Morning Call Script - 26 Feb 2024

Overnight asset drivers & the impending data calendar

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What’s Moved Overnight

• When was the last time we had major wkd news trigger a gap on the Wellington open? 

• Another quiet start to a light data calendar week leaving FX and FI traders once again lamenting that not everything moves like Nvidia .... EUR 1.0825, AUD 0.6550, JPY 150.50, CSI 300 @ 3475, Nikkei 39235, 10s @ 4.24%, Gold 2030, Crude $76.

• Calls for Haley to drop out increase after large South Carolina loss, however she wants to fight on until super Tuesday next week.

  • Bloomberg - Koch Network to Stop Funding Haley in Blow to Her 2024 Bid

• Netanyahu working on a hostage deal but gives no timeline

  • Bloomberg - Netanyahu Says He’ll Soon Have Plan for Rafah Civilians

For greater details on the overnight news stories, current macro themes, and a comprehensive look at the week ahead, look out for today’s edition of The Morning Hark. Landing in the inbox of PRO subscribers around 7.15GMT (2.15 EST).

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Have a great day, and keep smiling!

Podcast for the Commute

• FiveThirtyEight - After South Carolina Loss, What Is Nikki Haley's Plan?

The Day Ahead

• BoE's Breeden (09:00) and Pill (11:00)

• ECB's Lagarde (16:00)

• US 2year Auction

• JPY (23:30): Inflation

Stay informed throughout the day with our new commentary channel (‘Intraday Market Colour’) highlighting key notes, topics du jour, and HarksterHQ’s market updates around key data points and headlines. 

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