SQUAWK BOX, TUESDAY 20TH DECEMBER, 2022
from Squawk Box Europe Express
In a surprise move the BoJ loosens its yield curve control band causing the yen to pop and the Nikkei to sell off in what is seen to be a hint that the central bank is tightening monetary policy. In the U.S. hopes of a Santa rally fade as Wall Street posts its fourth consecutive session in the red as recession concerns show no signs of abating. Meta shares slump following an EU ruling which show the tech giant had breached anti-trust rules. It may now be fined up to $12bn. And in energy news, EU countries have agreed a gas cap compromise that would come into effect from February. However, Hungary has already voiced its opposition to the ‘dangerous’ measure saying it would leave European energy supplies vulnerable.
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