2.8% Growth Vs. 28% Recession Risk: The New Economic Landscape In 2024

Gross domestic product last quarter increased by 2.8%, a hair above average long-term growth. The Federal Reserve may have pulled off a soft landing in their fight against inflation. The Wall Street Journal survey puts the risk of recession over the next 12 months at just 28%. Real GDP grew at 2.7% in Q2 2024.

Above The Noise: Countdown To A Rate Cut

Data indicates that we can expect to see the first Federal Reserve interest rate cut soon. The implied rate suggests that the first cut may be coming in September. Value and small-cap stocks have tended to outperform growth stocks in the past. The first rate cut is expected to come soon.

More Good Inflation News: David Berson's Economic Brief

Inflation Remained Low In June

GOVT: Large Inflows Detected at ETF

Rates Spark: Euro Rates Eyeing Quicker ECB Cuts

Multi-Asset Mid-Year Outlook Global Growth Picture Supports Risk Assets

U.S. GDP Growth Beats Expectations, But Fails To Dent The Market's Faith In Rate Cuts

U.S. GDP Growth Beats Expectations, But Fails To Dent The Market's Faith In Rate Cuts. GDP grew an annualised 2.8% in second-quarter 2024. Core PCE deflator rose 2.9% annualised versus the 2.7% expectation.

Rates Spark: Weak PMIs Help Build The Case For Rate Cuts

Weaker eurozone PMIs have helped markets price in two more ECB rate cuts for 2024. US manufacturing PMI slipped back below 50 and new home sales weakened, but services PMI edged higher. We continue to view the environment as prone to more risk-off, higher volatility and lower market rates.

What Biden's Historic Election Decision Means For Markets

Home Market Outlook Economy Analysis What Biden's Historic Election Decision Means For Markets. President Joe Biden’s late withdrawal from the presidential race creates a number of significant unknowns. I expect this late-in-the-race turmoil to ramp up short-term market volatility. I’m watching the results of earnings season for signs that market performance may be broadening from the domination of the “Magnificent 7”

Winter (Rate Cuts) Is Coming

The 2024 deficit estimate has increased by $400 billion, a 27% rise from their estimate five months ago. The U.S. Deficit for 2024 is expected to be $2.0 trillion, 7% of our Gross Domestic Product. The CBO forecasts no recession for the next decade. The IMF has warned of runaway spending in the United States.

Rates Spark: Why September Looks Like A Good Month For An ECB Rate Cut

Rates Spark: Markets Are Still Digesting Biden's Departure

US Biden's withdrawal did not have a material impact on EUR rates. The biggest impact for Treasuries was a late-in-the-day rise in yields. Weaker growth data later this week should help the EUR curve steepening. The ECB's Survey of Monetary Analysts shows a well-anchored ECB terminal rate of 2.25%.

The Best Tech And Energy Stocks Should Remain Strong

Weekly Report: what happened at GOVT last week (0715-0719)?

Last week recap: U.S. Treasury yields and dollar see swings

U.S. Treasury yields and dollar see swings last week as markets react to economic data and expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. The 10-year yield increased by about 5 basis points to 4.24% on Friday. The US dollar's movement during last week was driven by political events and economic data.

Has The Neutral Rate Of Interest Increased?

Rates Spark: Lagarde Clear About Not Committing To Cuts

GOVT, RBUF: Big ETF Inflows

When Will The Fed Cut

When will the Fed cut rates? The Fed Funds rate is currently above T-Bill market rates. The Fed will cut its rate once the T- bill rate declines and stabilizes. Todd Sullivan sees evidence of a recession hedge by institutional investors for which they have shorted T-Bills. He says the Fed has a history of missing recession signals.