This podcast addresses key macro questions: the extent to which asset markets may cool off amid rising geopolitical conflicts, and the future direction of the U.S. housing market. It discusses market hesitancy with a tilt toward defensive strategies following geopolitical tensions, reviews improving housing sentiment against the backdrop of declining activity due to high mortgage rates, and outlines a portfolio strategy emphasizing cautious positioning and defensive assets. Additionally, the discussion covers quantitative signals, a current reflation market regime, potential risks including geopolitical negotiations and fiscal policy shifts, and the role of positioning models in monitoring liquidity and global dynamics.
The Macro Minute with Darius Dale