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Market and Economic Insights Lecture
Jul 13, 2024
Market Overview and Economic Insights
Weekly Market Summary
Major banks (JP Morgan Chase, Wells Fargo, Citigroup) reported double beats (earnings & revenue) for Q2.
June Producer Price Index (PPI):
Year-over-Year: up 2.6%
Month-over-Month: up 0.2%
Consumer Price Index (CPI):
Annually: 3%
Federal Reserve Update
Chairman Jay Powell mentioned a potential pre-election rate cut.
Cooling labor market noted, but Powell insists no political influence.
Guest Insights: Mohamed El-Erian
Chief Economic Adviser and former CEO of Pimco
Main messages from recent inflation reports:
Demand Weakening:
People buying less, companies losing pricing power.
Supply Side Issues:
Persistent PPI inflation, companies facing margin pressure.
US economy weakening faster than expected, including the Fed's expectations.
Second Quarter Earnings Season Outlook
Importance of listening to company insights:
Previous miscalculation in 2021: Inflation initially deemed transitory.
Companies previously indicated rising costs, strong demand leading to higher prices.
Current Expectations:
Companies likely to report softening demand and concerns over passing higher costs.
Macro data reflecting this expected in the coming months.
US Economy Outlook
Recession Risk: 35%
Soft Landing Probability: 50%
Positive Productivity Shock: 15% (driven by life sciences, generative AI, sustainable energy)
Fed's role crucial in rate cuts to ensure soft landing:
Historical context: 1995 was the only successful soft landing due to early Fed intervention.
Current Fed described as overly data-dependent.
Conclusion
Mohamed El-Erian emphasizes the need for the Fed to act timely to avoid recession.
Monitoring corporate insights during earnings season is crucial.
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