Head of Research and Global Chief Strategist, Steno Research

Andreas Steno

Head of Research and Global Chief Strategist

Macro and Geopolitical Research House

Steno Research

Steno Research is a new macro and geopolitical research house. We are based out of Copenhagen, Denmark, but have an international team and a strong network of sources and partners around the world. The team is lead by Andreas Steno, previous global head of strategy at Nordea Bank, and Mikkel Rosenvold, former chief consultant in the Danish Ministry of Finance.

Cross Asset Strategy

<ul><li>The cyclical rotation is slowly but slowly rolling and if central banks add rate cuts to this mix, we are staring directly into the melt up.</li><li>Welcome to our weekly Portfolio Watch, where we assess the tradeable themes and discuss our portfolio composition.</li><li>In this revamped version of the series, we will touch upon the developments in our Macro Alpha Portfolio and our Digital Assets Portfolio.</li></ul>

The cyclical rotation is slowly but slowly rolling and if central banks add rate cuts to this mix, we are staring directly into the melt up.Welcome to our weekly Portfolio Watch, where we assess the tradeable themes and discuss our portfolio composition.In this revamped version of the series, we will touch upon the developments in our Macro Alpha Portfolio and our Digital Assets Portfolio.

Portfolio Watch: What if We Add a Rate Cut to This Fire..

Global Multi-Asset Investment Strategist, True Insights

Jeroen Blokland

Global Multi-Asset Investment Strategist

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Our research helps investors build well-diversified multi-asset portfolios and profit from market developments. In addition, our unique and proven Macro – Sentiment – Valuation (MSV) investment framework ensures a consistent flow of new investment opportunities. Together with our market views, these opportunities will be reflected in our live ETF-based Global Multi-Asset Portfolios.

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<li>Ironically, the country with the central bank that refuses to tighten extremely loose monetary policy has hit a recession first. Congrats Japan!</li>
<li>Bitcoin has breached the USD 1 billion threshold again. The reason is that US spot ETFs must buy every bitcoin available to meet demand. Investors are extremely hungry for digital gold!</li>
<li>And my bellwether global earnings indicator points to positive earnings growth for the first time in a long time.</li>
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Ironically, the country with the central bank that refuses to tighten extremely loose monetary policy has hit a recession first. Congrats Japan!
Bitcoin has breached the USD 1 billion threshold again. The reason is that US spot ETFs must buy every bitcoin available to meet demand. Investors are extremely hungry for digital gold!
And my bellwether global earnings indicator points to positive earnings growth for the first time in a long time.


The Weekly Market Monitor – Recession Strikes the Most Accommodative Economy, Bitcoin Shines!

Cross-Asset Liquidity Strategist, CrossBorder Capital

Michael J. Howell

Cross-Asset Liquidity Strategist

Implementing Research Using Alt Data & AI

CrossBorder Capital

CrossBorder Capital is a London-based independent investment advisory firm. Founded in 1996, it exploits a gap in the investment arena by focusing on Central bank liquidity. 

It specialises in the monitoring and analysis of global liquidity flows - an important determinant of asset prices, from currencies through to bonds, equities and real estate.

CrossBorder Capital implements its investment strategy and currently manages over US$ 350m.


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<li>January 2024 another strong month for <strong>Global Liquidity</strong> which hits US$171.7 trillion</li>
<li>US Fed and China’s PBoC are in the forefront of adding liquidity</li>
<li>Global Liquidity Cycle trough in October 2022. Next peak late-2025</li>
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January 2024 another strong month for Global Liquidity which hits US$171.7 trillion
US Fed and China’s PBoC are in the forefront of adding liquidity
Global Liquidity Cycle trough in October 2022. Next peak late-2025


Where Are We In the Global Liquidity Cycle?

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<li>China is injecting liquidity into the markets, but ironically, with investors sick and tired of negative returns, much of this liquidity is finding its way everywhere except China.</li>
<li>The downturn in commercial real estate is becoming a global phenomenon. A growing number of companies is grappling with bad real estate loans, leading to a sharp increase in provisions.</li>
<li>The most recent Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey on Bank Lending Practices (SLOOS) reveals yet another trend that the recession is already behind us.</li>
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China is injecting liquidity into the markets, but ironically, with investors sick and tired of negative returns, much of this liquidity is finding its way everywhere except China.
The downturn in commercial real estate is becoming a global phenomenon. A growing number of companies is grappling with bad real estate loans, leading to a sharp increase in provisions.
The most recent Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey on Bank Lending Practices (SLOOS) reveals yet another trend that the recession is already behind us.


The Weekly Market Monitor – How China Is Pushing Stocks Higher Except at Home

Macroeconomics

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<li>Beyond the official communiqué, Chairman Powell reiterated his dovish stance in his press conference, underscoring the Fed’s intense commitment to achieving a ‘soft landing.</li>
<li>Despite robust GDP growth, the ISM Manufacturing Index already calls for lower interest rates,</li>
<li>With Powell highlighting the current restrictive nature of rates and the likelihood of forthcoming inflation data bolstering the Fed’s confidence, rate cuts could soon be on the horizon. </li>
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Beyond the official communiqué, Chairman Powell reiterated his dovish stance in his press conference, underscoring the Fed’s intense commitment to achieving a ‘soft landing.
Despite robust GDP growth, the ISM Manufacturing Index already calls for lower interest rates,
With Powell highlighting the current restrictive nature of rates and the likelihood of forthcoming inflation data bolstering the Fed’s confidence, rate cuts could soon be on the horizon. 


Key Insight from the Federal Reserve Meeting: Soft Landing Rules!

United States

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Portfolio Watch: What if We Add a Rate Cut to This Fire..

The cyclical rotation is slowly but slowly rolling and if central banks add rate cuts to this mix, we are staring directly into the melt...

Steno Research

The Weekly Market Monitor – Recession Strikes the Most Accommodative Economy, Bitcoin Shines!

The likelihood that the Bank of Japan will not tighten has risen sharply. So has the price of bitcoin, now worth over USD 1 billion, which is still...

Jeroen Blokland

Where Are We In the Global Liquidity Cycle?

Jan 2024 saw another jump in Global Liquidity. US Fed and China PBoC leading After Oct 2022 liquidity lows, next peak slated for late-2025

Michael J. Howell

The Weekly Market Monitor – How China Is Pushing Stocks Higher Except at Home

Is this the start of another Chinese liquidity boom? Meanwhile, commercial real estate loan provisions are spreading across the globe, which is why...

Jeroen Blokland

Key Insight from the Federal Reserve Meeting: Soft Landing Rules!

While the official FOMC statement shows the Fed is in no hurry to cut rates, Powell's hunger for a soft landing means they are closer than it seems.

Jeroen Blokland