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U.S. Dollars Strengthens Unabatingly That May Lead to Inflation

 

Greenback continues to surge with the unexpected win of Trump that signals inflation to take place sometime in the future. It climbed as high as 99.247 on Monday during Asian session from 97 handle prior to election. His principles advocated during his campaign such as protectionism, changes in immigration, infrastructures and debt spending set inflation back to the market at the same time, this would cause the U.S. Dollars to further appreciate in value. The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield rose more than 2 percent from 1.80 percent before election. This surge is expected to continue with short-term trend moves up, it is anticipated for U.S. Dollars to get stronger.

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Higher Volumes of Exports Boosted Japan's Economy

 

The Japan's economy have seen greater improvement from the month of July until September due to a higher number of international trades. The country's GDP escalated to 2.2% within three months. Japan is greatly concern about the anti-free trade rhetoric supported by the newly-elect US President D. Trump since it is expected that this campaign would bother the Japanese region.

 

Subsequent to the results of the U.S elections, the yen curtailed versus the dollar. Hence, the country's good became cheaper in abroad, this brought positive talks for the foreign exporters. The world's third-largest economy accumulated a better-than- expected result of 0.5% while the forecast showed 0.2% only. However, some analysts who stated that the nation is relying much on exports and considered that these are windfalls only.

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Better Global Economic Standing Despite Rise in Unemployment Rate

 

Recent data showed a 3% growth but this was because of short-term fleeting factors. The unemployment rate stayed low while the underemployment and long-term unemployment has increased with weakened nominal wage and inflation. This is in contrast of unemployment rates released by IMF saying that it increased were majority part-time.

 

Australia's economic status is performing better than other countries and it would get stronger if there will be more investments and invigorate business confidence. However if the investments remained subtle, company earnings would be affected and be in tension. Also, the consumer consumption would stay low if the job earnings would not increase.

 

The RBA should keep interest rate slow and maximize infrastructure spending to increase in employment rates in current global economic environment.

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Chinese Industrial Production Rose But Retail Sales Slowed Down

 

The economic activity of China was presumed to stabilize last month, however, retail sales fall off due to worries about the outlook of the US-China trade frictions under the administration of President Donald Trump. Moreover, the industrial sector performed a better-than-expected 6.1% growth in the month of October while the retail industry dropped an estimated 10% sales.  

 

China’s fixed-asset investment further acquire 8.3% increase for the past 10 months of the present year, this result exceeded the expectation from January to October seeing the government allocated infrastructure expenditures in order to reinforce growth as shown in the official data on Monday.

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Morgan Stanley Bank Gained $10m After Stocks Rallied

 

Morgan Stanley acquired more than 10 million U.S. dollars equivalent to 8 million pounds of shares after Trump’s victory in U.S. presidential election. Stocks rallied in effect of post election and the bank, Morgan Stanley collected as much as a fifth of their collated earnings as their highest for more than a year.

 

After the election, this has been the best performance as stocks recovered from 2008 to 2009 financial crisis. The market sees Trump’s campaign to elevate inflation of infrastructures and Federal Reserve’s fiscal policies that further boost banks turnover.

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The Highest-Ranking Russian Official Accused for Receiving $2M Bribe

 

The Economy Minister of Russia, Ulyukayev were accused for accepting payments after he approved the takeover of 50% stake of Bashneft to a giant oil company, Rosneft. According to the investigators, the Russian minister collected $2m (£1.6m) worth of bribe, however, Ulyukayev pleaded not guilty on the allegation.

 

Alexei Ulyukayev is considered to be the highest-ranking Russian official to be dismissed and arrested since the failed coup in 1991.

 

The minister was arrested Tuesday morning and expected to face eight to 15 years of imprisonment but he continued to denied the blame and described it as  “an act of provocation against a state official”. Moreover, the court allowed him to take a house arrest until January 15.

President Vladimir Putin take an immediate action and impeached Mr. Ulyukayev since the 60-year-old minister broke the trust of Putin. The acting economy minister recently appointed was Yevgeny Yelin.

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US Dollar Drops, Asian Stocks Bounce Back as Trump Victory Shock Fades

 

For the first time in nearly four days, Asian stocks increased in value while the USD dropped from its five-month high against the Japanese yen due to investors questioning the possible overreaction of the financial market to Donald Trump’s recent win during the US elections. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index increased due to energy shares after crude oil prices rose to its highest levels in seven months after the OPEC finally agreed on proposed output cutbacks. For the major currencies, the KRW had the most gains after rebounding from its near-record lows since June 2016. The Japanese 10-year bond yields were also able to maintain its zero value after staying within negative territory for a total of eight weeks.

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Dollar Falls, Bonds Increase, Asian Stocks Fluctuate Prior to Yellen Statement

 

The USD lost a significant amount of its value as compared to other major currency pairs while Treasury yields surged and Asian stocks experienced fluctuations prior to the release of the US inflation data, as well as a testimonial from Fed Chairwoman Janet Yellen which is expected to determine market expectations on the US interest rate. Meanwhile, the EUR edged higher after a nine-day slump as the dollar index reverted back from its highest level reached in nine months. New Zealand and Australian stocks extended its gains, while benchmark Treasuries also inched higher. Crude oil prices fell as American stockpiles incurred more gains in the market.

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The Number of Jobless Claimants in UK Grew by 9.8K

 

The office for National Statistics of UK presented mixed data of unemployment rate which fall to 4.8% from the previous 4.9%, it is considered the lowest since the third quarter of 2005.. The Claimant Count Change presented a negative outlook as the number climb up to 9.8k in the month of October, the result is greater than the expected which is 2K only.

 

Moreover, the data released last September got affected and modified as it rise to 5.6k with only 0.7K on the previous result. This occurrence showed some signals about the worsening conditions in the labor ministry. This complication further stirred the GBP/USD as it insignificantly slid downside.

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Asian Stock Market Traded Mixed Due to Dollar Easing

 

The Asian market were trading mixed yesterday morning as the U.S Dollar strengthen along with the bond yields that increased as well, consequent to the victory of Donald Trump that  further stimulated fund flows from various developing markets.

 

Despite of the softening of the yen, the Japan's Nikkei 225 rose up to 0.51% on the back of the broad based strengthening of the greenbacks after the election. While the benchmark Kospi Index of South Korea were able to bounce back and gain 0.05% following the prosecutor’s affirmation that President Park Geun-hye is associated in the political scandal.

 

On the other hand, the Chinese shares is in an upbeat as its global benchmark, Shanghai composite expand to 0.65%. The Hang Seng Index of Hong Kong  moved higher up to 0.46%.

While Major economic news were released on Monday morning as the trade data of Japan for the month of October had dipped, the exports declined and the imports dropped 16.5%. The South Korea’s exports for the first 20 days of November had decreased with 0.25, imports plunged to 3.1%

 

While the petroleum products and other commodities made an upward momentum, the crude add up 0.83% and the Brent grew by 0.9%.

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U.S. Treasury Yields Soar with Strong Dollar

 

The U.S. Dollar reached a six-month record high on Monday's Asian trading session because of Trump's planned fiscal policies and goals to drive growth. The uncertainty brought by the so called “Trumponomics” has made the financial market to buy dollars and sell U.S.

 

Treasuries which is expected to persist for some time. Although there might be correction near Thanksgiving.

 

For five years, the U.S. Treasury yields have reached a highest two-week gains. This includes all types of maturities which is an after-effect of U.S. Presidential election. People waiting what will happen next after Trump's victory has further boosted the greenback to thirteen and half year highs compare to basket of currencies.

 

 

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Thai Economy Slows Down as International Risks Increase, Investments Weaken

 

The economic growth of Thailand slowed down during the previous quarter due to a relative weakness in the performance of private investments which is now compelling the Thai government to increase spending in order to shield the economy from an increase in international risks as well as burgeoning political uncertainties in the region following the death of King Bhumibol. Thailand is now expected to deal with added volatility in the financial market due to the unexpected results of the US elections as well as the death of the Thai king. On the other hand, the military junta has already guaranteed assistance with regards to infrastructure as well as financial support for farmers.

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Australia’s Mining Investments Fosters growth to Economy

 

Mining improves the economy of Australia with recovery of investments and increase in commodity prices. Furthermore, the high demand for Aussie boosts the economy specifically in Queensland and Western Australia since the inflation rates are going back to normal levels.

 

The unemployment rate has decreased since the peak in 2015 which also slowed down the population growth where the past reports saying it has improved were overstated . Nevertheless, this slow growth is not as bad as it shown a less than expected results.

 

On the bright side, it is the progress of trades mainly the pricing between imports and exports that gives a promising outlook for the mining investment and the increasing demand for money gives buoyancy in the economy.

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CBI’s Latest Industrial Trends Survey Showed an Increase on Manufacturing Orders But Remained to be Weak.

 

The manufacturing order books heightened although the export orders and economic growth eased within this month as indicated in the order results of the Industrial Trends Survey.

The survey includes 430 manufacturers and assessed that the total order books restored its previous level which prevails during the whole period of summer and seen on top of the long-term average. Moreover, the orders for exports dropped down slightly but managed to sustain an above average result.

 

The volume for output made a slow growth which is about three months later. There is hope that the production for the upcoming quarter appeared to be in good shape yet its highest level was recorded last February 2015. In light of the steep decline of the sterling pound, manufacturers await for the possible extension of the average selling prices for the succeeding months.

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Canadian Stocks Reaches Highest Levels in 17 Months Due to Massive Retail Sales Profits

 

Canadian stocks continued its increasing trend for a total of four days and has already reached its highest levels in 17 months as a result of massive retail sales gains, with retail sales clocking in its biggest profits incurred since April 2016. Canada’s retail sales data showed gains worth 0.6% in September 2016, its biggest gains posted since April and an indicator of the spending of the Canadian government’s recently-minted child benefits. Meanwhile, the Canadian equity benchmarks scored more gains as  the DJIA reached up to 19,000, while the MSCI index for both developing and developed markets increased by up to 3.6% for 2016 and could possibly hit its record highest yearly increase since 2013.

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Sluggish Trades Affect Germany’s Economic Growth

 

The economic growth of Germany slowed down by 0.2 percent in the third quarter even though both the government and consumer spending has significantly increased. Mainly due to the feeble foreign trading that brought an impact to Europe’s largest economy.

 

The Government spending rose by 1.0% while the Household spending climbed by 0.4%, both adding 0.2% to GDP economic growth. However, the net foreign trade deducted 0.3 percentage point from GDP growth since exports fell by 0.4% while imports ascended by 0.2%. This implies that the companies are withholding investments in the brink of low monetary policies of the European Central Bank.

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U.S Dollar Gained Much Power Even Before Trump’s Victory

 

The greens continuously rise after Donald Trump won the American presidential election. However, these upsurge angst companies that imports their products to other countries which caused few investors to place the full responsibility to Trump for they earning less than their average gains because the dollar is too strong.

 

Moreover, these complaints were on the deck before the new U.S President-elect take his position. The squawks from companies point out that the cause of low earnings is due to the issues regarding the stronger dollar. Some of the large companies that the currency brought headwinds into their firms include Apple, Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Kraft Heinz, Procter & Gamble and Whirlpool.

 

According to the research made by the Pavilion Global Markets that current stance of the dollar is the top reason why companies earned worse than their expectations, followed by issues concerning Brexit, election, the Fed, and wages.

 

Nevertheless, Jim Paulsen from Wells Capital Management said in an interview that he predicts that the greenbacks will experience a decline for 2017 because of the increasing inflationary expectations.

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Service Sector Affected by Low Optimism in the Economy

 

Low consumer spending and rise in wages affected the Service sector of U.K. for this month of November. This would bring negativity this Christmas season since pound has also depreciated. Companies rendering professional services are expected to decline in sales while it is the opposite for consumer services which is predicted to rise in sales in the next three months.

 

Even though, the consumer confidence has weakened, the employment growth remained steadfast. Consumer companies may allocate funds to training which will increase spending but cut down expenses on location, vehicles and machineries.

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Base Metals Continued to Surge Due to Increase in Infrastructure Spending

 

Metals had a persistent improvement amid on the supposition on Trump’s infrastructure expenditure and weakness in the overall inventories. Copper was able to arrive on its one-week high after the extensive downfall of the base metals. In trading copper within Asia has reached $269.90. However, investors speculate that Trump’s fiscal investment is almost $1trn which is expected to be the driving force for growth but will lessen the supplies considering the fact that China’s yuan hedging. In light of this, the bullish impetus gives rise for the demand of the trend-following fund as it was able to surge the buying pressure. Furthermore, the industrial metals sustained an upward lift amid the strengthening of the U.S dollar compared to other currencies.

 

Despite China’s procurement of copper as a hedge to overcome yuan devaluation, the data issued specified a positive growth in supply. There is also an expected rally in prices of other  base metals in order to raise an opportunity to replenish short trading commodities.

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Gold Recovers from Nine-Month Slump as USD Drops

 

Gold stocks were able to recover from its recent nine-month slump as the USD’s strength which sent gold prices down and pushed silver into a bearish market finally fizzled out. As gold finally clocked in its first increases in four days, its weekly loss was cut back by up to 2%, while prices have all but decreased following the release of highly positive economic data and expected increase in national spending after Trump’s recent win increased market expectations of added interest rates. As a result, a lot of investors are now selling off gold-backed investments, the fastest selloff seen in three years.

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Oil Market Uncertainty Brought the Prices Down

 

Market still awaits if OPEC will be able to reduce their production output on Wednesday bringing the oil price down on Tuesday. The next OPEC meeting will be held on Wednesday at Vienna to come up with a decision to cut production. This brought uncertainty in the market resulting in high volatility. Political considerations and set agreement for quota of countries hinders from coming up to an agreement. If there will be no agreement reached, oil prices are expected to rise averaging $45 per barrel until next summer.

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OECD Expects 3% Growth Slip for Australia Until 2018

 

The intergovernmental economic organization, OECD has released its recent assessment regarding the economic stance of Australia. According to the organization, the economic growth of the region has the tendency to decline by 3% by the end of the current year and expected to persist until 2018 by which the RBA already planned to had an increase of rates by the aforesaid period.

 

In the month of June, the country’s economy appears to be growing, however, economists studied that the Australian continent reached its soft spot where growth are limited after the issuance of national accounts for September were released on the 7th of December.

 

The OECD advised during this phenomenon of growth slippage, the government should lead the ways in order to recover as soon as possible through investing in infrastructure rather than implying a rate cut considering that the average housing prices and rates are relatively low.

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As Energy Corporations Retreat, Canadian Stocks Drop to Lowest Levels in Two Weeks

 

Canadian stocks dropped to its lowest levels in two weeks after oil companies were subject to significant losses in the light of talks among producers prior to the OPEC meeting scheduled in Vienna, Austria within the week. Energy corporations led the S&P/TSX Composite Index lower after it fell by up to 1.4% for three consecutive days, which is  the longest losing streak for the index since November. Out of the 11 industries in this particular index, 7 companies experienced losses, and industrial stocks also retreated and were subject to significant decreases.

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New Monetary Policy of Japan: Massive Buying Government Bonds Continues

 

The new policy framework of Japan to help the increase of policy rates to elevate the economy will be carried on to increase inflation rates. The BOJ decided to change their policies after the printing of money and huge asset buying to be unsuccessful to meet its 2 percent inflation target. In views of this, they are trying to create a more sustainable monetary policies. The massive buying of government bonds will be maintained with yield curve being inline with central bank's expectations. Although there are concerns that this move negatively affects the real-estate investment trust market of Japan.