Junior Finance Analyst, Steno Research

Ulrik Simmelholt

Junior Finance Analyst

Macro and Geopolitical Research House

Steno Research

Steno Research is a new macro and geopolitical research house. We are based out of Copenhagen, Denmark, but have an international team and a strong network of sources and partners around the world. The team is lead by Andreas Steno, previous global head of strategy at Nordea Bank, and Mikkel Rosenvold, former chief consultant in the Danish Ministry of Finance.

Macroeconomics

<ul><li>The latest data release from WCI shows the first w/w drop in US freight rates in a couple of months.</li><li>Meanwhile Europe continues its drop in freight rates for the 3rd consecutive week now.</li><li>Looks like the carnage in freight rates is over with seasonal effects in shipping expected to kick in 1-2 months from now based on historic import patterns from Europe and the US.</li></ul>

The latest data release from WCI shows the first w/w drop in US freight rates in a couple of months.Meanwhile Europe continues its drop in freight rates for the 3rd consecutive week now.Looks like the carnage in freight rates is over with seasonal effects in shipping expected to kick in 1-2 months from now based on historic import patterns from Europe and the US.

Shipping Watch: Looks like container rates have topped for now

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Scotiabank

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FX & Rates

<ul><li>The USD is trading a bit more mixed as the dust settles after yesterday’s US CPI shocker.</li><li>Higher than expected prices drove US yields sharply higher, with the 10Y trading well through the 4.20% area that has capped yields recently, supporting broad USD gains.</li><li>Markets generally have steadied this morning; bond yields have retreated somewhat, with Gilts outperforming strongly after UK price data came in weaker than expected, while stocks are trading mostly higher. </li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

The USD is trading a bit more mixed as the dust settles after yesterday’s US CPI shocker.Higher than expected prices drove US yields sharply higher, with the 10Y trading well through the 4.20% area that has capped yields recently, supporting broad USD gains.Markets generally have steadied this morning; bond yields have retreated somewhat, with Gilts outperforming strongly after UK price data came in weaker than expected, while stocks are trading mostly higher. Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

FX Daily - USD Mixed After CPI-Driven Jump

Managing Partner, VRS (Valuation & Research Specialists)

VRS (Valuation & Research Specialists)

Managing Partner

Valuation & Research Specialists (VRS) is a boutique financial advisor with more than 17 years of experience in Corporate Valuation and Finance, and a diversified client base including some of the largest Companies in Greece.

Since 2002, VRS has completed more than 200 engagements in the areas of business valuation and financial analysis for more than 100 clients in a wide range of industries.

VRS has been honored to work with small and large private and publicly traded companies in Europe and overseas.

Boutique Financial Advisor

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<li>During the period under consideration, i.e. December 28th , 2023 to January 26th, 2024, the USD/AED exchange rate fluctuated between 3.672 and 3.673. AED is pegged to the US Dollar at 3.67.</li>
<li>The MA-10 line was moving above the MA-20 line for the whole period. Both MA 10 and MA-20 lines maintained a steady upward trend throughout the entire period.</li>
<li>Based on Graph 2, the PPO (red line) was moving upwards at the beginning of the period under consideration but after January 15th the movement changed. </li>
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During the period under consideration, i.e. December 28th , 2023 to January 26th, 2024, the USD/AED exchange rate fluctuated between 3.672 and 3.673. AED is pegged to the US Dollar at 3.67.
The MA-10 line was moving above the MA-20 line for the whole period. Both MA 10 and MA-20 lines maintained a steady upward trend throughout the entire period.
Based on Graph 2, the PPO (red line) was moving upwards at the beginning of the period under consideration but after January 15th the movement changed. 


Comment on Exchange Rate - USD/AED January 26, 2024

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The Transcript

We aggregate key quotes from earnings

Aggregate Key Quotes from Earnings

<ul><li>Companies are expecting the Federal Reserve to reduce rates to ease the burden on consumers and boost confidence in markets.</li><li>Inflation is still a concern for many companies, particularly at the high end, but the Fed cannot act until there is substantial data showing a decrease in inflation.</li><li>The lower income consumers are trading down and experiencing financial difficulties, with subprime delinquencies reaching levels similar to 2009, which is concerning for the market. </li></ul>This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

Companies are expecting the Federal Reserve to reduce rates to ease the burden on consumers and boost confidence in markets.Inflation is still a concern for many companies, particularly at the high end, but the Fed cannot act until there is substantial data showing a decrease in inflation.The lower income consumers are trading down and experiencing financial difficulties, with subprime delinquencies reaching levels similar to 2009, which is concerning for the market. This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

Elias Lisberg Glistrup

<ul><li>Hello Everybody and welcome back for our weekly 5 Things We Watch!</li><li>We dare say we have a diversified edition this week touching on everything from Japan to Gaza and New York Community Bank! Without further ado lets dive right into it!</li><li>This week’s 5 topics we follow closely: <ul><li>UK CPI</li><li>Gaza ceasefire</li><li>US CPI</li><li>The USD rally and the JPY</li><li>Banking crisis 2.0?</li></ul></li></ul>

Hello Everybody and welcome back for our weekly 5 Things We Watch!We dare say we have a diversified edition this week touching on everything from Japan to Gaza and New York Community Bank! Without further ado lets dive right into it!This week’s 5 topics we follow closely: UK CPIGaza ceasefireUS CPIThe USD rally and the JPYBanking crisis 2.0?

5 Things We Watch: UK & US CPI, Gaza, JPY, and Banks

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Steno Research

FX Daily - USD Mixed After CPI-Driven Jump

Higher than expected prices drove US yields sharply higher, with the 10Y trading well through the 4.20% area that has capped yields recently,...

Scotiabank

Comment on Exchange Rate - USD/AED January 26, 2024

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VRS (Valuation & Research Specialists)

Episode 112: Subprime Signals

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The Transcript

5 Things We Watch: UK & US CPI, Gaza, JPY, and Banks

Hello Everybody and welcome back for our weekly 5 Things We Watch! We dare say we have a diversified edition this week touching on everything from...

Steno Research

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