EU Market Open: Crude benchmarks gain on continued punchy IRGC rhetoric; European bourses are set for a lower open

Newsquawk Rundown, Daily Podcast · Oct 22, 2026 · 2m

APAC stocks were pressured and extended on losses throughout the session as AI and semiconductor names were sold, despite the gains on Wall Street.

The Hang Seng and KOSPI led the declines, while the BoK held rates as expected.

European equity futures indicate a negative cash market open with Euro Stoxx 50 futures down 0.6%.

JPY strengthened on haven demand, while DXY softened and NZD lagged after cooler-than-expected CPI.

Crude futures were firmer amid a flurry of Middle East headlines, while precious metals were pressured.

Looking ahead, highlights include US Jobless Claims (Oct/17), CBRT…