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Week Ahead - An encouraging recovery

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Are investors correct to be optimistic?


Investors appear remarkably calm at the moment given the level of uncertainty we’re facing this year, from inflation to interest rates and even Covid, when you consider China is still embracing lockdowns.


Throw soaring commodity prices into the mix and there’s plenty of reason to be pessimistic. But when you look at financial markets, that isn’t what we’re seeing. Equities aren’t far from record highs in many cases and the yield curve isn’t yet inverted in a way that suggests a recession is coming.


Instead, the Fed is warning of a very aggressive tightening cycle, telling us the labor market is too strong and that inflation will be under control again soon enough. For once, the central bank and markets appear on the same page. Which probably makes me feel more uneasy than it should.


Further evidence of “unhealthy” trend in labor market to come?


EU continues to turn its back on



Evergrande back in the headlines


US


The focus on Wall Street remains on geopolitics, but many traders will pay close attention to the economic readings about the US jobs market, consumer, inflation, and manufacturing activity. The Fed is confident that the economy is on solid footing despite surging inflation, but if the economic data tells a different story, that could change the front-loaded approach of supersized rate hikes.    


The nonfarm payroll report will confirm that the labor market remains strong. The consensus estimate for jobs created in March is 450,000 which would be a decrease from the 678,000 gain in February. The unemployment rate is expected to tick lower to 3.7%, while average hourly earnings could rebound to 0.4%, an improvement from the flat reading seen a month ago.


EU 


It goes without saying that the focus next week will continue to be what's happening in Eastern Europe and what the EU is doing in order to reduce its reliance on n energy and allow it to impose more severe sanctions. The latter is unlikely any time soon but the US LNG deal was a step towards it.


Next week offers an abundance of economic data, with the standout being flash inflation indicators. The eurozone flash CPI on Friday will be the one to watch but we could get hints from individual nations earlier in the week.


Central banks have been forced to back down on their transitory message in recent months and the ECB took a step in that direction a couple of weeks ago. Further unexpected inflation spikes will further pile on the pressure and make comments from President Lagarde and her colleagues all the more interesting.


UK


Mostly tier two and three data from the UK next week, with a speech from BoE Governor Andrew Bailey on Monday the highlight. The MPC last week gave the impression that they were slightly softening their hawkish stance after three consecutive hikes but inflation last month accelerated faster than expected which may force them to persevere for a few more meetings yet. Deputy Governor Ben Broadbent also speaks on Wednesday.



Against the backdrop of 's illegal invasion of e, sanctions imposed on it by the West, and the Kremlin's attempts to hit back – for example, the decision this week to insist on purchases of n gas to be made in rubles – there's going to be little hype about the unemployment and manufacturing data next week.


Negotiations are continuing with e but appear to be making little progress. Meanwhile, sanctions are continuing to be imposed and the EU is slowly severing energy ties which will be damaging in the long run. In the near future, the economy is expected to fall into a two-year recession, with this year’s contraction being particularly sharp at up to 10%.


South Africa


The SARB raised interest rates by 25 basis points this week but two members (out of five) of the MPC voted for a 50 basis point hike. The tightening cycle looks set to continue with inflation running at the upper end of its 3-6% target range and commodity pressures increasing. 


Turkey


A relatively quiet week is in store for Turkey, with the manufacturing PMI the only notable release. 


China


There is a myriad of forces impacting Chinese markets in the week ahead. Evergrande is back in the headlines with foreign bondholders running out of patience. Covid-19 continues spreading in the mainland, raising the threat of lockdowns impacting manufacturing and logistics. US authorities are less positive about the audits of US-listed China companies than the noise from China. n support, tacit or official, is a huge risk point from a sanctions point of view.


China also releases its official and Caixin manufacturing and services PMIs. 


All of this provides downside risk to Chinese equities which have quickly run out of steam after government jawboning to support the market last week. China left its LPRs unchanged, disappointing participants who wanted to see concrete action. 


India


India releases its balance of trade on Friday, which could show the impact of higher oil prices. As a huge net energy importer, and with the central bank continuing its reluctance to hike interest rates, the INR remains near the weak end of its range. A sharp rise in oil prices, or US yields next week, could spark more INR weakness which could also see hot money exit the Sensex.


Australia 


The AUD/USD is close to recent highs thanks to the new surge in commodity prices and potentially some haven inflows, although risk sentiment remains better than the previous week. Employment data was strong and the week ahead features retail sales, private sector credit, and manufacturing PMI. AUD and local equities will also be sensitive to the China PMI prints.


There is a lot of good news built into AUD at these levels, helped also by AUD/JPY buying. Weak data, a sharp sentiment swing, or weak China PMIs could cause an abrupt correction lower by AUD, which could also be reflected in equity markets.


New Zealand


The New Zealand Dollar has rebounded sharply on commodity prices and haven inflows as markets prime for a faster RBNZ tightening. There is a lot of good news built into the price like AUD/USD, and that leaves NZD vulnerable to a sharp correction lower.


ANZ business confidence on Tuesday may provide that excuse if confidence slumps due to the e war and soaring inflation.


Japan


USD/JPY has risen 400 points in the past week as the US/Japan rate differential exploded wider. The BoJ and MoF have tried to talk them down with limited success. Currency markets should now be on alert for more "watching FX closely" comments, which could send USD/JPY sharply lower intraday over the coming weeks.


Japan has a heavy data calendar featuring unemployment, retail sales, and arguably most important industrial production and the Tankan Large Manufacturers Survey. The latter two will give a snapshot into whether the e disruption and inflation wave are impacting business. Low prints could be a headwind for local equities.


Singapore


Inflation rose this week, setting up a MAS tightening in April. Local markets have been buoyant though as Covid restrictions were dramatically eased. PPI has upside risk this week which could increase the MAS noise and dampen equities. USD/SGD remains content to continue running with the USD/Asia pack, which is moving entirely on e sentiment swings right now.




Economic Calendar


Sunday, March 27


Economic Data/Events


China industrial profits


Monday, March 28


Economic Data/Events


US wholesale inventories


President Biden to reveal 2023 budget request


South Africa unemployment


Mexico trade


Norway Norges Bank Deputy Governor Borsum speaks to the bank's regional network


UK Chancellor Sunak appears before Treasury Committee to discuss his Spring Statement


BOE Gov Bailey speaks on the economy at an event organized by European think tank Bruegel


Tuesday, March 29


Economic Data/Events


US consumer confidence


Australian Treasurer Frydenberg presents the annual budget


Philadelphia Fed President Harker discusses the economic outlook at an event hosted by the Center for Financial Stability in New York


Bank of England quarterly bulletin


Japan unemployment


Australia retail sales, consumer confidence


Mexico international reserves


Wednesday, March 30


Economic Data/Events


US Q4 final GDP


Germany CPI


Fed's Barkin speaks at a conference on investing in rural America hosted by his bank


BOE's Deputy Governor Broadbent speaks at "The MPC at 25" conference


UK PM Johnson appears before the Liaison Committee


unemployment


Mexico unemployment


New Zealand building permits, business confidence


Thailand rate decision: Expected to keep benchmark interest rate unchanged at 0.50%


Japan retail sales


Eurozone economic confidence, consumer confidence


EIA crude oil inventory report


Thursday, March 31


Economic Data/Events


US consumer income, initial jobless claims


OPEC and non-OPEC ministerial meeting on output


SNB's Maechler, Moser speak at a money market event in Zurich


Fed's Williams makes opening remarks at a conference  


Bank of Italy Governor Visco makes an annual address on the state of the economy


France and Italy CPI


UK GDP


Czech Republic GDP


Japan industrial production


South African trade balance


Eurozone and German Unemployment:


China manufacturing PMI, non-manufacturing PMI


Australia job vacancies, building approvals


India fiscal deficit, eight infrastructure industries, BoP


Thailand BoP


Japan housing starts


Singapore money supply


Friday, April 1


Economic Data/Events


US Mar change in nonfarm Payrolls: 450K v 678K prior, construction spending, unemployment,  ISM Manufacturing, vehicle sales


Europe-EU virtual summit with Chinese President Xi and Premier Li Keqiang along with European Council President Michel and European Commission President von der Leyen


Eurozone Manufacturing PMI, CPI


Eurozone ECB's Schnabel and Knot speak at an event in Cernobbio, Italy


Poland CPI


Germany manufacturing PMI


UK Manufacturing PMI 


New Zealand house prices, consumer confidence


Japan vehicle sales, PMI


Singapore home prices


Australia home loans value, house prices


China Caixin PMI


Thailand PMI, foreign reserves, business sentiment index


Sovereign Rating Updates


– Poland (S&P)


– Turkey (S&P) 


– Italy (Moody's)


– South Africa(Moody's)


– France (DBRS)


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