Dario Perkins: These Central Banks Better Pivot Fast
Mar 22, 2024
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Dario Perkins and Alf discuss how Central Bankers have been lucky rather than skilled in managing inflation and labor markets. They explore the impact of supply chain disruptions on real incomes and vulnerabilities in labor markets. The podcast also examines the cautious approach of central banks and the disconnect between market sentiment and economic indicators.
Resilient labor markets counter private sector vulnerabilities, aided by real income rise and global rebound.
Deep dives
Overview of Federal Reserve Meeting Outcome
The Federal Reserve Meeting outcome was a key focus with discussions revolving around the 2024 dot plot. Despite higher core PCE inflation projections, the Federal Reserve maintained three cuts in 2024, signaling a proactive dovish stance. This decision was seen as supportive for risk markets, although projections for 2025 and 2026 showed upward revisions, indicating confidence in a structurally stronger US economy.
Impact of Central Banks' Monetary Policies on Dollar Value
Expectations of a weaker dollar post-Fed meeting did not materialize as anticipated, attributed to other central banks mirroring the Fed's dovish approach. Actions like interest rate cuts by the Swiss National Bank and dovish signals from the UK and Australian central banks have prevented significant dollar depreciation.
Analysis on Labor Market Resilience Amid Vulnerabilities
The podcast delved into the resilience of labor markets despite private sector vulnerabilities in countries like Canada and Europe. Factors such as rising real incomes, supportive fiscal policies, and a rebound in global manufacturing have sustained labor market strength, countering expectations of weaknesses due to vulnerabilities.
Outlook on Equity Market and Risks Ahead
Dario Perkins provided insights on the equity market outlook, suggesting similarities to the mid-90s period. While discussing risks, the podcast highlighted the vulnerabilities in weaker economies, signaling potential signs of cracks, particularly in labor markets of countries highly sensitive to interest rate changes. The discussion explored if past bullish equities calls could be indicative of a prolonged bull market or signal looming dangers in asset price bubbles.
This week Alf welcomes Dario Perkins to the show. Dario discusses how we got here with much more benign inflationary dynamics without a big damage to labor markets - hint: Central Bankers were lucky more than skilled. Dario and Alf discuss the path ahead for economies and monetary policy, and a trade idea. Alf opens and closes the show with his thoughts on the big Central Bank events of the week. Go and follow Dario on Twitter (@darioperkins). And share the word about TMTF with a friend!
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