Dec 25 ,2023
Synopsis:
Asian markets set for a quiet start to Tuesday trade. Multiple markets remain closed for post-Christmas holidays, including Australia and Hong Kong. Nikkei futures signaling flat open in Japan. S&P 500 futures up slightly. Treasuries were narrowly mixed with some curve steepening. Muted price action in FX and commodity markets.
BOJ Governor Ueda's positive assessment on Japan wage/inflation developments reinforced expectations of a rate hike in April after he said central bank will likely consider policy change if virtuous cycle between wages and prices intensifies. While his comments elicited only mild market reaction, positioning data showed asset managers net bullish on yen for first time since May.
More fallout from China's decision to impose new rules limiting development spending on online games. Shares in companies like Tencent and NetEase saw heavy falls on Friday with losses extending into Monday's session in mainland China, as curbs sparked fears of new crackdown on internet sector. However, on Monday China approved 105 new online games and voiced support for industry, moves viewed as a sign that authorities are seeking to quell market concerns.
Pre-open Company News:
002460.CH -- Ganfeng Lithium Group and Changan Automobile sign Memorandum of Cooperation regarding battery development
3903.JP -- SBI Holdings to acquire up to 3.0M shares of gumi Co; terms undisclosed
^TTNASIA -- BOJ Governor Ueda says will likely consider policy change if virtuous cycle intensifies:
542652.IN -- Income Tax Department search at Polycab India facilities continues
068270.KS -- Celltrion provides Uplyma (CT-P17, Humira biosimilar) interchangeability phase 3 clinical trial results
Estimated (four-day) weekend box office revenues in US, Canada $127.6M, (10.6%) y/y - Box Office Mojo
Japan November unemployment rate 2.5% vs consensus 2.5% vs consensus and 2.5% in prior month
6967.JP -- Shinko Electric Industries publishes 2023 Sustainability Report
600297.CH -- China Grand Automotive Services Group president and director Xiangyi Bao resigns
603816.CH -- Jason Furniture (Hangzhou) controlling holders' sale of 29.4% stake to Infore Group to take place at CNY36.72/share vs previously advised CNY42.58/share
002812.CH -- Yunnan Energy New Material notes completion of previously announced CNY300-500M share buyback
600884.CH -- Ningbo Shanshan completes previously announced share repurchase
On Deck:
Japan:
Economic:
08:30 JST: Unemployment Rate; consensus 2.5%
Earnings:
Sugi Holdings (7649.JP), J. FRONT RETAILING Co. (3086.JP)
Market Data:
Gold (Feb 24): ($2.30) or (0.11%) to $2066.80
WTI Crude (Feb 24): +$0.29 or +0.39% to $73.85
$-¥: (0.27) or (0.19%) to 142.1850
$-KRW: (3.86) or (0.30%) to 1295.2500
A$-$: +0.00 or +0.06% to 0.6808
$-INR: (0.11) or (0.13%) to 83.1688
$-CNY: +0.00 or +0.04% to 7.1355
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