U.S. CPI Inflation vs. U.S. 10-Year Bond Yield CPI dynamics in early 2024 show a clear pattern: Q1’s higher inflation prompted increased Fed scrutiny, while Q2’s declines suggest potential interest rate cuts, impacting market expectations and U.S. Treasury yields on CPI days. Image: BofA Global Research
S&P 500 – Indexed Performance Until the summer, the S&P 500 achieved one of its best starts in history, closely following the trajectory of 1995. During that year, the Fed cut interest rates, marking the last soft landing in the U.S. economy. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Deviation of Earnings Above/Below Long Term Growth Trend Some investors are becoming concerned as the current earnings estimates deviate significantly from the long-term growth trend, along with the effect of a Fed rate-cutting cycle. Image: Real Investment Advice
Inflation – U.S. CPI Forecasts With inflation high, the Fed’s interest rate cut decisions require a delicate balance between price stability, economic expansion and employment support. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy
Inflation – PCE Deflator YoY Projections The Fed faces challenges in managing a rate cut amid high inflation, requiring a delicate balance between inflation control, price stability, and economic growth to support employment. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy
Inflation – Potential Paths for U.S. Core CPI If the Fed cuts rates in June, U.S. core CPI is expected to exceed the Fed’s 2% inflation target, which could pose challenges for the central bank in maintaining price stability. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy
S&P 500 vs. 1982 Analog With financial conditions easing considerably and the Fed set to cut rates in 2024, will the S&P 500 continue to track the 1982 analog? Image: Fundstrat Global Advisors, LLC
Asset Returns During Hiking Cycles Investors should worry when the Fed stops raising or cuts rates. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
One of the Best Recession Indicator The Fed is cutting rates and the 10-year rate is inverted to Fed funds. Image: Real Investment Advice
Probability of US Recession is Rising Mike Wilson, chief U.S. equity strategist for Morgan Stanley, said that “Fed could cut as soon as July but it may not halt slowdown/recession.” Image: U.S. Global Investors