French elections: Round 1
• On Sunday, French people are called to elect their President. According to the polls, no candidate gathers majority, so a second round is scheduled on the 7th of May.
• Given the latest increase in support for Melenchon (EU-sceptic), a run-off between him and Le Pen seems to be the biggest risk scenario. EUR could sink. General risk-off market response.
• The other side of the coin: Macron-Fillon. EUR could strengthen. General risk-on as the risk for any “Frexit” referendum is eliminated.
• Polls: Most likely outcome: Macron-Le Pen. EUR to rebound, some risk appetite. Macron is seen as winning the second round. (Generally, Macron is seen as winning any of the others in the run-off).
• In the unlikely scenario of Macron being kicked out, the only combination that could be seen as somewhat EUR-positive is Fillon- Le Pen (Fillon favorite). In a Fillon-Melenchon comb. (Mel. favorite).
• Of course, much will depend on who comes first in these combs. and by what margin.
• Best proxy EUR/JPY. Could fall sharply in risk off. Could rebound more than others in risk appetite.

Today:
• Eurozone: Prelim. PMIs for April (08:00 GMT).
• UK: Retail sales for March (08:30 GMT). Exp. to have declined, which is GBP negative.
• Canada: CPI for March (12:30 GMT). Core rate may have ticked up. CAD positive.
• US: Prelim. Markit manufacturing and services PMIs for April (13:45 GMT). Prob. not market movers.
• Speakers: ECB President Draghi and Board member Benoit Coeure speak at the IMF/World Bank conference in Washington.

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