Macroeconomic and Investing, The Macro Compass

Alfonso Peccatiello (Alf)

Macroeconomic and Investing

The Macro Compass

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Actionable Investment Ideas

Macroeconomics

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<li>In the ‘80s, independent economist Yardeni coined the term ‘‘bond vigilantes’’ to refer to fixed income investors disciplining authorities for running inflationary fiscal and monetary policies and ultimately restoring order through the bond market.</li>
<li>In 2022, we are witnessing the first preliminary signs of the return of the global macro vigilantes</li>
<li>Amongst others, George Soros is an eminent member of this selected group of macro investors who challenge policymakers across countries and relentlessly chase regime-change narratives once they see a good opportunity</li>
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In the ‘80s, independent economist Yardeni coined the term ‘‘bond vigilantes’’ to refer to fixed income investors disciplining authorities for running inflationary fiscal and monetary policies and ultimately restoring order through the bond market.
In 2022, we are witnessing the first preliminary signs of the return of the global macro vigilantes
Amongst others, George Soros is an eminent member of this selected group of macro investors who challenge policymakers across countries and relentlessly chase regime-change narratives once they see a good opportunity


Fixed Income and Currency Strategist

Gautam Jain, PhD, CFA

FX & Rates

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<li>Rates volatility remains high with the latest boost coming from the rising probability of a global recession as possible outcomes of the ongoing Fed tightening and Russia's invasion of Ukraine.</li>
<li>After inverting briefly, the US 2s10s slope has started steepening, which should continue despite recessionary risks as the Fed's balance sheet reduction should weigh heavily in the long end.</li>
<li>With the US 5s10s switching to steepening from flattening, the case for similar steepening is strong in a few emerging countries that are ahead in terms of monetary tightening.</li>
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Rates volatility remains high with the latest boost coming from the rising probability of a global recession as possible outcomes of the ongoing Fed tightening and Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
After inverting briefly, the US 2s10s slope has started steepening, which should continue despite recessionary risks as the Fed's balance sheet reduction should weigh heavily in the long end.
With the US 5s10s switching to steepening from flattening, the case for similar steepening is strong in a few emerging countries that are ahead in terms of monetary tightening.


Global Rate Curves (Ex-Asia) At an Inflection Point

Technical Analyst, Vermilion Research

Joe Jasper

Technical Analyst

Technical and Quantitative Research

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Technical Analysis

US Treasury (10 Yr Generic) / Technical Analysis

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<li>We have discussed our expectations for rising rates for quite some time, but the 10-year yield is now testing 40-year downtrend resistance which comes in at 2.80-2.82%.</li>
<li>If there was ever a time for interest rates to move lower, this is where it needs to happen -- and it would be fitting, considering extremely bearish bond sentiment.</li>
<li>On the other hand, if the 10-year Treasury is above 2.82% we see a secular reversal where rising rates would be the new normal</li>
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We have discussed our expectations for rising rates for quite some time, but the 10-year yield is now testing 40-year downtrend resistance which comes in at 2.80-2.82%.
If there was ever a time for interest rates to move lower, this is where it needs to happen -- and it would be fitting, considering extremely bearish bond sentiment.
On the other hand, if the 10-year Treasury is above 2.82% we see a secular reversal where rising rates would be the new normal


10-Year Treasury Yield Testing 40-Year Resistance; Upgrading Health Care to Overweight

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<li>I am not sure everybody has grasped yet how important was the message Jerome Powell sent yesterday during the FOMC press conference.</li>
<li>While market commentators are focusing mostly on the mere 25 bps hike and the lack of details on Quantitative Tightening, I believe they are missing the point: the forward guidance was very hawkish, and very clearly so.</li>
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<p>Powell is becoming more and more hawkish as time goes by. I identified 4 key hawkish messages he conveyed</p>
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I am not sure everybody has grasped yet how important was the message Jerome Powell sent yesterday during the FOMC press conference.
While market commentators are focusing mostly on the mere 25 bps hike and the lack of details on Quantitative Tightening, I believe they are missing the point: the forward guidance was very hawkish, and very clearly so.

Powell is becoming more and more hawkish as time goes by. I identified 4 key hawkish messages he conveyed



The Fed is Hitting The Brakes: Are You Wearing your Seatbelt?

Technology Select Sector SPDR / Technical Analysis

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<li>Our outlook remains bearish at the index level considering we have yet to see any developments that suggest a bottom is in. </li>
<li>The S&amp;P 500, Nasdaq 100 (QQQ), Russell 2000 (IWM), and Russell Micro Cap (IWC) indexes remain in downtrends.</li>
<li>In today’s report we highlight attractive Groups and stocks within Materials, Manufacturing,  Services, and Utilities: MA-14 Fertilizer, MF-15 Railroad Equipment &amp; Products, SV-13 Construction &amp; Engineering, Large-Cap, UT-04 Electric, Mid-Atlantic</li>
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Our outlook remains bearish at the index level considering we have yet to see any developments that suggest a bottom is in. 
The S&amp;P 500, Nasdaq 100 (QQQ), Russell 2000 (IWM), and Russell Micro Cap (IWC) indexes remain in downtrends.
In today’s report we highlight attractive Groups and stocks within Materials, Manufacturing,  Services, and Utilities: MA-14 Fertilizer, MF-15 Railroad Equipment &amp; Products, SV-13 Construction &amp; Engineering, Large-Cap, UT-04 Electric, Mid-Atlantic


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US Treasury (10 Yr Generic) (GT10 GOVT)

The Macro Vigilantes Are Waking Up

‘‘We're in a brave new world of excesses in fiscal and monetary policy, and that's where the bond vigilantes thrive’’ Ed Yardeni In the ‘80s,...

Alfonso Peccatiello (Alf)

Global Rate Curves (Ex-Asia) At an Inflection Point

With the US 5s10s switching to steepening from flattening, the case for similar steepening is strong in a few emerging countries that are ahead in...

Gautam Jain, PhD, CFA

10-Year Treasury Yield Testing 40-Year Resistance; Upgrading Health Care to Overweight

10-year Treas yield $TNX is now testing 40-year downtrend resistance at 2.8-2.82%. If interest rates are to move lower, now would be the time,...

Vermilion Research

The Fed is Hitting The Brakes: Are You Wearing your Seatbelt?

I am not sure everybody has grasped yet how important was the message Jerome Powell sent yesterday during the FOMC press conference.

Alfonso Peccatiello (Alf)

Downgrading Technology To Underweight

Downgrading Technology to underweight. Attractive and actionable stocks highlighted: Fertilizer, Railroad Equipment & Products, Construction &...

Vermilion Research

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