Talking Points:
- Dollar Advances as Commodity Recovery Stalls, ADP and Beige Book Ahead
- British Pound Could Lose Further Rate Ground if Autumn Statement Soft
- Euro Traders Should Look Beyond the ECB’s Stimulus Plans
Dollar Advances as Commodity Recovery Stalls, ADP and Beige Book Ahead
As the primary pricing currency for commodities, the Dollar suffered at the hands of Monday’s gold and oil surge. Yet, that relative value lever works both ways. This past session, the precious metal and energy market both corrected. While the subsequent commodity move was milder than the week’s opening fireworks, the Greenback gained more traction on the correction rather than the initial move. In part, this likely reflects the tepid conviction of the physical goods’ recovery, but it also speaks to the currency’s position when it comes to relative strength/value. Though, how long this tacit appeal holds out without further improvement in its own circumstances remains to be seen. Headline fundamentals this past session did little to hearten rate forecasts. Fed speeches from Chairwoman Yellen, Vice Chair Fischer, Dudley and Brainard either avoided weighing in on rate timing fodder or took a neutral view.
In the upcoming session, another couple Fed speeches (from Plosser and Brainard) are scheduled, but we may not have to resort to weeding out consequential views and remarks from their obfuscated comments. Far more black-and-white are the Fed’s Beige Book and ADP payrolls report for November. The former is the collective US economic review from the various region for reference at the upcoming (December 17) FOMC rate decision. Despite the month-to-month deviation in its correlation to the official NFPs, the market still considers the proprietary job statistics a good proxy to Friday’s data. With a jump in Treasury yields along with the implied rates in Eurodollar and Fed Funds futures this past session, the updates could do well to feed volatility on this theme. And, though it may not be the Dollar’s primary motivator at the moment with the S&P 500 treading just below record highs, it is worth keeping tabs on the level of sentiment in the market. In its third annual financial market risk assessment for Congress, the Treasury warned the ‘reach for yield’, geopolitical tension and fire sales are lingering risks for the system.
British Pound Could Lose Further Rate Ground if Autumn Statement Soft
What was the foundation to the rise in hawkish views for the BoE? Arguably, the stronger and more persistent than expected pace of economic growth has stood as the backbone for bullish Pound traders. However, with inflation pressures easing back and the economic clip slackening alongside global (European) counterparts; we have seen a significant moderation in the timetable for hikes. Inflation pressures are still weak – the BRC shop price index held at its series-record low and the BoE expects to write a letter for CPI dipping below 1 percent – but the inclusion of a quickly cooling pace of growth could carry far more weight for speculation. Today’s Autumn Statement will weigh in with official forecasts.
Euro Traders Should Look Beyond the ECB’s Stimulus Plans
Anticipation for the ECB to adopt an accommodative bias to end the Euro’s influence on dis-inflation conditions started EURUSD’s retreat from 1.4000. Now below 1.2500, there is much further to go on the monetary policy front. With the official rate decision next week, traders looking for provocation will be looking for any hint – or outright adoption – of a full-scale quantitative easing (QE) program to match the Fed’s and BoJ’s efforts. This can eventually drive the Euro to its next leg, but clarity on this theme before the end of the year is lower probability. In the meantime, the impact of risk aversion on foreign exposure to European markets – including sovereign bonds with record low yields – is underappreciated.
Australian Dollar Slide Slow After Weak 3Q GDP But Rate Forecast Turning Fast
Tuesday morning, the RBA seemed to offer support for the bleeding Aussie dollar by forgoing a more open position towards the possibility of future rate cuts. The currency was lifted modestly against most counterparts and Australian yields jumped. Yet, that early and suspect hawkishness fell apart this morning. The economy posted a weaker-than-expected 0.3 percent 3Q GDP reading which further reminds us of the weak inflation position for the country. Overnight swaps are now pricing in 23bps worth of cuts through 12 months – the most in 14 months.
Oil Rally Stalls But Speculation Continues at a Healthy Pace
The dramatic, intraday reversal US oil posted Monday –the biggest in three years – didn’t seem to have much in the way of staying power. The commodity dropped another 3.1 percent this past session, giving weight to concerns the jump was a short squeeze rather than a committed position shift. While the market has leveled out with this back and forth, the speculation and conjecture continue unhindered. Remarks that Saudi Arabia may cut production if all producers follow suit and possible shuttering of young US energy firms kept the news reels warm.
Emerging Market: Another Six-Year Record Ruble Drop, Brazil Rate Decision Ahead
Capital market assets in the EM steadied Tuesday with a little changed MSCI ETF, while equity and fixed income showed mixed results across the board for the group. In the FX market, however, performance leaned towards losses with yet another disastrous showing for the Russian Ruble (down 4.3 percent – the most in six years). The country issued warnings of a recession in 2015, further driving capital from the sanction hit economy. Ahead, Brazil’s central bank is expected to hike rates (time not given).
Gold Recovery Sputters, ETF Exposure Hits Fresh Lows, Fundamentals Unfavorable
Riding on the coattails of oil’s dramatic run did the gold little good. With the leader stalling, the follower would befall a similar fate. The precious metal only slipped 1.1 percent this past session – compared to the 3.8 percent rally Monday – but the bulls need far more motivation at this level so close to multi-year lows. Looking to ETF holdings – just one area of demand amongst one group – a fresh multi-year low was hit. In this market where yield is in demand, gold will struggle. In risk aversion, the dollar may usurp its haven appeal.
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ECONOMIC DATA
GMT | Currency | Release | Survey | Previous | Comments |
22:30 | AUD | AiG Performance of Service Index (NOV) | 43.6 | Has been trending lower since September 2014 | |
23:50 | JPY | Loans & Discounts Corp (YoY) (OCT) | 2.20% | Has been steadily increasing this year. | |
0:01 | GBP | BRC Shop Price Index (YoY) (NOV) | -1.90% | It has been contracting every month this year. Might be adding to below target inflation in the UK. | |
0:30 | AUD | Gross Domestic Product (QoQ) (3Q) | 0.70% | 0.50% | GDP has been slowing down on a QoQ basis.. |
0:30 | AUD | Gross Domestic Product (YoY) (3Q) | 3.10% | 3.10% | |
1:00 | CNY | Non-Manufacturing PMI (NOV) | 53.8 | Has been trending lower since June 2014. It has remained above 50 this year. | |
1:35 | JPY | Markit Japan Services PMI (NOV) | 48.7 | These measure’s previous figures have been showing contraction as there was a contraction in GDP in the 3Q in Japan. | |
1:35 | JPY | Markit/JMMA Japan Composite PMI (NOV) | 49.5 | ||
1:45 | CNY | HSBC China Services PMI (NOV) | 52.9 | These measures have been declining but both have remained above 50 this year. | |
1:45 | CNY | HSBC China Composite PMI (NOV) | 51.7 | ||
6:45 | CHF | Gross Domestic Product (QoQ) (3Q) | 0.30% | 0.20% | GDP growth has been slowing down on a QoQ basis as EU slows |
6:45 | CHF | Gross Domestic Product (YoY) (3Q) | 1.40% | 1.40% | |
8:45 | EUR | Markit/ADACI Italy Services PMI (NOV) | 50.2 | 50.8 | Has started to trend lower trend lower since August 2014. |
8:45 | EUR | Markit/ADACI Italy Composite PMI (NOV) | 49.6 | 50.4 | |
8:55 | EUR | Markit Germany Services PMI (NOV F) | 52.1 | 52.1 | These Measures are final revisions; thus, they are not likely to be market moving. |
8:55 | EUR | Markit/BME Germany Composite PMI (NOV F) | 52.1 | 52.1 | |
9:00 | EUR | Markit Eurozone Services PMI (NOV F) | 51.3 | 51.3 | |
9:00 | EUR | Markit Eurozone Composite PMI (NOV F) | 51.4 | 51.4 | |
9:30 | GBP | Markit/CIPS UK Composite PMI (NOV) | 56.2 | 55.8 | Although the measure has been declining since August. It has been above 50 this year. |
9:30 | GBP | Markit/CIPS UK Services PMI (NOV) | 56.5 | 56.2 | |
10:00 | EUR | Euro-Zone Retail Sales (YoY) (OCT) | 1.60% | 0.60% | Retail sales have contracted in September; but are expected to pick up this coming release |
10:00 | EUR | Euro-Zone Retail Sales (MoM) (OCT) | 0.50% | -1.30% | |
12:00 | USD | MBA Mortgage Applications (NOV 28) | -4.30% | Can help predict housing demand. | |
13:15 | USD | ADP Employment Change (NOV) | 222K | 230K | Measure shows more than 200,000 jobs per month are being created in 9 straight months out of the year after February. Thus, this data has been showing a stronger US labor market. |
15:00 | CAD | Bank of Canada Rate Decision (DEC 3) | 1.00% | 1.00% | Canada’s 3Q GDP figures beat forecasts and unemployment has been falling. |
15:00 | USD | ISM Non-Manufacturing Composite (NOV) | 57.5 | 57.1 | Has been rising this year and has remained above 50 this year. |
GMT | Currency | Upcoming Events & Speeches |
10:30 | EUR | German to sell EU3 BLN 0.25% 2019 Bonds |
12:30 | GBP | Chancellor Osborne Makes Autumn Statement to Parliament |
17:30 | USD | Fed’s Plosser Speaks on Economic Outlook in Charlotte, NC |
19:00 | USD | US Federal Reserve Releases Beige Book |
19:00 | USD | Fed’s Brainard Speaks on Financial Stability in Washington |
SUPPORT AND RESISTANCE LEVELS
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CLASSIC SUPPORT AND RESISTANCE
EMERGING MARKETS 18:00 GMT | SCANDIES CURRENCIES 18:00 GMT | |||||||||
Currency | USD/MXN | USD/TRY | USD/ZAR | USD/HKD | USD/SGD | Currency | USD/SEK | USD/DKK | USD/NOK | |
Resist 2 | 14.0100 | 2.3800 | 12.7000 | 7.8165 | 1.3650 | Resist 2 | 7.5800 | 6.1750 | 7.2900 | |
Resist 1 | 13.6800 | 2.3000 | 11.8750 | 7.8075 | 1.3250 | Resist 1 | 7.5000 | 6.0900 | 7.0000 | |
Spot | 13.5823 | 2.2315 | 11.1048 | 7.7548 | 1.2974 | Spot | 7.4186 | 5.9681 | 6.7772 | |
Support 1 | 13.0300 | 2.0700 | 10.2500 | 7.7490 | 1.2000 | Support 1 | 6.7750 | 5.8000 | 6.3145 | |
Support 2 | 12.8350 | 1.7500 | 9.3700 | 7.7450 | 1.1800 | Support 2 | 6.0800 | 5.7300 | 6.1300 | |
INTRA-DAY PROBABILITY BANDS 18:00 GMT
CCY | EUR/USD | GBP/USD | USD/JPY | USD/CHF | USD/CAD | AUD/USD | NZD/USD | EUR/JPY | Gold |
Res 3 | 1.2573 | 1.5766 | 117.89 | 0.9723 | 1.1367 | 0.8812 | 0.8030 | 146.88 | 1214.79 |
Res 2 | 1.2548 | 1.5738 | 117.55 | 0.9700 | 1.1347 | 0.8790 | 0.8008 | 146.50 | 1207.54 |
Res 1 | 1.2523 | 1.5709 | 117.21 | 0.9677 | 1.1327 | 0.8769 | 0.7986 | 146.12 | 1200.28 |
Spot | 1.2473 | 1.5652 | 116.54 | 0.9632 | 1.1286 | 0.8726 | 0.7943 | 145.36 | 1185.78 |
Supp 1 | 1.2423 | 1.5595 | 115.87 | 0.9587 | 1.1245 | 0.8683 | 0.7900 | 144.60 | 1171.28 |
Supp 2 | 1.2398 | 1.5566 | 115.53 | 0.9564 | 1.1225 | 0.8662 | 0.7878 | 144.22 | 1164.02 |
Supp 3 | 1.2373 | 1.5538 | 115.19 | 0.9541 | 1.1205 | 0.8640 | 0.7856 | 143.84 | 1156.77 |
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