Bloomberg Surveillance

Treasures Rise after US Credit Downgrade

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May 19, 2025
Meredith Whitney, CEO of Meredith Whitney Advisory Group, shares her projections for the US economy and banks, including a troubling forecast of 6% unemployment by 2025. George Bory, Chief Investment Strategist at Allspring, discusses the rising Treasuries following a US credit downgrade, while Dean Curnutt from Macro Risk Advisors analyzes imminent bond market challenges. Jamie Patton of TCW provides insights on market trends and the potential for rate cuts in 2025, as the landscape shifts amid growing economic concerns.
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ANECDOTE

Meredith Whitney Returns Enthusiastically

  • Meredith Whitney returned to financial analysis because she missed the opportunities and the vacuum in banking research.
  • She finds this work exciting and feels happier than she has in a long time.
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Immigration Impacts Wage Inflation

  • Immigration crackdowns are reducing labor availability, especially among Latinos and undocumented workers.
  • This labor pressure creates wage inflation, influencing overall inflation expectations significantly.
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Tariffs Bring Unintended Costs

  • Trump's administration's focus on tariffs has created uncertainty and many unintended consequences.
  • These consequences include higher insurance and replacement costs, affecting homeowners and the economy.
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