Showing posts with label #Rosneft. Show all posts
Showing posts with label #Rosneft. Show all posts

Tuesday, 27 June 2017

June 27, 2017 - Market Update (US 30-yr Trys yield flatening further, EURUSD stuck within 1.11-1.1300 range, Gold flash crash but long specs reduced while keeping the bullish bias on political uncertainity, Mkango to lauch rare-earth production in Malawi, Alibaba's Best to do delivery services, Alphabet + Avis, Apple + Herzt)

Short recap

Asia up on expectations of Yellen confirming later today one more hike this year
Europe opening lower


Trump’s small victory (finally something) as Supreme Court made some parts of travel ban applicable
Trump-Modi (India) meeting was full of socializing
China-Canada agreed not to perform cyber attacks on private businesses to steal trade/confidential info
Fed’s Duddley sees easy financial conditions, high stocks as another reason to hike one more time this year
Draghi – no QE/bond buying for Greece

Equities

Sistema, MTS in legal fight with Rosneft and Russian courts
A logistic company Best (linked to Alibaba) looking to raising approximately USD 750 mln in US IPO
As Alibaba is betting on further rise in e-commerce and the need for delivery services
Mkango to launch rare-earth production in Malawi in 2020
One of the very few projects outside China
At full capacity should produce 3000 tonnes a year
Facebook planning to launch TV quality shows, already in touch with Hollywood
Some Italian banks saved (just for now), next is Portugal
Alphabet to work with with Avis, Apple with Herzt on self-driving fleets, data collection and self-driving software "training"
But Apple likely missed the train as Alphabet and others are years ahaed...

Bonds

10-yr Trys yield at 2.14%
10-yr Bund yield at 0.25%
30-yr Trys yields dropped to 2.69% after weak data yesterday, thus flattening the yield curve further
Making the spread with 5-yr yield only 94 bps
The whole move was based on fading inflation expectations
As investors point to low oil prices and falling conviction of people about rising prices
Until these two change, the curve will keep flattening

EURUSD

Bear in mind end of month/quarter and mid-year flows
Stuck in the 1.1100-1.1300 range, needs a good catalyst
No carry trade flows as the EUR yields are too low
Capital flows prefer JPY, CHF as funding currencies
Support at 1.1189 (hourly Ichimoku), 1.1187 (23.6% Fibo), 10 DMA at 1.1172
Resistance 1.1195 (hourly Ichimoku), then 1.1228

USDJPY

Broke the resistance without any support from US yields
Offers were sitting at 112.00, may still be present
Battling with Ichimoku
But carry trades funding flows should keep JPY weak
Resistance at 111.79 (100 DMA), 112.25 (61.8% Fibo)
Support at 111.58 (50.0% Fibo), 111.33 (50 DMA)

Gold

Still holding well on political uncertainty globally
Waiting for Fed speakers today
While huge sell order from yesterday didn’t change the sentiment
Market saw a sale of 18.5k lots of gold and 5.5k lots of silver
In a very short time span likely by mistake as all was bought back afterwards
The drop in price triggered also stops below 1250 what took the spot to 1236 level
Should see much more selling as we witnessed a sharp reduction in longs

Today’s levels:
Resistance: rising trendline, 1245 (61.8% Fibo), 1249 (100 DMA), 1250 (10 DMA)
Support: 1235 (200 DMA), 1234 (76.4% Fibo)


Data/Events

ECB’s Draghi (0800 GMT)
Fed’s Williams (0805 GMT)
ECB’s Coeure (0830 GMT)
ECB’s Praet
BoE’s Carney (1000 GMT)
Fed’s Harker (1500 GMT)
Fed’s Yellen (1700 GMT)
Fed’s Kashkari (2130 GMT)

Wed
Fed’s Williams (0730 GMT)
Central bankers meeting in Portugal (1330 GMT):
ECB’s Draghi, Constancio, Mersch
BoE’s Carney
BoJ’s Kuroda
BoC’s Poloz

Thu
Fed’s Bullard (1700 GMT)
US Trade deficit report to be released – what accusations can we expect?

July 7/8 – G20 meeting – will Trump meet with Putin?
July 20 – ECB meeting
July 26 – FOMC meeting


Should you have any questions feel free to contact me anytime.

Good luck Champs!

Mr Hawk



DISCLAIMER: This material was created for informational purposes only and represents the Land of Trading team’s view of the past and current economic and capital market environment. It is not an investment advice and should not be viewed that way at all, and the creators of this material cannot be held liable for any potential losses resulting from trading, where despite this disclaimer someone would consider this material as an investment advice. All rights reserved ©2016. Contact: landoftradingATgmailDOTcom

Thursday, 15 June 2017

June 15, 2017 - Market Update

Short recap

Asia lower
Europe opening lower
FOMC – more hawkish than expected
Inflation expectations adjusted but Yellen sees a good ground for prices to keep rising
Likely start to taper in Sep, another rate hike in Dec
Some may ask why Fed doesn’t want inflation to overshoot


Trump under investigation for obstruction of justice
Looks like they are still trying to find something on him or is he really such a mess…?

ECB’s Nowotny questioning 2% inflation target as tons of money still not pushing prices to the target

Equities

Nokia entering the router market, where Juniper and Cisco do well, by launching the fastest network chips
Rosneft going offshore
Private equity eager investors pump USD 7 bln to new fund from Goldman Sachs
Bank of America sees opportunities in international cash management
US banks eying Saudi’s market as Morgan Stanley and Citi are there, and Goldman Sachs applying for a license
Looks like few reforms, upcoming Aramco IPO, Trump’s visit can make Saudi Arabia an investment destination
Google reached an agreement with Indonesia over future tax payments (I like this one…who wouldn’t like to cap the upcoming tax bill)
Thomson Reuters launching a set up to offer its data flow via blockchain technology
So the firms can use Ethereum and Corda based trading systems with Reuters data

US financials, especially life insurers, to benefit from rising rates
While utilities, telcos and real estate on short term negative side
Resources stocks to offer an interesting value
In particular energy but need some credit events and cleaning within the space
Canadian Natural Resources, AltaGas, Roxgold can be looked at

Bonds

10-yr Trys yield at 2.14% - yield development is crucial for further direction of EURUSD and USDJPY
10-yr Bund yield at 0.23%

EURUSD

What’s next? 1.0500 again or 1.1500? …asked the questions yesterday but today too…
Consolidation lower after FOMC is on the cards
Resistance at 1.1231 (10 DMA) with sellers sitting around
Then 1.1300 (based on FOMC price action)
Support at 1.1200, 1.1180 (23.6% Fibo) and 1.1120 (38.2% Fibo) but strong at 1.1013 (61.8% Fibo)

USDJPY

Bids sitting between 109-109.50
Offers seen going to 110.00
With decent options expiring today and tomorrow at this level
Crucial resistance at 110.50 (61.8% Fibo) and 110.61 (200 DMA)
Support at 109.60 (76.4% Fibo), then at 108.12

Upcoming Data/Events

Basel Committee concluding meeting over bank rules
ECB’s Draghi and Coeure at Eurogroup meeting
Greece – any resolution? Again at least temporary?

Fri – Fed’s Kaplan speaking

June 18 – French Legislative (Parliamentary) elections

June 19 – Brexit talks starting ?


Should you have any questions feel free to contact me anytime.

Good luck Champs!

Mr Hawk



DISCLAIMER: This material was created for informational purposes only and represents the Land of Trading team’s view of the past and current economic and capital market environment. It is not an investment advice and should not be viewed that way at all, and the creators of this material cannot be held liable for any potential losses resulting from trading, where despite this disclaimer someone would consider this material as an investment advice. All rights reserved ©2016. Contact: landoftradingATgmailDOTcom
  

Friday, 12 May 2017

May 12, 2017 - Market Update

Short recap

Asia slightly higher
Europe opening mixed
BoJ is passionate about 2% inflation in 2018


Trade barriers a dead end – comments from Fed’s Dudley
Fed officially commenting on Trump policies
US financial conditions keep easing, thus giving a green light to Fed for June rate hike
Fed just proved that it is very closely watching politics
As they moved their Nov meeting by one day from Tue/Wed to Wed/Thu (Nov 7/8)
Due to mid-term elections on Tue Nov 6
PBOC injected medium term liquidity to support the economy
While keeps tight grip on short term lending to curb speculations
UK politicians still not telling all to British public
May is getting ready for a hard Brexit

Equities

Uber is a transport service and not an app
What is a huge challenge with legal/licensing consequences for Uber in EU market
Rosneft having hard time to acquire Essar Oil (USD 12.9 bln) as company's creditors have the say
Vivendi to merge with Havas
Barclays’ investment bank arm looking to hire up to 100 new bankers as a part of reorganization
Wells Fargo very active in cost cutting but outlook stays not that convincing
Goldman Sachs launching a new dark pool for trading stocks
The private trading venue will be run by Nasdaq
Macy’s and Kohl’s weak earnings proving that the sector is struggling big times with online competition


Bonds

10-yr Trys yield at 2.38%
10-yr Bund yield at 0.43%

DXY – a bit mixed yesterday
But well above 200 DMA (99.17)
Support also at 99.26 (61.8% Fibo)
Rising trendline acting as a resistance now
Next is 101.00 (76.4% Fibo)

EURUSD
As yesterday the 1.0850 is pivotal
Followed by the 1.0825/30 area (21 & 200 DMA) – if broken, likely to see more downside
1st round FR election gap is the next to watch

USDJPY
Next 115.00/50 and 118.60 highs may be in focus
Support at 113.76 (76.4% Fibo), 113.00 (100 DMA) and 113.09 (10 DMA)

Gold
Resistance at 1228 (100 DMA), 1230 (50% Fibo) and 1255 (61.8% Fibo)
Support at 1204 (38.2% Fibo)

Upcoming

US: CPI
Core CPI m/m 0.2% exp vs -0.1% prior
Core CPI y/y 2.0% exp vs 2.0% prior
CPI m/m 0.2% exp vs -0.3% prior
CPI y/y 2.3% exp vs 2.4% prior

US : Retail sales
US : University of Michigan Index

Fed's Evans speaking 1300 GMT
Fed’s Harker speaking 1630 GMT

G7 Fin Mins & Central bankers meeting

May 25 – OPEC/Non-OPEC meeting
June 8 – ECB meeting
June 8 – UK elections
June 11/18 – French Legislative (Parliamentary) elections (a big question mark for Macron to gain majority)
June 13/14 – FOMC meeting – market pricing rate hike above 90%


Should you have any questions feel free to contact me anytime.

Good luck Champs!

Mr Hawk



DISCLAIMER: This material was created for informational purposes only and represents the Land of Trading team’s view of the past and current economic and capital market environment. It is not an investment advice and should not be viewed that way at all, and the creators of this material cannot be held liable for any potential losses resulting from trading, where despite this disclaimer someone would consider this material as an investment advice. All rights reserved ©2016. Contact: landoftradingATgmailDOTcom