• Europe is trading +20bps - low volumes -20% in the stocks 600, on 20DMA basis, and considering how low the volumes have been the last 20 days that is becoming and increasing low bar for comparison so really still feels like we are awaiting to
• SHCOMP +140bps, impressive rally despite CSRC pouring a little cold water on the mkt as they clamp down on margin financing and Reuters quoted Chinese media warning investors to "respect the market, manage risks and pursue rational investments"
• Europe is led by Tech +230bps,
• SAP +8% -- who pre-announced beating expectations.. and is one of the first software companies to report preliminary 2Q results this is sending ripples through the sector. crucially 2020 guidance was maintained, which we view as achievable. 2023 guidance was again maintained, which continues to imply a very strong rebound in new cloud bookings in 2021/2022.
• miners +80bps are also strong today... testing 200dma which has been a resistance level for a number of days and funneling sector into an increasingly narrow range for a month
• RR -8% after trading update, the key numbers showing that the cashflow was in line with the street, CO still exploring cash raise.
• BOO +25% we had call last night, is anyone wants thoughts then get in touch the call is actually been recorded so is still available to listen to this FT article Multiple Boohoo inspections find no modern slavery offences
• In terms of data release, the only notable release is the US initial jobless claims, though its importance has reduced following the strong payroll reports.