EUR/USD Fundamental Analysis September 24, 2012 Forecast

Analysis and Recommendations:

The EUR/USD climbed in the afternoon to trade at 1.3003.  The EUR/USD continues to trade sub-1.30 however, weighed down by Thursday’s weak French PMIs. Even a successful Spanish debt auction was not enough to trigger a rebound – given it implies no urgent need for an aid request to the EFSF.

 The Financial Times has reported that EU officials are working with the Spanish government behind the scenes on the details a new economic plan for Spain, which could eventually pave the way for a formal aid request. The FT story flags discussions between Madrid and the EC that “are focusing on measures that would be demanded by international lenders as part of a new rescue program, ensuring they are in place before a bailout is formally requested.”  The FT cites sources as saying that a plan will be unveiled by next Thursday.  As we will write in our week ahead column to be shared later this morning, a catalyst in terms of timing may well be next week’s planned update on Spain’s year-to-date budget deficit that had already previously been tracking 44% higher than in 2011.  It’s unlikely that deficit pressures are becoming any less acute as eurozone growth disappoints such that heightened uncertainty over Spanish finances may well be catapulting the country toward a bail-out.

Eurozone PMI numbers for September were not inspiring with the composite PMI printing slightly softer than expectations at 45.9. Manufacturing and services PMIs is Germany came in stronger than expected at 47.3 and 50.6 in September while the French PMIs trailed consensus at 42.6 and 46.1 respectively.

Greek PASOK party leader Venizelos noted that Greeks have made many sacrifices and the government should not “burden the society”.  He noted that Greece should be given “another two years” to meet its budget deficit targets and this issue should be broached with the Troika officials. He added that the plan for spending cuts will not be ready for discussion by September 23.

Greece’s tri-party coalition still cannot reach agreement on how to deliver €11.5 billion in additional cuts in order to secure the next round of aid payments.  The second attempt has failed, and another shot at it will be made next week.  The troika’s inspectors are leaving today.

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Economic Data September 21, 2012 actual v. forecast

Upcoming Economic Events that affect the EUR ( there are no USD or CAD events )

Government Bond Auction

Date Time Country 

Sep 24 09:10 Norway 

Sep 24 09:30 Germany 

Sep 24 10:00 Belgium 

Sep 24 15:30 Italy  

Sep 25 08:30 Holland 

Sep 25 08:30 Spain 

Sep 25 09:10 Italy  

Sep 25 14:30 UK 

Sep 25 17:00 US 

Sep 26 09:10 Italy  

Sep 26 09:10 Sweden 

Sep 26 09:00 Germany 

Sep 26 14:30 Sweden 

Sep 26 17:00 US 

Sep 27 00:30 Japan 

Sep 27 09:10 Italy  

Sep 27 17:00 US