After three years of sometimes acrimonious and bitter confrontation, US and China yesterday signed the first phase of what could be a broader trade deal.
US30USD Daily Chart
The US30 index hit new highs yesterday after the trade deal was signed, closing above the 29,000 for the first time ever
The 55-day moving average, which has supported prices since October 10, has moved up to 28,127
US retail sales probably 0.3% m/m in December, a slight improvement from November’s +0.2%. The Philadelphia Fed manufacturing index for January is expected to jump to 3.9 from 0.3 last month. We can also expect a speech from Fed’s Bowman.
DE30EUR Daily Chart
The Germany30 index slid for a second day yesterday after Euro-zone data disappointed
The index is still above the 55-day moving average at 13,210, which has supported prices on a closing basis since October 8
Euro-zone industrial production fell 1.5% y/y in November, worse than the -1.1% expected. Today we have the final German CPI numbers for December on tap. Prices are not expected to be adjusted from the initial +0.5% m/m estimate.
CN50USD Daily Chart
The China50 index looks set to stem a two-day losing streak today after the phase one trade deal was finally signed off
The 55-day moving average has moved up to 14,090 and has supported prices since December 12
China’s new loans data for December may be released today. Forecasts suggest a 1.19 trillion yuan increase in loans, slightly less than the 1.39 trillion recorded in November.