Ifølge en vurdering fra Saxo Bank går råvaremaredet i dvale i sommerperioden. Markedet har oplevet pæne kursstigninger i lang tid, men banken venter en pause i den kommende tid. Dog kan der blive stigninger på det kinesiske marked, fordi regeringen har givet tilsagn om at støtte industrien og boligsektoren. Præsident Joe Biden har forsøgt at dæmpe frygten for en recession, og det synes at støtte markedet.
Commodity super cycle in hibernation, Biden throws cold water on recession fears, travel and oil sectors in focus
Summary: Commodity markets edge up on travel optimism but also as China vows to provide support to manufacturing and housing seeing Copper rise for the first day in 7-days, Iron ore charge 2% after 8-days of falls. Also helping sentiment is that President Biden and RBA governor calmed recession nerves. Meanwhile, broad equites look set for a bear market recapture rally, yet long term downside risk remains as central bank hawkishness is in tact amid 1970s style inflation risks. Revlon’s shares catch excitement but we urge caution as debt exceeds revenue 1.5 times. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects the airline industry to book profits next year, which reinforces our thinking that pent-up travel demand will pick up this US and European summer, supporting global travel stocks and Europe’s Stoxx Travel & Leisure index.
What’s happening in markets?
Bear market small recapture rally ahead
The big picture remains to the downside, however when US equities open after the Monday public holiday, they’ll likely rally, taking their lead from Europe markets. The futures suggests the Nasdaq 100 (USNAS100.I) and S&P 500 (US500.I) could rise 1.4% at the open, with just 7 days of trade remaining before the end of half year. If sentiment remains positive the S&P500 could ralaly to 3,722. However, US housing data out on Tuesday will be a focus, with US home sales vulnerable of a big pull back. Home sales numbers for May will likely show a fall, but a broader slow down for the next 6-12 we think will be an issue that will further damage banks earnings and dampen consumer spending with the wealth effect kicking likely to restrict.
Revlon (REV) shares will be on watch after jumping 91% in the prior session
Revlon shares are still down a long way (78%) from their high as the ailing beauty brands has seen revenue roll away and then filed for bankruptcy. The company will continue to operate, but filing for bankruptcy gives the company time to reorganize debt and give the company a much needed makeover. This could also serve as an opportunity to be taken over. But the issue is Revlon’s debt exceeds revenue 1.5 times and it has weak liquidity in a very competitive market. Revlon expects to receive $575m in debtor-in-possession financing to support operations.
A sense of calm in the APAC markets
APAC markets snapped their losing streak after the holiday-thinned markets overnight as President Biden’s comments helped recession concerns recede somewhat. Bitcoin also reversed the weekend slide, sending a sense of momentary calm to the markets. However, commodity markets edge up on travel optimism but also as China vowed to provide support to manufacturing and housing. Copper rose higher, snapping its 7-day decline, Iron ore rose 2% after 8-days of falls.
Crude oil in recovery mode
Crude oil prices (OILUKAUG22 & OILUSJUL22) recovered on Tuesday morning in Asia as recession fears took a backseat and risk sentiment revived. President Joe Biden pushing back against the idea of a recession as well, bolstering the case for continued demand for energy. WTI crude jumped back to $112/barrel while Brent touched $115/barrel.
Gold remains stuck in a range
Gold (XAUUSD) and other precious metals are stuck in a range as the tug of war between inflation and recession concerns pans out. While gold remains an inflation hedge, the surge in US treasury yields will continue to cap gains especially if we get closer to pricing in another 75bps rate hike from the Fed in July. Only after recession concerns take over inflation and US yields top out do we see a case for sustained gains in Gold, but we maintain our bullish view on gold and expect it to print a new high in the second half of this yea
What to consider?
ECB speakers only confirm a modest July hike
ECB President Lagarde testified before the committee on economic and monetary affairs of the European Parliament. She said the Bank intended to raise rates by 25bps July, which is a dampener after Fed’s 75bps rate hike last week. She said rates will rise again in September but lacked any information on an anti-fragmentation tool which will likely keep limiting the pace of tightening. EURUSD has been firmer above 1.05 but lacked momentum.
Potential trading and investing ideas to consider?
We don’t think the Commodity super cycle is dead but in hibernation
While China’s lockdowns continue, industrial metals demand will likely grind down. Meanwhile, tighter liquidity will bite smaller companies. Keep an eye on positive news from China and if lockdowns end before 2023. If we see consistent good news from China and signals to lift restrictions, then commodity markets will be supported to move up taking commodity stocks higher. So, I’d be looking for buy signals later. Also consider, the he biggest commodity company, BHP, (BHP) trades down 21% from April as forward earnings growth remains in question with Chinese revenue to thin.
