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Dec 3, 2018
with data as of Nov 30, 2018
CAD outlook
Strategy Reference Level Target Level
• The BoC estimates the neutral rate to be in the range of
2.5%-3.5%. We continue to expect three more rate hikes in Bearish on CAD USD 1.2952 1.3386
2019, which would take the policy rate to 2.5% and underpin Bearish on CAD HKD 6.04 5.85
the CAD. However, recent oil weakness may restrain CAD.
0-3M forecast: 1.33 6-12M Forecast: 1.30 LT Forecast: 1.20 Strategy for USD holders - Buy CAD upon retracement
• The USMCA was signed at G20 meeting. Next steps for the
USD/CAD – Daily Chart
1.3386 (Jun top) USMCA include its ratification in 2019 and the
implementation in 2020, which may underpin CAD.
• The BOC’s rate hike pace is only slower than the Fed. The
1.2952(fibo 0.618) BoC may hike rates for three times next year while the Fed
may end its rate hike cycle in 2Q19.
EUR/GBP
0.9145(fibo 0.236)
0.8883(fibo 0.618)
AUD/NZD
1.0889(fibo 0.50)
USD/CNH
RMB outlook: 0-3M forecast: 7.00 6-12M forecast: 6.95 LT forecast: 6.50
• DXY strengthening, the US-China trade war further escalating
and capital outflow owing to the growth slowdown and divergent 6.9895 (Jan 2017 top)
monetary policy with other countries are key risks. We believe
PBoC won’t tolerate the currency to be driven either by the
market force or by a strong dollar to have a one-way large 6.8117(fibo 0.236)
depreciation.
Strategy Reference Level Target Level
Bearish on CNH USD 6.8117 6.9895
Bearish on CNH HKD 1.1486 1.1194
AUD/USD
AUD outlook: 0-3M forecast: 0.71 6-12M forecast: 0.70 LT forecast: 0.77
• Tighter credit conditions are spreading beyond housing to businesses
amid continued housing market correction in Australia. Meanwhile,
although the labor market remains strong, wage growth is tepid and
the RBA may keep interest rates unchanged. if the Chinese authorities
ease monetary conditions via weakening of the RMB, AUD may move
with it. Stretched net short speculative positioning in AUD/USD, AUD
may find support at lows.
0.7484(Jul top)
USD/JPY
JPY outlook: 0-3M forecast: 115 6-12M forecast: 113 LT forecast: 100
• For much of this year, USD/JPY has been driven by rising US
114.73(Nov 2017 top
real yields. yields still seem in a rising trend over 0-3m, which
may pressure JPY. Real yields may finally retreat as Fed policy
ends up restrictive just when the fiscal stimulus from tax reform
110.84(fibo 0.382)
begins to fade, which may support JPY.
Technical Analysis:
• Since the RSI has risen to overbought territory, USD/CHF short-
term upside may be limited and the pair may range trade
between 0.9953-1.0171. Source: Bloomberg L.P., as of Nov 30, 2018
EM Currencies
EM Currencies outlook:
• Over the past month, EM FX stayed flat versus the dollar.
• We see EM FX roughly 1% stronger vs the USD. This forecast is
based on a stronger EUR forecast in 12m, higher equities, and
broadly flat oil prices that we predicts.
• We expect Asian currencies to strengthen by 1.1% in 6-12m.
• We see LatAm FX appreciate 2.1% in 6-12m.
Appendix 4: Upcoming Economic Figures (Dec 10, 2018 – Dec 14, 2018)
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Important Disclosure
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also present greater risks with respect to liquidity, volatility, and non-payment of principal and interest. As a result of being
classified as non investment grade Debt Securities, these Debt Securities present a greater degree of credit risk relative to
many other fixed income Debt Securities.
Higher Credit Risk – Unrated or non investment grade Debt Securities generally have predominantly speculative
characteristics with respect to the issuer’s capacity to pay interest and repay principal. There is greater risk of non-payment
of interest and loss of principal. Many issuers of these Debt Securities have experienced substantial difficulties in servicing
their debt obligations, which has led to default and restructurings. The issuers of these Debt Securities generally have to
pay a higher rate of interest than investment grade Debt Securities.
Higher Liquidity and Secondary Market Risk – The markets in which unrated or non investment grade Debt Securities are
traded are generally more limited than those in which investment grade Debt Securities are traded. This lack of liquidity
may make it more difficult to resell these Debt Securities and obtain market quotations.
Downgrade Risk – Downgrades in the credit rating of unrated or non investment grade Debt Securities by rating agencies
are generally accompanied by declines in the market value of these Debt Securities. In some circumstances, investors in
the unrated or non investment grade Debt Securities market may anticipate such downgrades as a result of these credits
being placed on “credit watch” by rating agencies, causing volatility and speculation of further credit deterioration.
Higher Vulnerability to economic cycles - During economic downturns, unrated or non investment grade Debt Securities are
typically more susceptible to price volatility and fall more in value than investment grade Debt Securities as i) investors may
reevaluate holdings in lower-quality bonds in favor of investment-grade corporate Debt Securities; ii) investors become
more risk averse; and iii) default risk rises. This is often referred to a “flight to quality”.
Event Risk – This includes any of a variety of events that can adversely affect the issuer of unrated or non investment
grade Debt Securities, and therefore the issuer’s ability to meet debt service obligations to repay principal and interest to
Debt Securities holders. Event risk may pertain to the issuer specifically, the industry or business sector of the issuer, or
generally upon the overall economy. It could have a direct or indirect impact on the issuer and their outstanding debts.
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Important Disclosure
Risk relating to RMB – If you choose RMB as the base currency or the alternate currency, you should also note the
following:
RMB is currently not freely convertible through banks in Hong Kong. Due to exchange controls and/or restrictions imposed
on the convertibility, utilisation or transferability of RMB (if any) which in turn is affected by, amongst other things, the PRC
government's control, there is no guarantee that disruption in the transferability, convertibility or liquidity of RMB will not
occur. There is thus a likelihood that you may not be able to convert RMB received into other freely convertible currencies.
CNH exchange rates and CNY exchange rates are currently quoted in different markets with different exchange rates,
whereby their exchange rate movements may not be in the same direction or magnitude. Therefore, the CNH exchange
rate may be different from the CNY exchange rate.
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