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Cathay Pacific (00293.HK): We will continue to review the resumption time of cargo flights to Dubai and Riyadh.On September 4th, Wang Wenjun, Deputy Director of the National Healthcare Security Administration, introduced at a press conference held by the State Council Information Office on the theme of "Starting the 15th Five-Year Plan" that in the first seven months of this year, the maternity insurance fund expenditure reached 78.42 billion yuan, benefiting 25.56 million people, including 60.78 billion yuan in maternity allowance expenditure, which was fully realized through direct payment to individuals. During the 15th Five-Year Plan period, efforts will be made to promote the simultaneous participation of flexible employment personnel, migrant workers, and new employment forms in maternity insurance while participating in employee medical insurance, reasonably improve the level of prenatal examination protection, promote the basic realization of "no out-of-pocket expenses" for inpatient delivery within the policy scope, and further expand the scope of direct settlement of maternity medical expenses in different regions.On September 4th, Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) Assistant Governor Silk stated that the RBNZ is more likely to wait until December to raise interest rates again. The RBNZ raised the official cash rate for the second consecutive meeting this week, with Governor Brehman indicating that further rate hikes may be needed, but policymakers want time to assess the impact of the rate increases so far. The statement signaled that investors have lowered their expectations for a rate hike at the next meeting in October, while heavily betting on a December hike. "We have made it very clear that, based on the economic outlook, we do believe that further rate hikes may be necessary in the future," Silk said in an interview on Friday. "Whether it will be in October or December is still uncertain, but based on the current interest rate path, the latter is more likely." Investors share this view. Swap data shows that the market currently expects only a 31% probability of a 25 basis point rate hike to 3% in October, and a 100% probability of a 3% rate hike in December. Silk reiterated that the RBNZ does not have a predetermined rate hike path.Cathay Pacific (00293.HK): Will cancel passenger flights between Dubai and Riyadh until November 30.September 4th – This morning, the State Council Information Office held a press conference on the theme of "Starting the 15th Five-Year Plan," introducing the relevant situation regarding promoting high-quality development of medical insurance and better serving Chinas modernization. During the 15th Five-Year Plan period, the medical insurance sector will continue to strengthen the foundation of universal medical insurance, continuously optimize the structure of universal participation, and expand the participation of key groups such as flexible employment personnel, migrant workers, and those in new employment forms in employee medical insurance. It will continue to improve the level of maternity medical security, enabling direct settlement of maternity medical expenses for insured individuals and direct payment of maternity allowances to individuals. A comprehensive long-term care insurance system will be established, long-term care insurance service policies will be improved, and the capacity and level of long-term care services will be enhanced.

The US Dollar Index Discovers Bids Below 104.00, and the Upside Remains Favored on Risk-Off Sentiment

Alina Haynes

May 19, 2022 10:02

After a flat opening, the US dollar index (DXY) is currently seeing a sharp decline. Wednesday's inability to surpass the round level barrier of 104.00 weighed on the asset, although a comeback is inevitable. The DXY remained stronger in the prior trading session as the risk-off impetus intensified due to surging global inflation. The European nations reported rising inflation rates, with the United Kingdom reporting an annual rate of 9 percent and the Eurozone HICP settling at 7.5 percent. The DXY was supported by rising fears of a recession in Europe amid high inflationary pressures and the incapacity of corporations to generate jobs.

President of the Philadelphia Fed, Patrick Harker

This year, Federal Reserve (Fed) policymakers advocate a spate of 50 basis point (bps) interest rate hikes. Rising inflationary pressures urge the Fed to do whatever is necessary to stabilize prices. Patrick Harker, president of the Philadelphia Fed Bank, indicated that the Fed should raise interest rates by 50 basis points at its June and July monetary policy meetings. After that, the Fed should adhere to the standard increase of 25 basis points.

 

This week's weak economic calendar has left the DXY susceptible to risk sentiment. Nevertheless, the Jobless Claims and Home Sales reports will keep investors occupied during the New York session.

 

Next week's major economic releases include New Home Sales, Durable Goods Orders, FOMC minutes, Initial Jobless Claims, Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE), and the Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index (CSI).

Dollar Index Spot

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