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Macro: FOMC Meeting = Rally Catalyst? and more

In today’s briefing:

  • FOMC Meeting = Rally Catalyst?
  • Peak Hawkishness = Risk-On?

FOMC Meeting = Rally Catalyst?

By Cam Hui

  • Extremes in bearish sentiment in both stocks and bonds are setting up for tactical rallies in both asset classes.
  • Our base-case scenario calls for better intermediate upside potential from the bond market.
  • The upcoming FOMC meeting is a potential catalyst for the rally.

Peak Hawkishness = Risk-On?

By Cam Hui

  • As the world holds its collective breath for the FOMC decision next week, market expectations may have become overly hawkish, which begs a number of important questions.
  • How far beyond the curve is the Fed and what are the policy implications?
  • Is this a case of peak hawkish expectations for the market and what does that mean for asset prices?

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