Israel Macro Economic Review
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Israel Macro Economic Review
מודפס גם בעברית Issue No. 124 May 2015 ESPECIALLY FOR LEUMI UK PRIVATE BANKING CLIENTS Israel Macro Economic Review By: By Yaniv Bar, Economic Department, Finance Division What’s in ”Investor’s Review" Israeli Macro Economic Review Stock markets across the globe The Green Economy Select Indices Closing value April 26.15 Return in April % YTD Return in % TA 100 1472 3.89 14.23 TA 25 1687 3.82 15.21 DJ Industrials 18080 1.71 1.44 Nasdaq Composite 5092 3.9 7.52 Nikkei 225 19963 4.23 14.72 April 27st, 2015 Editing: Smadar Ilan, Head of Business Development Department Head Office Of International Operations , Finance Division Tel: 972-76-8859989 fax: 972-77-8959989 Email: [email protected] The inflation environment remains low; a moderate increase in inflation is expected in 2015 The March consumer price index (CPI) increased 0.3%. However, over the last 12 months the index registered a 1% decline (March 2015 compared to March 2014). Excluding the effect of the housing component, which is based primarily on housing rental prices, the general index declined by an even more substantial rate (2%), thus reflecting a very low inflation environment. In March substantial price increases occurred in the following components: the housing component – primarily due to an increase in prices in renewed housing rental contracts; as well as in transportation and communication – primarily due to a 6.3% increase in the price of gasoline (against the backdrop of the rise in global oil prices towards the end of February), and despite the continued decline in prices of cellular phone services. On the other hand, a seasonal decline in prices was registered in the clothing and shoes component. Looking forward, the annual rate of change in the index, which is currently in negative territory, is expected to climb gradually (that is to say, to be less negative). This is due to, among other things, the continuing rise in housing prices and expectations for a continuing trend of moderation in the rate of decline of food prices. We estimate inflation in the coming year will continue to be moderate and below the center of the price stability target range (1-3%); however, it is not expected to be negative. Exports were stable in the first quarter of the year, with expectations for an increase during 2015; the improvement in the core goods trade account continues Goods exports amounted to US$12.2bn in the first quarter of the year (seasonally adjusted; excluding ships, aircraft, and diamonds). This figure reflects a 2.3% decline (in nominal US dollar terms) compared to the parallel quarter in 2014. However, it should be noted that the export data from recent months were revised upwards, and following this revision, exports remained almost identical in the last two quarters. In our opinion, the export of goods and services from Israel will increase 4.8% in real (shekel) terms in 2015, following an estimated 1.1% increase in 2014. This comes against the backdrop of estimates for a certain increase in international trade; improvement in the economic situation of some of Israel’s main export destinations; and in light of our estimates for depreciation in the shekel vis-à-vis the dollar (the primary trade currency – used in 86% of transactions last year) during 2015. Goods imports amounted to US$11.8bn in the first quarter of this year (seasonally adjusted; excluding ships, aircraft, diamonds, and energy products) – the lowest figure since the second quarter of 2013. This represents a 6% decline compared to the parallel period in 2014. In our opinion, in 2015 there will be a recovery in the import of investment (continuation on page 4) Stock markets across the globe By: Capital Market Research Department, Investment Counselling Division Most equity markets worldwide have been rallying in recent months, driven by positive developments in Europe, solid first quarter earnings reports and assessments that the US Federal Reserve will postpone its initial interest-rate hike and that subsequent hikes will take place at a slower pace than markets had been expecting. The positive developments in Europe include economic growth (albeit tepid), a slower pace of decline in aggregate credit issuance to both corporations and households (some eurozone countries have even seen an increase in aggregate credit), and a slight improvement in the Continent’s labor market. These developments have led to a leveling out of expected inflation, following an extended period of declining expected inflation (though the level has stabilized at a very low rate), in addition to the stabilization of the euro’s exchange rate against the dollar (after months of trending lower), a contraction of yield spreads in European corporate bonds, and the aforementioned rallies in the Continent’s main equity markets. Comments by Mario Draghi, president of the European Central Bank, that the ECB’s quantitative easing program would persist until eurozone inflation moved up and stayed up on a sustainable basis, was another factor contributing to the aforementioned market trends. Greece is the potential fly in the ointment, given growing concern that the Greek government will fail to reach agreement with its creditors to finance an extension of its bailout program. In the US, first quarter earnings season has gotten underway. Analysts are expecting a cumulative 5% decline in profits from the year earlier period, which would mark the first time in several years that earnings dropped rather than rose. But this negative outlook hasn’t cast a shadow over stock markets, which have been rallying in recent weeks, and are now approaching record highs. One potential explanation is that most of the profit shortfall is confined to the energy sector, owing to the collapse in oil prices. Another possible reason for the discrepancy between consensus expectations and the market’s push higher is that analyst expectations have been consistently proven overly pessimistic compared to actual results, with corporate earnings in recent years coming in 3% higher than average analyst estimates. According to the results released so far, analysts have once again been too gloomy. First quarter profits are up by around 7%. That said, only 62 of the components comprising the S&P 500 index have reported quarterly results to date. And of those, 16 belong to the financial sector, which has benefited from rallies in the capital markets and cost reductions stemming from productivity enhancing measures. Of the financial companies that have reported so far, Q1 net income is up a healthy 12% from a year ago. We continue recommending US financial sector stocks, which should benefit from the America’s growing economy and the sector’s reasonable valuations. Moreover, banks are likely to generate higher profits when interest rates eventually rise. As to the direction of US interest rates, the outlook for 2 rate increases has changed owing to lackluster US labor market data and comments from Janet Yellen, the Fed chairwoman, regarding the slower pace of rate hikes once the process gets underway. The Fed’s projected rate hike is one of the threats hanging over global stock markets, and the less hawkish attitude conveyed by Yellen lowered that threat, contributing to the markets’ continued rallies. Emerging-market stock markets are one alternative (albeit a partial one) to investing in the world’s main bourses, given that EM markets (where risks are admittedly higher) are trading at more attractive valuations than their developed-market counterparts.The reasonable valuations are the consequence of those markets’ underperformance over the past three years, stemming from slower economic growth in a number of key EM economies (China, Brazil, and Russia), in addition to falling commodity prices. The Chinese government is persisting in its efforts to stimulate the local economy. At the beginning of March, the People’s Bank of China announced it was reducing the interest rate it pays on deposits by 25 basis points, to 2.5%. The rate on loans was also cut by 25bp, to 5.35%. On February 4th, the PBOC also lowered, for the first time since 2012, the reserves it requires commercial banks to hold with the central bank. But despite the government’s efforts, recent data fail to indicate any pickup in economic growth. In March, China’s trade figures disappointed markets, as exports fell 14.6% (analysts had been projecting an 8% rise) and imports dropped more than consensus expectations. The weak figures led analysts to predict the government will expand its stimulus efforts. Assessments that accommodative monetary and fiscal stimulus measures in the country will continue, in addition to regulatory changes regarding the investment latitude for Chinese and foreign investors in China’s equity markets, sparked sharp rallies in the largest Chinese stocks. The CSI 300 index is up around 30% year to date, despite China’s flagging economic performance. Is the dollar’s uptrend nearing its end? The dollar has slipped against its major rivals in recent days, and stabilized globally over the past month, following its 25% surge since June of last year, as measured by the DXY dollar index, made up of a basket of six major currencies. The dollar’s stabilization may be a sign that the currency’s appreciation against rivals is nearing its end. This assessment is based on a confluence of factors: (1) A slowdown in the pace of US economic growth, as reflected in weak exports stemming from the dollar’s rise; (2) expectations that core inflation in the US is set to slip in coming months, thanks in part to falling import prices; (3) stepped up economic growth outside the US, particularly in Europe; and (4) the fact that most forecasters across the globe expect the dollar to continue climbing. Taken together, these factors could induce US policy makers to attempt to halt the dollar’s advance. But for the meantime, we aren’t recommending that investors reduce their exposure to overseas financial holdings. 2 ESPECIALLY FOR LEUMI UK PRIVATE BANKING CLIENTS The Green Economy After several years of mismanaging the environment, humanity has finally come to understand that dealing responsibly with the environment, far from being detrimental to economic growth, is actually a boon. A report recently issued by the OECD points out that while the imposition of more stringent demands and heightened standards for managing a green environment raises costs over the short term, the process is likely to generate significant profits for sectors and individual companies over the medium and longer term. The fundamentals of the green economy have affected several areas, including the construction industry, agriculture, energy, drinking water, natural gas development, and water fluorination. The principles of recycling have been increasingly affecting the products we use at home and work. Moreover, the green car has continued to gain traction, having attracted the lion’s share of public attention in terms of green environment issues. Hybrid vehicles leading the way As of the end of 2014, over 700,000 electric vehicles were in use across the globe—i.e., 0.06% of all vehicles on the road. Norway is the leader in this area, with the level of electric-car use having reached around 13% of total vehicle use. Hybrid cars, in contrast, have gained far wider acceptance, with around 4 million currently in use in America, which is ranked No 2 after Japan, where, surprisingly, the number of refueling stations for electric cars currently exceeds the number of regular filling stations (i.e., those offering gasoline and diesel). The leading car manufacturers that dominate the family and small car categories are already selling more advanced generations of hybrid cars. In recent years, these manufacturers have seen their ranks expand to include luxury car brands, such as Lexus, BMW, Infiniti, and Mercedes Benz, which have added hybrid cars to their product lines. Even the manufacturers of sports cars, like Ferrari and Lamborghini, are now selling hybrid versions of their exclusive models, offering top-performance cars. Government encouragement The encouragement of governments worldwide to launch green ventures, including the increased use of green cars (electric, though mainly hybrid) is indicative of the top priority being accorded green-car production in the world economy. At the beginning of the month, the French government started offering an impressive €10,000 to anyone abandoning their old diesel-fueled vehicles for electric cars, and €6,500 to those trading in an old standard car for a hybrid variety. This dramatic shift by the leading European car-manufacturing country was promoted by French auto manufacturer Peugeot Citroen. In 2015, the French government discontinued its tax-incentive program that encouraged the purchase of diesel rather than gasolinefueled vehicles. But given that around 80% of French drivers still own diesel-powered cars, the conversion to green cars will be a long, ongoing process. The French auto industry already offers clean, low emission diesel engines, and the government has also announced a long-term project aimed at converting the French postal service’s entire fleet to green vehicles. Meanwhile, the city of Chicago has begun using electric garbage trucks, after a study indicated electric trucks are more cost-effective than hybrid or natural-gas-powered trucks. Chicago already has 20 electric garbage trucks in use, each of which generates annual cost savings an estimated $11,000. Hybrid trucks are already a common sight in many major cities, primarily in Japan, and PRIVATE BANKING Issue No. 124 May 2015 comprise an ever-growing percentage of the small and mid-sized delivery vehicles on the road. Electric and hybrid taxis are also becoming part of the urban landscape across the world. In the US, a hybrid airplane that uses 30% less fuel conducted its first flight at the beginning of 2015. Given that there isn’t sufficient electricity for the plane’s takeoff phase, an electric battery goes into effect only once the flight is underway. And if the hybrid technology is good enough for places, why not hybrid cruise ships? (Actually, they already exist.) And what about Israel? According to the Global Green Economy Index, Israel is ranked No. 24 out of the 60 nations in the index, which is weighted by the various categories within the green economy, of which motor vehicles is one. Around NIS 40 million a year has been budgeted in the framework of 20% to 30% tax incentives for the owners of hybrid vehicles. And, in fact, the number of hybridvehicle imports grew in 2014by around 50%. The local authorities recently decided to abandon the existing method for measuring hybrid vehicle emissions, which was based on the strict European standards, in favor of the American standard. The decision is expected to result in a purchase-tax reduction of around 50% for all hybrid models imported from the US. In October 2014, an inter-ministerial commission dealing with domestic issues authorized a wide-ranging program aimed at converting the existing railroad network to an electricity-powered system in a project with an estimated cost of NIS 12 billion. It’s fair to assume that several additional government initiatives will be launched in the future aimed at the ‘electrification’ of Israel. The green revolution in the global auto industry doesn’t merely involve the traditional focus on emissions reduction. The use of green cars, which reduces the consumption of non-renewable energy sources, are manufactured for the most part in accordance with recycling principles, using recycled materials adapted to current environmental conditions. But a general decline in the use of vehicles of all kinds is possible at some future date, owing to the development of information technologies that could reduce man’s need to travel by car. For a list of sources that went into the preparation of this article, see: http://bit.ly/rmmc-GreenEconomy. And what about Leumi? By Hadas Eitan, head of corporate social responsibility at Leumi’s training division As part of Leumi’s broader social responsibility activities, the bank invests considerable resources aimed at reducing Leumi’s environmental footprint by developing products and tools designed to further the green economy. In recent years, Leumi has significantly reduced its carbon footprint, promoted green construction in its own buildings and branches, introduced energy-saving measures, reduced its use of paper, developed environmental products, issued loans aimed at upgrading the green profile of businesses, financed solar projects, provided financing for environmental infrastructure projects, and extended loans to factories with the aim of converting them to natural-gas use. Due to these ongoing activities in the area of environmental protection, Leumi was awarded a Green Label by the Standards Institute of Israel. Leumi was the first financial company, and one of the first corporations of any sort in the country, to receive this label. For additional information, see: www.leumi.co.il. 3 (continuation from page 1) LEUMI PRIVATE BANKING CENTERS IN ISRAEL PRIVATE BANKING FOR ISRAELI RESIDENTS products and raw materials for the purpose of investments in construction and TEL AVIV - Tel: 972-76-8668699 in the industrial sectors. HAIFA - Tel: 972-76-8668599 The sharp decline in imports, alongside the stability in exports, led to a continued trend of improvement in Israel’s trade account. Thus, in the first quarter of 2015 HERZLIYA - Tel: 972-76-8668899 a US$315m surplus was measured in the core trade account (excluding ships, JERUSALEM - Tel: 972-76-8678066 aircraft, diamonds, and fuel) – the highest figure since the third quarter of 2010. PRIVATE BANKING FOR FOREIGN RESIDENTS Against this backdrop, the trade deficit is likely to decline in 2015 due to a higher rate of growth of exports over that of imports. The decline in the deficit TEL AVIV - Tel: 076-866-0600, 076-867-1899 will contribute to the maintaining of a high surplus in the current account of the JERUSALEM - Tel: 972-76-8678066 balance of payments, which represents a fundamental factor that contributes exports over that of imports. The decline in the deficit will contribute to the to stability of the shekel. maintaining of a high surplus in the current account of the balance of payments, The contents of this review, including which represents a fundamental factor that contributes to stability of the shekel. Disclaimer: the data, information, estimations, opinions and A peak in the sale of new housing units in the beginning of 2015; demand forecasts (the "Information") was prepared in relianceis upon general information known to the to remain in housing the short-term Ais expected peak in the sale ofhigh new units in the beginning of 2015; demand public and / or information received, wholly or expected to remain in new the short-term In February this yearhigh 2,414 housing units were sold in the private and partially, from third parties ("Information Providers") is provided solely as general information. The In February year 2,414 new housing were in the private public public sectorsthis (seasonally adjusted). This levelunits is similar to sold the peak level in the and and Information should not be relied upon, nor should sectors adjusted). This level is similar the peak level in the previous previous(seasonally month, thus attesting to a continuation in thetoupward trend evident it be viewed as a recommendation or substitute month, thus attesting to a February’s continuation in figure the upward evident since for your independent discretion, or as an offer since September last year. sales reflectstrend an annualized sales September or solicitation, or advice whether general or as it last year. February’s sales figure reflects an annualized sales rate of 29,000 new rate of 29,000 new housing units (see accompanying chart) – representing a pertains to your data and special needs, regarding housing units (see accompanying chart) – representing a 20% increase compared to the acquisition or execution of investments and/or 20% increase compared to February 2014. Volatility in housing sales may be an other transactions or dealings whatsoever. February 2014. 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Furthermore, since the estimations 24,000 and forecasts in general and regarding shares especially, by their nature, involve uncertainty and 22,000 risks of error, substantial errors may be discovered between the estimations and forecasts expressed in the framework of the Information and the actual 20,000 results. Leumi has no obligation whatsoever, to provide any notification whatsoever regarding the 18,000 aforementioned changes and / or to update the Information in advance or retroactively. 16,000 The products appearing in this review are presented solely in a general manner and are intended for Leumi customers exclusively. The 14,000 02-13 06-13 10-13 02-14 06-14 10-14 02-15 binding conditions regarding said products are �-� �-� �-� �-� �-� �-� �-� conditions that shall be agreed upon with each customer, according to the discretion of Leumi. to investing in any product whatsoever, it is Housing sales increased by a substantial rate (23%) in the first two months Prior of this recommended that all necessary evaluations be year compared to the parallel period of last also compared to previous years. including examination of the issue performed, Housing sales increased by a substantial rate year, (23%)and in the first two months of regarding This increase in housing beingofexpressed in a also notable improvement in theappropriateness of the product to fit your this year compared to thedemand parallel is period last year, and compared to needs, the possible profitability and rate thereof indices on the activity of construction companies, as arises from the business and the possibility of alternative investments. previous years. This increase in housing demand is being expressed in a notable is permitted to change products or to tendency survey of the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS). The most recent Leumi figure cease selling them completely, according to its improvement in the indices on the activity of construction companies, as arises published (March 2015) is the highest since January 2013, and indicates a substantial discretion.The Leumi Group and/or the controlling from the business tendency survey the Central Bureau Statistics (CBS). The parties and or interest holders as the case may be, improvement in all the indices of of activity and also in of the expectations for the coming may have an interest in the Information from time most recent (Marchdemand, 2015) is the highestmonths since January 2013, months. Duefigure to thepublished rise in housing in recent there has been a decline to time, including in financial assets, securities and and indicates substantial in all the indices of activity and also in the current in the numbera of months improvement of housing supply (the number of months until Provident Funds (the "Financial Assets") presented such framework, and they may, according the expectations for thenew coming months. to private the rise sector in housing demand,based within inventory of available housing units Due in the is depleted, on the to their discretion, hold, buy or sell the various current rate), which stands today at 9.8number monthsof–months close to range in Financial whichAssets mentioned and/or reviewed in the in recentsales months there has been a decline in the of the housing Information framework. In this review publications upward pricing pressures are renewed. supply (the number of months until the current inventory of available new may appear regarding structured deposits. housing units in the private sector is depleted, based on the current sales rate), Concerning structured deposits, the Bank deals with Looking forward, estimate activity inrange the coming continuemarketing to be investments, has an interest in relation which stands todaywe at 9.8 monthsthat – close to the in whichmonths upwardwill pricing such deposits and has a financial interest in the characterized by a high level of uncertainty, since it is difficult to predict to which marketing thereof. Therefore, it's possible that such pressures are renewed. housing reforms the upcoming government, when it will be formed, will succeed depositsto will be given priority over similar products Looking forward, we estimate that activity in the coming months will continue withwill respect to their suitability for customers. It advance. Furthermore, we estimate that the upward trend in housing demand is further clarified that structured deposits are to be characterized a highmonths level of (due uncertainty, since it is difficult to predict continue during the by coming to, among other things, compensation for the defined as transactions entailing a special risk.The which housing reforms the upcoming government, when it will be formed, Information may be protected by copyright laws in Israel or abroad and/ or include confidential will succeed to advance. Furthermore, we estimate that the upward trend in details. The Information may not be used in a housing demand will continue during the coming months (due to, among manner which infringes upon such copyright and it is forbidden to copy, modify, distribute or make other things, compensation for the decline in activity that occurred in part from any commercial use of the Information or any part thereof. Any distribution or copying of this review 2014, and against the backdrop of the historical low of the interest rate), which is strictly forbidden. If you received this review in is expected to lead to an additional increase in the prices of new housing units error, you are requested to notify us by phone or e-mail and to delete this review immediately. in 2015. 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