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The Wall Street rebound is on. U.S. stocks nearly wipe out all of last week's major losses, with the Dow managing to reach an intra-day high just 5 per cent below its all-time record. In Asia, stocks edge higher as the PBOC sets its new lending reference slightly lower on its first day and Washington grants Huawei a 90-day extension of its sales permit but simultaneously adds more affiliate companies to its blacklist. Facebook and Twitter move to block accounts they say are being used in pro-Beijing propaganda aimed at stymieing the Hong Kong pro-democracy protests. Chery Kang reports from the territory as chief executive Carrie Lam says she hopes the peaceful rallies over the weekend mark a turning point for the city. And we’re on crisis-watch in Rome, where Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte is due to address the Senate and a no-confidence vote could bring down the coalition government.

Wall Street gears up for more volatility after U.S. stocks close in the green but log their third negative week in a row, while the Trump administration seeks to calm recession fears, with top economic adviser Larry Kudlow saying he doesn’t see a major downturn on the horizon. In China, stocks surge following the PBOC’s announcement of business interest rate reforms. Investors also bet on fiscal stimulus out of Berlin as finance minister Olaf Scholz says Germany is ready to use the ‘full force’ of a €50bn stimulus package in the event of an economic crisis. And Hong Kong sees its 11th straight weekend of pro-democracy protests with a reported 1.7 million people turning out for a peaceful rally on Sunday.

The Dow Jones bounces back after its worst day of 2019 as Washington and Beijing soften their rhetoric in the trade war. Asian equities see green as fresh data shows that Japan has overtaken China in holding U.S. Treasuries. In Europe, euro zone bond yields sink to new lows after ECB board member Olli Rehn says the central bank is preparing a stimulus package for September. And the founder of the world’s largest hedge fund, Ray Dalio, tells CNBC there is a 40 per cent chance that the U.S. will fall into recession ahead of the 2020 presidential election.

The Dow suffers its worst day of the year, plunging 800 point in its fourth worst point drop in history. Investors are spooked after the US 2-10 yield curve inverts, sparking concerns a recession is on the way. President Trump takes aim at Jerome Powell, slamming the Fed for growing fears of a US slowdown, while the 30-year treasury yield falls to a new record low. Furthermore, the US President links protests in Hong Kong with the China trade tensions, and suggests a personal meeting with President Xi Jinping over the political crisis. In Asia, stock join the global sell-off. Recession fears also roil Asian bond markets, with the yield on Japan’s 10-year JGB falling to its lowest level in 3 years.  

The Trump administration seems to be the first to blink in the trade war, delaying tariffs against key Chinese imports including laptops, cellphones and clothing. The move sends Asian equities into the green after a rally on Wall Street, led by Apple shares which jumped 4 percent in its best day since May. In Hong Kong, the city’s airport re-opens despite another night of protests and more clashes with police. In Italy, the senate shoots down deputy leader Matteo Salvini’s push for a swift no-confidence vote, dealing a blow to the Lega leader’s drive to force a snap election.

In a volatile day for U.S. markets, the Dow drops nearly 400 points to close below 26,000. Global bond yields resume their decline sending a warning signal to investors of a possible recession. In Asia, the Hang Seng leads losses as Hong Kong protests add to the turmoil. Chief Executive Carrie Lam warns the city is on a path of no return as airport demonstrations extend into a fifth day causing airport shutdown. In Italy, the Italian senate is called back from their summer break to slate a no-confidence vote in the coalition government, as 5-star leader Luigi Di Maio accuses Lega's Matteo Salvini of "stabbing Italy in the back." And finally in Argentina, investment-friendly President Mauricio Macri experiences a re-election setback, sending Argentine assets into decline.

After a rocky week for Wall Street, Asian equities start the week cautiously higher as Goldman Sachs warns the trade war is raising the prospect of a U.S. recession. Meanwhile, China sets its yuan fix at weaker than 7 for the third straight day. In Italy, deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini denies reports he wants to withdraw the country from the euro area as he intensifies his call for a snap election. In corporate news, Sandvik CEO Bjorn Rosengren will assume the top job at engineering giant ABB, taking over from acting CEO Peter Voser in March. And finally, as US President Trump struggles to seal a deal for a 20 member global coalition to protect maritime shipping lanes, we take you aboard aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln as the fleet looks to defend the Strait of Hormuz.

The U.S. market recovery continues with stocks jumping and bond yields rebounding, as the S&P 500 sits in positive territory at the end of a choppy week of trade. The picture is far more mixed in Asia with Chinese food inflation rising and the PBOC setting a higher-than-expected yuan mid-point, despite its record low level. In Italy, the government is teetering on the edge as Matteo Salvini pulls the plug on the fragile coalition with Five Star and calls for fresh elections in the autumn. Prime minister Giuseppe Conte, struggling to contain his anger, demands that the interior minister explains his move to voters. And in corporate news, Uber shares plunge in after-hours trade with the ride-hailing giant posts its biggest loss ever - more than 5 billion dollars in the second quarter.

Another day of wild market gyrations. Better-than-expected Chinese trade numbers drive Asian markets higher despite a drop in U.S. imports. China's central bank sets the yuan mid-point weaker than the key 7-per-dollar level for the first time since 2008. Over on Wall Street the Dow plunges by almost 600 points before clawing back most of the losses while the S&P 500 posts its biggest comeback in 18 months. Global bond yields fall as the flight to safety accelerates with the yield on the U.S. 10-year note touching its lowest level since October 2016. News that Saudi Arabia is collaborating with producers to arrest the price slide sees oil rallying following a near-5 per cent drop. And the earnings season continues with numbers due from Deutsche Telekom, ThyssenKrupp, Adidas and Zurich Insurance.

Wall Street recovers. The Dow jumps 300 points, rebounding from U.S. stocks’ worst day of 2019. The picture in Asia, however, is more mixed with China setting the yuan fix at a weaker-than-expected level. President Trump’s team has played down concerns over an entrenched trade war, with National Economic Council director Larry Kudlow telling CNBC he would like to continue negotiations. The New Zealand central bank shocks the market with a half-point rate cut. And banks dominate the earnings releases in Europe with Commerzbank warning its full-year income has become significantly more ambitious. The low-rate environment forces Unicredit to cut its full-year guidance. Finally, we speak to the CFO of retail giant Ahold Delhaize who tells the show he does not see a big impact from tariffs.

Markets in turmoil. Squawk Box anchors dissect all the dramatic action across asset classes. Wall Street logs its worst day of 2019 with the Dow plunging more than 750 points, as Washington labels Beijing a currency manipulator. Apple bears the brunt of the sell-off, having the most negative impact on the major indices. Asian equities remain very much in the red following the Chinese government’s decision to suspend purchases of American agricultural produce. However, U.S. futures recover after the PBOC eases some concerns, with Beijing setting the mid-point fix of the yuan at a stronger-than-expected level. Anxiety also moderates in safe havens, with gold coming off a fresh six-year high.

Asian stock markets plummet to six-month lows following the S&P 500’s worst week of the year. The latest trade tensions between the U.S. and China prompt investors to opt for safe havens. The yuan slides to its lowest level in more than a decade falling past 7 per dollar, with the Chinese central bank blaming ‘trade protectionist’ and ‘unilateral’ moves by the U.S. Hong Kong braces itself for more chaos and the Hang Seng slumps after pro-democracy protestors threaten to paralyse the territory with a general strike. And in corporate news, HSBC announces the surprise departure of CEO John Flint after only 18 months in the job.

The trade truce is off and has sent markets reeling. Squawk Box anchors digest the massive moves across asset classes after U.S. President Donald Trump loses patience with a lack of progress on trade talks with Beijing and slaps 10 per cent onto $300bn of Chinese goods. The Dow falls nearly 300 points and Asian equities follow Wall Street into the red as Chinese state media insists Trump’s move will backfire. The sudden increase in trade tensions also impacts bond yields with the U.S. ten-year slumping to its lowest level since 2016. And oil claws back some ground after falling 8 per cent amid renewed fears of a global economic slowdown. Elsewhere, U.K. Prime minister Boris Johnson’s majority in the House of Commons shrinks following a by-election in Wales. On the corporate front, we break earnings from Credit Agricole and Allianz.

Will it be 'one and done'? U.S. stocks drop sharply as the Federal Reserve cuts rates by a quarter point for the first time since 2008. However, Chairman Jerome Powell suggests that this may not be the start of more easing to come, calling it a ‘mid-cycle’ move. The dollar jumps and the yield curve flattens on the news, but President Trump voices his disapproval of the decision. Bank earnings are also in focus. Standard Chartered beats H1 profits estimates but warns of trade tensions and lower interest rates on the horizon, while Societe Generale’s second-quarter net profit is hit by restructuring costs. Elsewhere on the corporate front, Siemens warns of weakness in some of its key markets, after third-quarter profits fall, missing expectations.

This hasn't happened in more than a decade. Squawk Box anchors preview today’s blockbuster U.S. Federal Reserve decision with the central bank poised to cut rates for the first time since the financial crisis. Apple shares jump in after-hours trade as the tech giant beats expectations and returns to growth in the third quarter, but iPhone sales miss estimates. It’s also a big earnings day in Europe with banks front and centre. Credit Suisse sees second-quarter net profit jump 45 per cent amid high levels of client engagement. French rival BNP Paribas also posts forecast-beating numbers due to a strong performance in its corporate and investment banking arms.

The focus today is on central banks with the Bank of Japan holding rates steady but markets anticipating a 25-basis point cut from the U.S. Federal Reserve. President Trump, however, insists that ‘a small cut is not enough’. Asian stocks move higher as trade talks between Washington and Beijing resume in Shanghai and earnings are expected from Chinese tech giant Huawei. Sterling plunges to a 28-month low as Prime Minister Boris Johnson angles the U.K. to a no-deal Brexit saying that the withdrawal agreement negotiated by former PM Theresa May is now dead in the water. Also, in corporate news, meat substitute company Beyond Meat sees its shares fall in after-hours trading on plans to sell more shares. Its sales however, have increased three-fold in the second quarter. 

The London Stock Exchange is set to expand its portfolio, confirming that it is buying data analytics platform Refinitiv for $27bn. In Asia, markets have been wary ahead of upcoming trade talks between Washington D.C. and Beijing with investors anticipating a rate cut from the Federal Reserve later this week. The unrest continues in Hong Kong with police firing rubber bullets and tear gas at pro-democracy protestors. It’s the eighth consecutive weekend of violence and Beijing is expected to speak out about the clashes. And in Vienna, Iranian diplomats hail ‘constructive’ emergency talks over the nuclear deal but also warned that Tehran will reduce its commitments should the remaining parties in the JCPOA fail to look after its interests.

A mixed session for Asian and U.S. stocks following concerns over central bank movements. The Federal Reserve is expected to be less aggressive next week but ECB president Mario Draghi has drawn the ire of the German banking association after he signaled a potential fresh round of stimulus. We discuss the market mood live at the first-ever Salzburg Summit. In corporate news, Amazon’s record profit streak finally comes to an end with Q2 data missing but Alphabet beats expectations and announces a $25bn share buy-back. We also have earnings from Signify and Pearson.

It’s a massive day of earnings on both sides of the pond. Tech stocks lead the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to fresh peaks, while Facebook’s Q2 results fly in the face of recent regulatory concerns. Tesla, however, sees shares plunge as second-quarter earnings fall short of estimates. We also have quarterly results from Roche, Unilever, AstraZeneca, Anglo American, Valeo and Diageo. The euro hovers near two-month lows against the dollar ahead of today’s rate decision amid the prospect of more easing from the European Central Bank. And in the UK, new Prime Minister Boris Johnson assembles his new cabinet with a decidedly pro-Leave character, vowing to deliver Brexit by Halloween.

Squawk Box anchors talk to Annette Weisbach about Deutsche Bank's bigger-than-expected second-quarter loss, as its major overhaul eats into the bottom line. Autos are another big theme on the show, as Daimler swings into the red in the period, while French rival PSA Group surprises to the upside. Overall, Chinese stocks follow Wall Street higher as sources tell CNBC that U.S. trade negotiators will visit Beijing for face-to-face talks next week. Amazon, Alphabet and Facebook dip after hours after the U.S. Department of Justice launches a sweeping antitrust probe into the tech giants. Shares in Snap, however, smash Wall Street Q2 estimates on the back of strong user growth. In the UK, Boris Johnson is set to take over as Prime Minister today, following a decisive victory in the Conservative Party leadership race.