Oct 09 ,2025
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Attention in Europe on French political developments after President Macron said he will name a new prime minister by Friday evening. Outgoing premier Lecornu said sufficient progress had been made to allow work to begin on forming a new cabinet. However, path forward remains uncertain with parliament deeply divided. Lecornu said whoever Macron chooses as the next premier, the person must have no ambitions to run for president in 2027.
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From a macroeconomic calendar perspective, UK RICS house price survey showed estate agents have turned pessimistic on the outlook for the first time in two years amid tax rise fears and concerns over the economic outlook. German trade data out early on. More ECB comments anticipated from President Lagarde and board members Cipollone and Lane. Minutes from September meeting out later should reinforce expectations that the ECB will remain on hold for the foreseeable future.
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On corporate news, DACH names kicked off the session, with Q3/9M updates from Suedzucker (SZU.GR), Gerresheimer (GXI.GR), Nordex (NDX1.GR), OMV (OMV.AV), Porsche (P911.GR) and Heidelberg Pharma (HPHA.GR); of note, shares in Ottobock SE & Co. KGaA (OBCK.GR) opened at €72 versus an IPO price of €66/sh
In banking news, Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY.LN) warned about an additional provision is required after updating on the FCA consultation paper on motor finance, HSBC Holdings (HSBA.LN) proposed the privatisation of Hang Seng Bank and Banco BPM (BAMI.IM) is reportedly evaluating to acquire a stake in Banca di Asti
Elsewhere, Johnson Matthey (JMAT.LN) issued a trading update, Modern Times Group MTG (MTG.B.SS) presented its updated FY25 targets and new mid-term group targets at its CMD, and Michelin (ML.FP) had its Q3 sales pre-call last night.
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Water bills to rise further for millions after appeal - BBC
Britain warned of tight energy supplies this winter - The Telegraph
Pubs to stay open until early hours in push for UK growth - The Guardian
Starmer, Modi Meet in Mumbai to Deepen Trade, Business Ties - Bloomberg
France
Macron will name a new prime minister 'within 48 hours' - Le Monde
Germany
German Exports Unexpectedly Drop as Shipments to the US Sink - Bloomberg
New incentives for e-cars - Stricter rules for basic income support - Handelsblatt
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Denmark DKK22.2B vs consensus DKK28.0B and prior revised DKK34.9B from DKK30.6B
Germany €17.2B vs consensus €15.1B and prior €14.7B
Norway Sep PPI (2.8%) y/y vs consensus (1.4%) and prior (3.0%)
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