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No clear path for economic recovery just yet – Market Analysis – July 22

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Miguel A. Rodriguez
Miguel A. Rodriguez
05 November 2022
In a new series of edgy declarations, the USA and China jump at each other's throats again

US-China war

Geopolitical tensions have curbed investor enthusiasm that had experienced a notable boost after the European fund was approved for countering the pandemic's adverse effects, with the issuance of mutualized European bonds for the first time in history.

The US administration has asked China to close the Houston consulate on national security grounds. The Asian country has responded that this is a hostile decision and that it will respond with retaliation. There is talk of the closure of the American consulate in Wuhan.

Unfortunately, these types of actions may occur continuously as the American elections approach. 

They can be increased by similar actions taken by the British government, which has already announced that it will prohibit the Chinese company Huawei's participation in the national implementation of the 5G network.

Global economic recovery 

Beyond this factor of concern, which, for the moment, remains only in isolated events without significant significance for the markets, expectations about the recovery of the economy remain high. 

The numbers of those infected by the pandemic seem to be under control in Europe. 

In the United States, the president, for the first time since the crisis started, has publicly acknowledged the need to take preventive measures in what could be the start of an advance towards effective control of the pandemic in the country.

Stock markets in Europe and the United States had a slightly corrective to neutral performance after the Asian indices suffered losses as news of the political confrontation between the United States and China broke.

Global equities

From a technical perspective, today can be considered a mere technical correction or consolidation of the strong bullish momentum that has been taking place in recent weeks, which has led indices such as TECH100 to all-time highs. 

With the enormous amount of fiscal and monetary stimulus that governments and central banks have deployed to balance the effects of the crisis, most investment professionals and market analysts expect this trend to continue. 

After the measures taken by the European Commission with the injection of 750 bln Euros into the European economy, it is expected that the European stock indices (especially those of peripheral countries such as Italy and Spain) outperform the North Americans, which have already largely discounted a V-Shaped economic recovery. 

However, Germany30 is also in a clear upward trend heading towards the high levels seen before the crisis in the area of 13,700. 


Economic calendar releases

This week is quite empty in terms of economic data. Only on Friday, relevant figures will be published, such as European and US PMIs, that will provide the market with a reliable measure of the degree of recovery of the economy. 

These can serve as a new boost to the indices if they show new advances as the forecasts indicate.

In the currency market, it is necessary to highlight the notable recovery of the Euro, which in the case of EUR/USD, has already reached its first target level at 1.1600. 

This level represents the 50% Fibonacci retracement of the entire downward leg from February 2018 to April 2020, making it a relevant resistance zone. 

But the market consensus points to the continuation of this upward trend with a next medium-term target of 1.1820, which is the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement level of the mentioned downward leg.


This information/research prepared by Miguel A. Rodriguez does not take into account the specific investment objectives, financial situation, or particular needs of any particular person. The research analyst primarily responsible for the content of this research report, in part or in whole, certifies that the views about the companies and their securities expressed in this report accurately reflect his/her personal views and consequently any person acting on it does so entirely at their own risk.The research provided does not constitute the views of KW Investments Ltd nor is it an invitation to invest with KW Investments Ltd. The research analyst also certifies that no part of his/her compensation was, is, or will be, directly, or indirectly, related to specific recommendations or views expressed in this report.The research analyst in not employed by KW Investments Ltd. You are encouraged to seek advice from an independent financial adviser regarding the suitability of the investment, under a separate engagement, as you deem fit that conforms to your specific investment objectives, financial situation, or particular financial needs before making a commitment to invest. The laws of the Republic of Seychelles shall govern any claim relating to or arising from the contents of the information/ research provided. 

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Miguel A. Rodriguez
Miguel A. Rodriguez
Financial Writer

Miguel worked for major financial institutions such as Banco Santander, and Banco Central-Hispano. He is a published author of currency trading books.