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The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on January 30-31, 2024, discussed current economic conditions, noting solid economic activity and moderated job gains while inflation remained above their 2 per cent objective. The Committee decided to maintain the federal funds rate at 5¼ to 5½ per cent. It indicated that the members wanted to wait more to ensure that inflation is controlled before embarking on a rate cut cycle.

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China’s economy achieved its Q4 2023 growth target of 1.0%, igniting hope despite facing challenges from a looming property crisis and weakening external demand. Despite the IMF’s projection of a slowdown, ongoing struggles in the property sector continue to impact foreign investment, prompting the government to introduce stimulus measures. Amidst these challenges, China’s cautious monetary policy seeks to stabilize the economy and the yuan, addressing deflationary pressures and efforts to stabilize trade.

In 2024, global steel demand shows varied trends: China’s demand drops by 4% to 485 MT due to real estate struggles, while India’s demand grows by 7.5% to 129 MT, fueled by domestic consumption. The US sees a moderate increase to 100 MT, driven by stable economic conditions. Europe experiences a 6.3% decline to 129 MT amid economic and cost pressures. Key factors include China’s manufacturing and property sector challenges, the USA’s infrastructure investments boosting demand, EU’s rising costs despite lower demand, India’s infrastructure-led growth, and global impacts on iron ore and coal markets.

The “USDINR Outlook and Strategy” report of February 2024 dissects the intricate interplay between rate expectations and currency performance. It offers a deep dive into the hedging strategies essential for navigating the currency markets. The analysis details the impact of US monetary policy on the Indian Rupee and outlines potential paths for USDINR, considering various global and domestic economic scenarios.

The “Euro Outlook March 2024” report provides an analysis of the Euro Area’s economic stagnation amidst slowing inflation, high borrowing costs, and weak external demand, with a specific focus on the industrial downturn in Germany. The report discusses the impact of these conditions on manufacturing, retail, and the real estate sector, alongside projections for economic growth, and outlines the European Central Bank’s (ECB) monetary policy stance in response to these challenges.   

As the Eurozone grapples with a slowing economy and cooling inflation, the burning question emerges: will the ECB turn dovish? Uncover the answers and gain valuable insights into the Euro’s trajectory, along with strategic hedge approaches tailored for this dynamic market. 

South Korea’s economic outlook remains cautiously optimistic, buoyed by a favorable trade balance, particularly with a recovery in semiconductor exports, and supportive global monetary conditions. Despite challenges in manufacturing and construction sectors, robust foreign investment signals confidence in the economy. The Korean Won is expected to outperform the Chinese Yuan, with projections suggesting a moderate trading range against the dollar, leaning towards stability in the near term.

Japan’s economy showed modest expansion in Q4 2023 amidst challenges like an aging population, manufacturing decline, and economic stagnation. Inflation easing to 2.2% in January 2024 suggests potential shifts in monetary policy. Trade deficit narrowed, indicating positive trade dynamics, while domestic indicators like unemployment and retail sales show stability. However, challenges in government spending and housing persist, with the yen’s outlook remaining uncertain amid global economic conditions. The outlook for Japan’s economy includes cautious optimism with modest growth and stable inflation, yet faces potential shifts in monetary policy amidst global uncertainties. The yen’s future is poised between weakening trends due to dovish global policies and potential appreciation in times of global tension or crises, highlighting its sensitivity to international economic dynamics.

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Vinod Garg

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Sandip Basu

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Samir Lodha founded QuantArt in 2012 January which has been running for the last 10 years. He is an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIMC) and has around 20 years of experience in Forex and Interest rate risk management. Prior to that, he had worked in senior positions with foreign exchange treasuries of JP Morgan (Executive Director), HSBC (Associate Director), and ICICI Bank wherein he advised large companies across India on risk management and hedging of foreign exchange and interest rates exposures.  He has significant experience in Fx and rate markets along with a sound experience and understanding of global markets, market economics, hedging strategies, hedge algorithms, price calculation, and risk-return optimization.

Srinivas Puni is an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) with over 15 years of experience in structuring forex and interest rates derivatives. He has worked with banks like JP Morgan, Standard Chartered, Yes Bank, and Axis Bank in the past. He conducts training on foreign exchange and risk management as well as advises specifically large clients. Srinivas has an in-depth understanding of the quantitative models behind derivative valuation and related CVA, DVA, FVA modeling. He specifically handles pricing, valuations, structuring, risk modeling etc

Vinod is an MBA from IIM Lucknow with 20+ years of experience in treasuries in India and Hong Kong wherein he advised large companies and banks on risk management, markets, and hedging. Prior to joining QuantArt, he held the positions of Executive Director in Goldman Sachs and BNP Paribas. Vinod has extensive skills in simplifying complex situations and convert the same into a hedge opportunity.

Sandip is a post graduate from BITS Pilani with 25+ years of experience in global markets.  He began his banking career with SBI and thereafter held leadership position at treasury at American Express Bank, Deutsche Bank and ICICI Bank in India. He was an investment banker for 7 years covering areas including PE intermediation, debt syndication and FX advisory. Sandip was Chief Treasury for Tata Steel Group between 2014-2020, where he led a large team with distinction in hedging currency, interest rates and commodity, investment of surplus funds, retirals investment, working capital management,RBI regulations  etc.  

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