Money/Credit/Debt
Highlights The DXY is sitting comfortably within our 94-95 range. A punch above this level will seriously challenge our bearish thesis. The biggest risk to our view is the outlook for global growth, which we believe will remain firm in 2022. Currency…
Highlights Equity valuations are extremely stretched versus bonds, so there is little wiggle room for bonds to sell off before pulling down large tracts of the stock market. We estimate that bond yields can rise by no more than 30 bps, before the Fed is…
Highlights Q3/2021 Performance Breakdown: Our recommended model bond portfolio outperformed the custom benchmark index by +8bps during the third quarter of the year. Winners & Losers: The government bond side of the portfolio outperformed by +4bps,…
Will Countries Add More Stimulus? Yes…
Highlights The fourth quarter will be volatile as China still poses a risk of overtightening policy and undermining the global recovery. US political risks are also elevated. A debt default is likely to be averted in the end. Fiscal stimulus could be…
Bond Calls After “Central Bank Week…
Fade Volatility Stemming From US Politics…
Stock Buybacks Are Roaring Back…
Highlights The Evergrande crisis is not China’s Lehman moment. Nonetheless, Chinese construction activity will decelerate further in response to this shock. Global equities are frothy enough that a weaker-than-expected Chinese construction sector will…
A Misconception About Fed Tapering And The Dollar…