OUTLOOK: Price Signal Summary - Corrective Cycle In S&P E-Minis Remains In Play
Dec-23 10:55
A sell-off in the S&P E-Minis contract on Dec 18 highlights a short-term top and a corrective cycle. The move down resulted in a breach of the 20- and 50-day EMAs. A resumption of weakness would open 5811.65, 38.2% of the Aug 5 - Dec 6 bull leg. Support at 5921.00, Nov 19 low, has been pierced. A clear break of it would strengthen a bearish threat. Initial resistance is 6067.90, the 20-day EMA. A clear break of it would be a bullish development. - A bull cycle in the EUROSTOXX 50 futures contract remains intact, however, the recent move down highlights a corrective cycle and a short-term bear threat remains present - for now. Price has traded through the 50-day EMA, at 4922.49. The Dec 20 sell-off resulted in a print below 4846.57, 61.8% of the Nov 21 - Dec 9 bull cycle. Key short-term resistance has been defined at 5040.00, the Dec 9 high. Initial resistance is at 4935.29, the 20-day EMA.
EGB FUNDING UPDATE: Greece 2025 Funding Plan
Dec-23 10:46
The PDMA notes that Greece's cash reserves amount to E33bln (3 years of financing needs).
Financing needs for 2025 total E15.283bln (E5.54bln from MT/LT redemptions, E4.75bln interest on debt, E5.29bln of early repayments (including T-bill stock reduction), E5.496bln from other cash requirements (RRF loans, capital increases etc). This is partially offset by a projected primary surplus of E5.793bln.
Financing sources:
GGB issuance: E8.000bln (down from E10.0bln in 2024 plan, E9.55bln executed).
Other financing sources (NGEU, EIB, CEB, etc.): E3.027bln
Proceeds from equity and investment fund shares E564mln