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Active Versus Passive Performance
April 7, 2022
Active managers across markets are struggling as the Fed begins its rate hiking campaign. Investors seem willing to ride out market volatility, but not bet that money managers will keep up.
Active managers across markets are struggling as the Fed begins its rate hiking campaign. Investors seem willing to ride out market volatility, but not bet that money managers will keep up.
Today's topics include the epic bond market rout, the tough path forward for the Fed, Shanghai lockdown, Russian default inevitable, 2008 comparisons, Canadian housing soars higher, how hawkish can the ECB be?, weaponized money, and Miamicoin
Today's topics include looking for QT clues, quantifying the effect of QT, Dudley says stocks must fall before inflation is under control, bonds at a discount, supply chain problems persist, Russia to pay debt in Rubles, and the housing market
Risk markets are rallying in the face of an inverted yield curve, the highest inflation in 40 years, and continuing war in Ukraine. We discuss current market positioning.
Today's topics include consumer spending, inflation concerns, bond market routs, more sanctions for Russia?, Russia's debt payments, comparing the strong labor market to aggressive fiscal policy, the great resignation, and overcollateralized crypto loans
When the 10-year less 2-year yield curve inverts, 10-year yields often peak. When the 10-year less 2-year yield curve turns positive again, the Fed is often about to start cutting rates to head off a recession. 10-year yields historically decline during this period.
With Q1 2022 earnings season starting this week, we check in on expectations. Revenue and earnings growth expectations are in the mid-single digits and company guidance remains negative.
Today's topics include what is neutral?, the inverted curve, recession calls, tapping the SPR, record UK energy bills, remote work, supply chain problems remain, booming hotel prices, Shanghai locks down, regulators look at LME's handling of nickel market, tether fud, and crypto's AML practices