Thursday, October 19, 2023

Friday Watch

Night Trading 

  • Asian equity indices are -1.75% to -.75% on average.
  • Asia Ex-Japan Investment Grade CDS Index 135.5 +2.75 basis points.
  • China Sovereign CDS 86.5 +3.0 basis points.
  • China Iron Ore Spot 115.4 USD/Metric Tonne -1.3%.
  • Bloomberg Emerging Markets Currency Index 41.13 -.07%
  • Bloomberg Global Risk-On/Risk Off Index 70.3 +2.4%. 
  • Bloomberg US Financial Conditions Index -.19 -4.0 basis points.
  • Volatility Index(VIX) futures 20.7 +.51%.
  • Euro Stoxx 50 futures -.93%.
  • S&P 500 futures -.22%.
  • NASDAQ 100 futures -.33%.  
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BOTTOM LINE: Asian indices are modestly lower, weighed down by technology and consumer shares in the region. I expect US stocks to open mixed and to weaken into the afternoon, finishing modestly lower.  The Portfolio is Market Neutral heading into the day.

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