No major US earnings reports scheduled this week. The calendar shows sparse activity as markets navigate post-ceasefire volatility.
European insurers dominate today's slate. Ageas reports results as the $15B Belgian insurer posts Q1 performance. MTLN Metlen Energy releases earnings as the Greek energy firm faces commodity price swings.
Asian markets fill the void. Japanese retailers Tsuruha Holdings and Kewpie Corporation deliver results today showing consumer sector activity. Chinese property developer Yuexiu reports overnight.
No IPOs scheduled through April 15. Capital markets remain frozen following Iran war turmoil. Private credit funds absorbed $20B in redemption requests Q1 per FT reporting. Apollo Ares and Blackstone faced heavy outflows.
Oil exports hit records as Asian tankers race for US supplies. The Strait of Hormuz reopening triggered crude price collapse from $150 peaks. European bonds surged on the strongest day since 2023 as rate hike bets faded.
Turkey sold $20B in gold reserves propping up the lira. The central bank liquidation deepened bullion's March slump. Investors rotated defensively amid geopolitical uncertainty persisting through earnings season.
Travel stocks led European gains jumping 7% on ceasefire relief rally.
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