US futures cool, calm, and collected ahead of NFP 0 (0)

US futures holding at the highs going into payrolls
The market is keeping steady for the most part as we continue to count down to the US non-farm payrolls release later today. US futures are not sensing much fear ahead of the key risk event, keeping near all-time highs in European morning trade.

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BofA raises euro area growth forecasts, expects ECB to end PEPP in March 2022 0 (0)

BofA lifts its forecasts for euro area growth, inflation
As for the ECB and the PEPP programme, it is very much expected to see that run its course until expiry in March next year. That said, one can expect the central bank to ease the pace of purchases over the next few months.

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PBOC says will keep prudent monetary policy flexible, targeted and appropriate 0 (0)

Remarks by the Chinese central bank
– Will improve financial risk prevention, warning, disposal and responsibility system
– Will maintain stable operation of stock, bond, and forex markets
This just reaffirms that they are maintaining their current policy stance in light of concerns surrounding China’s economy in general, especially with tech stocks having taken a significant knock over

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