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FEATURE
on Jul 4, 2024

 A measure of U.S. services sector activity fell to a four-year low in June as orders plunged, potentially suggesting the economy lost momentum at the end of the second quarter. The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) said its non-manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) fell to 48.8 last month from 53.8 in May, the lowest level since May 2020. It was the second time this year that the PMI has fallen below 50, which suggests the services sector is contracting.The PMI fell below the 49 level that the ISM says typically indicates expansion in the overall economy. The survey’s measure of business activity fell to 49.6 from 61.2 in May, the first contraction since May 2020. The ISM reported Monday that manufacturing activity deteriorated further in June. However, the surveys may underestimate the health of the economy, with so-called hard data such as consumer spending suggesting modest growth last quarter. The economy is adjusting to higher interest rates, and rising rates are slowing demand.Growth expectations for the second quarter are around a 2% annualized rate. The economy grew at a 1.4% pace in the January-March quarter. The survey’s new orders measure fell to 47.3 from 54.1 in May, the lowest level since December 2022. Employment in the services sector continued to decline. That suggests slower job growth in the coming months, although sentiment surveys are not reliable predictors of wage growth. Services inflation eased slightly last month. The ISM’s gauge of prices paid for service inputs slipped to 56.3 from 58.1 in May. That suggests deflationary trends are back on track after price pressures intensified in the first quarter.

FEATURE
on Jul 4, 2024

由于订单大幅下降,衡量美国服务业活动的指标 6 月跌至四年来的最低点,这可能暗示第二季度末经济势头减弱。美国供应管理协会 (ISM) 表示,其非制造业采购经理人指数 (PMI) 上个月从 5 月份的 53.8 降至 48.8,为 2020 年 5 月以来的最低水平。这是 PMI 今年第二次跌破 50,这表明服务业正在萎缩。PMI 跌破 ISM 所说的 49 水平,该水平通常表明整体经济在扩张。该调查的商业活动指标从 5 月份的 61.2 降至 49.6,这是自 2020 年 5 月以来的首次收缩。ISM 周一报告称,6 月份制造业活动进一步恶化。然而,这些调查可能低估了经济的健康状况,所谓的硬数据(如消费者支出)表明上个季度经济增速温和。经济正在适应更高的利率,而利率的上升正在减缓需求。第二季度的增长预期约为 2% 的年化率。1-3 月季度经济增长率为 1.4%。该调查的新订单指标从 5 月份的 54.1 降至 47.3,为 2022 年 12 月以来的最低水平。服务业就业继续下降。这意味着未来几个月的就业增长将放缓,尽管情绪调查并不是工资增长的可靠预测指标。上个月服务业通胀略有放缓。ISM 的服务投入支付价格指标从 5 月份的 58.1 下滑至 56.3。这表明,在第一季度价格压力加剧之后,通货紧缩趋势已重回正轨。

FEATURE
on Jun 29, 2024

  上周一开市后先向上行,去到早前提及的关键位2335后出现发力反弹,如果有做细图即市的,值博率会较高,因为这里可能是大图的转弯位,有机会用细图的止损食到大图的止赚。直到周三晚出现大动能下跌,去到前底2295后出现小横行,由于动能明显好强,有可能下跌动力已消耗得七七八八,较大机率会向上行一段,所以出现向上的机会也可一试。周五再次挑战2335,从1H看见刚去到整个波段的0.618后(2339)又出现反弹,短线可再尝试入市,但止赚今次会变保守,因为从大图看周四升上来的动力明显强,而且位置在大型通道底部,向下做先当回调波先会较好。现价2326,从周二2335反弹下跌未能破大图前底和周四发力向上升穿关键位2317,向下延续早前下跌趋势的看要暂停。下周一如向下行先,可留意细图2317附近,若向上动能仍然强劲,可能在这就会反弹,如果跌穿了就可能演变成震荡,那就看前底2295。若直接向上破顶,就找支持位回调时向上做会较有利,下关2353/2369逐关看。K.LAM风险提示: 场外式黄金/白银交易涉及高度风险,未必适合所有投资者。高度的杠杆可为阁下带来负面或正面的影响。阁下在决定买卖场外式黄金/白银之前应审慎考虑自己的投资目标、交易经验以及风险接受程度。可能出现的情况包括蒙受部分或全部初始投资额的损失,或在极端情况下(例如相关市场跳空)产生更多的损失。因此,阁下不应将无法承受损失的资金用于投资。投资应知悉买卖场外式黄金/白银有关的一切风险,如有需要,请向独立财务顾问寻求意见。市场资料仅供参考,MAX Online 绝不保证分析内容的准确性。

FEATURE
on Jun 27, 2024

 The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell last week, potentially easing concerns about a major shift in the labor market. The Labor Department said Thursday that the number of people filing for state unemployment benefits fell 6,000 to a seasonally adjusted 233,000 in the week ended June 22. The data included a new holiday, Juneteenth, last Wednesday. Claims tend to fluctuate around public holidays.So far this year, claims have fluctuated between 194,000 and 243,000. Economists are divided over whether the recent increase in claims indicates more layoffs or a repeat of last year’s swing. Claims remain historically low and are being closely watched for signs that employers are laying off workers as the economy slows. The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates by 525 basis points since 2022 to curb inflation.In another report Thursday, the government confirmed that economic growth slowed significantly in the first quarter. The Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis said the first-quarter gross domestic product growth rate was slightly raised to an annualized 1.4%, the third estimate of GDP for the January-March quarter. The previous growth estimate was 1.3%. The economy grew at a 3.4% rate in the fourth quarter.The U.S. central bank has kept its benchmark overnight rate in a range of 5.25%-5.50% since July last year. According to the unemployment claims report, the number of people continuing to receive benefits after an initial aid increased by 18,000 to a seasonally adjusted 1.839 million in the week ended June 15. These so-called continuing claims data cover households during the period when the government surveyed unemployment in June. The unemployment rate rose to 4.0% in May, the first increase since January 2022. However, most economists do not view the current unemployment level as a threat to the labor market, arguing that the increase in unemployment is mainly concentrated in the 35-44 age group, recent immigrants and certain industries.

FEATURE
on Jun 27, 2024

 上週美國首次申請失業救濟人數減少,這可能緩解了勞動市場重大變化的擔憂。美國勞工部週四表示,截至6月22日當週,經季節調整後的首次申請州失業救濟人數減少了6,000人,降至233,000人。此次數據包括了上週三的新節慶——六月節國家獨立日。申請人數在公共假期前後通常會有波動。今年以來,申請人數一直在194,000至243,000的範圍內波動。經濟學家們對於近期申請人數的增加是否顯示裁員增加或是去年同期波動的重複意見不一。申請人數仍處於歷史低位,正被密切關注,以判斷雇主是否因經濟放緩而裁員。自2022年以來,聯準會為遏制通膨已進行了525個基點的升息。政府在周四的另一份報告中證實,第一季的經濟成長明顯放緩。美國商務部經濟分析局表示,第一季國內生產毛額(GDP)年化成長率略微上調至1.4%,這是1至3月季GDP的第三次估計。此前成長率估計為1.3%。經濟在第四季的成長率為3.4%。自去年7月以來,美國央行一直將其基準隔夜利率維持在5.25%-5.50%的範圍內。根據失業救濟報告,在截至6月15日當週,經過首次援助後繼續領取救濟金的人數增加了18,000人,達到了季節性調整後的183.9萬人。這些所謂的持續申請數據涵蓋了政府調查6月失業率期間的家庭狀況。 5月失業率上升至4.0%,這是自2022年1月以來的首次上升。然而,大多數經濟學家並不認為目前的失業率水準對勞動市場構成威脅,他們認為失業率的增加主要集中在35-44歲年齡層、近期移民和某些產業。

FEATURE
on Jun 27, 2024

上周美国首次申请失业救济人数有所减少,这可能缓解了劳动力市场出现重大变化的担忧。美国劳工部周四表示,截至6月22日当周,经季节调整后的首次申请州失业救济人数减少了6,000人,降至233,000人。此次数据包括了上周三的新节日——六月节国家独立日。申请人数在公共假期前后通常会有波动。今年以来,申请人数一直在194,000至243,000的范围内波动。经济学家们对于近期申请人数的增加是否表明裁员增加或是去年同期波动的重复意见不一。申请人数仍处于历史低位,正被密切关注,以判断雇主是否因经济放缓而裁员。自2022年以来,美联储为遏制通胀已进行了525个基点的加息。政府在周四的另一份报告中证实,第一季度的经济增长明显放缓。美国商务部经济分析局表示,第一季度国内生产总值(GDP)年化增长率略微上调至1.4%,这是对1至3月季度GDP的第三次估测。此前增长率估计为1.3%。经济在第四季度的增长率为3.4%。自去年7月以来,美国央行一直将其基准隔夜利率维持在5.25%-5.50%的范围内。根据失业救济报告,在截至6月15日当周,经过首次援助后继续领取救济金的人数增加了18,000人,达到了季节性调整后的183.9万人。这些所谓的持续申请数据涵盖了政府调查6月失业率期间的家庭情况。5月失业率上升至4.0%,这是自2022年1月以来的首次上升。然而,大多数经济学家并不认为目前的失业率水平对劳动力市场构成威胁,他们认为失业率的增加主要集中在35-44岁年龄组、近期移民和某些行业。

FEATURE
on Jun 24, 2024

 Data on Friday showed Canadian retail sales rose 0.7% in April as expected, bucking a downward trend over the past three months, with sales at the pump boosting the overall figure. Statistics Canada said retail sales, which includes cars, clothing, furniture, food and beverages and more, rose to C$66.8 billion ($48.78 billion) monthly. In terms of sales, overall sales grew 0.5% in April.Statscan, which polled just half of the respondents, initially estimated retail sales could fall 0.6% in May. In addition to petrol pump sales, which rose 4.5% for the first time this year, sales at food and drink retailers also rose 1.9%, the data showed. Petrol pumps and food and beverage retailers accounted for 10% and 19% of total retail sales respectively.Since the start of the year, Canada’s retail sector has been reeling from the highest interest rates in more than two decades, which has dented consumer spending. But economists had predicted sales would rebound in April due to higher gasoline and diesel prices, although consumer pressure remains. The Bank of Canada cut interest rates by 25 basis points to 4.75% for the first time in four years on June 5, and money markets raised expectations for another rate cut in July to about 73% from 71% before the release of retail sales data.Economists say Canadian consumer prices continue to slow, and consumer price index (CPI) data due next week will provide clarity on whether the expected drop in retail sales in May is due to lower sales or lower prices. Core retail sales, which exclude sales at gasoline pumps and motor vehicle and parts dealers, rose 1.4% in April. Sales grew in seven of nine subsectors. The biggest sales declines were at auto and parts dealers, where sales fell 2.2% in April. Statscan data shows this sub-sector is the largest contributor, accounting for more than a quarter of total retail sales.

FEATURE
on Jun 24, 2024

 周五公布的数据显示,加拿大 4 月零售额按预期增长 0.7%,一反过去三个月的下降趋势,汽油泵销售提振了整体数据。加拿大统计局表示,零售额(包括汽车、服装、家具、食品和饮料等)月增至 668 亿加元(487.8 亿加元)。从销量来看,4 月整体销售额成长了 0.5%。Statscan 仅对一半受访者进行了初步调查,初步估计 5 月零售额可能会下降 0.6%。数据显示,除了今年首次成长4.5%的汽油泵销售额外,食品和饮料零售商的销售额也成长了1.9%。汽油泵和食品饮料零售商分别占零售总额的10%和19%。自今年年初以来,加拿大的零售业一直受到二十多年来最高利率的影响,这削弱了消费者支出。但经济学家曾预测,尽管消费者压力依然存在,但由于汽油和柴油价格上涨,四月销售量将会反弹。加拿大央行 6 月 5 日四年来首次降息 25 个基点至 4.75%,货币市场将 7 月再次降息的预期从零售销售数据公布前的 71% 提高至约 73% 。经济学家表示,加拿大消费者物价持续放缓,下周发布的消费者物价指数 (CPI) 数据将明确 5 月零售额的预期下降是由于销售下降还是价格下降。 4 月核心零售额(不包括汽油帮浦以及机动车辆和零件经销商的销售额)成长了 1.4%。九个子行业中有七个销售额成长。销量降幅最大的是汽车及零件经销商,4 月销量下降 2.2%。 Statscan 数据显示,这个子产业是最大的贡献者,占零售总额的四分之一以上。

FEATURE
on Jun 24, 2024

週五公佈的數據顯示,加拿大 4 月零售額按預期增長 0.7%,一反過去三個月的下降趨勢,汽油泵銷售提振了整體數據。加拿大統計局表示,零售額(包括汽車、服裝、家具、食品和飲料等)月增至 668 億加元(487.8 億加元)。從銷量來看,4 月整體銷售額成長了 0.5%。Statscan 僅對一半受訪者進行了初步調查,初步估計 5 月零售額可能會下降 0.6%。數據顯示,除了今年首次成長4.5%的汽油泵銷售額外,食品和飲料零售商的銷售額也成長了1.9%。汽油泵和食品飲料零售商分別佔零售總額的10%和19%。自今年年初以來,加拿大的零售業一直受到二十多年來最高利率的影響,這削弱了消費者支出。但經濟學家曾預測,儘管消費者壓力依然存在,但由於汽油和柴油價格上漲,四月銷售量將會反彈。加拿大央行 6 月 5 日四年來首次降息 25 個基點至 4.75%,貨幣市場將 7 月再次降息的預期從零售銷售數據公佈前的 71% 提高至約 73% 。經濟學家表示,加拿大消費者物價持續放緩,下週發布的消費者物價指數 (CPI) 數據將明確 5 月零售額的預期下降是由於銷售下降還是價格下降。4 月核心零售額(不包括汽油幫浦以及機動車輛和零件經銷商的銷售額)成長了 1.4%。九個子行業中有七個銷售額成長。銷量降幅最大的是汽車及零件經銷商,4 月銷量下降 2.2%。 Statscan 數據顯示,這個子產業是最大的貢獻者,佔零售總額的四分之一以上。

FEATURE
on Jun 23, 2024

  上周初价格先回落到横行1:1的距离,亦是前升段的0.618和互换位范围,从5M图可看到在下跌通道底出现反弹力量,而0.618刚好是前顶,短线看上是个不错的入市位。周二晚再次回测下跌通道底并发力反弹,从1H图看到型成W底升穿通道后延续向上,直到周四晚出现超大动能升穿2341和2353两个阻力,到逹2369附近后开始出现力量反弹,这时要留意上升趋势可能将要完结,所以如果出现向下做仓的机会也可积极尝试。最后价格震荡到2368后,在周五美盘时段出现大力下跌,有入到市向下做仓的人,可留部份仓位,可看看今次的下跌动能是否延续早前大图的下跌趋势。现价2321,未有仓位的,如下周一开市先向上行,可留意阻力位2335,这是前强升段的发力位,如要延续下跌,通常不会升穿这位置,否则又要继续震。如向下行先,就留意2308或通道底附近有否反弹力量,可先行当回调波做,始终短时间跌了50元,可能下跌动能减弱而出现回调。已有仓位的就可看反弹力量来决定平仓还是继续持仓。K.LAM风险提示: 场外式黄金/白银交易涉及高度风险,未必适合所有投资者。高度的杠杆可为阁下带来负面或正面的影响。阁下在决定买卖场外式黄金/白银之前应审慎考虑自己的投资目标、交易经验以及风险接受程度。可能出现的情况包括蒙受部分或全部初始投资额的损失,或在极端情况下(例如相关市场跳空)产生更多的损失。因此,阁下不应将无法承受损失的资金用于投资。投资应知悉买卖场外式黄金/白银有关的一切风险,如有需要,请向独立财务顾问寻求意见。市场资料仅供参考,MAX Online 绝不保证分析内容的准确性。