What the BoJ’s latest move means for global yields
Nov 3, 2023
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Discussion on major decisions by central banks, the impact of Japan's negative yield posture on global bond yields, analyzing the impact of rebalancing on inflation, and analysis of recent corporate earnings and outlook.
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Quick takeaways
The Bank of Japan's increased flexibility in its yield curve control program and potential exit from negative interest rates may have spillover effects on global bond yields and encourage capital repatriation.
Achieving a better balance between labor demand and supply in the US labor market is crucial for sustainable wage growth and inflation, highlighting the need to rebalance the labor market to alleviate inflationary pressures.
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Central bank actions and their implications
The podcast discusses recent decisions by major central banks including the Bank of Japan, the US Fed, and the Bank of England. The Bank of Japan increased the flexibility of its yield curve control program while revising its inflation projection upwards, hinting at a potential exit from negative interest rates. The US Fed left interest rates unchanged, leading to a positive market reaction in US treasuries. The implications of these central bank decisions include potential spillover effects on global bond yields and the repatriation of capital by Japanese investors.
Labor market, inflation, and corporate earnings
The podcast explores the state of labor markets and inflation in the US. While the US labor market is still healthy, the aim is to achieve better balance between labor demand and supply for sustainable wage growth and inflation. The podcast also highlights the importance of rebalancing the labor market to alleviate inflationary pressures. Additionally, the podcast discusses corporate earnings, noting improvements in earnings growth and profitability in Q3. Divergence is observed among different regions, sectors, and ratings, creating opportunities for active investors.
This week saw major decisions from some of the world's largest central banks, a continued focus on the relationship between the labor market and inflation, and the latest round of corporate earnings. Gurpreet Gill, a macro strategist on the Fixed Income team in Asset & Wealth Management, discusses the implications for markets and investors.