Daily Market Outlook, October 17, 2024
Munnelly’s Macro Minute…
"TSMC’s Earnings Alleviate Chip Crisis. China Real Estate: Another False Dawn?”
Asian stock markets are trading mostly higher on Thursday, buoyed by the positive sentiment from Wall Street's performance overnight, as markets remain optimistic about the interest rate outlook following the release of the latest US inflation data. Based on the recent economic data, CME Group's FedWatch tool is indicating a 94.2% chance the US Fed will lower interest rates by a quarter point next month. On the earnings front, TSMC's net income for the third quarter surpassed the average analyst forecast. The report alleviated concerns over the semiconductor industry after ASML's underwhelming order figures and reduced revenue projection for 2025 earlier this week, leading to support for the flagship chip sector.
The Japanese market is experiencing further losses on Thursday, despite the positive signals from Wall Street. The Nikkei 225 is dropping below the 39,000 handle with declines in exporters and technology stocks partially offset by gains in automakers and financial stocks. Traders have also responded to domestic data showing Japan recording a trade deficit in September, as exports unexpectedly declined while import growth slowed.
China's CSI300 real estate index declined by 5%, erasing two days of gains. China's housing minister pledged to improve builders' access to funding to complete thousands of projects, and the central bank's deputy governor stated that cuts to down payments had already boosted confidence and sales. However, there was no new initiative to excite markets about a meaningful revival in a sector where a crackdown on developers' borrowing has triggered a wave of defaults, while declining prices have shaken households' faith in the asset class. Property developer Sunac China, taking the recent rally as a cue to raise capital, contributed to dampening the mood. Hong Kong-listed mainland developers fell by 3%. Some investors took the opportunity to cash in on the good news, leading to a pullback.
Even though President Lagarde has taken a balanced stance, market pricing now assigns a likelihood of over 90% for Thursday's policy rate decrease of another quarter point. Data on Eurozone business has been dismal, especially in manufacturing, with indications that the slowdown is affecting services as well. This increases the dangers associated with the employment market's tightness. Inflation statistics have also improved, with HICP in Germany, France, Italy, and Spain falling below 2%. Although disinflation in services is still obstinate, weak demand, softening wage pressures, and the headline rate's ongoing slowdown will all continue to push down underlying prices. In the'medium-term' timeframe, inflation should return to goal in a sustainable manner, according to the Council. Risks of negative growth should be more worrisome than any lingering consequences of the earlier inflation shock since the policy operates with a lag. Since the policy is excessively restricted, it is difficult to argue for more "wait and see."
Overnight Newswire Updates of Note
ECB Set For Second Rate Cut; Inflation, Growth Abate
BoE PRA Signals Regulatory Easing To Spur Growth
China’s Economy Likely Expanded, Weakly Paced
China Plans $562B Support For Unfinished Properties
Taiwan: China Tested Missiles During Military Drills
RBA Rates To Stay High As Employment Surges 64k
Polls: Japan’s Ruling LDP May Lose Majority
Japan Exports Slip For First Time In 10 Months
ASX 200 Soars Past Record; Jobs Data Beats Estimates
DFS Q3 Profit Jumps On Robust Interest Income
BHP Q1 Iron Ore Output Rises 3%, Tops Estimates
US Biden Envoy Waves Arm Suspension: Israel An Ally
US Forces Launch Major Strikes On Houthi Sites
(Sourced from reliable financial news outlets)
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FX Options Expiries For 10am New York Cut
(1BLN+ represents larger expiries, more magnetic when trading within daily ATR)
EUR/USD: 1.0800 (707M), 1.0845-50 (475M), 1.0875 (205M), 1.0900 (210M)
1.0950 (362M), 1.0975 (914M), 1.0990-1.1000 (2.7BLN), 1.1005-10 (1.4BLN)
USD/CHF: 0.8675 (493M). EUR/SEK: 11.4500 (628M)
GBP/USD: 1.2950 (600M), 1.3050 (476M), 1.3100-10 (744M)
AUD/USD: 0.6650 (488M), 0.6700 (1.6BLN)
NZD/USD: 0.6000 (461M), 0.6150 (250M)
AUD/NZD: 1.0950 (1.2BLN), 1.1050 (548M), 1.1100 (660M)
USD/JPY: 148.90-149.00 (423M), 149.20-25 (463M)
149.50 (525M), 150.00-05 (1.3BLN)
EUR/JPY: 160.40 (564M), 162.00 (470M), 165.00 (808M)
AUD/JPY: 100.50 (210M), 101.25 (484M)
CFTC Data As Of 11/10/24
Japanese Yen net long position is 36,528 contracts
British Pound net long position is 93,135 contracts
Euro net long position is 39,098 contracts
Bitcoin net short position is -1,282 contracts
Swiss Franc posts net short position of -22,459 contracts
Equity fund speculators increase S&P 500 CME net short position by 26,533 contracts to 328,810
Equity fund managers cut S&P 500 CME net long position by 6,124 contracts to 1,041,583
Speculators trim CBOT US 10-year Treasury futures net short position by 183,760 contracts to 960,129
Technical & Trade Views
SP500 Bullish Above Bearish Below 5750
Daily VWAP bullish
Weekly VWAP bullish
Below 5720 opens 5660
Primary support 5575
Primary objective 5820 - TARGET HIT NEW PATTERN EMERGING
EURUSD Bullish Above Bearish Below 1.11
Daily VWAP bearish
Weekly VWAP bearish
Above 1.1030 opens 1.1120
Primary support 1.0850
Primary objective 1.0850 - TARGET HIT NEW PATTERN EMRGING
GBPUSD Bullish Above Bearish Below 1.3230
Daily VWAP bearish
Weekly VWAP bearish
Below 1.31 opens 1.29
Primary support is 1.29
Primary objective 1.29
USDJPY Bullish Above Bearish Below 144
Daily VWAP bullish
Weekly VWAP bullish
Below 141.50 opens 138
Primary resistance 152
Primary objective is 152
XAUUSD Bullish Above Bearish Below 2645
Daily VWAP bullish
Weekly VWAP bullish
Below 2600 opens 2550
Primary support 2550
Primary objective is 2720
BTCUSD Bullish Above Bearish Below 57000
Daily VWAP bullish
Weekly VWAP bullish
Below 57000 opens 52000
Primary support is 500000
Primary objective is 700000
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