Asian equities are mainly in the green at the start of the week with the dollar rally pausing after achieving multi-month highs. President-elect Donald Trump appoints Sean Duffy as transport secretary and there are reports of potential in-fighting in the transition team over a growing field of Treasury contenders. The U.S. DoJ is reportedly on the verge of forcing Google to sell its Chrome browser – the latest regulatory push to break up the company’s online search monopoly. We hear exclusively from Oaktree Capital Management’s Howard Marks who says he is positive on China’s trade relations with the U.S. over the next decade.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In what is a major shift in policy, U.S. President Joe Biden has reportedly given Kyiv permission to use U.S.-supplied long-range missiles to strike deep into Russian territory. U.S. indices post their worst session in two weeks as the Trump trade falters. However, Europe still lags Wall Street by a record margin this year. President-elect Donald Trump continues to select his cabinet, naming Big Tech critic Brendan Carr as FCC head and Chris Wright as Energy Secretary. We hear from outgoing Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm who tells us it would be “political malpractice” if Trump dismantled her administration’s green policies.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Markets pare back bets on a December Fed cut, with Wall Street losing ground following hawkish comments from Jerome Powell over the strength of the U.S. economy. Meanwhile in China, fresh data paints a mixed picture on the economy as recent stimulus measures boosts retail sentiment, but the country’s key industrial sector continues to lose steam. In the U.K., Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers her first Mansion House speech, announcing intentions to target regulation as she warns that the nation cannot take its status as a global financial centre for granted. In the U.S., President-elect Donald Trump appoints Robert F Kennedy Junior to be his Secretary of Health and Human services, potentially giving the anti-vaccine activist a major role over America’s food and drug supply.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President-elect Donald Trump makes a shocking pick for Attorney General, tapping controversial Florida Representative Matt Gaetz for the role. This as NBC News projects Republicans will maintain control of the House in a ‘red sweep’. Meanwhile the Trump trade eases as fresh U.S. inflation data that supports expectations for a December Fed cut. Hedge fund billionaire David Einhorn warns of further price pressure volatility at CNBC’s Delivering Alpha Investor summit. But the crypto rally gathers pace, with Bitcoin briefly topping $93,000 for the first time, and the Dogecoin doubled its price following Trump’s election victory. In Germany, expert advisors to Chancellor Olaf Scholz cut their growth forecast for next year, delivering another blow to the beleaguer economy as political parties shift into campaign mode ahead of the February elections.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President-elect Donald Trump taps X owner and Tesla CEO Elon to take leadership of the new ‘department of government efficiency’, alongside taking his pick of the new defence and intelligence heads. U.S. market majors snap their post-election winning streak, while Treasury yields spike and the dollar index hits a 6-months high as investors brace for another Trump administration. Meanwhile, Siemens Energy raises its mid-term outlook after reporting a record order backlog of €123 billion, boosted by a turnaround at turbine unite Gamesa. In Lisbon, global tech leaders gather at the annual Web Summit with the prospect of looser regulations and heightened trade tensions under President-elect Trump. There, Microsoft President Brad Smith tells CNBC that Europe remains key for the company. Germany prepares for a snap election on February 23rd after the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s governing coalition – with Economy minister Robert Habeck saying Berlin still remains a reliable partner.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Donald Trump’s election victory continues to rally markets, with the S&P 500 topping $6,000 for the first time, and the Dow soaring by more than 300 points to close above the $44,000 mark. Momentum doesn’t stop there as investors jump on the crypto trade, with Bitcoin closing in on the $90,000 mark and Coinbase popping nearly 20%. Meanwhile, sources tell NBC that Senator Marco Rubio is the likely candidate to become Donald Trump’s top diplomat, with the President-elect also said to have tapped China hawk Mike Waltz as his National Security Adviser. In Asia, chipmaker stocks dip over mounting concerns of looming U.S. protectionist measures, prompting South Korea to release its own stimulus measures for domestic producers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The S&P 500 and the Dow are clinching their best week of the year in the wake of former President Trump’s secured return to the White House, and the prospect of looser regulation and tax cuts. Cryptocurrency Bitcoin follows suit, soaring above $80,000 as the Trump trade takes hold. This as the President-elect is confirmed to have won Arizona, completing a clean sweep of all the battleground states, with Republicans now closing in on control of the House. Meanwhile, Chinese consumer inflation hits its lowest level in four months as factory gate deflation deepens, despite China’s new set of stepped-up stimulus measures. In Germany, Chancellor Olaf Scholz says he’s open to moving up a parliamentary confidence vote, potentially paving the way for snap elections sooner rather than later, following the collapse of the nation’s three-way coalition.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The S&P and Nasdaq attain fresh record highs after the Fed cuts rates for a second consecutive time. However, Fed chair Jerome Powell’s press conference was dominated by questions about his position at the central bank following the re-election of President Donald Trump. Trump rewards his campaign manager Susie Wiles with the position of chief-of-staff, the first key appointment to his White House team. Outgoing President Joe Biden promises to ensure a smooth transition of power. In the UK, the Bank of England cuts rates by 25bps while hiking the inflation forecast following Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ new budget. Governor Andrew Bailey says developments Stateside are being closely monitored. Following the collapse of the German coalition government, Chancellor Olaf Scholz is under pressure to hold snap elections. Chairman of the Supervisory Board at Siemens Energy Joe Kaeser tells CNBC that the German economy is crying out for political stability.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wall Street closes at record highs following Donald Trump’s historic win to become the 47th U.S. President. The Dow rallies by 1,500 points thanks to bank stocks after Democratic nominee Kamala Harris concedes the election. In Germany the fragile governing ‘traffic light’ coalition collapses as Chancellor Olaf Scholz fires Finance Minister Christian Lindner over major economic policy disagreements. The move paves the way for a January confidence vote and a likely snap election in March. The race for the U.S. House of Representatives’ majority remains finely poised. The GOP are just nine seats short of a clean sweep of Congressional power. And investors await rate decisions from the Fed, BoE, Riksbank and Norges Bank all due later today.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris make their final pitches to the U.S. electorate with rallies in the key battleground states of North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Michigan. Wall Street braces itself with global stocks flat while yields slip and the greenback wavers ahead of today’s poll. Boeing workers end their seven-week strike after accepting an improved pay deal. In energy news, Saudi Aramco sees a 15 per cent dip in the third quarter due to weak prices and decreased refining markets. The oil giant does, however, still top expectations and maintains its $31bn dividend. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The dollar dips with futures relatively flat as a surprise poll puts Kamala Harris ahead in the Republican-leading state of Iowa. National polling still places both candidates neck-and-neck. Berkshire Hathaway continues to dial down its stakes in Apple and BofA, boosting its cash pile to $325bn. The German ruling coalition is in disarray after finance minister Christian Lindner’s economic manifesto causes major rifts with coalition partners, prompting Chancellor Olaf Scholz to summon talks late last night. Oil surges on the news that Opec+ nations agree to delay output hikes by a month. We hear from TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanné who says industry margins are under pressure.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apple shares dip following cautious guidance ahead of Christmas. The company also reveals little about demand for its new iPhone 16. Amazon posts a beat on quarterly earnings causing shares to pop in extended trade. The e-commerce giant’s CEO Andy Jassy pledges to significantly ramp up spending on the company’s A.I. technologies. On Wall Street the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq suffer their worst day in more than a month following disappointing Big Tech results. And in the UK, the gilt sell-off increases and sterling endures a volatile session as investors fear Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ budget could force inflation back up while piling up debt.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Microsoft enjoys an A.I. boom but there are concerns over capex and a slowing cloud division which pulls the share price lower in extended trade. Meta posts a top and bottom line beat but shares also fall in after-hours trade as investors remain anxious over greater A.I. infrastructure expenditure at the social media giant. BNP Paribas notches a near-six per cent quarterly rise in net income and confirms its forecast. CFO Lars Machenil tells CNBC he remains bullish about the trend. There’s a surprise expansion in Chinese manufacturing activity in October as recent stimulus measures help to end five consecutive months of contraction. And in the UK, investors digest the first Labour budget in 15 years following one of the largest increases in taxation, spending and borrowing on record.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

UBS posts $1.4bn in Q3 net profit as the lender accelerated the integration of former rival Credit Suisse. Standard Chartered almost doubles its quarterly pre-tax profit which prompts the London-based bank to hike guidance and pledges to lift its dividend payout. Meanwhile in the U.S., Alphabet’s cloud arm delivers stellar results which help push the company’s annual revenues up by 15 per cent in the third quarter, this despite a slowdown in its search and YouTube services. In the UK, gilt yields hit a post-election high ahead of Labour’s much anticipated first budget in 15 years.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Novartis posts Q3 earnings with 10 per cent sales growth and 20 per cent core income growth. The drug maker has also hiked its FY guidance. HSBC sees Q3 profits jump by 10 per cent. The lender has also launched a $3bn buyback scheme on the back of slower-than-expected rate cuts. Wall Street begins the week in the green ahead of key inflation data and earnings from the tech sector. In autos news, Volkswagen is warning of unprecedented plant closures and mass lay-offs as the German giant struggles against Chinese rivals and poor demand for EVs.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The ruling LDP in Japan loses its parliamentary majority in its worst defeat more than a decade. The yen slumps to a three-month low as a result. We hear from German finance minister Christian Lindner at the IMF annual meeting in Washington who says Europe must be prepared for a second Trump administration. Moody’s cuts its forecast for France to negative for worse-than-expected fiscal deterioration. The credit ratings agency also cast doubt over the current government’s ability to tackle wider deficits. And in the U.S., campaigning enters its final full week with both candidates targeting purple swing states. In energy news, Brent and WTI are both sharply down after IDF airstrikes avoided key Iranian oil installations. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tesla shares rocket by 21.9 percent – the company’s largest one-day gain in more than a decade – as U.S. markets hope to avoid their first negative week in six. The IMF warns that the growth gap between the EU and U.S. will only widen further. We hear from ECB board member and governor of the National Bank of Belgium, Pierre Wunsch, who says he would consider a 50 basis point rate cut should data move in the wrong direction. Japanese voters head to the polls this weekend with the ruling LDP facing the prospect of a heavy defeat and the first possible loss of parliamentary majority since 2012. And in the U.S. a court blocks a merger between Coach owner Tapestry and the owner of Michael Kors, Capri Holdings.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tesla share surge in extended trade after the EV maker posted a better-than-expected earnings beat in Q3. CEO Elon Musk says the company’s sales targets of 20-30 per cent are achievable next year. The U.S. Treasury yield hits a three-month high and the dollar rallies as jitters over fiscal spending and the U.S. election surface. IMF First Deputy MD Gita Gopinath tells CNBC the macro environment is beginning to stabilise. South Korean semi-conductor supplier SK Hynix notches a record quarterly profit and shrugs off fears of an A.I. supply glut. French luxury giant Kering slashes its FY operating profit outlook by half after sales at Gucci continue to slump. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The IMF hikes its U.S. forecast for 2024 but Germany weighs on the European outlook. The IMF’s Director of the Monetary and Capital Markets department, Tobias Adrian tells CNBC there are reasons for optimism. The S&P 500 suffers its first back-to-back session loss since September as investor attention turns to the dollar. Markets are now increasingly pricing in the outcome of a Trump victory in the U.S. election next month. Speaking to CNBC, IIF CEO Tim Adams believes the fight against inflation could be compromised as a result. French cosmetics giant L’Oréal misses Q3 sales targets as consumer demand in China wanes but the company pins its hopes on the market and on further stimulus from Beijing. Asian markets warmly welcome new listings Tokyo Metro – Japan’s largest in 6 years, while China Resources Beverages also gains on its debut in Hong Kong. And in banking news, Deutsche Bank notches a €2.3bn Q3 profit beat, thanks partly to the release of Postbank-related litigation provisions.    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A late rally from Big Tech stocks pushes the Nasdaq to the brink of a fresh record high as earnings season begins in earnest. German computing giant SAP hikes its FY guidance following a top and bottom-line Q3 beat on the back of strong cloud revenues. Maersk raises its FY outlook for the fourth time this year. In autos news, monthly new car sales decline as demand for plug-in hybrid wanes, dropping more than 20 per cent across all major markets. Hyundai Motor India stock plunges 5 per cent as the retail sector response to the Bombay Sensex listing – the country’s largest ever IPO - is muted.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The PBOC cuts its benchmark lending rate to provide more support for the economy. The Shenzhen Composite moves higher as a result. In the U.S., Wall Street posts its longest streak of weekly gains so far this year on the back of lower rates and earnings optimism. Fitch confirms Italy’s credit rating and boosts its outlook to ‘positive’ in a sign the euro zone’s third largest economy is on the right track. And overnight in Lebanon, Israel targets Hezbollah-linked banks.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Asian markets remain sanguine on China’s slowest GDP growth in more than a year as the PBOC’s raft of stimulus measures kick in. Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio tells our colleagues in Singapore that the central bank’s support needs to be more focused. We hear from IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva who says that while governments need to head off high levels of debt, she is optimistic about reining in inflation. The ECB delivers a back-to-back rate cut for the first time in 13 years. The move is due to weak economic data and slow progress in tackling inflation within the euro zone with ECB president Christine Lagarde indicating more cuts will be needed. Netflix posts its most successful quarter ever, beating expectations and adding 5 million new customers. In Gaza, Israeli troops kill Hamas leader and the October 7th attacks mastermind Yahya Sinwar. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has hailed his death as ‘the beginning of the end’ for the conflict.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chinese developer stocks sink despite the housing ministry briefing outlining further measures to help prop up the troubled property sector. We are live in Brdo, Slovenia where the ECB’s governing council is holding its annual external meeting ahead of its widely expected second consecutive rate cut later today. Stateside the Dow hits a fresh record high thanks to Morgan Stanley reporting quarterly beats on both the top and bottom lines. CEO Ted Pick tells our U.S. colleagues that he no longer expects a slew of companies to come to market. Swiss robotics company ABB hikes its margin guidance despite failing to hit Q3 profit and revenue forecastsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dutch chip maker ASML suffers its worst sell-off since 1998 after it slashed its sales outlook in an earnings release it published accidentally. Chip stocks see heavy losses globally as a result. French luxury giant LVMH posts its first quarterly loss since the Covid pandemic, missing expectations with the group warning Chinese consumer confidence has hit an all-time low. Adidas increases its FY outlook for the third time this year as bumper sales of its retro sneaker models helped it to a Q3 earnings beat. In China, equities endure choppy trade as the housing ministry announces it will give another public update briefing on the country’s beleaguered property sector tomorrow.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Crude prices tumble following reports that Israel will back off targeting Iranian oil or nuclear infrastructure. Opec has also slashed its demand forecast. On Wall Street, the S&P 500 records its 46th record close of 2024, helped along by tech giant Nvidia hitting a new all-time high which places it on the verge of overtaking Apple as the world’s most valuable company. We are live at the Paris Motor Show where European car makers pledge to take on Chinese competition. Xpeng CEO Brian Gu tells CNBC the company is looking beyond European Union EV import tariffs. In London, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer vows to cut red tape to ramp up investment in the country. BNY CEO Robin Vince tells this channel a steady, pro-growth and consistent approach is key for investors.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chinese consumer inflation disappoints for September while deflation deepens in the manufacturing sector. Chinese markets see a volatile session following Saturday’s finance ministry press conference. Finance minister Lan Fo’an says there is ample room for more stimulus measures but stopped short of giving specific details. In the U.S., JPMorgan beats quarterly earnings expectations while Wells Fargo also posts a solid beat on the bottom line. The UK attempts to diffuse a row over investment in the country with DP World on the eve of a international summit on London as the government announces a reported £50bn round of new investments. We are also live at the Paris Motor Show where the beleaguered European sector is reeling from profit warnings, falling demand and pressure from Chinese automakers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

U.S. inflation data comes in higher than expected with the 10-year Treasury yield held above 4 per cent. Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic has proposed a pause in the cutting cycle at next month’s Fed meeting. Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveils the company’s long-awaited ‘Cybercab’ with a prospective production date in 2026 but early market indications are potentially sceptical. In China, there is further trouble for the markets with the Shenzhen Composite tumbling by more than 15 per cent for the week ahead of tomorrow’s finance ministry press conference. And the new French government launches its 2025 budget, which includes €60bn of tax hikes and spending cuts, in a bid to slash the country’s ballooning deficit.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

FOMC minutes show greater splits over last month’s jumbo 50bps rate cut than initially thought but sanguine U.S. equities shrug off news about September’s Fed decision. In Asia, Chinese stocks extend gains amid heavy trading volumes as the PBOC’s 500bn yuan stimulus measures come into effect. Germany downgrades its growth forecasts, now guiding for a second year of recession. Economy Minister Robert Habeck claims the government is seeing progress in tackling both the country’s structural problems and global challenges. Airbus deliveries are down 9 per cent in September but the plane maker believes it will achieve FY targets in the final quarter. And in the U.S., up to 2 million people are without power after Hurricane Milton smashes into Florida’s central Gulf Coast and barrels inland, now downgraded to a Cat 2 storm.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chinese equities come crashing back to Earth, snapping a 10-day winning streak following the PBOC’s recent stimulus measures as economic realities sober up markets. Stateside, the DoJ is considering a break-up of Google following August’s landmark monopoly ruling. French Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s fledgling government survives a parliamentary vote of no-confidence as he prepares to launch his budget plans to cabinet tomorrow. And in Florida, Hurricane Milton has once again been upgraded to a Category 5 storm with authorities urging Gulf Coast residents to leave the region. President Biden has warned evacuation is now a matter of life and death.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Chinese blue-chip CSI 300 Index pares gains of more than 10 per cent following the week-long National Day Holiday. An official CCP economic conference subsequently fails to wow investors. The World Bank issues a 4.3 per cent growth forecast for the world’s second-largest economy as turmoil in the Chinese property market persists. Tech giant Samsung issues a rare apology for offering Q3 profit guidance which was well below analyst expectations. The chip maker said it had struggled against higher supply from rival Chinese companies. We are live at Hon Hai Tech Day in Taipei, Taiwan where Foxconn chairman Young Liu tells CNBC that the A.I. investment boom is still very much in the process of evolving.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Hang Seng stands out among strong Asia equities, hitting a two-and-a-half-year high following Friday’s bumper U.S. jobs data. Confidence is growing that the U.S. is set for a soft landing. Crude prices have enjoyed their best weekly gains in almost two years on the back of last week’s Middle East tensions. Supply disruptions are in focus on the one-year anniversary of the Israel-Hamas conflict. Taiwanese semi-conductor giant FoxConn notches record Q3 revenue after seeing a 20 per cent demand surge for A.I. servers. Miner Rio Tinto eyes lithium producer Arcadium as it looks to grow the metal’s lucrative long-term revenue stream. And in gaming news, France’s Ubisoft sees shares soar by more than 30 per cent amid reports of potential buyout talks by Chinese tech giant Tencent.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Crude prices spike once again as U.S. President Joe Biden appears to say that Israeli retaliatory strikes on Iranian oil facilities may be under discussion. Wall Street looks set to snap a three-week winning streak with investors eyeing today’s key non-farm payroll data. OpenAI reveals it has secured a $4bn revolving credit line following the closure of yesterday’s funding round which leaves the company valued at more than $150bn. CFO Sarah Friar tells our colleagues Stateside that financing the A.I. revolution will need significant investment. The U.S. ports strike has been suspended as dockworkers return to the negotiating table after reaching a potential pay deal. And in retail news, the Chinese fast-fashion brand Shein is reportedly to hold ‘roadshows’ ahead of a potential IPO in London.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Crude prices continue upwards as Israel ramps up strikes on Hezbollah in Beirut and considers retaliatory measures following Iran’s missile attack on Tuesday. OpenAI manages to raise $6.6bn in a new round of fund-raising which has increased its valuation to $157bn. The U.S. private sector continues to surprise with non-farm payroll growth topping expectations as traders reduce their rate cut expectations ahead of tomorrow’s employment data print. The yen slides further against the greenback after its largest single-day fall in more than 2 years. New Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba believes that the country is not ready for further rate hikes which has lifted Japanese equities. And in autos news, Tesla posts its first quarter of annual growth this year but falls short on delivery expectations.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Crude prices spike after Iran launches close to 200 missiles at Israel in retaliation for the killing of Hezbollah Hassan Nasrallah. In New York, Vice-Presidential candidates JD Vance and Tim Walz go head-to-head in what is likely the last debate of the presidential race. The pair clashed on immigration, foreign affairs and economic policy. The Nasdaq drags Wall Street down with stocks beginning Q4 in the red. JOLTs numbers show an unexpected rise in August jobs openings. In Asia, the Hang Seng returns from a one-day holiday in the green. Beijing’s recent stimulus measures push property stocks almost 15 per cent higher. And in retail news, Nike withdraws its FY forecast and postpones its investor day, causing its shares to tank almost 6 per cent in extended trade.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Dow and the S&P 500 notch new records while the Nasdaq enjoys its fourth consecutive quarter in the green. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says the central bank does not have pre-set projections for rate cuts. In Japan, equities recover some ground ahead of new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba unveiling his new cabinet. Stateside, up to 50,000 longshoremen begin their first strike in almost half a decade across a number of East Coast and Gulf of Mexico ports in a move that some analysts estimate will cost the American economy up to $5bn a day. Israeli special forces begin targeted ground operations in southern Lebanon aimed at destroying Hezbollah positions and infrastructure. ECB President Christine Lagarde says she is broadly in favour of cross-border banking mergers as Unicredit continues to woo German lender Commerzbank.    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chinese equities surge, building on their best week since 2008, after manufacturing data comes in better than expected, despite the sector shrinking for the fifth straight month. Japanese stocks plummet, however, and yields move higher on a stronger yen as the markets digest the impact of incoming Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. In auto news, Volkswagen issues a second profit warning in 3 months as it continues talks with unions over potential plant closures. UniCredit CEO Andrea Orcel and incoming Commerzbank CEO Bettina Orlopp have reportedly set out plans for the German lender in a virtual meeting as speculation of a potential takeover bid persists. Israel kills Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in an airstrike on a south Beirut suburb.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The PBOC’s rate cuts come into effect with trillions of yuan worth of further stimulus measures potentially due next week. Beijing’s stimulus blitz causes Chinese equities to soar with markets on track to notching their best week since 2008. Commerzbank and Unicredit sit down for negotiations for the first time since the Italian lender aggressively increased its stake. Commerzbank shares are at their highest level in more than a decade on the back of upgraded targets. We are live in Tokyo where voting is underway to decide the next leader of the ruling LDP party.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Micron shares are up after the memory chip maker smashes Q1 revenue forecasts. Its bumper outlook pushes tech stocks up in Asia, helping along a regional rebound. Spanish lender BBVA’s head says European banks risk falling behind their U.S. peers if governments block M&A activity. We speak to the BNP Paribas CFO Lars Machenil who urges consolidation among Continental banks. We also hear from OECD chief economist Alvaro Pereira who says that the global economy is showing signs of stabilising but that governments should remain focused on fiscal discipline.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Commerzbank promotes CFO Bettina Orlopp to CEO as the German lender faces takeover advances by Italy’s Unicredit. Chinese equities see an extended rally following the PBOC’s decision to slash the medium-term lending rate as a part of a string of stimulus measures by the central bank. The move boosts the yuan to a 16-month high. On Wall Street, the Dow and S&P 500 record new record highs, shrugging off disappointing recent consumer confidence data. Israeli airstrikes kill a senior Hezbollah commander as well as hundreds of civilians. The Israeli President Isaac Herzog tells CNBC his country will ‘do whatever it takes’ to protect its citizens and cities.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Asian equities hit a two-and-a-half-year high following stimulus measures from Beijing. The PBOC cuts the seven-day reverse repo and the RRR in a bid to shore of up the country’s floundering property sector. Our CNBC TV 18 colleagues sit down with JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon who says markets should remain cautious despite last week’s historical rate cut by the Fed. On Wall Street, the Dow and the S&P 500 notch new records as the Fed cut relief rally continues this week. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz slams Unicredit after the Italian lender increases its stake in Commerzbank to a potential 21 per cent. And we are live at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool where chancellor of the exchequer Rachel Reeves defends the government’s public finance decisions and says her budget next month will provide ambition rather than austerity.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

China surprises by slashing its key short-term repo rate and announcing a rare economic press conference which triggers speculation of further stimulus measures from Beijing. In France a new government drawn together by Prime Minister Michel Barnier is under threat from a vote of no confidence over his ministerial choices. Apollo Global Management is reportedly eyeing a $5bn investment in Intel while Qualcomm reaches out with a friendly take-over bid. And Rupert Murdoch’s REA Group ups its takeover offer for UK property firm Rightmove following last week’s initial rejection.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wall Street notches its best day in six weeks with tech stocks leading the way as the markets celebrate this week’s 50bps Fed rate cut. In China the PBOC bucks expectations of a further rate cut and the BoJ stays put as well while hiking its forecast on domestic consumption. Mercedes slashes its profit outlook once again as Chinese sales fall. And in France, new prime minister Michel Barnier puts the finishing touches on his cabinet in a bid to end months of political deadlock following inconclusive elections in July.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Federal Reserve announces its eagerly awaited first rate cut of 50 basis points since the outset of the Covid pandemic with policy makers predicting one further cut this year. The market reaction was mixed with Wall Street closing lower, despite the Dow and S&P 500 initially scaling fresh all-time highs. Equities in Asia saw strong gains following the news from the Fed. Our colleagues in Asia speak to Bridgewater Capital’s Ray Dalio who warns that soaring debt levels Stateside will still prove challenging for the central bank. We are live in Brittany, north-west France, where Spanish green energy giant Iberdrola opens a €2.4bn offshore wind farm. Chairman Ignacio Galan tells CNBC grid expansion is crucial. Investors await today’s Bank of England rate decision with a potential expansion of quantitative tightening expected.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In anticipation of the Fed’s milestone meeting, the S&P 500 hits a new record with retail data indicating the U.S. consumer and economy are more resilient than expected. DoubleLine Capital chief Jeffrey Gundlach tells CNBC’s Scott Wapner at the Future Proof wealth management festival he is calling for a 50bps cut. Hezbollah points the finger at Israel after thousands of its pagers explode across Lebanon simultaneously, killing at least 9 and maiming more than 2,700. In pharma news, U.S. authorities expand approval of a Novartis breast cancer drug which would open access to patients at the earlier stages of the disease. Commerzbank is reportedly considering replacing CEO Manfred Knof with a new chief with a mandate to rebuff a Unicredit takeover. And in the UK, investors are increasing bets the Bank of England will cut rates this week, strengthening sterling.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The greenback falls and the Dow hits a record high with investors increasingly betting on a 50bps interest rate cut from the Fed later this week. In Japan, the Nikkei is in the red as the yen strengthens past ¥140 /USD, while a CNBC survey shows a split over the timing of the BoJ’s next rate hike. Struggling chip maker Intel sees shares soar in after-hours trading following its announcement about cutting costs and reining in spending. Meanwhile, Microsoft props up its shares by boosting its dividend and launching a $60bn buyback scheme as it reaps the benefits of its early push into AI.    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chinese data indicates a slowdown in industrial activity and property prices with pressure now increasing on Beijing authorities to increase spending and stimulate demand. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq notch their best week so far this year with bets rising that the Federal Reserve could slash rates by 50bps later this week. We speak to RBI governor Shaktikanta Das who says India can maintain its economic growth of 8 per cent but inflation and rates concern still linger. GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump is safe after what the FBI has described as an attempt on his life at his Mar-A-Lago golf course.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The S&P 500 sees a 4-day win streak after wholesale prices come out in line with expectations, shaking off a tough start to September. No surprise as the ECB delivers its second rate reduction this year, but flags slowing growth as trades pare back bets on an October cut. Donald Trump rules out the possibility of another presidential debate, as the Harris campaign says it has raised almost $50 million in the 24 hours since Tuesday night’s face-off. Boeing workers decide to go on strike for the first time since 2008, as 96% of employees vote to walk out. A state-backed UAE firm reportedly enters talks to invest in OpenAI, as the ChatGPT maker unveils new models it says are capable for more human-like reasoning.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Asian chipmakers climb higher following a tech-led rebound on Wall Street, as Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang attempts to reassure investors over its delayed Blackwell chip production. U.S. inflation falls in August while core CPI surprises to the upside, with Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon telling CNBC exclusively that he still believes in a soft-landing. OpenAi is reportedly in talks over a fresh fundraising round, which would see the Chat GPT maker valued at $150 billion. Over in Europe, the ECB lines up its second rate cut of the cycle as markets bet on another 25 basis point move lower, with UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti reinforcing that view in an exclusive interview with CNBC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.