DeepCap Thursday Outlook
The Day at a Glance
| π― | Theme: China growth beats expectations while quantum stocks surge on tech optimism |
| π | Risk Mood: Constructive (VIX 18.17, -1.03%) |
| β° | Key Event: CFTC commodity and currency positioning data releases |
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Key Headlines
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BOJ to hike rates by June as war-fuelled inflation risks mount: Reuters poll
Central bank policy positioning amid war-driven inflation risks and rate path expectations. -
Fed’s Hammack: Rates likely on hold ‘for a good while’ – CNBC
Central bank policy outlook and rate-related market moves amid geopolitical backdrop. -
Asia markets trade higher as hopes for a U.S.-Iran deal rise
Geopolitical developments affecting market sentiment and regional dynamics.
The Day Ahead
Yesterday’s Takeaway
China’s stronger-than-expected GDP growth overshadowed geopolitical noise, driving Asian markets higher on infrastructure spending momentum. The data signals resilience despite Iran war disruptions, but Cleveland Fed President Hammack’s hawkish hold stance keeps rate cut expectations in check. This divergence between growth optimism and monetary policy reality sets up a tension between risk-on sentiment and bond market caution heading into today’s session.
The Setup
The VIX’s slide to 18.17 (-1.03% daily, -13.64% weekly) reflects subdued fear despite ongoing geopolitical risks, suggesting markets are pricing out immediate escalation concerns. European money markets tell a different storyβ3-month Euribor spiked 1.82% to 2.24%, hitting 52-week highs, while German 10-year yields climbed to 3.05%. US 10-year yields eased slightly to 4.28%, but the euro-dollar cross held flat at 1.18, indicating currency markets remain neutral on Fed-ECB policy divergence.
Today’s Watch
The CFTC positioning data dump at 7:30 PM ET will reveal speculative flows across currencies and commodities after this week’s geopolitical volatility. Key focus on crude oil net longs (previous: 202.2K contracts) and dollar positioning, particularly EUR (-7.5K) and GBP (-56.4K) shorts, which could signal whether institutional money is betting on continued dollar strength or preparing for reversal. The quantum computing sector’s explosive gainsβled by Xanadu’s 70% surgeβalongside recreational vehicle sector carnage suggests rotation into speculative tech themes while cyclical consumer discretionary faces pressure. Watch for continuation or profit-taking in quantum names as institutional flows adjust.
Market Movers
π Top Gainers
- Xanadu Quantum Technologies Lim β +69.79%
- D-Wave Quantum Inc. β +22.63%
- IonQ, Inc. β +20.95%
- Maase Inc. β +17.44%
- Quantum Computing Inc. β +15.91%
- York Space Systems Inc. β +15.15%
- NuScale Power Corporation β +14.24%
- Tempus AI, Inc. β +13.89%
π Top Losers
- BRP Inc. β -35.08%
- Polaris Inc. β -16.72%
- Polibeli Group Ltd β -16.47%
- SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. β -11.98%
- Credicorp Ltd. β -11.49%
- Intercorp Financial Services In β -11.03%
- Patrick Industries, Inc. β -10.89%
- Carrier Global Corporation β -9.45%
Key Events Today
No major economic events scheduled.
Fed Speak This Week
- April 17 β Bundesbank Buch Speech
- April 17 β ECB Buch Speech
- April 17 β Fed Barkin Speech (Neutral)
- April 17 β Fed Waller Speech (Hawk)
Macro Dashboard
| Indicator | Level | Ξ d/d | Ξ w/w | 52W Range | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIX | 18.17 | -1.03% | -13.64% | 18.17β30.61 | π Subdued |
| EUR/USD | 1.18 | 0.0% | β | β | Neutral |
| EURIBOR 3M | 2.24% | +1.82% | +3.23% | 2.08β2.24 | π Sticky |
| US 10Y | 4.28% | -0.23% | 0.0% | 4.25β4.36 | Neutral |
| DE 10Y | 3.05% | +0.99% | +3.39% | 2.95β3.1 | Neutral |
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π° Yesterday’s Headlines (6 themes)
Rates, Central Banks & Mortgages
Central bank policy positioning amid war-driven inflation risks and rate path expectations.
- BOJ to hike rates by June as war-fuelled inflation risks mount: Reuters poll β Reuters, 04/16/2026
- Cleveland Fed President Hammack expects interest rates to stay on hold ‘for a good while’ β CNBC, 04/15/2026
- Mortgage applications rise as rates fall to one-month low β CNBC, 04/15/2026
Rates, Central Banks & Mortgages
Central bank policy outlook and rate-related market moves amid geopolitical backdrop.
- Fed’s Hammack: Rates likely on hold ‘for a good while’ – CNBC β Reuters, 04/15/2026
- U.S. Treasury yields rise as markets eye Middle East resolution β CNBC, 04/15/2026
- Japan, US agree to strengthen communication on exchange rates β Reuters, 04/15/2026
Trade & Diplomacy
Geopolitical developments affecting market sentiment and regional dynamics.
- Asia markets trade higher as hopes for a U.S.-Iran deal rise β CNBC, 04/14/2026
Macro: Labor, Consumers & Growth
Broad economic sentiment and war-related impacts on domestic economic conditions.
- Here are all the ways the Iran war has affected the U.S. economy so far β CNBC, 04/15/2026
- Americans hate the 2026 economy β Axios, 04/13/2026
- China’s Q1 economic rebound faces rough seas as Iran war jolts global outlook β Reuters, 04/15/2026
China/Asia Policy & Markets
Chinese economic performance and Asian market moves amid regional geopolitical tensions.
- Japan’s Nikkei 225 hits record high as hopes for U.S.-Iran deal fuel broader rally in Asia stocks β CNBC, 04/15/2026
- Asia markets advance on peace deal hopes, corporate earnings β Reuters, 04/16/2026
- China’s G.D.P. Stronger Than Expected, Led by Infrastructure Spending β The New York Times
- China’s hits economic growth target despite Iran war disruption β BBC, 04/16/2026
- China’s Economy Starts Year on Strong Footing, but Iran Risks Loom β WSJ
Other Market News
Additional headlines across various market themes.
- Instant view: China’s Q1 growth beats forecast as economy braces for fallout from Iran war β Reuters, 04/16/2026
- Can Trump and Republicans Get Back on Message on the Economy? β The New York Times, 04/15/2026
- Asian stocks mostly higher after Wall Street hits record and oil steadies β AP News, 04/16/2026
- European stocks set for another mixed open as Iran peace efforts remain unclear β CNBC, 04/16/2026
- S&P 500 hits record high as markets surge back from Iran shock β Financial Times, 04/15/2026
- U.S. stocks may be moving past the Iran conflict β but these markets aren’t sending the ‘all clear’ just yet β MarketWatch
- ESMA’s Ross: Markets orderly despite Iran war volatility β CNBC
- Goldman Rates Trading Desk Loss Behind Bank’s Earnings Setback β Bloomberg.com
- Goldman Sachs rates business hit by Iran war volatility, sources say β Reuters, 04/16/2026
- Prediction markets will grow to $1 trillion by 2030, Bernstein estimates β CNBC, 04/14/2026
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