May 29 ,2025
Synopsis
European equity markets are set to open higher amidst Asian equities strengthening Thursday as markets react to US court ruling against reciprocal tariffs. Widespread gains on regional benchmarks with Japan and Korea outperforming. China, Australia and Taiwan also advancing. S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures up 1-2% afterhours with NVDA +5% post-earnings. Bonds under pressure with Treasury yields higher along the curve. JGBs flat following Wednesday's steepening in wake of soft 40Y auction. NZ curve extending bear flattening move following Wednesday hawkish RBNZ cut. Dollar strengthening against majors. Crude advancing alongside equities while gold extending losses. Bitcoin off earlier lows. Of note, holidays: Switzerland (Ascension Day), Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden
On today's agenda, EU's von der Leyen delivers a speech at the RWTH Aachen Univ., receives the Charlemagne Prize, at which EU's Kubilius, Chancellor Merz and King Felipe VI of Spain deliver speeches. EU's Kadis delivers a keynote speech at the NatCat Summit 2025. EP's Metsola take part in a discussion at the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Milan. Hungary's PM Orbán due to speak at CPAC Hungary (through Fri). Elsewhere, Fitch hosting event at 9:00CET on Portugal
In central banks, BOE's Breeden speech at 10:00BST at annual conf on non-bank financial sector and financial stability, as well as BOE's Saporta and Hall panellists at 15:45. BOE PRA's Truran panellist at 16:00BST at National Assn. of Insurance Commissioners' International Insurance Forum (through Fri). BOE's Bailey speaks at 20:00BST, fireside chat at Irish Assn. of Investment Managers Annual Dinner (other speaker EU's McGrath, livestream Bloomberg tv)). Croatia central bank event (through Fri) title Growth and resilience in CESEE in a more fragmented world; dinner speakers at 20:00CET governor Vujčić, EU's Dombrovskis.
Macroeconomic updates include: Italy May business/consumer confidence and Spain Apr retail sales
Limited earnings/trading updates. AEDAS Homes (AEADAS.SM) released FY earnings and approved new divi policy. eDreams ODIGEO (EDR.SM) is also out with Q4 numbers. On M&A front, Lone Star, Apollo, Reliance among firms that have reportedly expressed interest in acquiring BP's Castrol business (BP.LN). Also, Warburg Pincus, KPS Capital Partners in talks to team up on offer for Gerresheimer (GXI.GR).
Politics/Macro/World News
Germany's economy minister urges Brussels to back support plan for heavy industry - FT
Poland's rule of law 'is on the ballot' in Sunday's presidential election - Politico
Brussels gives ground as Donald Trump holds firm on 10% tariffs - FT
Trump's Global Tariffs Deemed Illegal, Blocked by Trade Court - Bloomberg
Top company news
Earnings/updates
CPI.AV (CPI Europe) -- reports Q1 FFO 1 after tax €57.1M vs year-ago €69.7M
DDRIL.NO (Dolphin Drilling AS) -- reports preliminary Q1 revenue $45.6M vs FactSet $41.2M [2 est, $36.1-46.3M]
AEDAS.SM (AEDAS Homes) -- reports FY net income €149.7M vs FactSet €111.7M [5 est, €100.5-116M]; approves new divi policy
EDR.SM (eDreams ODIGEO) -- reports Q4 adjusted net income €36.7M vs FactSet €23.5M
M&A
BP.LN (BP) -- Lone Star, Apollo, Reliance among firms that have reportedly expressed interest in acquiring BP's Castrol business -- Bloomberg
GXI.GR (Gerresheimer) -- Warburg Pincus, KPS Capital Partners in talks to team up on offer for Gerresheimer - Bloomberg
GOGL.NO (Golden Ocean Group) -- CMB.Tech and Golden Ocean confirm merger as previously disclosed in 22-Apr term sheet
PSM.GR (ProSiebenSat.1 Media) -- MFE comments on ProSiebenSat.1 Media's annual general meeting and exercise of voting rights
EQT.SS (EQT AB) -- Vista Equity Partners in advanced talks to acquire EQT-owned Acumatica - Bloomberg
NTGY.SM (Naturgy Energy Group) -- The CNMV informs that the partial voluntary takeover bid for Naturgy Energy Group, S.A. launched by the company itself has been authorised on 28-May-25.
BPSO.IM (Banca Popolare di Sondrio) -- BPER Banca receives further ECB authorizations for the acquisition of Banca Popolare di Sondrio (post EU close 29-May)
INSE.LN (Inspired) -- holder Regent Acquisitions 2025 Limited notes valid acceptances received for total of ~166K shares as of today
Other
STLAM.IM (Stellantis) -- and Amazon reportedly ending SmartCockpit software collaboration -- Reuters
BA.LN (BAE Systems) -- awarded $79.6M US Army contract modification
AC.FP (Accor) -- shareholders approve buyback program for up to €1.95B
CON.GR (Continental) -- announces that Aumovio SE CEO Philipp von Hirschheydt takes over Interim CFO Function
FR.FP (Valeo SE) -- wins major imaging radar program for automated driving from premium global automaker
ABN.NA (ABN AMRO Bank) -- discloses penalty order from NPPS
EQT.SS (EQT AB) -- EQT should take opportunity to build up business in the US to capitalise on investor fears about the country - FT, citing chair
IG.IM (Italgas) -- sets a price of €5.026/new share in connection with previously disclosed rights issue
Key rating changes
Downgrades
FNTN.GR (Freenet) -- to neutral from buy at Citi
FTK.GR (flatexDEGIRO) -- to equal-weight from overweight at Morgan Stanley
Data
Nikkei +1.68% to 38355.63
Hang Seng +1.10% to 23513.43
Shanghai Composite +0.72% to 3363.98
€-$ (0.0050) or (0.44%) to 1.1243
$-¥ +1.04 or +0.72% to 145.91
€-¥ +0.46 or +0.28% to 164.03
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