POWER: OMV Petrom’s 860MW Brazi Plant Offline on Water Shortage
Dec-03 11:20
OMV Petrom’s 860MW Brazi gas-fired power plant in Romania remains offline until 8-9 December due to a local water shortage, with full output expected next week, according to the government, cited by Bloomberg.
- Partial output is expected to resume on 8-9 December, once local authorities restore the water supply.
- Romanian Energy Minister Bogdan Ivan says the halt has no major impact on the energy market; one coal-fired power plant was restarted to compensate, with additional coal units ready if needed.
- The plant provides around 10% of Romania’s power.
- OMV Petrom confirmed the shutdown is unplanned and caused by factors outside the company’s control.
- Additionally, the nearby Petrobrazi refinery is unaffected, OMV added.
- Rainfall in Romania is expected to remain below the seasonal average of 2.3mm throughout the 14-day ECMWF forecast.
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CHF: USDCHF Strength Will Hinge on US Private Data This Week
Nov-03 11:09
- Broad USD strength combined with firmer global equities has helped USDCHF clear the October high, prompting the pair to change hands at its highest level since August 22nd. This clears resistance up to 0.8104. Sustainability of the move higher here will depend on the suite of private US data releases set for this week, specifically: today's US ISM Manufacturing and S&P Global Manufacturing PMI, ISM Services and ADP Employment data on Wednesday ahead of prelim UMich sentiment data on Friday.
- Following the surprising division of the FOMC at last week's rate decision, a presumed December rate cut has been called into question - and absent official US government releases, these private sector numbers will take on greater importance, and should certainly play a part in policy-setting for the hawks into the final decision of the year (indeed, Powell has referenced the Michigan inflation expectations survey in press conferences previously).
- As a result, a strong turnout from the private sector numbers this week would pose upside risks to USDCHF, and clearance of 0.8104 would extend the upside of the range toward 0.8171, the late July rally top.
US 10YR FUTURE TECHS: (Z5) Key Support Remains Exposed
Nov-03 11:05
- RES 4: 114-02 High Oct 17 and the bull trigger
- RES 3: 113-29 High Oct 22
- RES 2: 113-18+ High Oct 28
- RES 1: 113-06 20-day EMA
- PRICE: 112-25+ @ 10:48 GMT Nov 3
- SUP 1: 112-16 Low Oct 30
- SUP 2: 112-14 Low Oct 9
- SUP 3: 112-06 Low Sep 25 and a reversal trigger
- SUP 4: 111-30 Trendline support drawn from the May 22 low
Recent weakness in Treasuries undermines a bullish theme. The contract has traded through the 50-day EMA, at 112-26+, highlighting potential for a deeper retracement near-term. A continuation lower would open 112-06, the Sep 25 low and the next key support. On the upside, the contract needs to trade above 113-18+, the Oct 28 high to signal a possible bullish reversal. Key resistance and the bull trigger is at 114-02, the Oct 17 high.
EQUITY OPTIONS: Large Deutsche Bank Put Option
Nov-03 10:50
DBK (21st Nov) 30.5p, traded for 0.57 in 10k.
