Ashraf Laidi on CNBC Arabia about NFP & QE3, Mar 7, 2012

Mar 7, 2012 14:01

Ashraf previews ECB meeting & Friday's US jobs report on CNBC Arabia. He states the recent improvement in US labour markets may further reduce the case for further asset purchases from the Fed, which may lead to ongoing market correction. With Feb ADP coming in above 200K, chances for +200K NFP become elevated. Thus, a robust report on Friday may trigger a positive knee-jerk reaction in equities and energy market before a possible turnaround later in the US session.

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Bank of Japan Massacre or Yawn?

It does not matter the Bank of Japan will raise rates to a 30-year high. It also unlikely to cause a violent unwiding of the carry trade as was the case in August 2024? Why? First of all, Friday's 25-bp hike in the overnight rate to 0.75% is widely anticipated and will not be a surprise as in August 2024. Also remember, we had a rate hike in January, which was harmless in scale and in anticipation. Secondly, stock markets are well below their highs, meaning they're not at their peaks as was the case in August 2024, when they were vulnerable to any pricking from the Japanese needle. BoJ Governor Ueda, shall temper market fears, by indicating that the new 0.75% rate is well below the neutral rate, which is around 1.0%. This means 0.75% is not at all hawkish. If anything, it remains too low. Once Ueda asserts this point, while assuring no rush in future rate hikes --markets are likely to take it in stride. TIMINGS: BoJ announcements are usually between 3-4 am GMT, followed by the important press conference around 4.5 hrs later.

Also keep an eye on a possible SCOTUS ruling on Trump Tariffs. More detail here: https://x.com/alaidi/status/2001642347885662277

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