Dax

At the time of writing, the stock markets were starting to come off their best levels. With this being the month- and quarter-end, there will be lots of repositioning today, which may mean lower stock prices later, given that we have been in a risk off market environment for much of September. In any event, volatility is here to stay.

DAX holds steady ahead of inflation data. Oil rises to a yearly high after stockpile drawdown fuels tight supply concerns.

The DAX finds itself at a 6-month low with Wall Street indices, with DAX futures also pointing to a weak open. Yields need to pull back for it to stand any chance of recovering, and if they do it may even take some steam out of the USD/CHF rally which is trying to tally up its 12th consecutive bullish day.

DAX falls to a 6-month low on fears of higher rates for longer. USD/JPY rises towards 150 ahead of US consumer confidence.

EUR/USD touched a fresh 6-month low and closed beneath the 1.06 handle. Whilst it could be argued it is oversold, we're yet to see any clear evidence of a market bottom. The FTSE 100 also looks set to move lower after repeatedly failing to close above the July high before momentum turned lower yesterday.

European stocks and US index futures resumed lower in the first half of Monday’s session after Friday’s short-covering bounce. Though the markets managed to stage a mild bounce off their earlier lows, the lack of any important data or central bank speech today means there won’t be any fundamental triggers to cheer investors up. Consequently, we are expecting to see further bearish price action once US investors enter the fray later on.

GBP/USD falls for a third day as economic worries rise, PMI data is due. DAX struggles ahead of PMI data.

DAX slips ahead of inflation data. Oil rises on supply concerns, but the rally could be running out of steam.

GBP/USD looks to BoE Bailey’s hearing before the Treasury Select Committee. DAX falls as the economic outlook deteriorates.

DAX rises amid an upbeat mood after Friday's jobs data & China optimism. Oil steadies after rising over 7% in the previous week on supply worries and marginally better demand outlook.

Gold looks to US non-farm payroll data. DAX struggles ahead of manufacturing PMIs & US NFP.

With hopes that the Fed have reached their terminal rate reignited, we now need to see incoming US data continue to soften to justify the larger moves south for the US dollar and yields on Tuesday. And if data such as GDP and NFP disappoint, it could be beneficial for markets such as EUR/USD, gold and the DAX - all of which we look at today.

DAX rises even as consumer confidence slip. USD/JPY falls ahead of consumer confidence and Job openings data.

DAX rises after Nvidia boosts the market mood. Oil falls on weak US data & as the Jackson Hole forum begins.

GBP/USD rises after UK government net borrowing falls. DAX rises after tech gains on Wall Street.

Index futures markets have ticked higher to suggest the bleeding from last week's selloff has receded (if not stopped). And that is despite the PBOC disappointing by not cutting a key interest rate as expected. Today we look at GBP/USD which hints at a potential swing low, and the DAX which has managed to hold above a key support zone.

Risk off is the key theme in the markets right now and we are seeing stock averages continue to struggle. Despite yesterday’s tech-fuelled rally, US futures have been dragged lower by weaker European and Asian markets. The FTSE 100 fell 1.4%, while the German DAX was off by around 1% at the time of writing by mid-morning EU trade.