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IBERIAN DAILY 16 DECEMBER (ANÁLISIS BANCO SABADELL)

NEWS SUMMARY: ACS, EBRO FOODS, FCC, IAG, INDRA, MERLIN PROPERTIES, TOURISM SECTOR.

MARKETS YESTERDAY AND TODAY

The Fed speeds up
European stock markets closed with mixed results, and in general erased Tuesday’s movement. Within the Euro STOXX the best-performing sectors were quality sectors, led by Technology and Consumer Goods, whereas Retail and Travel&Leisure ended with the biggest losses. Thus, the market awaited the Fed meeting, which in the end fulfilled the planned script by doubling the pace of tapering (US$-30 Bn monthly, meaning that the programme would end in spring) and expects 3 rate hikes in 2022, another 3 in 2023 and 2 more in 2024 on inflation fears, which led to sharp rallies on the stock markets, led by growth. On the macro side, in the UK November’s inflation once again rose to 5.1%, with the core figure rising to 4.0% (in both cases above expectations). By contrast, in Spain November’s inflation rose slightly less to 5.5%. In the US, December’s Empire manufacturing index rose unexpectedly, October’s business inventories grew slightly due to supply chain problems and the NAHB real estate confidence index for December rose more than expected. We also highlight that November’s core retail sales rose less than expected, calling into question the 4.0% QoQ growth in private consumption expected for 4Q’21.
What we expect for today
The European stock markets would open with gains following the post Fed rally on the US stock exchanges, with the market pricing in that inflation may be controlled without damaging growth. Currently, S&P futures are up +0.40% (the S&P 500 ended +1.97% higher yesterday vs. its level at the European closing bell). Volatility in the US dropped (VIX 19.29. Asian markets are rising (China’s CSI 300 +0.40% and Japan’s Nikkei +2.1%).
Today the ECB will meet, in the euro zone the EC will meet and December’s preliminary manufacturing and services PMIs will be released, in the UK the BoE will meet, in the US we will learn weekly jobless claims, housing starts and building permits for November, December’s Philadelphia Fed index and industrial output and November’s installed capacity utilisation and in Mexico the BoM will meet.
Underlyings
Actividades de Construccion y Servicios SA

ACS Actividades de Construccion y Servicios is a holding company. Through its subsidiaries, Co.'s activities are divided into the following areas: Construction, engaged in the construction of civil works, and residential and non-residential building construction; industrial services, engaged in the development of applied engineering services, installations and the maintenance of industrial infrastructures in the energy, communications and control systems sectors; services, groups together environmental services, the outsourcing of building maintenance services, logistics and transport services; and concessions, mainly engaged in transport infrastructure concessions.

Ebro Foods SA

Ebro Puleva is a food manufacturing group based in Spain. Co. is engaged in the manufacture and marketing, export and import of sugar, rice, dairy products, and products destined for agriculture development and human and animal consumption. Co.'s brand names include: Panzani®, Ronzoni®, American Beauty®, Skinner®, Lancia®, Catelli®, Healthy Harvest®, etc. in pastas and sauces, Mahatma®, Sucess®, Carolina®, Lustucru®, Taureau Aile®, Oryza®, Bosto®, Reis-Fit®, Riceland®, Danrice®, Risella®, Brillante®, Nomen®, La Cigala® and La Fallera® in the rice sector, Puleva®, Ram® and El Castillo® in the dairy sector, and Azucarera® and Sucran® in the sugar sector.

Fomento de Construcciones y Contratas S.A.

Fomento de Construcciones y Contratas is the parent company of a group engaged in sanitation services, cleaning, maintaining, purification and distribution of water, construction of highways, hydraulic works, marine works, air and rail transport infrastructure, urban developments, housing, non-residential buildings, office buildings, toll highways, parking garages, marinas and water treatment plants. Co. is also engaged in the manufacture and sale of cement and cement infrastructures, such as precast concrete elements; and in the financial markets, and real estate development, leasing and tourism.

Indra Sistemas S.A. Class A

Indra Sistemas is engaged in the design, development, manufacture, assembly, repair, and installation of computer software and applications. Through its subsidiaries, Co. is engaged in consulting, graphic design and multimedia, web design and marketing, internet development and electronic trade, systems integration and hosting geared business to business and business to consumer, as well as in internet financing and electronic marketing. Co. serves defense and security, transport and traffic, energy and industry, telecom and media, finance and insurance, and public administration and healthcare markets. Co. operates primarily in Europe, the United States, Canada, and Latin America.

International Consolidated Airlines Group SA

International Airlines Group is an international scheduled airline and global premium airlines. Co.'s principal place of business is London with significant presence at Heathrow, Gatwick and London City airports.

MERLIN Properties SOCIMI S.A.

Merlin Properties SOCIMI SA is a Spain-based company engaged in the operation of a real estate investment trust (REIT). The Company focuses on the acquisition, management and rental of commercial properties located in the Iberian Peninsula, primarily in Spain. The Company's activities are divided into the following segments: Office buildings, operating a portfolio of office space; High-street retail, engaged in leasing retail stores; Shopping centers, engaged in managing department stores; Logistics, operating logistics warehouses and distribution centers, and Others. The Company's other activities include property management services rendered to third parties.

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