Head of Research and Global Chief Strategist, Steno Research

Andreas Steno

Head of Research and Global Chief Strategist

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.

Cross Asset Strategy

<ul><li>Hope you’re enjoying the weekend out there! Weekends provide the perfect opportunity to review the market’s performance over the past week – and this week has again been full of volatility with the CPI report released this Thursday along with bonds remaining indecisive about the future market direction.</li><li>The overall sentiment this week again has optimism written all over it with equity sentiment still hovering at 2021 highs on some of the short-term indicators, and GBP and EUR are continuing their positioning resilience, while commodity markets are starting to signal weaker demand again after a couple of weeks of strength.</li><li>Follow along as we dissect market sentiment and positioning data below.</li></ul>

Hope you’re enjoying the weekend out there! Weekends provide the perfect opportunity to review the market’s performance over the past week – and this week has again been full of volatility with the CPI report released this Thursday along with bonds remaining indecisive about the future market direction.The overall sentiment this week again has optimism written all over it with equity sentiment still hovering at 2021 highs on some of the short-term indicators, and GBP and EUR are continuing their positioning resilience, while commodity markets are starting to signal weaker demand again after a couple of weeks of strength.Follow along as we dissect market sentiment and positioning data below.

Positioning Watch – The Chinese Disappointment Is Written All over the Latest Positioning

Commodities

<ul><li>Welcome to the final series of our “Business Cycle Week”, where we cover how a possible rebound in manufacturing might affect asset markets, and if markets are already starting to position for it.</li><li>Commodities is the only asset class we need to tick off, and what a way to end the business cycle week with the most cyclical asset of them all, looking to benefit the most from a rebound in manufacturing.</li><li>Commodities have had a rough 2022 (and start of 2023) as USD strength and a lack of Chinese demand have held commodities prices down, despite the scarcity that characterizes the market currently.</li></ul>

Welcome to the final series of our “Business Cycle Week”, where we cover how a possible rebound in manufacturing might affect asset markets, and if markets are already starting to position for it.Commodities is the only asset class we need to tick off, and what a way to end the business cycle week with the most cyclical asset of them all, looking to benefit the most from a rebound in manufacturing.Commodities have had a rough 2022 (and start of 2023) as USD strength and a lack of Chinese demand have held commodities prices down, despite the scarcity that characterizes the market currently.

Commodity Watch – A rebound in the most cyclical asset class?

Independent Analyst

Niklas Olausson

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>The USDA surprised the market with a 5% lower-than-expected planted soybean area in 2023, with soybeans rallying 7%.  </li>
<li>The U.S. Midwest drought remains in focus. Dry areas are by far the greatest since 2002 and soybean crop ratings are at historic lows for this time of year. </li>
<li>With the budding El Niño, supply risk to edible oils in 2024 continues to rise. Reiterate the positive call on Plantations and the bullish CPO price forecast. </li>
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The USDA surprised the market with a 5% lower-than-expected planted soybean area in 2023, with soybeans rallying 7%.  
The U.S. Midwest drought remains in focus. Dry areas are by far the greatest since 2002 and soybean crop ratings are at historic lows for this time of year. 
With the budding El Niño, supply risk to edible oils in 2024 continues to rise. Reiterate the positive call on Plantations and the bullish CPO price forecast. 


Southeast Asia Plantations: U.S. Midwest Drought, the El Niño Bull Run Appetizer?

Podcast by J.P. Morgan analysts on global markets, At Any Rate

At Any Rate

Podcast by J.P. Morgan analysts on global markets

Analysts from J.P. Morgan’s Research team take a closer look at the stories behind some of the biggest trends, themes and developments in markets today.

<ul><li>China holding large soybean inventories and US soybean exports to China at zero for the 2025-26 marketing year</li><li>President Trump late in addressing trade issues with China, leaving US farmers and exporters struggling to recapture market share</li><li>US seeing strong exports of corn and wheat due to competitive prices, with potential exemptions for certain agri products from tariff rates in trade deals</li></ul><p><em>This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.</em></p>

China holding large soybean inventories and US soybean exports to China at zero for the 2025-26 marketing yearPresident Trump late in addressing trade issues with China, leaving US farmers and exporters struggling to recapture market shareUS seeing strong exports of corn and wheat due to competitive prices, with potential exemptions for certain agri products from tariff rates in trade dealsThis content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

Global Commodities: Agri trade returns to President Trumps Agenda

Data-Driven Commodity Research, The Commodity Report

The Commodity Report

Data-Driven Commodity Research

A unique newsletter about commodities and macro analysis in a weekly format.

<ul><li>*YTD our absolute return strategy is up 12,0% Diamonds Are Cheap Diamond prices have fallen to their lowest level this century!</li><li>Diamond prices are currently low due to a combination of factors including decreased demand, increased supply of lab-grown diamonds, and fewer marriages.</li><li>Lab-grown diamonds used to take weeks to make but can now be grown in a few hours, compared with billions of years for natural stones.</li></ul>

*YTD our absolute return strategy is up 12,0% Diamonds Are Cheap Diamond prices have fallen to their lowest level this century!Diamond prices are currently low due to a combination of factors including decreased demand, increased supply of lab-grown diamonds, and fewer marriages.Lab-grown diamonds used to take weeks to make but can now be grown in a few hours, compared with billions of years for natural stones.

Diamonds Are Cheap & Seasonality Headwinds for Soybeans

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Positioning Watch – The Chinese Disappointment Is Written All over the Latest Positioning

Weekends provide the perfect opportunity to review the market’s performance over the past week – and this week has again been full of volatility...

Steno Research

Commodity Watch – A rebound in the most cyclical asset class?

Welcome to the final series of our “Business Cycle Week”, where we cover how a possible rebound in manufacturing might affect asset markets, and...

Steno Research

Southeast Asia Plantations: U.S. Midwest Drought, the El Niño Bull Run Appetizer?

The USDA surprised with a 5% lower planted soybean area in 2023, while risk to yields from drought remains elevated. Supply risk to edible oils is...

Niklas Olausson

Global Commodities: Agri trade returns to President Trumps Agenda

China's record soybean inventories and limited imports from the US prompt President Trump to discuss trade with President Xi, while the US benefits...

At Any Rate

Diamonds Are Cheap & Seasonality Headwinds for Soybeans

YTD our absolute return strategy is up 12,0% Diamonds Are Cheap Diamond prices have fallen to their lowest level this century!

The Commodity Report

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