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Week Ahead: RBNZ, PMIs, and more Consumer Retail Earnings
Last week saw stock indices, the US dollar, and earnings tumble as fears of recession and stagflation gripped the markets.
Asian Open: China’s PMI Contracts for a Second Month
We have a busy calendar to kick the week off today, and eyes will be focussed on Caixin’s PMI data at 12:45 AEST given the official data slumped to a new pandemic low on Sunday.
European Open: Evergrande Coughs Up, Flash PMI’s in Focus
Another day, another bullet dodged by the troubled Property Developer Evergrande. With a slight risk-on tone, focus now shifts to Flash PMI data for Europe and the US.
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European Open: China Services PMI Follows Manufacturing Lower
China’s strict lockdown measures have also seen the service sector contract, which points to slower growth for the world’s second largest economy.
European Open: China PMI Contracts, ADP Employment and ISM in Focus
The final PMI read for China’s manufacturing sector was revised lower, which placed it into contraction for the first time since April 2020.
Slowing growth hitting Iron Ore prices; trading near key levels
If the Australian GDP print is weaker, Iron Ore and AUD/USD prices may move lower
Asian Open: Economic Data is About to Get ‘Flash’
Flash PMI data for Asia, Europe and US kicks the week off. And that could lead to welcomed volatility on a Monday, should data miss expectations widely enough.
Asian Open: Strong ISM Services, Although ADP Raises a Red Flag
ADP employment data completely missed expectations ahead of Friday’s NFP report, although the blow was softened by a robust services PMI.
Asian Open: ISM Eases, Fed Hints at Early Taper, RBA Up Next
ISM manufacturing data tracked China’s PMI lower in July, although it remains at a relatively higher level both historically and compared to China’s manufacturing PMI.
PMIs spark Crude selloff; hypes USD/CAD
As a result of the slowdown in manufacturing in the worlds 2 largest economies, crude oil took at hit
European Open: China’s Manufacturing PMI Falls to 17-Month Low
Manufacturing PMI data for China fell below expectations in July according to the Caixin report, and now sits at just 50.4 compared with 51.1 forecast.
European Open: GBP/CHF Rises to 9-week High Ahead of UK Flash PMI
With PMI data released for France, Germany, eurozone, UK and US, this places GBP, EUR and USD pairs into focus for news traders.
What do current PMIs say about the global economy?
With strong PMI data, the recovery process seems to be well underway
European Open: Mixed lead from Asia, Soft Open for Europe, PMI’s Next
Whilst Asian equities mostly shrugged off Wall Street’s tax-driven turmoil, it seems more of a ‘holding session’ as tight ranges suggest traders are waiting to see if there is any follow-through.
China: So many problems but PMIs ain’t one
Despite all the geopolitical problems, the economy is still humming along.
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Today, I measure inflation in #Pakistan at 43%/yr, more than 3x the official inflation rate of 13.4%/yr. To crush inflation, Pakistan must mothball the State Bank and install a Currency Board. https://t.co/3pnndpoBaI
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European Open: USD/JPY hits fresh highs, China PMI’s rise
Now on its sixth consecutive bullish session, USD/JPY rallied to a fresh high overnight and stopped just shy of 111.00.
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Asian Open: PMI supportive of sentiment overnight (bar China)
PMI data was mostly supportive of sentiment overnight, with data from parts of Asia, Europe and North America beating expectations.
China Manufacturing PMI above 50, but for how much longer?
If the trend continues, the readings will soon be below 50, indicating China’s manufacturing sector will be contracting!
European Open: Minor Bounce for Indices ahead of key PMI reports
Sentiment was given a slight boost in Asia today following the weekend’s positive news flow.
AUD/USD breakout out of flag formation; On its way to 0.8400?
AUD/USD traders will be eyeing the 0.8000 level first
EUR/USD and DXY at key levels
Watch 1.2050 as the line in the sand!
Hang Seng Index CFD: Further upside expected
Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index are holding on the upside after posting a sharp rebound in September. The index has climbed 15% from September low.