Stock futures advanced and the dollar fell Thursday on signs of potential progress toward fresh U.S. fiscal stimulus. The offshore yuan climbed, though holidays in Asian markets risked amplifying moves.
In Japan, the Tokyo Stock Exchange halted trading after its worst breakdown, exacerbating an already slow day for stock markets in Asia where China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and South Korea are closed for holidays. Shares in Australia and Singapore rose more than 1%. S&P 500 and European futures edged higher.
A report said Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin bolstered the assistance previously offered by Republican negotiators. Mnuchin earlier said there had been no agreement on pandemic relief, though negotiations would continue. Treasury yields were steady.
US After Hours AMAG +42% spikes on rumors of takeover deal; SELB -45% slides on Phase 2 COMPARE trial data
Nikkei +0.00% Hang Seng +0.79% CSI -0.10% Shanghai -0.20% Shenzen +0.05%
Eur$ 1.1748 CNH 6.7408 CNY 6.7910 JPY 105.50 GBP 1.2942 CHF 0.9295 RUB 77.6856 WTI$ 40.20 -0.02%
S&P +0.47% Nasdaq +0.45% EuroStoxx +0.19% FTSE +0.21% Dax +0.11% SMI
Macro :
- Trump Signs Stopgap Funding Bill, Averting Government Shutdown
- Fed’s Bullard Says Debate on Fiscal Aid Can Be Delayed to 2021
- France's Second Wave to Hit 4Q Before Vaccine Emerges
- Asana Valued at $5.5 Billion After Direct Listing Debut
- U.S. Investor Bull-Bear Spread -16.8: AAII
Keep an eye on :
- AA/ LN : AA Plc Likely To Get Offer With Little Premium, Berenberg Says
- ABF LN : Asos, AB Foods and BAT Added to RBC’s Global Best Ideas List
- AAL US : American Air Moves Ahead With 19,000 Layoffs as U.S. Weighs Aid
- AKE FP : Chemical Maker Arkema’s U.S. CEO Cleared of Criminal Charge
- AMAG US : Apollo’s Covis Said to Near Deal to Buy Amag Pharmaceutical +40%
- ASC LN : Asos, AB Foods and BAT Added to RBC’s Global Best Ideas List
- AZN LN : Oxford-Astra Covid Vaccine Review Said to Start in Europe
- AZN LN : *ASTRAZENECA ADRS FALL 1.5% AS FDA WIDENS VACCINE SAFETY INQUIRY
- BAT LN : Asos, AB Foods and BAT Added to RBC’s Global Best Ideas List
- BAYN GY : Bayer Sees 2021 Core EPS Slightly Below 2020; May Cut Jobs
- BEZ LN : Beazley Loses Only Negative Call, Risks Now Balanced: Peel Hunt
- CINE LN : Cinema Trade Group Says 70% of Smaller U.S. Theaters May Fail
- CNCT LN : Connect Group Says Performance is in Line With Expectations
- DIA SM : Diasorin Virus Test Kit Gets U.S. FDA Approval for Emergency Use
- Dutch Star SPAC : Dutch Star Companies Two Seeks Listing on Amsterdam Exchange: FD
- ENGI FP : Engie Welcomes New Suez Offer, Wants Extension Until Oct. 5
- GBLB BB : GBL’s Ergon Reports Haudecoeur Bought Tea Maker Palais Imperial
- ISS DC : ISS Growth, Margins Seen Staying Under Pressure: Morgan Stanley
- LIT IM : Asterion Enters Into Agreements to Buy 24.1% Stake in Retelit
- MAERSKB DC : Maersk Searches for New Acquisitions on Land, CEO Tells Borsen
- DRLCO DC : Maersk Drilling Gets $12.1 Million Contract From Dana
- NESN SW : Nestle to Invest $450m for Pet Food Plant in North Carolina
- NOVN SW : Novartis Says Zolgensma Interim Data Show ‘Significant’ Benefit
- ORSTED DC : Orsted a Buy as Growth Potential Too Big to Ignore: Berenberg
- PAH3 GY : Porsche Employees Probed by German Prosecutors Over Emissions
- UG FP : French Sept. New Car Registrations Drop About 3%: CCFA
- PSM GY : ProSieben to Sell Drug Site Windstar Medical: Reuters
- REC NO : Asos, AB Foods and BAT Added to RBC’s Global Best Ideas List
- RR/ LN : Rolls-Royce Ends Talks With Singapore, Kuwait Funds, Sky Says
- SOBI SS : *SWEDISH ORPHAN, SELECTA: SEL-212 DIDNT MEET PRIMARY ENDPOINT
- STM FP : STMicroelectronics Sees Full Year Rev. Above $9.65 Bln
- SEV FP : Suez Gave Engie Board Alternative Plan for Coveted Stake: Figaro
- ULTIMO NO : Ultimovacs Says Cancer Vaccine Phase 1 Trial Meets Safety Goal
- VIE FP : Veolia Says It Accepts Engie’s Requests on Suez Offer
- VWS DC : Vestas Cements Leadership With EU3.6b Orders in 3Q: Sydbank
- WDI GY : Singapore Shuts Wirecard Payments Operation, Singapore Adds Charges Against Director in Wirecard-Linked Case, Wirecard Says Intends to Comply With MAS Directions in Singapore
- WDI GY : Financial Times: EY faces mounting backlash after Wirecard whistleblower revelation https://t.co/z7BuP7M6qy
- WLN FP : Worldline Wins Conditional EU Approval for Ingenico Deal