• Volumes 1.5x that of normal due to quadruple witching today.
• Clear risk off skew in terms of sectors as Tech +1%, as the semis get a boost, Pharma +70bps and Utils all relative outperformers and sell off in the Autos -1% Banks -1.5% and Travel and Leisure -3%.
• UK -50bps is under performing as second UK lockdown looking increasingly likely
• Value factor basket also worst on the day -70bps.. Net Momo is +2%!!
• UK Retail sales came in slightly better than expected this morning
• M&A busy…