Sep 07 ,2023
Synopsis:
Asian markets set for a negative start to Friday trade. Nikkei, Hang Seng and ASX futures all pointing to losses on the open. S&P 500 futures flat following another tech-led retreat on US markets. Asian bonds rebounding with Aussie yield curve bull flattening following recent backup. Dollar extended advance, rising to highest since early March. Yuan neared fresh 10-month low while yen ticked up. Commodity markets steady after crude snapped its run of gains.
Fallout continues from reports China widening its iPhone ban. AAPL down 6% week-to-date with weakness extending to its main suppliers. Development coincides with much-hyped release of new Huawei smartphone that prompted debate over China's advances in developing advanced semiconductors. Concerns it could lead to escalation in US-China tech war after lawmakers suggesting SMIC violated US sanctions in providing Huawei advanced components without approval from Washington.
Cautious market sentiment also attributed to latest backup in bond yields, dollar's relentless climb, oil's surge to a six-month high and waning disinflation momentum. Latest Fedspeak points to a September pause and markets pricing in only slim chance of further tightening by year-end. However, 2024 rate cut odds have wound back a little as upside inflation risks and resilient macro data reinforce Fed's higher-for-longer mantra.
China's major banks followed through with mortgage rate cuts on Thursday, which will take effect on 25-Sep. Rate cuts part of a slew of measures aimed at reviving property market, which has contributed to big rebound in Hang Seng-listed real estate stocks. However, still a lot of skepticism whether measures will revive housing demand. Sector also continues to face liquidity pressures with Country Garden bondholders expressing doubts about its ability to meet repayments due later in 2023.
Pre-open Company News:
543498.IN -- Motherson Sumi Wiring India initiated buy at Asian Markets Securities
2886.TT -- Mega Financial Holding reports August net income NT$3.01B; StreetAccount notes year-ago figure was NT$3.09B
2315.HK -- Biocytogen Pharmaceuticals signs antibody evaluation, option and license agreement with Myricx
2884.TT -- E.SUN Financial Holding reports August PBT NT$1.96B
002601.CH -- LB Group initiated buy at Great Wall Securities (timing uncertain)
^INDATA -- Life Insurance Council reports August new business premium INR267.89B vs year-ago INR328.56B
9910.TT -- Feng Tay Enterprise reports August consolidated revenue NT$8.55B, (2.6%) y/y
16.HK -- Sun Hung Kai Properties reports FY underlying net income HK$23.89B vs StreetAccount HK$26.83B
5802.JP -- Sumitomo Electric Industries downgraded to neutral from buy at Mizuho Securities
7267.JP -- Honda Motor upgraded to overweight from equal-weight at Morgan Stanley MUFG
3863.JP -- Nippon Paper Industries Co. initiated neutral at SMBC Nikko
576.HK -- Zhejiang Expressway general manager Yuan Yingjie resigns; effective 9-Sep
601155.CH -- Seazen Holdings reports August contracted sales CNY6.05B, (36.3%) y/y
2186.HK -- Luye Pharma Group receives NMPA approval for Baituowei injection to treat breast cancer
8046.TT -- Nan Ya Printed Circuit board reports August revenue NT$3.37B, (41.4%) y/y
On Deck:
China:
Economic:
08:00 CST: Loan Growth Y/Y; consensus
08:00 CST: New Yuan Loans; consensus
08:00 CST: M2 NSA Y/Y; consensus +10.6%
Japan:
Economic:
08:50 JST: Bank Loans NSA Y/Y; consensus
08:50 JST: GDP SA Q/Q (Final); consensus +1.5%
08:50 JST: GDP SAAR Q/Q (Final); consensus +6%
08:50 JST: GDP Y/Y (Final); consensus +2%
Australia:
Earnings:
88 Energy (88E.AU), Capricorn Metals (CMM.AU)
Taiwan:
Economic:
16:00 TST: Export NSA Y/Y; consensus (7.7%)
Market Data:
Gold (Dec 23): +$1.50 or +0.08% to $1944.00
WTI Crude (Oct 23): ($0.18) or (0.21%) to $86.69
$-¥: (0.35) or (0.24%) to 147.3040
$-KRW: (0.52) or (0.04%) to 1334.0200
A$-$: (0.00) or (0.12%) to 0.6374
$-INR: (0.07) or (0.09%) to 83.2417
$-CNY: +0.01 or +0.15% to 7.3278
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