

Tariffs: The Ultimate Stagflationary Shock? | Darius Dale on "Liberation Day," DOGE, Gold, and the Global Debt Refinancing Air Pocket
49 snips Apr 2, 2025
Darius Dale, Founder and CEO of 42 Macro, shares his insights as a market strategist. He discusses his bearish outlook on U.S. stocks and the stagflationary shock from tariffs. Dale highlights how the deflationary forces of DOGE might temporarily benefit Treasurys, but his long-term view on bonds remains pessimistic. He also touches on potential fiscal benefits from Trump-era policies and the significant impact of policy uncertainty on economic growth and labor markets. His analysis emphasizes the need for caution and strategic investment.
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Bear Market Prediction
- The U.S. stock market is in the early to mid-innings of a bear market due to a significant economic transformation.
- This transformation involves shifting from a government-propped economy to a private sector-driven one.
Market Analogies
- The current market downturn is comparable to 1998 or Q4 2018, not 2008 or 2022.
- A 20% drop in the S&P 500 is possible, followed by a recovery aided by monetary policy changes.
Market Timing
- Avoid trying to time the market bottom with excessive precision.
- Focus on broader trends and signals, like the "Fed put," instead of specific dates.