Economist discusses disinflation dilemma, market reassessment of inflation, and potential rate cuts. Global economic performance, US investment climate, and analysis of liquidity and growth outlook. AI impact, China's outlook, and speculation on BOJ policy changes. Insights on inflation in Japan and Osage history.
Market expectations for BOJ rate cuts revised from six to three due to volatile inflation data.
US manufacturing demonstrates resilience compared to China and Germany, with a focus on rebuilding capacity.
Deep dives
Market Expectations on Federal Reserve Rate Cuts
Despite recent inflation figures showing some volatility, indicators like CPI and PPI still point towards disinflation, leading the market to recalibrate its expectations. Initially anticipating six rate cuts, the market now expects around three, starting in July, reflecting revisions due to noisy data. The Fed is likely to ease monetary policy gradually by around 100 basis points by June.
Potential Stagflation Risk and Economic Slowdown in the US
Stagflation, a risk for the US economy, could arise from limited growth amidst rising inflation. However, signs of economic slowdown indicate a shift towards disinflationary momentum. Factors like retail sales weakening suggest consumers are becoming more price-sensitive, impacting spending habits and likely leading to a slowdown in employment and income growth.
Resilience in US Manufacturing and Global Economic Trends
US manufacturing has shown resilience compared to China and Germany, where industrial sectors have been a drag on economic momentum. Despite near-zero annual growth in the US manufacturing sector, efforts to rebuild manufacturing capacity drive economic activity. With a stabilizing global manufacturing backdrop, an upward momentum in the US is anticipated, supported by the sector's innovative drive.
Featuring: Gregory Daco, EY Chief Economist joins to break down US PPI data and to talk global macro markets.
Willem Sels, Global CIO at HSBC Global Private Banking and Wealth, to share his perspective on APAC markets.
Taro Kimura, Bloomberg Japan Economist, sits down with us from Tokyo to talk about the upcoming BOJ decision and how inflation is impacting daily life in Japan.