US: Markets disappointed with manufacturing data – Danske Bank

Danske Bank analysts note that the US ISM manufacturing came in at a weak 47.8 (down from 49.1 previously) yesterday, which was quite a disappointment to the market and takes us below the levels of January 2016 when the last US manufacturing recession hit.

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“On the back of the release, US rates fell, with notably 2Y swap rates down some 10bp and the dollar weakened with EUR/USD up roughly half a big figure. Equities down more than 1% in the US and negative sentiment has carried over to Asia.”

“Expectations for the October Fed meeting shifted to now stand at around 60% for an October cut as we indeed call for (compared with 40% before). More key US data coming with the non-manufacturing ISM tomorrow and jobs report on Friday.”