Markets reassess rate hike estimates. “Party-gate" report due today; Support for EU oil ban wains.
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The long-awaited “Party-gate” report is due to be released today, with the PM set to address Tory MPs shortly after. Energy stocks fell yesterday as reports suggest The Chancellor will introduce a windfall tax on the industry.
Rishi Sunak is set to announce a multi-billion-pound aid package to help Britons with living costs.
EURThe EU will propose new laws that allow member states to seize criminal power, and potentially those of sanctioned Russian individuals. Meanwhile, following comments from Ursula von der Leyen it appears the political willpower behind the Russian oil ban is fading. Viktor Orban, Hungarian PM, urged leaders not to discuss the ban.
EURUSD trades lower by 0.35% as we print.
USDMoney-markets lowered estimates for US rate hikes, following weaker home sales and Richmond fed data. They now see 135 bps of hikes over the next three meetings, down from 141 bps on Monday. Raphael Bostic urged his Fed Colleagues to raise rates with care.
US durable goods orders are expected to rise 0.6% in April, slowing from March’s 1.1% advance.
ASIA/PACIFICThe RNBZ raised rates by 0.5% for a second consecutive meeting.
The yuan has seen its biggest weekly gain in two years over the last week, it is now beginning to fade. Some suggest any potential slide will be tempered by PBOC intervention.
ILSUSDILS trades higher by 0.1%, with no significant moves from yesterday’s range.Data & EventsFrance Consumer Confidence
German GfK consumer confidence, 1Q GDP
Spain April PPI
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