This podcast delves into key macroeconomic questions, exploring how economic resilience stands in the face of sticky inflation and policy uncertainties, including President Trump’s fiscal agenda. It reviews robust U.S. economic data, shifts in consumer confidence, and evolving inflation trends. Additionally, the episode covers portfolio strategies for an inflation market regime, quantitative signals such as the Global Macro Risk Matrix and VAMS, and detailed positioning models focused on a resilient U.S. economy versus persistent inflation pressures. The discussion also outlines various market risks, opportunities, and the impact of fiscal policy on asset markets, with a note on upcoming operational changes for Team 42.
The Macro Minute with Darius Dale