Markets and Economy
Above the Noise: Getting back to normal
While the economic ramifications of COVID-19 quarantines have persisted, normalization is in sight as an easing cycle appears to be on the horizon.
Fresh perspectives on economic trends and events impacting the global markets.
Above the Noise: Getting back to normal
While the economic ramifications of COVID-19 quarantines have persisted, normalization is in sight as an easing cycle appears to be on the horizon.
Mixed economic data raises questions in US and around the world
As data reports deliver mixed messages on the US economy and the US deficit rises, signs across the globe show diverging central banks and the potential for rising prices.
As global economies diverge, where are the investment opportunities?
Central banks are on different timelines for rate cuts, political uncertainty is leading to divergence within Europe, and emerging market elections have shown different preferences among voters.
2024 Midyear Investment Outlook: Anticipating rate cuts
Our midyear outlook focuses on the path of inflation and how global central bankers are weighing the balance of risks as they begin to cut interest rates.
Central banks meet in June, but when will rate cuts begin?
I expect Europe and perhaps Canada to begin interest rate cuts at their June central bank meetings, with the US, UK, and Australia to follow later in the year.
Above the Noise: Stagflation fears and election years
Today’s unemployment and inflation environment is a far cry from what it was in the 1980s’ stagflationary years. Plus, the market isn’t necessarily more volatile in election years.
Don’t sell in May and go away: Why stocks have room to run
The Dow Jones and other stock indexes recently hit record highs, and there are many reasons to suggest stocks may move even higher.
Sweden’s rate cut heightens anticipation for the ECB and Fed
Good news about Sweden’s rate cut and positive economic signs in Europe and China was tempered by Red Sea shipping disruptions and pressure on US lower-income consumers.
A cooler US jobs report gives hope for a Fed rate cut
Is the US economy softening or heading for a substantial slowdown? We discuss the latest jobs report and what copper prices are telling us about global growth.
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