Matt Bush and Evan Serdensky share their updated outlook following the latest FOMC meeting and the January jobs report.
U.S. Economist Matt Bush discusses the fast-moving economic data, and Managing Director Aditya Agrawal reports on developments in the Agency MBS sector.
The risks of tightening into a downturn.
The spike in core CPI is a one-time adjustment as the economy reopens.
Fed Chair Jay Powell is giving conflicting guidance to bond investors.
Risk assets will likely enjoy another rally while the Fed stays on hold, but the pause will only allow excesses to become more pronounced.
New developments in fiscal policy, the labor market, and the neutral interest rate suggest that the expansion could extend into the latter half of our recession range.
The business cycle is one of the most important drivers of investment performance. As the nearby chart shows, recessions lead to outsized moves across asset markets. It is therefore critical for investors to have a well-informed view on the business cycle so portfolio allocations can be adjusted accordingly.
