Stocks in Asia extended a rally that began in America after the U.S. and Iran appeared to be stepping back from a deeper military conflict. Havens from the yen to Treasuries held losses and oil steadied after its slide.
Japan shares outperformed. Equities in Hong Kong and South Korea also advanced, with stocks in Australia higher along with bond yields. European futures climbed. The S&P 500 Index earlier rose as President Donald Trump’s measured remarks on Iran suggested tensions were easing. Traders remained wary of developments after reports of a rocket attack in Baghdad took the edge off a positive Wall Street session late Wednesday.
Nikkei +2.31% Hang Seng +1.47% CSI +1.27% Shanghai +0.91% Shenzen +1.75%
S&P +0.33% EuroStoxx +0.72% Dax +0.96% SMI +0.72%
Macro :
- Trump Backs Away From Conflict With Iran After Harmless Attack
- China Says Liu to Visit Washington From Jan. 13 for Deal Signing
- U.S. Investor Bull-Bear Spread 3.18: AAII
Keep an eye on :
- ABN NA : ABN Amro to Name Robert Swaak as New CEO
- AB FP : AB Science Says FDA Clears Application for Masitinib Phase 3
- ABI BB : Budweiser Brewer to Buy Green Power From BayWa in Germany
- AGFB BB : Agfa-Gevaert Names Frenchman Juery CEO to Replace Reinaudo
- AF FP : Air France-KLM December Group Passenger Traffic Rises 3.5%
- MT NA : ArcelorMittal Raises Steel Prices Sold in U.S. by $40/Ton
- ATL IM : Italy Minister Favors Revoking Autostrade Concession: Ansa
- ATL IM : Italy Transport Minister Seeks More From Autostrade: Repubblica
- AIXA GY : Aixtron to Profit From New Growth Drivers, OLED Decision: Lampe
- BAYN GY : Bayer, Evotec Form New 5-Year Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Alliance
- COK GY : Cancom CEO Leaves Company Due to Differing Opinions on Growth
- DHER GY : GrubHub Spikes After Report the Company Is Considering Options
- EDF FP : France Is Assessing Cost of Switching to 100% Renewable Power
- EURN BB : Euronav Targets 80% of Net Shareholder Return From 2019 Results
- IPH FP : *INNATE PHARMA SAYS FDA PLACED TELLOMAK TRIAL ON PARTIAL HOLD
- ITX SM : Uniqlo Owner Cuts Profit View 11% as Unrest Hits Overseas Drive
- MKS LN : M&S 3Q LFL UK Sales +0.2%; Sees FY Gross Margins at Lower End
- NICL LN : Nichols Full Year Revenue Misses Lowest Estimate
- RAT LN : Rathbone Brothers FY FUMA GBP50.4b vs GBP44.1b; Est GBP49.1b
- SAN FP : Bristol-Myers, Sanofi Sue Hawaii Over Plavix Marketing (Correct)
- GLE FP : Societe Generale Wants to Reinforce Cost Discipline: Les Echos
- SIKA SW : Sika FY Sales Meet Estimates; Confirms Views (1)
- SW FP : Sodexo Focus is Internal Growth But Has Some Acquisition Targets
- SZU GY : Commodity Trader ED&F Man Signals Third Straight Annual Loss
- STLN SW : Schmolz + Bickenbach Net Proceeds of Share Capital Raise EU292m
- TSCO LN : Tesco 3Q Like-for-like U.K. Sales -0.2%; No Decision on Asia (1)