ASHS News and Press, Xtrackers Harvest CSI 500 China A-Shares Small Cap From 09/02/23

2023-09-02 05:04:00 ET Summary Chinese leaders at the July Politburo meeting pledged to formulate "a basket of plans" to resolve risks stemming from local government debt. LGFVs are considered a component of China’s overall “augmented debt”, which includes off...

2023-09-02 03:40:00 ET Summary The month started with a bang with the US jobs report but the following week is looking a little more subdued, starting with the bank holiday on Monday. Eurozone:  Next week is littered with tier-three events despite the large number of releases...

2023-09-01 21:30:00 ET Summary Given the fact that equity valuations are so extreme and at such a precarious time in the economic cycle, it’s probably wise to maintain a defensive position in the markets. In fact, I would argue that it calls for maximally defensive position...

2023-09-01 00:30:00 ET Summary China’s latest activity data worsened across nearly every component. Markets have given up looking for fiscal stimulus, and have started making comparisons with 1990s Japan. We don’t agree with the Japanification hypothesis, but clearly...

2023-08-31 02:39:00 ET Summary A further slowdown in the service sector recovery coupled with a slight moderation in manufacturing contraction does not amount to any meaningful improvement to the overall economic backdrop. Total orders have improved to hit the 50 threshold signall...

2023-08-29 13:20:00 ET Summary What higher rates could mean for oil and gold. Oil's rise and its impact on inflation. China's weakness continues to be a headwind for commodities. Fed Chair Jerome Powell is signaling he stands ready to raise interest rates again if in...

2023-08-29 12:50:00 ET Summary Fed Chair Jay Powell delivered a largely hawkish message. But I believe those comments were mainly for show - I don’t expect the Fed to hike rates again. ECB President Christine Lagarde said that central bankers need to talk about forecasts in...

2023-08-23 12:30:00 ET Summary The sovereign credit spreads on the U.S. really ballooned out. While it got resolved this time, it does make the markets more jittery. Each time it happens, it's a cumulative effect. And that is certainly not good for the reserve currency because reserve...

2023-08-23 02:38:20 ET Summary China's economic troubles, including the Evergrande bankruptcy, could lead to a global credit collapse. The Chinese government is in a difficult position, trying to revive the economy while defending the yuan. Short-term investors may find opport...

2023-08-22 13:30:00 ET Summary S&P Global Market Intelligence's global real GDP growth forecast for 2023 has again edged higher, primarily owing to upward revisions to the US forecast. The US Federal Reserve is forecast to deliver at least one additional 25 basis point policy ...