09/06/2023
Weekly Market Update – 7/6/2023
Local Market Update
Caixin China’s services PMI rose 0.7 ppts mom to 57.1 in May, which was higher than the market’s expected 55.2. It was mainly driven by the Labour Day holiday. At present, the market is waiting to see the sustainability of consumption growth in the mainland and whether policies to stimulate consumption will be introduced soon to boost economic growth. In addition, there will be a 618 shopping festival in the mainland this month, and it is expected that e-commerce consumption will increase, which will benefit related industries.
Hong Kong and China markets rebounded from recent lows on expectations of a pause in US interest rate hikes. Meanwhile, market sentiment improved on a private survey that showed services activity in China accelerated in May, driven by stronger growth in new orders. Property stocks pulled back from recent rally, spurred by hopes of more supportive policies. However, new energy sector may outperform as the State Council continues to optimize the new energy vehicle purchase tax reduction policy. China's yuan has skidded to six-month lows against the dollar and analysts say it could weaken further as investors fret over a bumpy pandemic recovery in the mainland. The HSI may trade in the range of 18,000 to 19,500 levels in the short term.
Overseas Market Update
According to US Institute for Supply Management non-manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI), the business activity in the US service sector continued to expand, albeit at a more moderate pace than in April, with the ISM Services PMI declining to 50.3 in May from 51.9 in April. This reading came in below the market expectation of 51.5. The weaker-than-expected economic report added to concerns over the slowing economy, while increasing the likelihood that the Federal Reserve could hold interest rates steady at its policy meeting in June.
US equities ended lower amid weaker-than-expected economic data. Financials posted bigger losses, as banks fell on news that regulators are considering tightening regulations for large lenders, including raising capital requirements by around 20%. The defensive sectors such as communication services, utilities and health care held up relatively better. It is expected that energy stocks may outperform on stronger crude oil prices following the announcement of further production cuts from Saudi Arabia. The US Treasury 30-year bond yield traded near 3.89%, while the 10-year note yield was flat at 3.69%. The S&P 500 may trade in the range of 4,100 to 4,300 levels in the short term.
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