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Is the US Treasury still keenly focused on supporting asset markets?
Episode 325
The U.S. Treasury remains deeply committed to supporting liquidity and asset markets following the Q2 Quarterly Refunding Announcement (QRA). Darius …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Are we nearing the end of US exceptionalism in asset markets?
Episode 324
Today’s Macro Minute breaks down why U.S. exceptionalism in asset markets is likely to persist despite mounting global disruptions. Darius Dale highl…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Did the most impactful 24-hour period of macro and micro data in history support a continuation of the risk-on Market Regime?
Episode 323
Today’s Macro Minute focuses on whether markets are underpricing geopolitical risk tied to the US–Israel–Iran ceasefire. While short-term positioning…
5 months ago
When will the BOJ act forcefully enough to tone down volatility in the long end of the JGB market?
Episode 322
The Bank of Japan delivered a hawkish hold but stopped short of stabilizing long-end bond volatility, reinforcing a persistent global headwind for du…
5 months ago
Is it time for investors to take profits?
Episode 321
Markets head into a pivotal week as mega-cap earnings and global central bank decisions collide with elevated expectations. While the broader macro b…
5 months ago
When does our Jobless Recovery theme stop being bullish for stocks?
Episode 320
Darius argues that what looks like weakness in the labor market is actually structurally bullish in the near term, as AI-driven productivity gains su…
5 months, 1 week ago
Is the consensus bullishness regarding the earnings outlook justified?
Episode 319
Strong earnings growth and accelerating global liquidity continue to support a pro-risk market environment. Despite geopolitical noise and crowded po…
5 months, 1 week ago
Is Kevin Warsh a hawk or a dove?
Episode 318
In today’s episode, we break down rising policy and geopolitical risks, including Warsh’s testimony and Hormuz concerns, and explain how investors sh…
5 months, 1 week ago
What matters most to asset markets—March Retail Sales, Kevin Warsh’s testimony, or the US-Iran ceasefire?
Episode 317
Markets continue to look through headlines and focus on the bigger picture, as resilient economic data and improving liquidity conditions reinforce a…
5 months, 1 week ago
Should investors de-risk ahead of Kevin Warsh’s Senate confirmation hearing tomorrow?
Episode 316
Policy risk takes center stage as Kevin Warsh’s Senate confirmation hearing approaches, with markets bracing for potential interest rate volatility. …
5 months, 1 week ago