EUR4.13bn strikes in EUR/USD circa 1.1600. A likely magnet for EUR/USD in Asia.

Japan’s markets unwind Abenomics "2" trades as Komeito exit fuels political uncertainty. Yen rallies, Nikkei slides as Japan’s coalition fractures and Abenomics hopes fade

Powell's dovish jobs talk sparks 400-pt Dow rally; S&P 500 up 0.27%, Nasdaq down 0.14%. Rate cut odds surge.

ConocoPhillips warn oil market sentiment may be too bearish as physical supply stays tight ConocoPhillips’ CEO said physical oil data do not support fears of oversupply, with no visible rise in inventories or Gulf Coast inflows of medium-sour crude.

S&P affirm New Zealand ratings

IMF flags $4.5T bank exposure to hedge funds; investor complacency risks a disorderly market correction.

Yen is out performing in Asia time. USD/JPY is back under 151.20.

Wall Street Journal reports that Beijing sees President Trump’s fixation on the stock market as America’s weak spot. Chinese officials are maintaining a hard line.