Dec 03 ,2023
Synopsis:
Asian markets set for a positive start to Monday trade. Nikkei and Hang Seng futures pointing to early morning gains as ASX rallies in initial trade. S&P 500 futures steady after US markets capped fifth straight weekly gain. Bond rally continues with Australian and New Zealand curves flattening. Yen strengthening vs other currencies, as dollar extends drop following Powell's remarks Friday. Crude turning higher after enduring sixth straight weekly loss.
Risk-on sentiment in full swing following remarks from top Fed officials that led markets to price in multiple rate cuts in 2024. Still some concerns rate-cut expectations have moved far ahead of Fed signaling and officials still largely hewing to 'higher for longer' mantra. However, with inflation tracking towards target, debate increasingly shifting towards timing and extent of next year's pivot.
Flurry of Evergrande headlines highlighting last-ditch efforts to compile restructuring proposal. Comes ahead of court hearing slated for today, which could rule on liquidation. SCMP noted key offshore note holder backed allowing Evergrande's onshore unit to maintain operations, though Reuters sources said creditors unlikely to support latest proposal given low prospects of recovery.
In other developments India PM Modi's BJP won three out of four state elections, seen as a positive for local market sentiment. BOJ's Noguchi backed continued stimulus, noting need for inflation to be supported by sustained wage growth. RBA previews of Tuesday's meeting see central bank adopting hawkish hold. With China expected to maintain accommodative policy stance in 2024, ex-PBOC official saw scope for further RRR cut.
Pre-open Company News:
6185.HK -- CanSino Biologics announces that recombinant COVID-19 XBB.1.5 variant vaccine for inhalation (adenovirus type 5 vector) has been included for emergency use
6976.JP -- Taiyo Yuden Co. upgraded to buy from underperform at CLSA
1513.HK -- Livzon Pharmaceutical Group announces the inclusion of Recombinant SARS-COV-2 Bivalent (Original/Omicron XBB) Fusion Protein Vaccine (CHO Cell) for emergency use
6990.HK -- Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical Co. initiated outperform at Industrial Securities
China Ministry of Agriculture: weekly wholesale livestock and poultry prices (24-Nov to 30-Nov)
^TTNASIA -- Central bank meetings, inflation and other data headline this week's calendar:
300751.CH -- Suzhou Maxwell Technologies initiated underweight at JPMorgan
600380.CH -- Joincare Pharmaceutical Group announces the inclusion of recombinant coronavirus fusion protein bivalent (Prototype/Omicron XBB Variant) vaccine (CHO cells) for emergency use
BofA upgrades 601328.CH; downgrades 002142.CH, 1658.HK, 601838.CH, others
500469.IN -- Federal Bank Ltd (India) initiated buy at Nomura
1121.HK -- Golden Solar New Energy Technology Holdings notes business running normally and smoothly
016360.KS -- Samsung Securities Co. CEO Chang Seok Hoon steps down, effective 1-Dec
^TTNASIA -- BOJ bond market survey shows market dysfunction easing again:
600276.CH -- Hengrui Pharmaceuticals receives acceptance of drug marketing authorization application for rheumatoid arthritis treatment SHR0392
603833.CH -- Oppein Home Group downgraded to sell from neutral at UBS
On Deck:
Hong Kong:
Earnings:
NIO Inc (9866.HK)
Australia:
Economic:
11:30 AEDT: Retail Sales SA M/M (Final); consensus
11:30 AEDT: Housing Finance SA M/M; consensus
Market Data:
Gold (Feb 24): +$47.50 or +2.27% to $2137.20
WTI Crude (Jan 24): +$0.90 or +1.22% to $74.97
$-¥: (0.37) or (0.25%) to 146.4460
$-KRW: (1.42) or (0.11%) to 1293.8600
A$-$: +0.00 or +0.18% to 0.6686
$-INR: (0.05) or (0.06%) to 83.1773
$-CNY: (0.00) or (0.01%) to 7.1230
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