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Market Summary by AFORTI: WIG record above 100k points, possible rate cuts in Poland and USA

2025-04-28

Economic indicators

Poland

1. Wage growth (y/y) (March): value 7.7%; forecast 7.8%; previously 7.9%;

2. Employment growth (y/y) (March): value -0.9%; forecast -0.9%; previously -0.9%;

3. Industrial production (y/y) (March): -2.5%; forecast 3.6%; previously -1.9%;

4. PPI (y/y) (March): value -1.1%; forecast -1.1%; previously -1.3%;

5. Retail sales (y/y) (March): value 0.6%; forecast 0.3%; previously 0.6%;

6. M3 money supply (y/y) (March): value 10.3%; forecast 9.7%; previously 9.1%;

7. unemployment rate (March): value 5.3%; forecast 5.3%; previously 5.4%.


Eurozone

1. France manufacturing PMI (April) P: value 48.2; forecast 47.9; previously 48.5;

2. S&P Global composite PMI for France (Apr): value 47.3; forecast 47.8; previously 48.0;

3. France services PMI (April) P: value 46.8; forecast 47.7; previously 47.9;

4. Germany aggregate PMI (April) P: value 49.7; forecast 50.4; previously 51.3;

5. Germany manufacturing PMI (Apr) P: value 48.0; forecast 47.5; previously 48.3;

6. Germany services PMI (April) P: value 48.8; forecast 50.3; previously 50.9.


Germany

1. Germany's composite PMI (April) P: value 49.7; forecast 50.4; previously 51.3;

2. Germany manufacturing PMI (Apr) P: value 48.0; forecast 47.5; previously 48.3;

3. German services PMI (Apr) P: value 48.8; forecast 50.3; previously 50.9;

4. Ifo Business Sentiment Indicator for Germany (Apr): value 86.9; forecast 85.1; previously 86.7.


France

1. France manufacturing PMI (Apr) P: value 48.2; forecast 47.9; previously 48.5;

2. S&P Global aggregate PMI in France (Apr): value 47.3; forecast 47.8; previously 48.0;

3. France services PMI (Apr) P: value 46.8; forecast 47.7; previously 47.9;

4. consumer confidence index (April) P: value -16.7; forecast -15.0; previously -14.5.


United Kingdom

1. Composite PMI (Apr) P: value 48.2; forecast 50.4; previously 51.5;

2. Services PMI (Apr) P: value 48.9; forecast 51.5; previously 52.5;

3. Core retail sales (m/m) (Mar): value 0.5%; forecast -0.4%; previously 0.7%;

4. Core retail sales (y/y) (March): value 3.3%; forecast 2.2%; previously 1.8%;

5. Retail sales (y/y) (March): value 2.6%; forecast 1.8%; previously 2.2%;

6. retail sales (m/m) (Mar): value 0.4%; forecast -0.3%; previously 0.7%.


USA

1. manufacturing PMI (April) p: value 50.7; forecast 49.0; previous 50.2;

2. services PMI (April) p: value 51.4; forecast 52.8; previous 54.4;

3. crude oil inventories: value 0.244M; forecast -0.700M; previous 0.515M;

4. new property sales (March): value 724K; forecast 684K; previously 674K;

5. building permits (March): value 1.467M; forecast 1.482M; previously 1.459M;

6. Unemployment claims: value 1.841K; forecast 1.880K; prior 1.878K;

7. Secondary home sales (March): value 4.02M; forecast 4.14M; previously 4.27M;

8. University of Michigan inflation forecasts (April): value 6.5%; forecast 6.7%; previously 5.0%;

9. Michigan 5-year inflation expectations index (April): value 4.4%; forecast 4.4%; previously 4.1%;

10. Baker Hughes rig count: value 483; forecast 479; previously 481.


China

1. PBoC base lending rate (Apr): value 3.60%; forecast 3.60%; previously 3.60%;

2. PBoC core lending rate: value 3.10%; forecast 3.10%; previously 3.10%;

3. industrial profit in China, YTD (March): value 0.8%; previously -0.3%.


Foreign exchange market

This week, the euro (EUR) maintained its value against the zloty (PLN). The euro price oscillated between 4.2628 and 4.2944.

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The dollar (USD), on the other hand, strengthened against the zloty (PLN) by 0.18% after a large decline at the beginning of the week. The dollar price oscillated between 3.6953 and 3.7881.

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Oil and gold market

The price of BRENT crude oil fell by 0.96%, and oscillated in a range of USD 65.54 - 68.64/barrel. 

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The gold price finally fell by 0.23%, after peaking above USD 3,500 earlier in the week, and settled in a range of USD 3274.30 - USD 3506.94/ounce.

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Stock market

A historic moment on the WSE! The price of the WIG index rose by 2.06%, crossing the 100,000 mark for the first time ever and oscillating between 95,667 and 100,704.

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Cryptocurrencies

The price of Bitcoin (BTC) rose by 11.10% and oscillated between 321 100 and 360 000.

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Important events of the past week

Historic moment on the WSE: Historic records on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (WSE). The WIG20 index recorded a successful week, as did the WIG, which on Thursday crossed the psychological barrier of 100,000 points for the first time, closing the session at 100,115 points. Since the beginning of the year, the WIG has gained over 26% and the WIG20 nearly 28%, placing the Warsaw trading floor among the strongest in the world. This steady growth is supported by an improving economic outlook and growing interest from foreign investors.

Potential de-escalation of USA-China tariff tensions: A de-escalation of trade tensions between the USA and China. The White House is considering a significant reduction in tariffs on Chinese imports to ease the ongoing trade dispute. According to media reports, tariffs could fall from the current 145% to a range of 50-65%. USA Finance Minister Scott Bessent mentioned the possibility of a ‘grand bargain’, which would involve shifting the Chinese economy to a consumer model and the USA economy to strengthen manufacturing. Investors welcomed these promising signals with enthusiasm.

Possible interest rate cut in Poland: The likelihood of an interest rate cut by the Monetary Policy Council (MPC) as early as May is increasing. The latest data from the Polish economy argue strongly for the scenario of an interest rate cut next month. MPC member Ludwik Kotecki has consistently maintained the view that there is room for a total rate cut of 100 basis points throughout 2025. In contrast, another MPC member, Gabriela Masłowska, does not rule out a 25 basis point cut in May, provided that inflation remains low in April. Professor Przemysław Litwiniuk has even advocated a more decisive move and a 50 basis point cut in May. The President of the National Bank of Poland (NBP), Adam Glapinski, assessed that the prospects of inflation returning to target are increasingly optimistic, creating room for reductions. Wage and employment data are widely seen as an additional argument in favour of a cut decision.

Possible monetary easing in the USA: Expectations of monetary policy loosening by the Federal Reserve (Fed) are growing. In response to slowing inflation and growing risks to economic growth, market expectations of interest rate cuts in the USA are steadily rising. Beth Hammack of the Cleveland Fed branch has suggested that June is a realistic date for the first cut. The futures market has discounted these signals, currently pricing in around 3-4 rate cuts of 25 basis points by the end of this year, with the probability of a June move exceeding 50%.


Events worth watching this week

CPI in Poland and Europe: On Wednesday, consumer price index (CPI) data will be published in Poland, Germany and France, and on Friday in the euro area. These publications are crucial as they provide information on the level of inflation in the two largest economies in the eurozone and in Poland, which will potentially influence the interest rate decisions due in the coming week. A significant increase in the prices of consumer goods, especially in Poland, could result in only a symbolic reduction in interest rates, which will translate into a slight change in the value of the zloty. In contrast, a low CPI reading could argue for a more decisive cut in interest rates, which in turn should trigger a weakening of the domestic currency.

USA-China tariffs official: With a potential de-escalation of tariff tensions between the USA and China, it is worth keeping a close eye on incoming news on this topic next week. Possible further steps towards a tariff reduction or the prospect of a ‘grand bargain’ could have a significant impact on the value of the US dollar in currency markets. Given that the imposition of these tariffs has helped to weaken the US dollar in the past, a reduction in these tariffs could potentially result in a renewed rise in its value. Particular attention should be paid to official announcements from the White House and statements from the American Department of Finance.

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