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According to the China Cotton Information Centers weekly report on the Chinese cotton market on April 6th, the following points were observed: 1. Price Dynamics: The average settlement price of the Zhengzhou cotton futures main contract for the week of March 30th-April 3rd was 15,331 yuan/ton, basically unchanged from the previous week. The average settlement price of the New York cotton futures main contract was 70.47 cents/lb, up 2.10 cents/lb from the previous week, a rise of 3.1%. Domestic cotton prices were 3,244 yuan/ton higher than international cotton prices, with the price difference narrowing by 382 yuan/ton compared to the previous week. The average market price of domestic C32S carded yarn was 22,285 yuan/ton, up 92 yuan/ton from the previous week, a rise of 0.4%. 2. Macroeconomic Situation: The escalating situation in the Middle East exacerbated concerns about global stagflation, with New York crude oil futures breaking $110 for the first time in four years. A report from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development showed that the average daily ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz plummeted by 95% month-on-month in March. Domestically, the manufacturing PMI returned to expansion territory in March to 50.4%, indicating a slight recovery in economic activity. 3. Supply and Demand Situation: The International Cotton Advisory Committees April report increased its global cotton production forecast for 2026/27 by 100,000 tons to 24.9 million tons. The USDAs intended cotton planting area in March was 9.64 million acres, a 3.9% year-on-year increase, but drought conditions currently affect 90% of major producing areas. As of April 2nd, the national cotton sales rate was 81.3%, a 16.7 percentage point increase year-on-year. New orders for downstream textile companies have weakened slightly, and some companies have seen a decline in operating rates. 4. Market Outlook: The expectation of tight supply in the new year and domestic policies to expand domestic demand provide strong support for the domestic cotton market. It is expected to continue its range-bound trading pattern in the near term, requiring close monitoring of spring planting weather in the Northern Hemisphere and factors such as the US-China trade negotiations.On April 6th, the ASEAN Plus Three Macroeconomic Research Office released its annual report, "ASEAN Plus Three Regional Economic Outlook 2026." The report projects that the ASEAN Plus Three region will grow by 4.0% in both 2026 and 2027. However, the report also points out that the escalating conflict in the Middle East and significant disruptions to global energy supplies have increased the downside risks to the regions economic outlook. The report shows that the regions economic growth is projected to reach 4.3% in 2025, higher than previously expected. Demand for semiconductors driven by artificial intelligence is a key driver of export growth.Japans Topix index rose 1% on the day.On April 6, local time, Iran claimed that it launched three rounds of missiles at Israeli territory within 20 minutes. Israel stated that Iran launched at least 10 missiles carrying cluster warheads in the three rounds of attacks.On April 6, Ali Velayati, foreign affairs advisor to Irans Supreme Leader, warned the United States on April 5 that if it "makes another mistake," the Iranian-led resistance front would retaliate by blocking the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Velayati posted on social media that day: "Today, the unified command of the resistance front views the Bab el-Mandeb Strait as much as the Strait of Hormuz. If the White House makes another foolish mistake, it will soon realize that with just one move, global energy and trade flows can be disrupted."

Due to ECB predictions that are hawkish, the EUR/GBP rises beyond 0.850

Alina Haynes

Jul 21, 2022 11:38

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The EUR/GBP pair has gained gradually after testing the previous inventory distribution area, which is situated in a constrained band of 0.8475 to 0.8495 with less selling pressure. As investors back the shared currency bulls in expectation of a European Central Bank rate hike announcement, the cross is attempting to surge over 0.8500. (ECB).

 

For the first time in eleven years, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde is set to hike interest rates. The ECB must raise interest rates because European households can no longer tolerate the price pressures, and the Asset Purchase Program (APP) has come to an end. Before enacting a higher rate rise in the future, the ECB could wish to start out by raising interest rates just a little bit.

 

As a consequence of Russian President Vladimir Putin's comments that it is unclear in what condition the Nord Stream 1 equipment will return from repair, the situation around the gas supply from Nord Stream 1 to Europe has become ambiguous in the meantime.

 

Price pressures on the pound's front have continued to be intense due to volatile oil and food costs. The basic Consumer Price Index (CPI) has, however, shown indications of fatigue. The overall inflation rate was 9.4%, above expectations of 9.3% and the most recent figure of 9.1%. The core CPI dropped from the prior figure of 5.9 percent, while it still met forecasts at 5.8 percent.


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