Tag Archives: Markets
Rising Rates & the Government’s Debt Burden
Posted By Greg Blaha
For the last few decades the U.S. has been in a low interest rate environment where deficit spending would not cause major issues. A 40-year high in inflation and the higher rates that followed are stressing the country's finances.... Read More
Liquidity Measures Worth Watching
Posted By Greg Blaha
Several liquidity charts worth watching as the Fed's reverse repo facility continues to be drained... Read More
Jim Bianco on Bullishness in the Bond Market, Measuring the Labor Market/Economy, New Inflation Rate
Jim Bianco joins Bloomberg to discuss Bullishness in the Bond Market, Measuring the Labor Market/Economy, New Inflation Rate with Jonathan Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz & Annmarie Hordern.... Read More
Jim Bianco joins Fox Business to discuss tomorrow’s Payrolls Report, the Fed & the Market’s Reaction
Jim Bianco joins Fox Business to discuss tomorrow's Payrolls Report, and what to expect from the Fed and the Market with Charles Payne.... Read More
Jim Bianco joins CNBC to discuss Sticky Inflation, Immigration/Labor Market Data, Size of Rate Cuts
Jim Bianco joins CNBC to discuss Sticky Inflation, Immigration/Labor Market Data, Size of Rate Cuts with Rick Santelli.... Read More
Bianco Research Conference Call Replay & Notes: You’re Only as Good as Your Weakest Assumption
At Jackson Hole, Chairman Powell said, ?The time has come? to cut rates. He expressed concern about the labor market and suggested inflation has been defeated. However, the labor market has undergone epic changes post-pandemic and interpreting inflation data is very complicated. A credible case can be made that the labor market is still robust and inflation is bottoming around 3%. Stimulating such an economy could produce more inflation.... Read More
You’re Only as Good as Your Weakest Assumption
Posted By Jim Bianco
At Jackson Hole Chairman Powell said, "The time has come" to start cutting rates. He expressed concern about the labor market. However, the labor market has undergone epic changes post-pandemic, and interpreting its data is very complicated. A credible case can be made that the labor market is still robust, and stimulating the economy could produce more inflation.... Read More
Jim Bianco joins Fox Business to discuss Fed Chairman Powell’s Speech, the Economy & Labor Market
Jim Bianco joins Fox Business to discuss Fed Chairman Powell?s Speech, the Economy & Labor Market with Charles Payne.... Read More
Jim Bianco joins CNBC to discuss Chairman Powell’s Speech and the U.S. Economy
Jim Bianco joins CNBC to recap Chairman Powell?s Speech and the Economy with Sara Eisen and Carl Quintanilla.... Read More
Housing Becomes Less Affordable for First-Time Homebuyers
Posted By Greg Blaha
Homebuyers enjoyed a relatively affordable market in the decade following the housing crash. The recent rise in prices and mortgage rates put homeownership out of reach for many prospective first-time buyers.... Read More
Peering at Today’s Market Through the Asset Bubble Lens
Posted By Alex Malitas
Given the recent selloff in markets, we update market valuations through the lens of common bubble characteristics. ... Read More
Why Retail Sales and Consumption Is Staying Strong
Posted By Jim Bianco
Recessions and crises change behavior. Government stimulus checks mailed during the pandemic told consumers they don't need to save as much. This is driving strong consumption and retail sales, keeping economic growth above potential. Such an economy does not need rate cuts.... Read More
Jim Bianco looks at the sustained impact of the Yen carry trade unwinding with Oliver Renick
Jim Bianco? is looking for a "sense of stability" in the market ahead of this week's key inflation data. And, following last week's volatile market swings, Bianco weighs in on the state of the yen-carry trade. ... Read More