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Imperial Oil (TSE:IMO) has been downgraded from a "neutral" to a "sell" rating by The Goldman Sachs Group. While one analyst has issued a sell rating, nine others maintain a "hold" rating, with a consensus target price of C$105.67. The company's shares recently traded at C$103.75, reflecting a market cap of C$54.16 billion.
On April 2, President Trump is expected to implement significant reciprocal tariffs on 15-25 countries, potentially using Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 or the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. These tariffs may target nations with large trade deficits with the U.S. and high trade barriers, including China, the EU, India, Canada, and Japan. Barclays anticipates that real negotiations will commence post-April 2, warning of prolonged trade tensions ahead.
New tariffs imposed by the Trump administration are expected to raise U.S. consumer prices, with forecasts indicating an increase in the effective tariff rate from 2% in 2024 to 8% in 2025. Wells Fargo economists suggest that factors such as exchange rates, foreign price adjustments, and high profit margins in goods-related industries may cushion the inflationary impact. However, they project a 0.6 percentage point rise in year-over-year consumer price inflation due to these tariffs, with effects likely to unfold over the next couple of years rather than all at once.
US import tariffs on crude oil from Canada and Mexico are set to end next Wednesday, with a potential 10% tariff on Canadian oil and 25% on Mexican oil. However, the market anticipates these tariffs may not be implemented, as evidenced by the narrowing price discount for Canadian oil, which has dropped significantly in recent weeks. This shift may also be influenced by expected reductions in oil supplies from Venezuela, positioning Canadian oil as a viable alternative for US refineries.
UBS forecasts a decline in the Canadian dollar due to ongoing economic challenges, including recession risks and disappointing labor market data. The USDCAD exchange rate is expected to rise to between 1.44 and 1.46, influenced by tariffs, as inflation remains high and the Bank of Canada faces limited rate cuts. This environment of stagflation could significantly impact trade and investment decisions globally.
Gold prices have surged to a new record high, buoyed by political uncertainty and the impact of upcoming US tariffs, which may affect imports from Canada. The widening price gap between Comex and London spot prices indicates ongoing support for gold, especially as potential weak US economic indicators could lead to further interest rate cuts by the Fed.
Markets are currently underpricing risks associated with announced tariffs, particularly as April 2nd approaches, which could see reciprocal tariffs. The U.S. dollar is expected to strengthen against cyclical currencies, while U.S. equities face a net short bias amid a projected growth slowdown.In contrast, China's market shows resilience, driven by fiscal stimulus and a focus on technology spending, despite ongoing structural challenges. The Hang Seng index has outperformed the S&P 500, reflecting positive sentiment and potential earnings growth, although consumption and property sectors remain critical for sustained recovery.
ARC Resources (TSE:ARX) saw its target price raised by UBS Group from C$37.00 to C$39.00, indicating a potential upside of 35.46%. Other analysts have also increased their price targets, with seven giving the stock a buy rating. Currently trading at C$28.79, ARC Resources has a market cap of C$16.94 billion and operates primarily in the Montney basin in Canada.
Deutsche Bank warns that the Federal Reserve's potential withdrawal of its liquidity backstop could jeopardize the dollar's status as a reserve currency, marking the most significant risk since World War II. Concerns about the reliability of Fed swap lines may prompt global de-dollarization, especially among Western allies, as countries like China and Russia continue to reduce their reliance on the US financial system. The Fed's role as the world's lender of last resort is crucial, and any hesitation to provide liquidity could lead to increased demand for dollars and destabilize US asset markets.
Trump's new auto tariffs are expected to impact the global automotive industry significantly, but Tesla may be less affected due to its domestic production and supply chain. While Tesla's stock has seen a decline of over 40% since December, analysts predict it will report around 398,000 vehicle deliveries for Q1. However, challenges persist in Europe and Canada, where political sentiment and reduced incentives threaten Tesla's competitive position.
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