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EURUSD Braces for European Political Wrangling, US ISM Data

EURUSD Braces for European Political Wrangling, US ISM Data

Dimitri Zabelin, Analyst

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EURO OUTLOOK, US ISM MANUFACTURING DATA, POLITICAL RISKS IN EUROPE – TALKING POINTS

  • EURUSD eyeing US data release, political risks in Europe
  • US ISM publication will be heavily eyed as economy slows
  • Who will preside over key EU institutions amid infighting?

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APAC RECAP

Asia pacific equities along with the Australian and New Zealand Dollars all gapped higher after the news of a trade war truce between China and the US was released over the weekend during the G20 summit. While the boost to sentiment is being reflected in the capital inflow to risk-oriented assets, the gloomy fundamental outlook may hang over investor’s confidence and could undermine the rally.

EURO AT RISK AS EUROPEAN LEADERS DECIDE ON EU TOP JOBS

The Euro has been on edge as European leaders continue to debate on who will replace the leaders over key EU institutions. These include the European Central Bank, European Council and European Commission – the executive arm of the European Union. After EU heads of state failed to a reach a consensus on June 20, European Council President Donald Tusk arranged for an emergency summit on June 30.

The friction and divided views between EU leaders is a reflection of broader trend of polarized politics afflicting the Continent. So far, three candidates have been eliminated for the Commission President. These include Manfred Weber, Margrethe Vestager and Frans Timmermans. The difficulty lies in finding someone who satisfies lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, otherwise they risk being vetoed.

Officials want to settle on a name before the “European parliament returns from election recess on July 2 because their room for maneuver will be restricted if the assembly elects its own president before they reach a decision”. Failure to appoint someone in a timely manner may make investors nervous and would illustrate how regional political disunity can impact the day-to-day functions of critical institutions.

The loss of confidence could then lead to capital outflow from European assets and continue to pressure EURUSD. Here are is a list of some of the leading candidates and their respective positions on the political spectrum (as identified by Bloomberg)

Center-Right:

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic

EU Chief Brexit Negotiator Michel Barnier

German Chancellor Angela Merkel

IMF Director Christine Lagarde

Former Croatian President Kolinda Garbar-Kiratovic

Bulgarian Economist Kristalina Georgieva

Former Latvian Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis

Liberals:

Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mart Rutte

Luxembourg Prime Minister Xavier Bettel

Prime Minister of Denmark Lars Lokke Rasmussen

Social Democrats:

Former Prime Minister of Denmark Helle Thorning-Schmidt

Unaffiliated:

Lithuania President Dalia Grybauskaite

US ECONOMIC DATA

US ISM manufacturing for June is currently pegged at 51.0, slightly lower than previous month’s 52.2 print. Given that US economic data has been tending to underperform relative to economist’ expectations, it would not be surprising to see the report fall short of expectations. The US is not along in this regard. PMIs out of powerhouse economies like China and the EU are pointedly lower as the global economy continues to slow.

SWEDEN PMI PUBLICATION

The Swedish Krona will be eyeing the release of manufacturing PMI data. The median estimate is currently at 52.3 though the country’s growth trajectory suggests producers will be pessimistic on the outlook. As an export-driven economy with a heavy reliance on European demand, slower growth out of the region amid political instability will likely continue to weigh on Sweden’s recovery.

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CHART OF THE DAY: EURO INFLATION EXPECTATIONS REMAIN WEAK AS REGION CONTENDS WITH ECONOMIC DECELERATION

Euro Inflation Forward Swaps

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--- Written by Dimitri Zabelin, Jr Currency Analyst for DailyFX.com

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