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St. Galler Kantonalbank (SGKB) is experiencing growth, with new customers likely shifting from larger banks. The upcoming Swiss National Bank assessment may lead to lower interest rates for savings accounts, as capital market rates decline, making loans cheaper but pressuring savings rates. SGKB is also considering the possibility of negative interest rates, though the bank's head believes they are undesirable for the economy.
UBS has revised its USDJPY forecasts, lowering expectations to 145 for both end-2025 and end-2026, down from 157 and 161, respectively. This change reflects increased confidence in the Bank of Japan's ability to implement further rate hikes, with a 25 basis-point increase anticipated in the December 19 policy meeting. The firm also expects the euro to face pressure due to political uncertainty in Europe, maintaining a target of 1.04 for the end of 2025.
Tech investors are navigating heightened volatility due to geopolitical tensions, including US export controls on China and retaliatory measures from Beijing. Despite concerns, the impact on AI supply chains appears manageable, with a strong focus on Taiwan for AI capital expenditures. Robust demand for AI and improving monetization trends in tech earnings suggest a positive outlook, particularly for semiconductors and software, while traditional tech sectors face challenges.
DAX 40 has achieved record gains for three consecutive days, while the FTSE 100 has reached a six-week high, nearing its October peak. In contrast, the CAC 40 is stabilizing despite ongoing political turmoil in France, showing signs of recovery after five days of mild gains.
SGKB has experienced growth in corporate clients, attributed to customers migrating from larger banks following the CS bankruptcy. CEO Christian Schmid indicated that potential changes in savings account interest rates will depend on the Swiss National Bank's upcoming monetary policy decisions, with current trends showing a decline in capital market interest rates, leading to cheaper mortgages and loans.
St. Galler Kantonalbank (SGKB) has seen growth in corporate clients, with some new customers shifting from larger banks. The upcoming Swiss National Bank assessment may lead to lower interest rates for savings accounts, as capital market rates decline, making loans cheaper. SGKB is also considering the implications of negative interest rates, which the bank believes are undesirable for the economy.
Uranium, a key element in the energy transition, has seen its prices double since 2020 due to supply concerns. It is essential for nuclear power generation, which is carbon emissions-free and provides reliable baseload energy, despite challenges like radioactive waste and past disasters such as Fukushima. Enrichment processes increase the concentration of the fissile isotope U235, crucial for nuclear fission, which generates significant energy.
St. Galler Kantonalbank (SGKB) has seen a 6.5% increase in corporate clients since the start of 2023, attributed to the CS takeover by UBS, according to CEO Christian Schmid. He noted that some new clients likely came from larger banks, and SGKB is prepared for this influx.Schmid also indicated that upcoming assessments by the Swiss National Bank could lead to lower interest rates for savings accounts, as capital market rates have been declining, making loans cheaper but pressuring savings interest rates. The possibility of negative interest rates is being considered, though he believes they are undesirable for the economy.
The FTSE 100 is testing a crucial resistance level around 8400 points, following a significant rebound. A confirmed break above this threshold could signal a new bullish phase, potentially targeting 9000 points, while global economic sentiment and geopolitical stability remain critical for its performance. Conversely, a drop below this level may lead to a correction towards 7700 or even 7200 points.
AUD/USD has fallen to a five-month low of $0.6409, breaking through previous support levels, with the August low at $0.6349 now in focus. Meanwhile, EUR/GBP remains under pressure, with the 55-day SMA at £0.8340 acting as minor resistance, while EUR/USD attempts to recover, eyeing recent highs between $1.0597 and $1.0610. The market is awaiting the US ADP employment data and Non-Farm Payrolls due on Friday.
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