FlowBank's hand-curated fresh financial news [header_noDither] 15.12.2022 Good morning FlowBankers! Here's the latest market news, hand-curated by our research team. The Big Story [Pfizer] There are more and more signs that China is moving towards a loosening of its Covid restrictions. In that sense, Pfizer Inc signed an agreement to sell its antiviral medication Paxlovid in China through a state-owned company, making the drug available to fight surging cases. [Start Trading](113/cXx8Z04/VVZBsR7hm5l_W81tHdt276sFLVtG5yr4TBb-GN5NMMlk2-MK5V1-WJV7CgPdNN502SQ2xDtqdW5CNdtf3rCXWXW84fcPX6HrdTsW41QjJq2XjWMmW2p-5RF8nhvF0W9dC5vW54WrZfW4KkZbQ4dmfDLW51nqpQ8nJYJgW6j8QJx2cr__pW4JkGtM6KVfJTW4THPtv6jgpwFW22QDNb8wnqW2W8_pWyJ6NgNySW7BT8Zj64QnbrW6bgxGF3m4n1FW5tvLrs3wtm4LW8j6Csy5nF-NKW94NNqk46VB5gW1bv5xF1jY2b_N7x6wwmtgN9v3gg-1) Trader's Corner In focus ⢠Currency market could become volatile as investors eye the monetary policy of the ECB, the BoE, and the SNB. Although the rate rises may begin to slow down, the central banks are far from finished. Markets will be looking for clues as to how much the deposit rate will rise. ⢠US stocks fell during Powell's speech, but the current environment could favour a 'Santa rally' as we approach a pause in announcements. Looking at technicals, 4,100 is the next resistance on the S&P500. ⢠Demand for energy is not going away, particularly with China re-opening. And, WTI Crude traders seem to be buying the dip from prices nearing a one-year low. Economic data ⢠US retail sales, Philadelphia Fed manufacturing, Business inventories ⢠ECB interest rate decision, monetary policy statement ⢠BoE, SNB interest rate decision Earnings ⢠Adobe (after hours) ⢠Trip.com Crypto ⢠Bitcoin and Ethereum remain at a one-month high despite stepbacks from a reversal in risk sentiment. And, Bitcoin crossed 18,000 USD at one point, for the first time since the FTX collapse. ⢠MetaMask has added a PayPal integration to its software wallet, allowing US users to purchase Ethereum directly from its mobile app. [Screenshot 2022-12-15 at 05.00.40] [Start Trading](113/cXx8Z04/VVZBsR7hm5l_W81tHdt276sFLVtG5yr4TBb-GN5NMMlk2-MK5V1-WJV7CgR21W7T0Cnt35Hl6wW3pZrwS3046VGW7SKm-w3j3XcBW6rqNmc3DBRpWW5wQlZp5RZsQ0W2yJw0w3N1LsXV1x3_42q9mGtW92RlTF4j5rp1W5Qr_dr8SqH7xN2-_QDGgXM4pW6gJgv37ZSKVgW3gs7rb99TggbW8bS1vC7f53jKW57y-Wx9fqZTgW6zmqdj2gjWZ1W1NnmCt2ZGV11W4XwWpr5d6B1jW7wNcdM51G308W1WbGRV46klzxW7Gbdg837PRtX37Dj1) Market Recap The Fed raised interest rates by 50bps as expected, but it is the tougher forecasts of rates touching 5% in 2023, that sent markets lower. The S&P500 fell 0.5% brought lower by Apple (-1.8%), and Tesla (-2.8%). US 10-year Treasury yields ended the day lower by 2.5bps to 3.48%, while 2-year yields held steady at 4.2%. Oil gained almost 3% on supplies worries amid China's reopening. EURUSD is approaching 1.07 as traders reduce dollar exposure amid falling long-term Treasury yields. This morning, investors remain cautious as they weigh the ramifications of the Fed's "higher for longer" approach. And, the EURUSD is witnessing some profit-taking ahead of the ECB's interest rate announcement. Chart Of the Day The Fed's interest rate hike of 50bps and Powell's press conference sent markets worrying monetary policy could be too tight. Looking at technicals, S&P500 has support at â¼3'905 and resistance â¼4'100. [S&P500 14.12.2022](113/cXx8Z04/VVZBsR7hm5l_W81tHdt276sFLVtG5yr4TBb-GN5NMMl12-MJQV1-WJV7CgDtHW7wlMyx3M37yKW2zFTlN6VWrK9W5hgtmp8NwSmMW5yvWvR6cpccPW1rcJCh6HTXySW3ByDJM26s9WtW1Rz-728jGdPfW1L2d985gdXh3VQrbqH4_psHjW1pnYHf4VVlmQF1v06WQf888N42fl6KQLGMTW8KhMbB5zpX9fMm6x7tlCsBJW848tfc2c1jZnW4YqJPf1rtxsdN2QNKsKzWLRvVKmZNT42X3pz37YF1) FlowBank Blog Could travel stocks see a holiday boost? [Travel stocks](113/cXx8Z04/VVZBsR7hm5l_W81tHdt276sFLVtG5yr4TBb-GN5NMMl12-MJQV1-WJV7CgF4fW5Yk1y24RXm95W2Vbwc77K9f9MW7zq_cx1wNDF8W8ylKXZ4WgcpPN3tG_v6H3f5JW7Tj7TX3v92PBN8mc7gNRRgkKVdHd5-4xd5LCW59ppKQ3RFlmnW2_cH1h51bxpMW785tQh6HR-kHW4sHMtr8pPHfYW45KSHF2dqcPvW4xdrky8Fcnm9N1h7Qt06rFl8W6Kb7RT8tcFhYW7rKLTB5n6KvGW8j_Ts61N5PYp33101) With travel numbers having recovered from Covid-19, the travel industry could be set to benefit this year, particularly from people prioritising travelling and visiting family. With strong bookings, could travel stocks see a holiday boost? 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