Bank of America expects Congress to pass a continuing resolution and thus avoid a government shutdown on October 1.BoA say, though, that its a 'close call':situation remains fluidlikelihood of a shutdown, a brief one, is edging closer to 50%-This reminds me of that...
New Zealand manufacturing PMI for August 46.1 (prior 46.3)
BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI) is mired well under its longer run average of 53.0.BusinessNZ’s Director, Advocacy Catherine Beard: “While the key sub-index components of New Orders (46.6) and Production (43.9) improved slightly from July, the...
EU to probe China EV subsidies. China retaliates, extends anti-subsidy duties on EU import
The European Union is investigating China’s subsidies for electric vehicles that impact by lowering the price of such vehicles in the EU. China hit back within hours, it will extend anti-subsidy duties on potato starch imports from the European Union for the next five...
UBS on the European Central Bank rate hike – focused on the wrong thing
UBS say that the rate hike from the ECB is likely to be its last for the cycle. UBS analysts are not impressed with the European Central Bank, saying the Governing Council "is more focused on the present than the direction the economy is taking". ICYMI:MoneyMaker FX...
Citi is forecasting a Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) interest rate hike in November
Info comes via Reuters. Citigroup is with the consensus forecasting no Fed Funds change at the September FOMC meeting, but to raise the rate in November by 25 bps. Citi had previously forecast a September hike but say recent inflation data has led it to expect a...
China’s PBOC have been busy: Cut its RRR, ‘asked’ banks not to buy dollars. Panicking?
They've been busy little bees at the People's Bank of China.Justin had the news on two moves from the Bank:andOn the Reserve Requirement Ratio (RRR) cut, this is sort of encouraging news on the one hand and sort of concerning on the other hand. On the plus side ......
JP Morgan raise their forecasts for iron ore citing ‘resilient’ China
JP Morgan analysts with a note on mining stocks, Rio Tinto and others re iron ore are being viewed favourably.On China JPM have this to say:China steel demand has proven more resilient as infrastructure demand offsets poor property sector demand (both ~30% of China...
Forexlive Americas FX news wrap: Euro falls to the lowest since March after ECB hike
Markets:S&P 500 up 0.9%Gold up $3 to $1909US 10-year yields up 3.8 bps to 4.29%WTI crude oil up $1.96 to $90.48CAD leads, EUR lagsWe've been in the doldrums for awhile but the combination of a Chinese RRR cut, another round of strong US economic data and signals...
Economic calendar in Asia – Friday, 15 September 2023 – China economic data for August
The data from China due today is expected to show some improvement. there have been plenty of indications that there are some green shoots poking through. Also, the latest Citi Economic Suprise Index re China is showing data is beating pessimistic estimates. Coming...
Trade ideas thread – Friday, 15 September 2023
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North American equities run higher
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The stock market is all-in on the soft landing narrative but that’s not the only driver
SPX dailyGood news is good news again.The S&P 500 is roaring today, up 43 points, or 1.0% to 4512. That's a one-week high and an impressive performance despite rising Treasury yields.It's getting tough to pin down exactly what this market is trading around. In...
French finance ministry lowers 2024 GDP forecast to 1.4% from 1.6%
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CIBC: Summer sizzle in retail sales defies expectations: what’s next for the US consumer
US retail salesIn a surprising twist, the US retail sales for August have left market expectations in the dust, showcasing a resilient consumer base keen to keep the summer spending vibe rolling. But CIBC hints that the party might not last long. Here’s what you need...
Euro breaks the May low as the post-ECB selling continues
The 'sell the fact' mode continues in the euro. The surprise rate hike was priced in after the leak on Monday and now the sellers are arriving with ECB President Christine Lagarde strongly suggesting that the central bank is done hiking rates.A close below the 1.0635...
USDCAD trades to new session lows
USDCAD falls to new session lowsThe USDCAD is trading to a new session alone in the process is testing a swing area between 1.3494 and 1.35039. Below that is the September 1 low at 1.34889. Get below those levels and traders will start to think about the 200 day...
EURUSD breaks lower. Looks toward the next target at 1.0635
EURUSD falls to a new session lowThe EURUSD is training to a new session low and in the process is moving away from the swing area between 1.06583 and 1.06669. The low price has just traded to 1.06445. The swing low from May 31 at 1.0635 is the next key target. Below...
Atlanta Fed GDPNow estimate for 3Q growth falls to 4.9%
Atlanta Fed GDPNow estimate for Q3 falls to 4.9% from 5.6%The Atlanta Fed estimate for 3Q growth fell to 4.9%. The last estimate on September 8 came in at 5.6%.In their own words:The GDPNow model estimate for real GDP growth (seasonally adjusted annual rate) in the...
Crude oil futures back below $90, but buyers remain in control
Crude oil traded above $90 for the 1st time since NovemberCrude oil prices have risen by $1.33, marking a 1.5% increase, and are currently trading at $89.85. Today's peak reached $90.26, the first time it surpassed $90 since November 8, before retracting slightly. A...
Trudeau is getting desperate in Canada: Will unveil plans to cut cost of living today
AI imageCanadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is watching his popularity plummet.The country is two years away from an election unless his coalition partners in the NDP want to pull the plug but waiting isn't likely to do him any good. The nation has completely...