower for $10.7b
o Coca-Cola Europe (CCEP NA) agrees the buy Coca-Cola Amatil in Australia for $6.6b, bidding a 19% premium