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Ukrainian Defense Minister says so far there is nothing to satisfy us in negotiations with RussiaRussian Kremlin says their delegation is putting colossal energy into Ukraine peace talks, conditions are absolutely clear; pushes back on FT reportsEuropean bourses are predominantly negative, Euro Stoxx 50 -0.4%, after a relatively constructive open; US futures in-fittingDXY continues to unwind its upside with GBP awaiting BoE and Lira the...

Fed raised rates by 25bps as expected and expects a further six hikes in 2022 and four in 2023.Fed Chair Powell said the Fed expects to reduce the size of its balance sheet at a coming meeting.US stocks closed higher after shaking off the initial kneejerk hawkish reaction to the FOMC. APAC stocks also gained.European equity futures are indicative of a slightly higher open with the Euro Stoxx 50 future up 0.2% after the cash market...

Constructive commentary from Ukraine's Zelensky and Russia's Lavrov, though more time is still neededEuropean bourses are firmer across the board, Euro Stoxx 50 +3.3%, after a firmer handover and on geopolsUS futures are firmer across the board, NQ +1.9% outperforming amid overnight tech action, influencing European sectorsDXY reels amid support for EUR on yield action ahead of noted EUR/USD option interest at the NY...

APAC stocks gained after a strong handover from Wall St; S&P 500 +2.2%, Nasdaq 100 +3.2%.European equity futures are indicative of a higher open with the Euro Stoxx 50 future up 1.6% after the cash market closed lower by 0.1% yesterday.Ukrainian President Zelensky stated that the positions of Ukraine and Russia at negotiations sound more realistic. Fitch warns that Russia would be in default if it pays USD coupons in...

Ukrainian President Zelensky said negotiations with Russia will continue on Tuesday; Kremlin says it is positive talks are continuing.European bourses are pressured, Euro Stoxx 50 -1.8%, but off lows after a bout of early pressure amid Russia-Ukraine developments.Stateside, US futures are moving in tandem directionally but magnitudes more contained, ES -0.2%, as focus turns to FOMCCore debt's initial recovery fizzles out as Bunds hit...

APAC stocks mostly declined following the soft handover from the US which saw the NDX close in a technical bear market.European equity futures are indicative of a weaker open with the Euro Stoxx 50 future down 0.8% after the cash market closed higher by 1.5% yesterday.White House warned there will be significant consequences for China if it provides assistance to Russia that violates sanctions.US President Biden could attend an...

Russian and Ukrainian officials on Sunday gave their most upbeat assessments so far on the progress of talks and suggested there could be positive results within daysEuropean bourses are firmer, Euro Stoxx 50 +2.1%, following a mixed APAC handover amid conflicting headlines; US futures are firmer across the board but with magnitudes more containedDXY and FX-havens continue to pull back with EUR finding support amid noted expiries but is yet to test...

APAC stocks were mixed as participants digested varied geopolitical headlines. China was pressured by the lockdown in Shenzhen.Russian and Ukrainian officials on Sunday gave their most upbeat assessments so far on the progress of talks.Russia launched an airstrike on a military base near the Polish border on Sunday.European equity futures are indicative of a firmer open with the Euro Stoxx 50 future up 1.1% after the cash market...

Russian President Putin says there are certain positive shifts in talks with Ukraine - sparking significant risk-on.European bourses are firmer, Euro Stoxx 50 +3.0%, as are US futures though magnitudes are more contained amid a thin US docket.DXY is firmer, but off-highs, in tandem with the broader move that sees US/German 10yr yields at 2.0% and 0.30% again.WTI and Brent futures are firmer on the day with initial upside bolstered by a...

APAC stocks traded negatively following the soft lead from the US and with Chinese tech names spooked by US delisting fears.Russia agreed to allow a Ukrainian repair team to access power lines in the area around the Chernobyl nuclear power station.US President Biden is to call for an end to Russia's preferred trade status.European equity futures are indicative of a firmer open with the Euro Stoxx 50 future up 0.3% after the cash market...