US equity futures lower, DXY underpinned by easing credit concerns and JPY slips as Takaichi becomes Japanese PM - Newsquawk US Market Open
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- European bourses are mixed and have traded choppy throughout the morning; US equity futures are modestly lower, ahead of a slew of earnings.
- DXY is underpinned by the downbeat risk tone and easing credit concerns; JPY underperforms as Takaichi becomes Japanese PM.
- Global fixed paper are bid amid the softer risk tone and reports around AA rating criteria.
- Metals sell off as “debasement trade” loses momentum; Crude is essentially flat in choppy trade.
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Takaichi named Japanese PM, Trump reiterates tariff deadline and European equity futures are positive - Newsquawk European Opening News
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- APAC stocks took their cues from the rally on Wall Street as the focus remained on US-China trade with some optimism following US President Trump's comments in which he stated that China has been respectful of them.
- US President Trump continued to tout a November 1st deadline for additional tariffs, he also reaffirmed that he will be meeting with Chinese President Xi and thinks they will reach a 'fantastic deal'.
- Japanese LDP leader Takaichi won the lower house vote (237 votes out of 465-seats) to become Japan's first female
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