Lower gas prices could avert Euro-area recession, Hong Kong record worst contraction in more than two-years.
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UK business confidence dropped to its lowest level since March 2021. The model fell 1 point to 15% in its October survey. Contrary, the number of employers expecting to increase staffing levels rose for the first time in 5 months. The findings reflect the recent turmoil seen across the UK economy following Liz Truss’ tax cutting mini budget.
EURA relentless stream of negative headlines had pushed gas prices to record highs over the last 9 months. However, this may be changing as high stockpile levels across the continent, combined with mild weather have sent gas spot prices tumbling. If energy prices continue to moderate this could reduce pressure on the ECB, and subsequently they can ease off on painful rate increases.
German inflation continued to surge through October, after jumping to double-digits for the first time in 70 years. Energy costs in Germany are being passed through to consumers, which may keep price gains elevated well into 2023. New support packages might help tame inflation, but it is unlikely to impact the short-term outlook.
USDSeptember’s core PCE inflation accelerated through September, rising 0.3% matching forecasts. The higher print is unlikely to dissuade the Fed from downshifting from 0.75% hikes to 0.5% in December, which is currently the base case. The Employment Cost Index (ECI) will help ease the Fed’s communication challenge in signalling a downshift in its rate-hike pace for December. Total compensation for workers edged down to 1.2% in the third quarter.
ASIA/PACIFICHong Kong’s economy has recorded it worst contraction in more than two years, as the financial hubs recovery is hindered by weak global demand. GDP plunged 4.5% between July and September. This was also the third consecutive quarter of contraction.
China’s October PMIs all slipped below 50 into contractionary territory. The survey’s results were all taken prior to fresh covid curbs to contain outbreaks, which may weaken output yet again.
ILSIsrael’s unemployment rate rose to 3.7% in September from a revised 3.5% in August. USDILS trades 0.5% higher intraday.
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