Asian Marco Initial Thoughts: Data Light but the Escalations in the US/Iran War Make Talks on Tuesday Unlikely Along with...
U.S. forces seized an Iranian‑flagged vessel in the Straits of Hormuz, prompting Tehran to reject President Trump’s peace‑talk claims and signaling a likely postponement of negotiations. Brent crude surged 7% to $96.85 a barrel while S&P 500 futures slipped 0.9%, reflecting heightened geopolitical risk. The UAE has asked Washington for a financial backstop in case the conflict deepens, and airlines such as KLM are cutting dozens of flights as jet‑fuel prices spike. Asian markets opened cautiously, with most futures still reflecting Friday’s U.S. close and many indices poised lower.
Asian Marco Initial Thoughts: Things to Know Before Trading Asia on Monday. If the Straits of Hormuz Are Closed Markets...
Iran announced the Strait of Hormuz is closed after three tankers were attacked, reigniting fears of an energy shock in Asia. The closure, coupled with North Korea’s missile launches, is expected to push Asian equity markets lower on Monday unless...
Asian Marco Initial Thoughts: Data Light in Asia, S Korea Released Strong Export/Import Prices and Good Employment Data Premarket. Focus...
Asian markets rallied on optimism that renewed US‑Iran peace talks could ease oil‑price shocks, but analysts warn the damage from the Strait of Hormuz disruption is already baked into growth forecasts. South Korea posted a surprise surge in export prices...
Asian Marco Initial Thoughts: Peace Talks to Resume and Good Loans Data From China +VE Expect an Initial Short Squeeze....
Asian markets are set for a potential short squeeze after a surge in short positions following Monday’s peace‑talks optimism and stronger‑than‑expected Chinese loan data. Trump’s claim that Iran has reached out to the White House lifted regional sentiment, but oil...
Asia Market Sense Initial Thoughts: Trump Says US Will Block the Hormuz Straits;... That Just Makes Matters Worse
President Trump warned Iran that the United States would block the Strait of Hormuz if tolls were imposed, sending oil prices above $100 a barrel amid the ongoing Iran‑U.S. conflict. The geopolitical shock has spurred a wave of policy responses,...
Asian Marco Initial Thoughts: Data Impacting Asia April 13 -17
The Asian data calendar for April 13‑17 is light overall, but China dominates with a suite of macro releases including GDP growth, retail sales, industrial production, house‑price index and fixed‑asset investment. India will publish key inflation, unemployment and wholesale‑price data,...
Asian Marco Initial Thoughts: Ceasefire Already in Question. Expect Markets to Still Move on Headlines, Little Asian Data Today but...
A US‑Iran ceasefire was announced, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and allowing more than 800 vessels to seek passage. Global equities rallied, and the CME FedWatch tool lifted the probability of a year‑end Fed rate cut to roughly 43%. Shipping...
Asian Marco Initial Thoughts: Markets Moving Cautiously Higher Ahead of Trumps Address on Iran and the Fact that a Number...
Asian markets edged higher on cautious optimism ahead of President Trump’s upcoming address on the Iran conflict, while the long Easter weekend will shut several exchanges, limiting liquidity. Regional data showed modest gains in Australia, Japan and South Korea, with...
Asian Market Sense - Data Impacting Asia March 30 - 3 April. Holiday Shortened for Many Markets. US Jobs, PMI's,...
Markets entered the week amid heightened volatility, with the VIX breaking above 30 and equity indices in the US and Europe closing lower. A holiday‑shortened week places the crucial US non‑farm payrolls and a suite of Asian PMI releases at...
Asian Marco Initial Thoughts: Japan Re-Opens, Data Light Day but Risk Off as US/Israel War on Iran Escalates. Week Four...
The US/Israel war on Iran entered its fourth week, driving heightened market uncertainty and pushing the S&P 500 below its 200‑day moving average, with semiconductors under pressure. Japan reopened its markets while Japan and Germany agreed to deepen defence cooperation...
Asian Market Update; Data Out and Initial Trading Moves. Japanese Trade Data Better than Expected.
Asian equity markets opened mixed on Tuesday as several key data points were released. Japan posted a surprise trade surplus in February, lifting the Nikkei and supporting the yen, while New Zealand’s consumer confidence fell and its current‑account deficit narrowed. In...
China Data Out Mainly Better. Asian Markets Remain Cautious, with Investors Taking a More Cautious View. RBA Rate Decision Tuesday
Chinese economic releases for January‑February showed stronger‑than‑expected industrial production (6.3% YoY) and retail sales (2.8% YoY), while house prices slipped further and unemployment edged up to 5.3%. The data, tempered by Chinese New Year effects, arrived amid heightened geopolitical tension...
Peter Lewis's - Money Talk - Wednesday 11 March. David Roche of Quantum Strategy & Myself Talking About the Implications...
Peter Lewis hosted a Money Talk podcast on March 11, 2026, featuring David Roche, President and Global Strategist at Quantum Strategy. Roche analyzed how the ongoing US‑Israel war could spill over to Iran, reshaping oil supply dynamics and broader economic...
Asian Marco Initial Thoughts: Weakness in Markets Continues as Oil Rises. US Payrolls Could Add 'Fuel to the Fire' Tonight....
Asian markets posted a modest rebound on Thursday, with only Vietnam slipping, as rising oil prices and heightened tensions over the US‑Israel strike on Iran weigh on sentiment. The US dollar strengthened and European bond yields climbed, while a poll...
HSBC Earnings Out, Upper End of Estimates. Also HK Budget Out
HSBC reported a 7.4% year‑on‑year drop in 2025 profit before tax to US$29.907 billion, landing near the top of its forecast range. Basic earnings per share were US$1.21 and the bank declared a fourth interim dividend of US$0.45, bringing the total...