As we work on our Virtual Roadshow, setting our views for early 2023, there are a few charts and comments that we wanted to share because they suggest the macro is changing rapidly.
• Oil Imports from Middle East Exceed 1967 Peak
• Discussion Continues Over BoJ’s Unrealized Loss on JGB Portfolio
• Kishida Calls for ¥43 Trillion in Defense Spending Over Five Years
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“We have not seen clear progress” While this section’s title may evoke a sense of déjà vu, it is hot of the presses from Jerome
Julian previews the November jobs report and shares his 2023 economic outlook, warning a recession is likely.
It’s already been a tough, strange 11 months for everyone – and 2022’s not over yet. On a weekly interval basis, the S&P 500 has been in the red for more than 60% of the year. Treasuries have gone through multiple, nasty downturns and haven’t exactly performed counter to traditional risk assets. How much longer will this bear last? Are there any signs of hope? Michael Gayed, portfolio manager at Tidal Investment Group and the publisher of The Lead-Lag Report, joins Harry Melandri to break it all down on another fascinating episode of The Next Big Trade
Just over a month ago, when we outlined that Treasuries were looking increasingly attractive, one factor driving our call was an acceleration in the decline of our economic models. Of particular note were the PMI models because not only is a decline in ISM Manufacturing typically associated with lower 10-year yields but also because it looked like we were on the brink of breaking levels that historically, unless the Fed eases policy, are solid recessionary signals. Fast forward to today, and looking at the price action in markets, you could be forgiven for thinking that’s exactly what the Chairman had promised to do.
It is not called the “energy complex” for nothing. Multitudinous products; regional disparity; fragmented logistics and infrastructure. With a heavy focus on Europe’s predicament, the chickens have all come home to roost this year. Long-term solutions are available, but the hiatus is now and will be with us for at least twenty-four months. Below a framework for future reference and some macro-observations in the fog of war
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