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Asian shares fell Tuesday, despite Wall Street gains tied to Trump’s re-election. Japan’s Nikkei rose, while other regional markets struggled. U.S. stocks and bitcoin rallied on hopes for pro-growth policies.
Our baseline scenario sees the RBNZ cutting the OCR by 50bp to 4.25% at its November policy meeting. We also expect that the RBNZ will revise down their OCR forecast profile to be consistent with the OCR reaching around 3.5% by the end of 2025 (compared with 3.85% in the August MPS).
At the end of this note we summarise key data and developments over the past few months. Based on the latest information to hand, we think the RBNZ will:
express comfort that lower headline inflation (now at 2.2%y/y) gives confidence that price setting behaviour and inflation expectations will be consistent with inflation around 2% on an ongoing basis;
explain that this confidence has allowed for more front-loading of the easing cycle, resulting in the OCR being cut by 50bps in October and again this month;
note that recent activity and employment trends remain broadly in line with expectations;
continue to point to elevated non-tradables inflation, so that restrictive conditions and a negative output gap remain appropriate for a while to squeeze out the last of those inflation pressures;
acknowledge the riskier geopolitical environment, but draw no strong conclusions at this point aside from noting that NZ’s floating exchange rate will help buffer adverse external shocks that eventuate; and
provide guidance that if the economic outlook evolves as anticipated, the pace of easing will slow in 2025 as the OCR draws closer to the neutral zone.
Around that baseline scenario, to which we attach a 50% probability, we see four other potential outcomes at next week’s policy meeting:
Hawkish scenario (15% probability): 25bp cut. The RBNZ might opt for a smaller cut, noting that the starting point for the economy has not been quite as weak as depicted in the August MPS and that downside risks appear less prominent. As part of that scenario the RBNZ could revise up their neutral OCR to 3-3.25%, reflecting higher long-term interest rates in NZ and abroad. Risks around the exchange rate and the sustainability of weak tradable inflation could be highlighted, as could the more elevated pricing intentions trends in the ANZ’s business survey. Stronger NZ commodity export prices – especially dairy prices – could also be seen as supporting the medium-term outlook.
Moderately hawkish scenario (20% probability): 50bp cut but only slightly reduced end-2025 OCR forecast. The RBNZ would signal ongoing cuts at the MPS meetings in the first half of 2025 but to an end 2025 level of around 3.75%, perhaps due to concerns that ongoing disinflation in tradables might be less sustainable given downside risks to the exchange rate. Signs of a rebound in activity in the housing market and business surveys might also cause the RBNZ to project a more cautious approach in 2025 as the neutral zone for the OCR approaches.
Moderately dovish scenario (10% probability): 50bp cut and end 2025 forecast OCR revised down to market pricing levels of around 3.25%. The RBNZ could largely endorse market pricing, with a move towards a 3% terminal OCR projected to be largely completed by the end of 2025. The RBNZ would need to be willing to signal high confidence that wage and price setting behaviours have normalised, and that upside inflation risks seem modest.
Dovish scenario (5% probability): 75bp cut. The RBNZ would be signalling high confidence that inflation will remain no higher than 2% and perhaps concern that the recovery in economic activity might be more sluggish than hoped. Thereafter, 50bp cuts would seem most likely at the February 2025 MPS and April MPR meetings as the OCR is pushed to 3% by mid- 2025. We don’t think the RBNZ would signal a move in the OCR below 3% in 2025 but the risks that this might ultimately be required could be noted. This could especially be the case if the RBNZ sees predominantly downside risks coming from recent geopolitical trends (e.g., China deflation, or an unjustified rise in global long-term interest rates).
Key economic developments since the RBNZ’s last policy statement in August are noted below. We suspect that the RBNZ will conclude that activity and pricing indicators released since the August projections provide a basis for increased confidence that inflation will track close to the midpoint of the 1-3% target range on a sustained basis.
Inflation: September quarter inflation was a touch softer than the RBNZ forecast (+2.2%yr vs August MPS forecast +2.3%). Lower tradables and especially energy prices explain much off the move lower in headline inflation. In contrast, non-tradables inflation has been easing more gradually, albeit with some clear progress lower once government charges are excluded. Lower tradables inflation means some chance the RBNZ will project headline inflation a little below 2% for a brief period.
Inflation expectations/pricing indicators: On balance, most gauges of cost and pricing pressures are looking increasingly consistent with the RBNZ’s medium term target (the ANZ business survey’s pricing intentions index being in the notable exception). Similarly, surveys of inflation expectations are now back at levels consistent with the RBNZ’s inflation target or at least at around the levels normally seen when inflation is running close to the target midpoint.
Activity: The 0.2% fall in June quarter GDP was not as weak as we or the RBNZ expected. More recently, business activity indicators have improved but remain subdued and so suggest another modest decline in GDP in Q3. However, we are seeing signs that the downturn in domestic activity is flattening off. For instance, retail spending has started to push higher since August and residential consent numbers appear to have found a base following sharp declines over the past couple of years. Forward sentiment indicators in the QSBO and ANZ business survey have continued to improve in recent months as respondents have factored more neutral policy settings into their forecasts.
Labour market: The labour market is tracking no weaker than expected. The unemployment rate didn’t rise as much as the RBNZ feared (4.8% vs 5%) but employment growth and labour costs were a touch weaker than expected – the latter consistent with the slowdown in inflation seen in private sector services prices. Recent trends in filled jobs appear consistent with the RBNZ’s August forecast that employment will fall only modestly further in the current quarter. Any RBNZ concerns of a larger shakeout in the labour market have probably been assuaged by recent data (including more positive hiring intentions surveys, albeit advertised job vacancies are yet to improve).
Housing market/population growth: House sales are yet to show much improvement from subdued levels, while house prices have continued to track sideways at best with prospective buyers able to select from a significant level of inventory. However, mortgage applications have picked up and both anecdotal evidence and housing surveys point to a prospective increase in activity over coming months. So, on balance we would not expect much change in the RBNZ’s forecasts for the housing market. That said, it is possible that the RBNZ might slightly lower its forecasts for net migrant inflows.
Commodity prices/exchange rate: Overall, commodity prices are on the rise. That includes dairy prices, which have been bid up at the recent global dairy trade auctions (as reflected in Fonterra’s decision this week to raise its forecast milk payout for the current season). Prices for meat, New Zealand’s other major export category, have also lifted off the back of increasingly favourable demand and supply fundamentals. As noted below, there are some downside risks to the NZ dollar, although at present the trade-weighted exchange rate index (TWI) is trading slightly firmer than the 69.5 assumption made in the August MPS.
Geopolitical developments: War in the Middle East has intensified but to date oil prices haven’t been impacted and risk sentiment remains strong. The key development is Trump’s resounding win in the US presidential election and Republican control of the Senate and (likely) the House. Global markets have moved to price in the expected impact of Trump’s relatively unimpeded policy program. The implications are higher US growth, inflation, interest rates and the US dollar, although the exact magnitude is uncertain. For New Zealand, developments on the global stage signal potentially significant risks to export incomes over the medium-term. We may see short-term downside risks to energy and import prices should Russian oil be better able to reach global markets through eased sanctions after a brokered ceasefire in Ukraine, and if Chinese manufactured goods need to find an alternate destination due to US tariffs. However, short-term inflation benefits could be at least partially offset by a weaker NZD. On balance these developments confer more risk to the outlook which could make the RBNZ more cautious on the medium-term inflation outlook.
The crypto market capitalisation has reached $2.75 trillion, approaching the peak of $2.77 trillion reached in March this year. The next target for the crypto bulls looks to be the historical highs at $2.86 trillion and possibly even the next round level of $3.0 trillion.
Bitcoin has broken the upper boundary of the ascending channel, accelerating the renewal of historical highs. A key technical target and next milestone now appears to be the $100-110K area, as the five-month drift down from $73K to $50K looks like a correction of the bullish momentum from September 2023 to March 2024. The breakout to new highs confirmed the extension of the bullish momentum, making the 161.8% level the next target. Next, the $100-110K area should be ready for a major shakeout as many will be looking to take profits after impressive gains and on reaching key round levels.
Bitcoin is attracting attention with its all-time highs and weight in the crypto market. However, altcoins such as Dogecoin and Cardano, although far from their highs, more than doubled in value in the 5 days following Trump’s victory before correcting late on Sunday. Although both coins look overbought on daily timeframes, they are being driven by FOMO and short squeeze, which promises more chaotic moves in the coming days. Perhaps now is the time to pick up altcoins, which have so far shown growth rates averaging between Bitcoin and Dogecoin.
From a fundamental perspective, Bitcoin shows no signs of overheating. Galaxy Digital notes the lack of a spike in funding costs for perpetual contracts and a moderate increase in open interest (OI) for cryptocurrencies in general.
According to Fundstrat co-founder Tom Lee, Bitcoin prices will rise to “six figures” before the end of the year. He believes the likely reason for the interest in BTC is its potential as a reserve asset. Trump has previously promised to create a national Bitcoin reserve.
Technical analyst Peter Brandt commented on the optimal time to buy Bitcoin. According to him, the asset will rise another 73-100% and form a cycle top in August or September 2025.
The US SEC has postponed a decision on the NYSE’s proposal to list options-based spot Ethereum ETFs. The NYSE requested this from the SEC on August 7th.
Tether’s investment arm has funded a $45 million USDT crude oil deal that is “the first of its kind” and provides new lending opportunities in various areas, the company said.
The Ethereum Foundation (EF) reported $970 million in cash reserves, which includes liquid and vesting allocations. In 2022-2023, startups in the Ethereum ecosystem received $497 million in funding, according to the EF report.
Oil prices came under further downward pressure yesterday. ICE Brent settled almost 2.8% lower on the day, falling below $72/bbl. USD strength - an ongoing theme since the US election - has provided strong headwinds not just to the oil market but also to the broader commodities complex. In addition, prompt time spreads for Brent and WTI have collapsed recently, moving closer to contango, suggesting a better-supplied physical market. Our oil balance through 2025 shows a surplus on the assumption that OPEC+ unwinds cuts as currently planned and that we do not see any dramatic changes to Iranian export volumes.
OPEC will release its monthly oil market report today which will include its latest outlook for the market through 2025. There is the potential for further demand revisions from the group. Last month, OPEC cut its demand growth forecasts by 110k b/d and 100k b/d for 2024 and 2025 respectively. However, the group still estimates demand to grow by 1.93m b/d this year and 1.74m b/d next year, which is still very aggressive compared to other demand estimates, which are nearer 1m b/d.
The natural gas market saw significant strength yesterday. Henry Hub settled 9.4% higher on the day, taking it above $2.90/MMBtu. Colder weather contributed to the move, while short covering added to the move. The latest CFTC data shows that speculators were holding a net short of almost 146k lots in Henry Hub as of last Tuesday, a sizeable short, which leaves plenty of potential short covering with the right catalyst.
In Europe, natural gas prices have also rallied. TTF settled more than 3.1% higher yesterday. Lower wind power generation has provided support to gas prices, while the forecast also shows cooler weather in the region, which should be supportive for heating demand.
Iron ore slipped back to $100/t level on Monday after Beijing’s latest stimulus efforts mostly disappointed the market. Iron ore is among the most vulnerable to China's slowdown risks as the country's property market constitutes the bulk of steel demand. Beijing’s stimulus measures so far have focussed on clearing property inventories rather than boosting new starts, which is the biggest steel demand driver. In addition, China's iron ore port inventories have been increasing, further pressuring prices. They now stand at the highest level since early September. We believe high iron ore availability in China will continue to put pressure on prices.
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