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Earnings beat expectations
BY Janne Muta
|August 1, 2023The US stock market has seen a months-long rally, showing signs of widespread strength across various sectors. Smaller regional banks and the largest technology companies alike have benefitted from the upward trend, indicating investor confidence in the continuous growth of the US economy. Notably, a significant 81% of companies have exceeded earnings estimates. This is the highest figure in almost two years. The quarterly reports from tech giants Apple and Amazon later this week are eagerly anticipated by traders and investors alike.
Fed Fund Futures traders do not expect any more rate hikes from the Federal Reserve. Instead, they are placing their bets on the central bank starting rate cuts in March 2024.
The T-Bond market traded slightly higher yesterday, resulting in lower yields and supporting the gold market. However, despite the lower yields the USD still gained ground against the JPY, EUR, and GBP. On the other hand, commodity currencies traded higher, following the lead from the USOIL.
The rise in oil prices, if sustained, could eventually raise concerns about inflation, leading to speculation about the Federal Reserve's response in raising or maintaining higher interest rates. Crude oil prices traded higher again yesterday as traders anticipate supply cuts by Saudi Arabia and Russia, aiming to tighten global supplies.
In the US, investors have priced in a soft landing scenario. Therefore, all eyes are on the upcoming NFP data. Investors want to see the strength of the jobs market to understand if the market pricing of the soft landing scenario is correct. Meanwhile, in the UK, the Bank of England's rate decision is another key event that market participants will be watching closely.
DAX
DAX has reached new all time highs and lost some momentum. Yesterday's close was near to the open reflecting bulls' inability to push the price to a significantly higher close. As the 16 423 support has now broken, the market might trade down to 16 334 or so. Above 16 423, look for a move to yesterday's high (16 531) and possibly beyond it.
FTSE
After rallying strongly FTSE has traded sideways for several days. The market has created higher lows though suggesting the bulls want to push the market higher still. FTSE remains bullish above 7655. If the level is violated the market could move to 7628. Above 7655, the uptrend will stay in force and we might see a move beyond the 7723 resistance.
USDJPY
USDJPY remains in 2h uptrend above 142. Below the level, the market might trade down to 141.16.
USDCAD
USDCAD is building a base. If we see a decisive breakout from the base the market might move significantly higher. A decisive move beyond 1.3261 could open the way to 1.3302 and then if the market stays strong possibly to 1.3380. If the 1.3261 level can't be penetrated look for a move to 1.3146 and possibly below.
The next main risk events
- USD ISM Manufacturing PMI
- USD JOLTS Job Openings
- USD ISM Manufacturing Prices
- NZD Employment Change
- NZD Unemployment Rate
- USD ADP Non-Farm Employment Change
For more information and details see the TIOmarkets economic calendar.
Trade Safe!
Janne Muta
Chief Market Analyst
TIOmarkets
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