US STOCKS: Post-PPI Bid Evaporates Ahead Wednesday CPI, Earnings Kick-Off
Jan-14 17:09
- Stocks retreat from this morning's post-PPI data highs, extending modestly lower ahead midday with Health Care and Communication Services sectors underperforming.
- Stocks and Treasury futures enjoyed a brief knee-jerk rally after this morning's PPI inflation measures for December came out lower than expected. Risk retreated as further investigation into the data showed PCE components were on the soft side with the notable exception of airfares, which typically jump in December.
- Currently, the DJIA trades down 89.09 points (-0.21%) at 42205.84, S&P E-Minis down 20.25 points (-0.34%) at 5853.5, Nasdaq down 92.7 points (-0.5%) at 18994.25.
- Pharmaceuticals weighed on the Health Care sector in the first half: Eli Lilly -7.21% after phase 1 trials of it's weight loss drug were terminated, Charles River Labs -5.72%, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals -2.64%.
- Interactive media and entertainment shares weighed on the Communication Services sector: Meta -2.60% amid reports of staff reductions of lowest 5% performers, Paramount Global -1.21%, Netflix -1.04%.
- On the positive side, Utilities and Materials sectors outperformed in the first half. Independent power and electricity providers rebounded after Monday's selling: Vistra +4.91%, Constellation Energy +3.09%, NRG Energy +2.42%. Chemicals continued to support the Materials sector for the second day running: Celanese +5.11%, Eastman +2.09%, Air Products & Chemicals +1.65%.
- Reminder, the next round of quarterly earnings kicks off this week with Blackrock, Bank of NY Melon, Wells Fargo, JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, US Bancorp, M&T Bank and PNC all reporting between January 15-16.
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MACRO ANALYSIS: MNI US Macro Weekly: Inflation Data Keep Fed Cut On Track
Dec-13 21:13
We have published and e-mailed to subscribers the MNI US Macro Weekly offering succinct MNI analysis across the range of macro developments over the past week. Please find the full report here:
USDCAD TECHS: Fresh Cycle High
Dec-13 21:00
- RES 4: 1.4393 2.0% 10-dma envelope
- RES 3: 1.4327 2.382 proj of the Oct 17 - Nov 1 - 6 price swing
- RES 2: 1.4296 2.236 proj of the Oct 17 - Nov 1 - 6 price swing
- RES 1: 1.4246 2.00 proj of the Oct 17 - Nov 1 - 6 price swing
- PRICE: 1.4236 @ 16:38 GMT Dec 13
- SUP 1: 1.4069/3944 20- and 50-day EMA values
- SUP 2: 1.3928 Low Nov 25 and a key support
- SUP 3: 1.3822 Low Nov 6
- SUP 4: 1.3747 Low Oct 17
The trend direction in USDCAD remains up and this week’s gains to a fresh cycle high, reinforces the current bullish theme. The pair has cleared 1.4178, the Nov 26 high, to confirm resumption of the uptrend and maintain the price sequence of higher highs and higher lows. Sights are on 1.4246 next, a Fibonacci projection. Key short-term support has been defined at 1.3928, the Nov 25 low. Initial support to watch lies at 1.4069, the 20-day EMA.
US TSYS: Extending Late Session Lows, Curves Bear Steepen Ahead Next Wed's FOMC
Dec-13 20:40
- Treasuries traded steadily lower throughout Friday's session, initially mirroring weak action in Bunds and Gilts. By the close, the Mar'25 10Y contract slipped to 109-26 (-18) the lowest level since November 22, 10Y yield rising to 4.4046% high (+.0768).
- Initial technical support at 109-22 (76.4% Nov 15 - Dec 6 Upleg) followed by 109-20 (Low Nov 20/21).
- Curves bear steepened: 2s10s +2.272 at 15.568 as short end rates outperformed ahead of next week's FOMC policy announcement where another 25bp rate cut was expected but not certain amid current macro and political uncertainty. That said, the latest unemployment and inflation data have kept the FOMC on track to cut the federal funds rate by 25bp (to 4.25-4.50%) next Wednesday.
- Projected rate cuts into early 2025 look near steady to lower vs. this morning levels (*) as follows: Dec'24 cumulative -24.3bp (-23.7bp), Jan'25 -28.6bp (-29.6bp), Mar'25 -42.2bp (-43.9bp), May'25 -48.4bp (-50.5bp).
- No reaction to this morning's import/export prices, Monday brings flash S&P Global PMIs, Retail Sales, IP & Cap-U on Tuesday.
