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Wednesday 7th August 2024NAB Markets Research Disclaimer Financial Services Guide | Information on our services - NABIs it feasible to expect a sharp recovery from one data set, after the extreme response to last week’s US jobs data? Markets bounced back sharply today, pushing US yields higher, strengthening the dollar and pushing shares back up. Although trade retraced its steps a little as the session marched on, with shares losing about half their gains at the US close. NAB’s Ken Crompton says we can expect volatility to be around for a while yet. Meanwhile, the RBA showed little concern for the risks of an economic slowdown, sending a clear message not to expect rate cuts this year and how they had given serious consideration to a rate hike this week. It’s a quieter session today, but that doesn’t man it won’t be just as volatile. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tuesday 6th August 2024NAB Markets Research Disclaimer Financial Services Guide | Information on our services - NABUS shares took more of a hammering on Monday, although an upside surprise on the Services ISM read stopped things spiralling from bad to worse. Phil talks to NAB’s Tapas Strickland about another day of volatile market action, particularly for Japan, where the Yen rose sharply and shares fell quickly. They talk about where is the Fed now on its path of cuts for the rest of the year, and whether markets overplayed the response to the weaker than expected jobs data. Does any of this have any influence over what the RBA does next, assuming they keep rates on hold today? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monday 5th August 2024NAB Markets Research Disclaimer Financial Services Guide | Information on our services - NABThere was a strong response to the weaker than expected US payrolls numbers on Friday, not on the heals of weak manufacturing data. Markets will be sensitive to the Services today, in case it adds another blow to US growth and fuels more inflation speculation.NAB’s Taylor Nugent says part of the concern is that Friday’s rise in unemployment, from 3.8% in March to  4.3% in June, meets the criteria for the Sahm Rule, which is seen as a stronger predictor of a forthcoming recession. The news on Friday was felt across most asset classes, with equities in the US and Europe particularly feeling the hurt. Whilst the Fed might be scrambling to play catch-up on rate cuts, Huw Pill has suggested the Bank of England is still fighting inflation, and the RBA is expected to remain on hold tomorrow.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Friday 2nd August 2024Please note this communication is not a research report and has not been prepared by NAB Research analysts. Read the full disclaimer here.The latest Bloomberg New Energy Outlook seems to show that globally we are way off the mark when it comes to reaching Net Zero by 2050. Instead, the report suggests we could still be pumping 25 gigatons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. That’s less than today but not enough of a reduction to contain temperature growth. The numbers are based on Bloomberg’s Economic Transition scenario, which assumes we let the economy drive the decision making, without any further policy or investment strategies. But Leonard Quong, head of Australian research at Bloomberg NEF, says the differential between Net Zero and the Economic Transition scenario has been narrowing each year, so there is grounds for optimism. They also touch on the question of nuclear energy. It might make sense in some markets, but is it right for Australia? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Friday 2nd August 2024NAB Markets Research Disclaimer Financial Services Guide | Information on our services - NABThe US share market has taken a bit of a beating after US manufacturing numbers came in a lot softer than expected. It was another sign of a US slow down that has some clearly wondering whether the Fed will cut more this year. There is no waiting for the BoE. They cut rates but NAB’s Gavin Friend says it was a finely balanced decision. Services inflation continues to be the UK’s Achilles heal, but their manufacturing numbers are doing better than most. Tonight all eyes will be on the US non-farm payrolls, particularly as Jerome Powell has indicated that the fed will be looking closely for any slowdown on the jobs market as, with inflation largely under control, it focuses more on the second part of its dual mandate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thursday 1st August 2024NAB Markets Research Disclaimer Financial Services Guide | Information on our services - NABIt’s been a busy session, with US shares shooting higher as the Fe keeps rates on hold but the market reading the fed’s commentary of a September cut even more likely. During the press conference Jerome Powell basically said it was on the table if things carried on as they are. NAB’s Taylor Nugent talks through the latest from the Fed, and suggests that yesterday’s softer than expected CPI print for Australia puts paid to any further talk of rate rises. But it’s also not good enough to bring forward cuts. The Bank of Japan did lift rates by 15bp, pushing yields up and a 2 percent rise in the Yen. Today the Bank of England meets. Will they really cut rates head of the Fed? And Meta reported strong earnings after the close, helping bolster after-hours trade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wednesday 31st July 2024NAB Markets Research Disclaimer Financial Services Guide | Information on our services - NABIt’s a packed episode of The Morning Call today as Phil gets NAB’s Ray Attrill to take us through the latest GDP and inflation data from Europe, jobs data from the US and, from China, the Politburo’s promise to jump into action and reach 5% GDP, without really saying how.  Today Australia’s CPI is the main point of interest because it could drive the RBA to an interest rate rise. A rise is expected from the bank of Japan later, perhaps a little more than previously thought. And Microsoft’s earnings results came in stronger than expected, but the after hours share price clearly didn’t like the softer results for intelligent cloud revenue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tuesday 30th July 2024NAB Markets Research Disclaimer Financial Services Guide | Information on our services - NABIt’s been a quiet session, with shares and bond markets moving very little, as we await the Fed and some high-profile earnings results. We’ve seen very tight trading ranges, says NABs Skye Masters on today’s podcast. The mood music though is one of an anticipated slowdown. That’s why oil prices and industrial metals are down so much. McDonalds reported a fall in global sales in their latest earnings report. European GDP is the major number out today, a long with job openings for the US. And listen in for how US earnings results give a foretaste of where the US employment market is heading.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monday 29th July 2024NAB Markets Research Disclaimer Financial Services Guide | Information on our services - NABGet ready for a busy week, with US jobs umbers, Australian inflation, three ig earnings results from US tech giants; and the Fed meets, so does the Bank of England and the Bank of Japan. NAB’s Rodrigo Catril says one will stay on hold, one is expected to lift rates and the other is 50:50 on a cut. He also discusses with Phil last week’s core PC numbers, which showed inflation was slowing, along with earnings and consumer spending. A scenario that is very supportive of cuts by the FOMC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Harry Ishihara, a macro strategist for Macrobond and the Japan Exchange Group, shares insights into Japan's economic transformation. He discusses the surprising rise in core inflation to 2.6% after decades of stagnation and the implications of a weakened yen. The conversation explores how companies are starting to raise prices and wages, possibly signaling a revitalized economy. Harry delves into potential challenges, including consumer adaptation and the impacts of currency fluctuations on Japan's competitiveness and investment landscape.