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In this folder you find our latest press releases and "indicator in focus" studies. If you have questions regarding sentix or our research please contact us per mail at info@sentix.de or use the contact form. If you want to receive our publications automatically, please subscribe as a jourmalist to our press distribution list.
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Indicator in focus: Ice Age for the Euro
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- 19.12.16
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- 19.12.16
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Ice Age for the Euro
The sentix Sentiment for the Euro US-Dollar exchange rate plunges to an all-time low. The diverging monetary policies of the Fed and the ECB wreak havoc not only on the Euro exchange rate but also on investors’ sentiment. Market participants should brace for further Euro weakness.
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Indicator in focus: European bank stocks are en vogue again
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- 13.12.16
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- 13.12.16
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European bank stocks are en vogue again
The sentix Sector Sentiment for European bank stocks hits the highest value since January 2014. Investors’ perception inverted by 180 degrees within only a few months. At least in the short-run, the steady rate of bullish conversion strains further outperformance.
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Indicator in focus: Déjà-vu
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- 12.12.16
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- 12.12.16
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Déjà-vu
sentix Sentiment for the German equity market scores new record high. Investors celebrate previous week’s stock market gains. The latest sentiment frenzy represents a short-term contrarian sell signal – a similar set-up as last year.
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sentix Euro Break-up Index: It is high time!
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- 29.11.16
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- 29.11.16
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Euro Break-up Index: It is high time!
The closer we approach December 4th, the more does the Italian referendum occupy the minds of investors. Fears of more trouble in the Eurozone mount as Italy takes the spotlight in our monthly Euro Break-Index (EBI) survey. Surprisingly, investors do not exclusively pick Italy as a potential exit candidate. Moreover, exit probabilities of many euro member countries are on the rise. Especially France and the Netherlands join ranks with Italy. The sentix EBI increases to 24.1%.
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indicator in focus: sentix Bond Sentiment for Emerging Markets takes a beating
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- 21.11.16
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- 21.11.16
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sentix Bond Sentiment for Emerging Markets takes a beating
The monthly gauge of investors’ sentiment on emerging markets bonds plunges into negative territory. However, the stark contrast to previous month’s sentiment does not signal an upcoming bear market.
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Indicator in focus: Party on Wall Street
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- 14.11.16
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- 14.11.16
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Party on Wall Street
Investors celebrate the surprising outcome of the US election. Investors’ sentiment for the US equity market has reached the highest level since 2010. In the past, comparable sentiment levels indicated that the US market is temporarily overbought.
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Indicator in focus: A second Brexit result?
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- 24.10.16
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- 24.10.16
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A second Brexit result?
In a special survey, we interviewed more than 1,000 investors for their opinion on the forthcoming US presidential elections. From the point of view of investors, the choice seems to be running. Around 90% expect a victory from Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton. This clear vote goes beyond the current state of the so-called "prediction mar-kets", ie the vote of the bookmakers. Is the story of the Brexit repeating itself?
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Indicator in focus: Question of adjustment
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- 17.10.16
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- 17.10.16
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Question of adjustment
Investors’ opinion on the euro currency has fallen to the lowest level since “Brexit”. Despite that comparable pessimistic sentiment readings point towards an immediate reversal, current portfolio setups do not fully support investors’ sentiment, yet. Hence, in the next weeks, the euro should continue to show relative weakness
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Indicator in focus: OPEC boosts investor sentiment
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- 04.10.16
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- 04.10.16
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OPEC boosts investor sentiment
After OPEC announces production cuts, sentiment among oil market participants spikes and hits a bullish level not seen in more than two years. At the same time, investors’ confidence in higher crude prices solidifies. Both signals combined yield higher crude prices in the coming months, based on past studies.
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sentix Euro Break-up Index: Mediterranean tensions
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- 26.09.16
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- 27.09.16
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Euro Break-up Index: Mediterranean tensions
The fragile condition of the Eurozone has not improved in comparison to previous months. The September results draw a gloomy picture. The sentix Euro Break-up Index (EBI) for the Eurozone rises to 16.3 points, while in the meantime contagion risks have slightly fallen. Especially the situation of the Portuguese and Greek economy continues to cause worries with investors.
