Italy gov't source: EU commision has accepted 2019 budget deficit of 2.04%

Barclays flags its strongest equity buy signal in a year, with its timing indicator at -8.3. Weak sentiment and light positioning could fuel a sharp rebound, with potential for a beta squeeze lifting stocks despite macro uncertainty

BX jumps 4.5% on market lift, but still down 29.4% YTD. Trading 40.6% below its 52-week high.

APAM jumps 2.8% on market lift, down 12.9% YTD, trading 25.4% below 52-week high.

Crude inventories surge 6.5M bbls, defying expectations. Brent & WTI climb on supply fears, despite build.

DOCN jumps 6.6% on strong earnings, hitting $1B ARR. High volatility, but YTD up 58.6%.

Deutsche Bank expects the Fed to hold rates, with Powell highlighting geopolitical risks and oil-driven inflation pressures. Statement tweaks seen as minor, with no signal of a near-term shift in policy outlook.

RDDT jumps 3.2% on ad partnership news, but remains volatile and down 40.1% YTD.