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Stock Futures Await Jobs Data with Uncertainty
2024-12-03
The Cboe Options Exchange witnessed a significant exchange of call and put contracts on Monday. Over 1.9 million call contracts and more than 1.2 million put contracts were traded, with the single-session equity put/call ratio rising to 0.62 and the 21-day moving average remaining at 0.62. This indicates the volatility and uncertainty in the market.

Deutsche Bank's Upgrade of CVS Health Corp

This morning, Deutsche Bank upgraded CVS Health Corp (NYSE:CVS) stock from "hold" to "buy". The analyst covering the embattled pharmacy retailer is betting on a recovery. CVS is currently up 1.1% in premarket trading, but it still carries a steep 25.2% year-to-date deficit. This upgrade could potentially attract more investors and have a positive impact on the stock's performance.

Zscaler Inc's Earnings and Market Reaction

The shares of Zscaler Inc (NASDAQ:ZS) are 7.2% lower in electronic trading. Despite reporting better-than-expected fiscal first-quarter results and receiving several bull notes, the company's forecast for the fiscal second quarter missed estimates. This has led to a sell-off in the stock, and it is now looking to extend its 5.9% year-to-date deficit. The market's reaction to the earnings shows the importance of meeting or exceeding expectations.

BlackRock Inc's Acquisition and Stock Performance

BlackRock Inc (NYSE:BLK) stock is up 1% before the bell. The investment company revealed an expansion to the credit space with its acquisition of HPS Investment Partners for $12 billion in stock. Over the past 12 months, BLK has added 34.9%, indicating the company's growth and success in the market. This acquisition is expected to further enhance BlackRock's capabilities and position in the industry.

European Markets and Political Strife

Markets in Asia finished higher today, with South Korea's Kospi adding 1.9% after reporting a year-over-year inflation increase to 1.5% in November. The yuan in China fell below 7.3 for the first time since the summer, sending the Shanghai Composite 0.4% higher. Hong Kong's Hang Seng tacked on 1% and Japan's Nikkei climbed an impressive 1.9%. In Europe, despite political strife in France where Prime Minister Michel Barnier pushed for approval of a contested budget bill without parliament's say, stocks are also higher. In the U.K., retail sales showed a year-over-year drop of 3.3% in November, its weakest performance since April. At last glance, London's FTSE 100 is up 0.8%, France's CAC 40 has added 0.4%, and Germany's DAX is 0.2% in the black. This shows the resilience of European markets in the face of political uncertainties.
Euro Regains Ground Against Dollar, Stagnates vs Pound and Yen
2024-12-03
The euro has shown a slight recovery, increasing by 0.35% to reach 1.0533 against the dollar. This comes after a session that was marked by poor business figures in Europe and, notably, the promise of an LFI no-confidence vote by RN members. Just a day prior, the likelihood of a Barnier government fall was 'predicted', causing the euro to drop by 0.8% to 1.0500 and even dipping below the crucial 1.0465 support level.

Stimulus and Job Openings

In contrast to the previous day's positive ISM and manufacturing PMI figures, the Dollar lacked any significant stimulus. The only notable data of the day was regarding job openings, or 'JOLTS'. According to the survey published by the Labor Department this Tuesday, the number of job openings in the United States rose slightly in October. It reached 7.74 million, compared to 7.37 million in September. The most dynamic sectors were professional and business services, which saw an increase of 209,000 jobs. Accommodation and food services also added 162,000 jobs, and information saw an addition of 87,000 jobs. However, the federal administration published 26,000 fewer job offers. Year-on-year, the number of job openings fell by 941,000, reaching 8.68 million in October 2023.

Impact on Currency Values

The $-Index ended the day down by -0.25% at 106.15. The greenback was also weaker against the yen and the pound, declining by -0.3% in each case. Against the Swiss franc, it dropped by -0.2%. Among the major currencies, the Canadian dollar was the weakest, experiencing a notable depreciation. This shows the complex interplay between different economic indicators and currency movements.

Analysis of the Euro-Dollar Relationship

The euro's recovery and the Dollar's lackluster performance highlight the delicate balance in the global currency markets. The events and data of the day have significant implications for international trade and financial markets. The rise in job openings in some sectors and the decline in others provide insights into the evolving economic landscape. It also shows how different regions and sectors are responding to various economic stimuli. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for investors and policymakers alike as they navigate the uncertainties of the global economy.
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La directrice du Budget dénonce l'incertitude des recettes du déficit
2024-12-03
La commission d’enquête de l’Assemblée nationale a lancé ses travaux ce mardi avec l’audition de la directrice du Budget à Bercy. Elle a fait état de l’incertitude entourant les prévisions de recettes. Presidée par Eric Coquerel (LFI), la commission des Finances a obtenu des pouvoirs pour six mois afin d’enquêter sur les causes de la variation et des écarts des prévisions fiscales et budgétaires.

Tagline : Découvrez les Causes du Dérapage des Finances Publiques

Première Partie : Le Début des Auditions

Les auditions ont commencé ce mardi avec l’audition de la directrice du Budget. C’est un sujet crucial dans un contexte de crise sanitaire, énergétique et inflationniste. Les Allemands et les Anglais ont également eu des difficultés en matière de prévision des recettes. Cela laisse penser que les modèles de prévisions sont perturbés dans cette période de sortie de crise.Après un premier dérapage à 5,5% du PIB en 2023, le déficit public est attendu à 6,1% cette année, très éloigné des 4,4% prévus précédemment.

Deuxième Partie : Prévisions et Ecarts

En regardant les dix dernières années, entre 2014 et 2023, on constate que les écarts entre la dernière loi de finances et l’exécution effective sur le budget de l’État sont plutôt à la hausse pour huit années sur dix. Les prévisions semblent avoir été assez prudentes, mais il y a eu deux années où ils sont à la baisse. Des écarts absolument substantiels ont également été constatés lors de la crise financière de 2008-2009.Concernant 2024, la directrice du Budget a évoqué une baisse des recettes de TVA, des plus-values et de l’impôt sur le revenu. En tout, une très légère dégradation de 0,5 milliard d’euros est attendue. Cependant, les risques sur les recettes de l’État sont importants, liés au cinquième acompte de l’impôt sur les sociétés. Le ministère du Budget a assuré que la prévision de déficit pour 2024 restait inchangée.

Troisième Partie : Actions Prises

Un comité d’experts économiques a été installé mi-novembre par le gouvernement pour améliorer les modèles de prévisions macroéconomiques. Des « travaux approfondis » sont en cours et doivent aboutir à un plan d’action précis dès 2025. Le gouvernement entend ramener le déficit autour de 5% en 2025, mais cet objectif pourrait être compromis.La commission d’enquête entend entendre mercredi la directrice générale des Finances publiques (DGFiP) Amélie Verdier, puis jeudi Jérôme Fournel, directeur de cabinet du Premier ministre Michel Barnier.

Quatrième Partie : Auditions Attendues

Enfin, les auditions très attendues de l’ex-ministre de l’Economie et des Finances Bruno Le Maire, en poste durant sept ans, et de l’ancien ministre chargé des Comptes publics Thomas Cazenave se tiendront le 12 décembre. Bruno Le Maire est déjà venu s’expliquer début novembre au Sénat. Il a réfuté toute « faute » ou « dissimulation » face à la dégradation des finances publiques.(Avec AFP)03 Déc 2024, 20:21Partager :Rédiger un commentaire
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