EU Market Open: European bourses set for a firmer open as tech rebounds; UK CPI ahead

Newsquawk Rundown, Daily Podcast · Oct 21, 2026 · 1m

APAC stocks were mostly firmer amidst strength in AI names; the NQ outperformed after gaining on SMCI's and SpaceX's mega forecasts.

European equity futures indicate a positive cash market open, with Euro Stoxx 50 futures up 0.3%.

DXY was steady, whilst the AUD outperformed as Goldman Sachs now sees the RBA hiking in November.

Crude futures were firmer after an earlier brief spike; focus on IRGC threats to internet cables in the Strait of Hormuz.

Looking ahead, highlights include UK CPI (Sep). Speakers include BoE Governor Bailey, ECB's Cipollone & Lagarde. Supply from the US. Earnings from…