sentix ASR Essentials 16-2017
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23 April 2017
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sentix Weekly
Commodities setback still a concern for EM Equities
The latest sentix survey suggests that the run up to the first round of the French election did little to distract investors from their increasingly positive medium-term strategic bias on the euro versus the US dollar. EUR/USD readings remain well above the lows recorded at the start of the year. At the same time, the recent revival in strategic bias readings on developed equity markets remains on track, along with the improved tone of sentiment towards emerging markets (EM). However, on this latter front, it is notable that optimism on commodities as a grouping is still weakening. The risk remains that continued caution on commodities proves a drag on EM equity sentiment. See Charts 2-4, p2.
