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Notes from the Trading Desk – Europe
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Notes from the Trading Desk – Europe

US Thanksgiving holiday week is traditionally a quiet one for equity markets globally, and last week proved to be just that. There were very little in terms of market catalysts, and equities slowly grinded higher.

Notes from the Trading Desk – Europe
Equity

Notes from the Trading Desk – Europe

The October US Consumer Price Index reading decelerated at a faster-than-expected rate, fuelling hopes for a dovish pivot from the Federal Reserve. Market expectations are now pricing in a Fed rate cut by May or June 2024, with all eyes on the next Fed meeting on 13 December.

Notes from the Trading Desk – Europe
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Notes from the Trading Desk – Europe

Some important inflation data points will dominate the narrative this week, with PPI and CPI prints from the United States, the United Kingdom and European Union.

Notes from the Trading Desk – Europe
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Notes from the Trading Desk – Europe

It felt like Halloween came early for many stocks last week, but this week holds a number of potential drivers, with earnings season continuing a pace and several central bank decisions.

Notes from the Trading Desk – Europe
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Notes from the Trading Desk – Europe

Heightened geopolitical tensions, higher oil prices and little relief for credit markets kept risk assets under pressure. Markets are closely watching events unfolding in Israel and Palestine, fearful that the war will engulf the broader Middle East.

Notes from the Trading Desk – Europe
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Notes from the Trading Desk – Europe

Earnings will be a clear focus for markets this week, as third quarter reporting kicks into gear in Europe and the United States. Events in the Middle East will also be closely watched.

Notes from the Trading Desk – Europe
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Notes from the Trading Desk – Europe

The brutal escalation in geopolitical tensions in the Middle East was a flashpoint this weekend. The largest economic impact so far has been felt in the oil market, with Brent crude oil surging as investors assess the potential broader impact in the region.

Notes from the Trading Desk – Europe
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Notes from the Trading Desk – Europe

Last week was tough for global equities, with most major indices trading lower following a “hawkish pause” from the Federal Reserve (Fed), sending Treasury yields and the US dollar higher

Notes from the Trading Desk – Europe
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Notes from the Trading Desk – Europe

Focus is on central bank announcements this week, which includes the Federal Reserve meeting on Wednesday, the Bank of England and Swiss National Bank on Thursday, followed by the Bank of Japan on Friday.

Notes from the Trading Desk – Europe
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Notes from the Trading Desk – Europe

In terms of market drivers, investor focus is mainly on the upcoming European Central Bank Meeting (14 September) and the Federal Reserve meeting (20 September). Some stronger recent US macroeconomic data suggest the possibility of a more hawkish tilt there.

Notes from the Trading Desk – Europe
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Notes from the Trading Desk – Europe

Equity markets ended August on a positive note, with Chinese stimulus aiding sentiment, along with global macro data releases that increased hopes central banks would pause their rate-hiking cycles.

Notes from the Trading Desk – Europe
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Notes from the Trading Desk – Europe

This week, the Fed’s annual central banker conference at Jackson Hole, Wyoming (Thursday/Friday) should capture investor attention, along with earnings from tech giant Nvidia (Wednesday after the market close). With little Chinese macro data scheduled this week, the market should get some respite there.