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Economic and Political Shifts Impact Global Markets Part 2

GTSEnergyMarkets | 2024-07-04 13:34

Abstract:Recent developments include President Biden's potential re-election reconsideration, Asia-Pacific market highs, PwC's auditing issues in China, potential acquisitions in the energy and retail sectors, geopolitical tensions, and regulatory actions impacting markets. Key impacts include fluctuations in USD, CNY, CAD, TWD, EUR, GBP, and AUD, with significant effects on stock markets across the US, Asia, and Europe.

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government has approved the implementation of a digital services tax on large foreign technology companies, despite US warnings of trade retaliation. The main affected companies will be large US tech firms such as Alphabet Inc. and Meta Platforms Inc.

Analysis:

Impact on FX:Trade tensions could weaken the CAD.

FX Pair:USD/CAD, EUR/CAD, GBP/CAD

Impact on Shares:

US Tech Market: Potential negative impact on large tech stocks.

Companies:Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL), Meta Platforms Inc. (META)


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Australia's largest pension fund, Colonial First State, plans to increase its investment in Chinese securities to diversify its emerging markets portfolio. Chief Investment Officer Jonathan Armitage stated he plans to increase the investment proportion in emerging markets by 2-3%, finding valuations in China, South Korea, and Taiwan very attractive compared to US stocks.

Analysis:

Impact on FX:Increased investment in Chinese securities could strengthen the CNY.

FX Pair:USD/CNY, AUD/CNY, EUR/CNY

Impact on Shares:

Chinese Market:Positive impact on financial and technology sector stocks.

Companies:Alibaba Group (9988.HK), Tencent Holdings (0700.HK)


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On the day of the UK election, more opinion polls predict a historic victory for the Labour Party, with even Rupert Murdoch's The Sun backing the opposition Labour Party over Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party.

Analysis:

Impact on FX:Reduced political uncertainty could strengthen the GBP.

FX Pair:GBP/USD, EUR/GBP, GBP/JPY

Impact on Shares:

UK Market: Positive impact on market sentiment and stocks.

Companies:FTSE 100, major UK financial institutions


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The German government blocked the sale of MAN Energy Solutions' gas turbine business to Chinese state-owned shipbuilding company CSIC Longjiang GH Gas Turbine Co., Ltd., citing national security concerns.

Analysis:

Impact on FX:Increased trade and security tensions could weaken the EUR.

FX Pair:EUR/USD, EUR/JPY, EUR/GBP

Impact on Shares:

European Market:Negative impact on industrial and technology sector stocks.

Companies:MAN Energy Solutions, Siemens AG (SIE.DE)


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Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD will collaborate with French car rental company Ayvens SA to expand its business in Europe. This partnership will allow BYD to better enter the lucrative corporate market in Europe.

Analysis:

Impact on FX:Increased foreign investment could strengthen the EUR.

FX Pair:EUR/USD, EUR/CNY, EUR/GBP

Impact on Shares:

European Market: Positive impact on automotive sector stocks.

Companies:BYD Company (1211.HK), Ayvens SA


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Amazon will collaborate with the Australian government to establish a cloud data system to handle top-secret information. Canberra stated this would enhance national cybersecurity capabilities and deepen security cooperation with the United States.

Analysis:

Impact on FX:Increased investment in cybersecurity could strengthen the AUD.

FX Pair:AUD/USD, EUR/AUD, GBP/AUD

Impact on Shares:

Australian Market:Positive impact on technology and cybersecurity stocks.

Companies:Amazon (AMZN), major Australian tech firms


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Israel has received the latest response from Hamas regarding a hostage and ceasefire agreement. Prime Minister Netanyahu's office stated that mediators are still working on a possible deal to end nearly nine months of fighting in Gaza. A Hamas official confirmed that the organization had submitted a new response to the mediators, which still aligns with its long-standing demands for a ceasefire, Israeli withdrawal, and the return of displaced civilians. Currently, Israel still refuses to withdraw from Gaza, insisting it will not stop fighting until Hamas is eliminated. The Israeli government has so far only committed to considering the release of hostages in exchange for a temporary ceasefire.

Analysis:

Impact on FX:Increased geopolitical tensions could strengthen the USD as a safe-haven currency.

FX Pair:USD/ILS, EUR/USD, USD/JPY

Impact on Shares:

Global Market:Negative impact on market sentiment.

Companies:Defense sector stocks, Lockheed Martin (LMT), Northrop Grumman (NOC)

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