sentix Survey results (42-2021)

Written by Manfred Hübner | 17 October 2021
Posted in sentix Weekly

Sentiment impulse

The number of bulls for US equities, as measured by sentix sentiment, has jumped in the last two weeks. This is likely to dampen the price outlook in the short term. However, a trend reversal is not on the agenda, as this increase is part of a bullish sentiment impulse that suggests further price gains on an 8-10 week horizon.

Further results:

• Gold mines: Better times ahead
• Precious metals: Strategic bias continues to rise
• sentix styles - Investor preferences & behavior

sentix Survey results (41-2021)

Written by Patrick Hussy | 10 October 2021
Posted in sentix Weekly

Crude oil with high risk

The greatest risks are currently indicated by the price of crude oil. Sentiment is now euphoric, basic confidence in black gold is beginning to decline. The mix of both results (TD-Index) in an unfavourable starting position for the lubricant of the global economy. Conversely, this should mean a counter-cyclical support signal for bonds, as rising energy prices are fuelling inflation fears.

Further results:

• Equities: US equities constructive
• Equities: No damage in confidence in Japan
• sentix Sector Sentiment

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Loss of momentum continues

Written by Patrick Hussy | 04 October 2021
Posted in sentix Economic News

The momentum of the economic recovery in the Eurozone continues to slow down. At 16.9 points, the overall index is falling for the third time in a row. Expectations are dropping for the fifth time in a row to only 8 points. For Germany we get the first feedback after the Bundestag elections: The current assessment also slips by 5 points, while the expectations component is able to counter the global loss of momentum and even rises by 2.7 points. Overall, the signs for the global economy continue to point to a "mid-cycle slowdown". The slowdown in growth in the middle of the cycle is making headway in the major economic regions - first and foremost in the USA. The Asia ex Japan region also remains affected.

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sentix Survey results (40-2021)

Written by Manfred Hübner | 03 October 2021
Posted in sentix Weekly

Sentiment slump

As expected, the post-election week after the Bundestag elections in Germany presented itself from a weaker, hectic side. The unrest stemmed less from politics and more from the turbulence on the energy markets. This led to striking sentiment signals in a number of markets.

Further results:

• FX: Sentiment in slump in EUR-USD
• Crude oil: Euphoria indicated
• sentix Economic index: Monday, 4^th October 2021 on 10:30h CEST

sentix Survey results (39-2021)

Written by Manfred Hübner | 26 September 2021
Posted in sentix Weekly

Hectic post-election week likely

While last week the focus was on China and the bankruptcy of the real estate company Evergrande, the discussion of the Bundestag election results is likely to move people's minds in the coming week. Traditionally, the post-election week is rather negative. Uncertainties about future politics are not bullish for the DAX, but nevertheless did not usually prevent a positive performance in Q4.

Further results:

• Bonds: Institutionals are bearish
• Crude oil: Unseasonably rising underlying confidence
• sentix investor positioning in equities and bonds