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Caroline Cai, CEO of Pzena Investment Management, believes that China's extreme stock valuations present a unique opportunity for investors, despite ongoing macroeconomic challenges. While her firm has increased its exposure to Chinese equities, others, like Adam Coons of Winthrop Capital Management, remain cautious due to potential short-term market reversals. Recent government measures, including a significant stimulus package, have led to a 20% rise in the CSI 300 index year-to-date.
Metals are experiencing significant declines, with copper on track for its longest streak of weekly losses in over five years, primarily due to a strong dollar and ongoing concerns about demand from China. Despite a slight uptick on Friday, copper has been in a downward trend since late September, facing its seventh consecutive weekly drop. The surge in the dollar following the US presidential election has further compounded these challenges.
Asia-Pacific markets are set to rebound following comments from U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, who indicated a cautious approach to lowering interest rates amid strong economic growth. Investors in the region are focused on upcoming economic data from Japan and China, including Japan's GDP and China's retail sales and industrial output figures. Meanwhile, U.S. markets experienced declines, with the Dow Jones falling 0.47% and Tesla shares dropping 5.8%, reflecting a cooling of the so-called "Trump trades."
UBS has launched a pilot project called UBS Digital Cash, utilizing blockchain technology to enhance cross-border payments for multinational corporations, improving settlement times and transparency. The initiative allows transactions in Swiss francs and major global currencies, incorporating smart contracts for automated processing. Participants, including Autoneum, have noted significant benefits in speed and traceability, aligning with UBS's broader blockchain strategy and involvement in central bank digital currency projects.
00:43 15.11.2024
The US Treasury has added South Korea to its foreign-exchange monitoring list, which already includes Japan and Germany, while criticizing China's lack of transparency in currency management. In its latest report, the Treasury found that no major US trading partner manipulated exchange rates to gain unfair trade advantages.
CIO has revised its Brent crude oil price forecast for 2025 to USD 80/bbl, down from USD 87/bbl, due to weaker oil demand growth, particularly in China. Despite this adjustment, a constructive outlook remains, with expectations of a balanced to marginally oversupplied market next year. Factors such as US production trends and potential sanctions on Iran and Venezuela could further influence prices and supply dynamics.
18:21 14.11.2024
Deflation has emerged in various sectors, with prices for physical goods like appliances, clothing, and new cars declining since October 2023. The consumer price index indicates a 1% drop in core goods, driven by normalized supply chains and a strong U.S. dollar. Energy prices, including gasoline, have also significantly decreased, contributing to lower costs in other areas, while food prices are influenced by unique supply-demand dynamics.
The port of Chancay in Peru is poised to become a key shipping hub for raw materials from South America to Asia, with China securing exclusive operating rights. This development raises concerns in the USA, as South America is vital for China's supply of agricultural products, lithium, and copper, essential for the energy transition.
China's government is addressing urgent financial challenges by allocating approximately $1.4 trillion to assist local governments with their debt issues. While these measures are a step towards stabilizing the financial system, experts argue that more comprehensive reforms are essential for sustainable economic growth.
Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to arrive in Lima on Thursday, marking the beginning of a week-long diplomatic tour in Latin America. His visit will kick off with the inauguration of the Chancay deep-water port, a significant infrastructure project representing one of Beijing's largest investments in the region.
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