False Gods: The Fed Will Bend, Don't Fight The Trump

Markets have ripped in July, ignoring underwhelming payrolls and retail sales figures. This was our bet, so we don't think this is a mistake. The economy is transitioning from one catalyzed by cash to one led by lower borrowing rates. The combination of a growth slowdown tempered fiscal policy, and an uber-dovish Fed is good for bonds and equities, which has not yet been priced by markets.