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Core Viewpoint - Regional diversification in investment portfolios is essential, particularly in fixed income, as emerging market bonds are outperforming the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index year-to-date [1][3]. Group 1: Emerging Markets Debt (EMD) Performance - Emerging market bonds are significantly outperforming the S&P 500 and the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index, highlighting the importance of including them in fixed income portfolios [1]. - The Neuberger Berman Emerging Markets Debt Hard Currency ETF (NEMD) is gaining attention due to its strong performance and active management approach [2][3]. Group 2: Factors Driving NEMD's Momentum - Monetary easing and the desire for geographic diversity in fixed income portfolios are contributing to the growing popularity of ETFs like NEMD [3]. - Improving corporate balance sheets in developing markets are leading to credit rating upgrades, which positively impact bond prices and financing costs [4]. Group 3: Economic and Currency Influences - A weaker US dollar is beneficial for hard currency debt, which NEMD holds, and this trend may continue, providing further support for emerging market debt [5][6]. - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects a growth differential of 2.6% for emerging markets compared to developed markets in 2025, indicating a favorable economic outlook for EMD [7].

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Market Overview - Sugar prices showed a recovery on Tuesday, with NY world sugar 11 closing up by 1.73% and December London ICE white sugar 5 up by 1.53% [1] - The initial decline in sugar prices was attributed to a weaker dollar and short covering in sugar futures, with NY sugar hitting a 3-week low and London sugar reaching a 4.25-year low [2] Supply and Production Insights - The global sugar supply outlook remains robust, contributing to downward pressure on prices, with BMI Group projecting a global sugar surplus of 10.5 million metric tons (MMT) for 2025/26 and Covrig Analytics estimating a surplus of 4.1 MMT for 2025/25 [2] - Brazil's sugar output has increased significantly, with a reported 15.7% year-on-year rise in the first half of September, totaling 3.622 million tons [3] - The percentage of sugarcane crushed for sugar in Brazil's mills rose to 53.49% in late August, up from 47.74% the previous year, although cumulative sugar output for 2025-26 through mid-September fell slightly by 0.1% year-on-year to 30.388 MMT [3] Regional Production Forecasts - India's sugar production is expected to rebound significantly, with a projected 19% year-on-year increase to 34.9 MMT for 2025/26, following a decline to a 5-year low of 26.2 MMT in 2024/25 [4] - The Indian Meteorological Department reported cumulative monsoon rainfall of 937.2 mm, which is 8% above normal, indicating favorable conditions for a bumper sugar crop [4] Export Dynamics - India's potential to divert 4 MMT of sugar for ethanol production in 2025/26 may not sufficiently alleviate the sugar surplus, leading to increased export expectations of up to 4 MMT, surpassing earlier estimates of 2 MMT [5]

Gold Market Dynamics - Central banks are diversifying their portfolios, with gold becoming a more attractive asset class, as indicated by Morgan Stanley suggesting gold could constitute up to 20% of a portfolio [2][3] - Every $10 billion increase in gold demand corresponds to a 3% price increase, highlighting the sensitivity of gold prices to demand fluctuations [2] - China's gold holdings have reached record highs while their treasury holdings have decreased, indicating a shift in investment strategy [3] Silver Market Insights - Silver is seen as a catch-up trade relative to gold, having underperformed gold by 40% over the last 20 years, suggesting potential for future gains [7] - The relationship between gold and silver is being re-evaluated, with silver's industrial usage also playing a role in its market dynamics [6][5] Market Trends and Economic Indicators - Gold miners typically exhibit a beta of 2 to 3 during bullish periods, and there are signs of upgrades in their free cash flow yields [8] - Central bank policies, particularly in Japan, are influencing market dynamics, with expectations of potential interest rate hikes due to rising wage numbers [9][10] - The U.S. dollar's performance is being affected by various factors, including government policy and market sentiment, with a crowded short position on the dollar observed earlier this year [10][11]

AI's Impact on US Economy - AI spending alone accounts for 40% of US GDP growth this year, with second and third-order effects further boosting the economy [1] - 80% of the gains in the US stock market this year are attributed to AI plays [2] - The US bond market implicitly bets on a significant productivity miracle driven by AI, justifying current debt and deficit levels [4] Consumer Spending & Wealth Distribution - The top 10% of US households own nearly 90% of US stocks and drive the majority of consumer spending [2] - The top 10% of consumers have an unprecedented share of overall consumer spending in the US this year [2] Capital Flows & Dollar Weakness - The American stock market attracted nearly $300 billion in flows even in a tough second quarter [7] - Dollar weakness is attributed to hedging by foreign investors bringing capital into America, correcting for an overvalued dollar at the beginning of the year [6][7] Productivity & Future Expectations - US market implicitly bets on a 05%-1% increase in productivity due to increased AI adoption [11][12] - Productivity growth began picking up after the pandemic, with increased focus on cost efficiencies [11] Global Market Performance - Outside of the top seven stocks, European stocks have outperformed American stocks this decade [8] - The bet on AI needs to pay off for America, as the rest of the world has been outperforming [9]

Group 1 - The US dollar has dropped to its lowest point in a week due to the first government shutdown in nearly seven years and negative private-sector payroll growth [1][4] - The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index fell by 0.2% and is on track for a fourth consecutive day of declines, with the yen leading gains against the dollar [1][2] - Traders are preparing for further weakness in the dollar, as indicated by risk reversals showing a preference for bearish trades [2] Group 2 - Private-sector payrolls fell by 32,000 in September, contrasting with an expected increase of 51,000, leading to a downward revision of prior data [4] - Following the negative payroll data, Treasuries gained, with the two-year yield dropping six basis points to 3.55%, and traders are betting on at least two interest-rate cuts from the Federal Reserve this year [5] - A prolonged government shutdown is expected to increase pressure on the dollar, which has already declined to its lowest level since 2022 due to concerns over policy making and escalating deficits [6] Group 3 - The ADP payroll release is significant as it is likely to be the highest profile reading of the US labor market for the week, with the government's jobs report delayed by the shutdown [7]

Core Viewpoint - The potential US government shutdown poses a significant risk to the dollar, compounding existing pressures from interest rate cuts and political challenges to the Federal Reserve's independence [1][2]. Group 1: Impact of Government Shutdown on the Dollar - The likelihood of a government shutdown is high, which could negatively impact the dollar [2]. - Historical data shows that during previous shutdowns, such as the 35-day closure in late 2018, the dollar weakened significantly, dropping around 2% during that period [3]. - Currently, the dollar has experienced a third consecutive daily decline, down 0.7%, and has fallen over 8% this year [4]. Group 2: Market Reactions and Volatility - Implied volatility in euro-dollar options tends to increase ahead of shutdowns, indicating that traders are pricing in potential disruptions [5]. - Historical patterns show that while implied volatility rises, realized volatility may not always align, as seen during the 2018/19 shutdown where realized volatility remained subdued [6]. - Market sentiment regarding the dollar has shifted back to neutral, indicating a reduction in bullish bias as the potential for a shutdown looms [7]. Group 3: Strategic Insights - Analysts expect modest dollar weakness against currencies like the yen, Swiss franc, and euro if a shutdown occurs, but a quick resolution could limit further declines [8].

For 3 minutes on the markets. Mark, good morning to you. So let's start with the impact of shot down and in particular on the US dollar.ICC sitting talking about how this is something that's going to weigh on the dollar. And I think from reading your notes, you think that that's the sort of path of least resistance for the dollar right now. Absolutely.I think that's probably the easiest way to kind of play this kind of theme. I think overall, what government shutdown means is not major economic impact unles ...

Market Impact of Government Shutdown - The government shutdown is expected to have a limited economic impact unless it extends for a longer period [2][3] - The underlying trends in the market are likely to continue, with a delay in data reporting and potential volatility in equities and bonds [3][5] US Dollar Outlook - The shutdown is anticipated to contribute to a weaker US dollar, which is seen as the path of least resistance in the coming days and weeks [4][5] - Recent corporate rebalancing flows have shown a tendency for dollar weakness, indicating a long-term reduction in exposure to the dollar [5] Market Reactions to Economic Data - There is a concern that the market may overreact to the ADP employment number due to the absence of other key data points like jobless claims and NFP [6][8] - This overreaction could lead to short-term volatility, but it is not expected to establish new trends [8] Treasury Yields - The US ten-year Treasury yield recently hit an intraday low of 3.98%, but it is not expected to go significantly lower [9][10] - While the shutdown may lead to some short-term Treasury buying, the overall outlook suggests more upside risk for yields rather than downside [10]