Next Week to Watch: 06.02. – 10.02.2023.

03.02.2023 09:27|Conotoxia Ltd Analyst Team

A considerably calmer week ahead compared to this week, at least in terms of the economic calendar. 

Monday 06.02. 09:30 GMT, UK Construction Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) January

UK Purchasing Managers Index provides insight into the activity level within the construction industry as reported by purchasing managers. This measure gives an understanding of the condition of the UK construction industry, as purchasing managers are considered to have access to first-hand data on their company's performance.  

A reading above 50 indicates expansion, while a reading below 50 indicates contraction in the construction industry. UK construction companies have signalled a resuming slowdown in business activity growth since the November data came out, reflecting slower demand and reduced risk appetite due to higher borrowing costs and uncertainties about the economic outlook. The forecast for the January PMI is 49.6, indicating a slight contraction in the construction sector. 

Higher than expected reading may have a bullish effect on the GBP, while a lower-than-expected reading could be bearish for the GBP. 

Impact: GBP

Tuesday 07.02. 13:30 GMT, US Trade Balance (Dec)

The trade balance measures the difference in value between imported and exported goods and services during the reporting period. A positive figure indicates that more goods and services were exported than imported.

The US trade balance has historically been negative, and a worsening trend could be observed over the long term. In March 2022, the US trade balance surpassed -100 billion USD for the first time in history, and since then, it has fallen to -61.50 billion USD, according to the November data. December's data are expected to show a slight deterioration to -68.70 billion USD.

A higher-than-forecast reading may be seen as bullish for the USD, while a lower-than-forecast reading (larger negative number) may be interpreted as bearish for the USD. An outflow of USD from the country and lower foreign demand for US products during a trade deficit could lead to a depreciation of the currency, which in turn may boost the country's exports as its goods become cheaper for the rest of the world.

Impact: USD

Friday 10.02. 13:30 GMT, Canada Employment Change (Jan)

The employment change report shows the change in the number of people employed, which is an essential indicator of consumer spending. While an increase in the number of people in employment usually signals a positive move in economic expansion, market participants may be hoping for a lower number as this would indicate that the central bank's tightening policy is working and further interest rate hikes may not be necessary. 

Previous figures for employment changes in Canada have been very volatile. While August saw a decline (-39.7 thousand jobs), September and November showed slight gains (+21.1 thousand and +10.1 thousand jobs, respectively), followed by increases of over 100 thousand in October and December. Friday's data for January are expected to show a possible increase of 8 thousand. 

A higher-than-forecast reading may have a bullish effect on the Canadian dollar and a bearish effect on the stock market. In contrast, lower-than-forecast reading may have a bearish impact on the Canadian dollar and a bullish effect on the stock market.

Impact: CAD, S&P/TSX Composite Index

Stocks to watch

Activision Blizzard (ATVI) announcing its earnings results for the quarter ending on 12/2022. Forecast: 0.7946. Positive earnings surprise in 7 out of the last 10 reports. Time: Monday, February 6, after the market closes.

Walt Disney (DIS) announcing its earnings results for the quarter ending on 12/2022. Forecast: 1.51. Positive earnings surprise in 7 out of the last 10 reports. Time: Wednesday, February 8, after the market closes.

AstraZeneca ADR (AZN) announcing its earnings results for the quarter ending on 12/2022. Forecast: 0.6825. Positive earnings surprise in 7 out of the last 10 reports. Time: Thursday, February 9, before the market opens.

PayPal Holdings Inc (PYPL) announcing its earnings results for the quarter ending on 12/2022. Forecast: 1.19. Positive earnings surprise in 9 out of the last 10 reports. Time: Thursday, February 9, after the market closes.

 

Santa Zvaigzne-Sproge, CFA, Head of Investment Advice Department at Conotoxia Ltd. (Conotoxia investment service)

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