Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Thursday Watch

Evening Headlines

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Night Trading 
  • Asian equity indices are -1.25% to -.25% on average.
  • Asia Ex-Japan Investment Grade CDS Index 132.75 +5.25 basis points.
  • China Sovereign CDS 83.5 +2.25 basis points.
  • China Iron Ore Spot 115.8 USD/Metric Tonne -.07%.
  • Bloomberg Emerging Markets Currency Index 41.09 -.04%
  • Bloomberg Global Risk-On/Risk Off Index 72.9 +2.6%. 
  • Bloomberg US Financial Conditions Index -.06 -7.0 basis points.
  • Volatility Index(VIX) futures 19.3 -1.5%.
  • Euro Stoxx 50 futures -.22%.
  • S&P 500 futures +.13%.
  • NASDAQ 100 futures +.18%.  
Morning Preview Links

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 25% net long heading into the day.

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