The economic momentum varies sharply across regions. Typically, we'd expect energy prices to drive inflation, which I don't think it is the case in US, but it might be in EU.
We also need to consider that Trump Admin want to avoid more inflation, so they will negotiate tariffs and trade policies, buying time for the American economy. In the end, this will contribute to inflation, though likely less than expected.
On the third point, prices should stabilize, and demand for big-ticket items will probably fall. Add in globalization's slowdown, and I'm not sure how the EU will tackle its mounting issues, which might add pressures on the global financial system, pushing rates down to offset widening spreads.
This is my base case for now, I'm long on TLT and short on EUR.
@RealEJAntoni@cmt_anthony I could be wrong, but I already bought some LT treasuries and I think I will buy more soon. It might be too early, I don't know
@KobeissiLetter In addition, the Fed can control the pace of the decrease and there are several risks today. And there are also political pressure to lower rates. Nevertheless, it is not granted that we won't have a recession or even worse. It is all about liquidity, let's see how it goes
@KobeissiLetter The thing is: 1) the economy is contracting, 2) personal savings are at pre-GFC lows, 3) oil outlook supports a non-inflationaty scenario, 4) a change in interest rates takes at least 6 months to produce effects. So, why take the risk of letting things get really bad? (1/2)