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Market Summary by AFORTI: US GDP Growth and Oil Price Reductions

2 September 2024

Macroeconomic Situation

Europe

·         Eurozone: Final CPI inflation for August 2024 was in line with expectations, which did not significantly affect financial markets. Core CPI: actual 0.3% m/m; previously -0.2% m/m;

o    CPI inflation in Germany: below expectations. Inflation preliminary for July at 1.9% y/y. 2.1% y/y was expected, while the previous figure was 2.3% y/y.

o    German GDP: Germany's economy expanded 0.3% y/y in the second quarter, in line with preliminary estimates. 

o    IFO Business Sentiment Index in Germany: slightly above expectations. Value: 86.6; forecast: 86; previous: 87.

o    French CPI inflation: slightly above expectations. France's CPI: actual 1.9% y/y; forecast 1.8% y/y; previously 2.3% y/y.

o    GDP in France (Q2): forecast 1.1% y/y; previously 1.1% y/y.

o    Spain's CPI inflation: falls harder than expected, to 2.2% y/y on expectations of 2.4% y/y and previous 2.8% y/y. 

·         Poland: Poland's GDP grew in line with expectations, suggesting stability in the economy. Inflation for August was marginally above forecasts, which may influence Monetary Policy Council decisions.

o    Poland's GDP: for Q2: 3.2 y/y (expected: 3.2% y/y; previous: 2.0% y/y).

o    Poland's CPI inflation: rises to 4.3% y/y, from 4.2% y/y in July.

USA

  • GDP: The U.S. economy posted higher-than-expected GDP growth in the second quarter of 2024, indicating a strong economy. US GDP growth for Q2 2024: value: +3%; forecast: +2.8%; previously: +1,4%

  • The Conference Board's consumer sentiment index was above expectations, which may suggest strong consumption in the coming months. US CB Consumer Confidence: 103.3; forecast 100.7; previous value: 100.3 (for August)

  • Durable Goods Orders: The reading was above expectations, which could signal an increase in investment in the economy. June change: 9.9%; forecast: 5%; previous value: -6,7%

 

Foreign Exchange Market 

The zloty in the period from August 26 to 30 remained stable against the EUR and weakened against the USD. The EUR/PLN exchange rate on a weekly basis oscillated in the range of 4.2803 - 4.2798, recording volatility reaching almost 4.2938, and the USD/PLN in the range of 3.8284-3.8644.

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Oil and Gold Market

Brent crude oil prices from August 26 to 30 remained in the USD 78.53-76.98 per barrel range, indicating a market decline, although during the week the market showed high volatility after OPEC's announcement that the cartel is considering carrying out, a gradual plan to increase oil production from October. In response to the announcement, crude oil lost heavily in value. Gold prices fell slightly from USD 2547.25 to USD 2535.10 per ounce, although the market showed volatility during the week and posted gains to nearly 2563.10 per ounce.

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Stock Exchange

The WIG rose some 468 points between August 26 and 30, ending the session at 84,868 points with a weekly turnover of 6,229,811,732. It was a week of light volatility on the WSE albeit with higher turnover than the last holiday weeks.

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Summary

The week of August 26 - 30, 2024 brought important data from global economies. In Europe, inflation in Germany and Spain indicates declining price pressures, which may influence ECB decisions. In the U.S., better-than-expected GDP and fixed-asset orders data indicate a strong economy, which could reduce pressure for further interest rate cuts by the Fed. The oil market reacted with declines to the OPEC news, while gold held steady, reflecting expectations for further central bank decisions. With the start of a new month comes the release of key macro data from the US - the NFP report for August. In addition, in the coming days investors will also learn about the Bank of Canada's decision on interest rates and data from the German economy. In turn, NBP President Adam Glapinski will return to assess the current economic situation in Poland at a press conference. This will follow the MPC's decision, which will be announced mid-week after the holiday break.

Treasury Department  

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