Macro Hive
Summary A Republican sweep (red WH and Congress) could result in stagflation and force the Fed to hike. Meanwhile, a Democratic sweep (blue WH and Congress) would likely align with the Fed’s current projections. Market Implications A Trump victory would likely lead to bear steepening in the yield curve, and a stronger USD especially vs […]
Viresh Kanabar, Dominique Dwor-Frecaut
Summary The cost of owning and operating a car has increased sharply since the pandemic thanks to higher costs for insurance, licencing, taxes, and finance. Remote work and a greater desire for Americans to travel abroad have also driven a shift toward air travel versus via a car. Meanwhile, more fuel-efficient vehicles and EVs have […]
Viresh Kanabar
Summary Global oil demand is set to grow by 1.2mn b/d in 2024, led by growth of 1.3mn b/d in non-OECD countries and offset by a small decline in OECD nations. Chinese oil demand is forecast to grow by 0.6mn b/d, while Indian demand grows by 0.2mn b/d. Meanwhile, OECD Europe could see growth decline […]
Viresh Kanabar
Summary Global oil supply is set to increase by 0.9mn b/d in 2024. Non-OPEC members such as the US, Brazil, Canada, and Guyana will drive much of this increase. Within OPEC, we expect Nigeria and Iran to continue increasing supply this year. Finally, demand risks should prevent OPEC+ from unwinding its supply cuts. Market Implications […]
Viresh Kanabar
You might think the OPEC+ cartel is growing stronger. After all, it recently welcomed Brazil as its latest member. With current crude and liquids production of around 4.4 million b/d, the country will be the fourth-largest member of the extended group after Saudi Arabia, Russia, and Iraq. But the addition of Brazil masks a very […]
Vasileios Gkionakis
Oil prices are soaring, with Brent crude up nearly 30% this quarter. The supply side is driving the rise, increasing the risk of significant deterioration in global activity and upside to inflation.
Jon Caplis
The PivotalPath Composite Index returned 1.1% in July as optimism around inflation, a soft landing and indication that the Fed was nearing the end of its interest rate hiking cycle propelled risk markets higher. The S&P 500 Index (S&P) and Nasdaq Index (Nasdaq) rose in July 3.2% and 4.1% respectively.
Jon Caplis
The PivotalPath Composite Index returned 1.6% in June as the US debt ceiling was resolved early in the month and there was optimism around a soft landing and the end of the Fed hiking cycle.
Viresh Kanabar
We are neutral on crude as industrial demand is slowing. However, OPEC+ production cuts are beginning to tighten the physical market.
John Tierney
Peaking shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, fertilizer prices have since dropped two-thirds and are now only 20% above pre-pandemic levels.
Viresh Kanabar
A Russian insurrection is unlikely to impact oil production because the site of most production, Siberia, is far from Moscow.
Jon Caplis
The PivotalPath Composite Index returned 0.2% in May as the US debt ceiling came to a head, along with optimism of a soft landing.
Viresh Kanabar
Chinese oil demand has been strong, and rebounds in gasoline and jet fuel consumption have been the key drivers. Forecasts for global oil demand growth continue to rise.
Viresh Kanabar
Saudi Arabia announced they will cut production in July by 1mn b/d, with the potential to extend if required. OPEC+ also agreed to lower the baseline for Russia and select African countries by almost 1.6mn b/d for next year. Meanwhile, it revised the production baseline for the UAE 0.2mn b/d higher. This makes the reduction to the 2024 baseline total 1/4mn b/d.
Viresh Kanabar
OPEC+ holds its policy meeting this weekend in Vienna. ‘Voluntary cuts’ announced by OPEC in April came into effect last month. Further cuts seem unlikely given OPEC is already underproducing relative to the existing quota and forecasting an H2 supply deficit.
Viresh Kanabar
US gasoline inventories remain dangerously low at 218mn barrels. That is 6% lower than the five-year average of 233mn and the lowest during this time of year since 2014.
Jon Caplis
The PivotalPath Composite Index returned 0.5% in April amid economic uncertainty around the US debt ceiling, along with recalibrated interest rate hikes and recession probabilities.
Viresh Kanabar
Estimates for 2023 demand growth continue to get revised higher. We find that a supply deficit remains the most likely outcome in H2, supporting our bullish view.
Jon Caplis
PivotalPath examines the performance of hedge fund indices under different inflation regimes.
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