Asian Open: Traders Are Net-Long USD for the First Time in 16-Months
Matt Simpson July 25, 2021 11:54 PM
Traders increased their net-long exposure to the US dollar by +17.79 billion, to see traders net-long the dollar against G10 currencies and emerging markets. Share:
Asian Futures:
Australia s ASX 200 futures are down -1 points (-0.01%), the cash market is currently estimated to open at 7,393.40
Japan s Nikkei 225 futures are up 350 points (1.27%), the cash market is currently estimated to open at 27,898.00
Hong Kong s Hang Seng futures are down -212 points (-0.78%), the cash market is currently estimated to open at 27,109.98
UK and Europe:
Europe s Euro STOXX 50 index rose 50.05 points (1.23%) to close at 4,109.10
Asian Open: ASX 200 and CRB Commodity Index Eye New Highs
Matt Simpson July 22, 2021 10:53 PM
Sentiment has continued to improve which has provided a tailwind for commodities in general, and the CRB index and ASX 200 show the potential to break to new highs. Share:
Asian Futures:
Australia s ASX 200 futures are up 2 points (0.03%), the cash market is currently estimated to open at 7,388.40
Japan s Nikkei 225 futures are up 350 points (1.27%), the cash market is currently estimated to open at 27,898.00
Hong Kong s Hang Seng futures are down -57 points (-0.21%), the cash market is currently estimated to open at 27,666.84
UK and Europe:
Europe s Euro STOXX 50 index rose 32.37 points (0.8%) to close at 4,059.05
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Asian Open: Wall Street Breaks Three-Day Decline
Matt Simpson May 13, 2021 11:06 PM
Strong employment data saw a turnaround session on Wall Street to send equities higher and bond yields lower. Share:
Asian Futures:
Australia s ASX 200 futures are up 47 points (0.67%), the cash market is currently estimated to open at 7,029.70
Japan s Nikkei 225 futures are up 230 points (0.84%), the cash market is currently estimated to open at 27,678.01
Hong Kong s Hang Seng futures are up 196 points (0.71%), the cash market is currently estimated to open at 27,914.67
UK and Europe:
Europe s Euro STOXX 50 index rose 5.02 points (0.13%) to close at 3,952.45
Germany s DAX index rose 49.46 points (0.33%) to close at 15,199.68
France s CAC 40 index rose 8.98 points (0.14%) to close at 6,288.33