#953 - Is it Time to Adjust Fed Expectations? With Jared Dillian
Jan 16, 2024
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Jared Dillian, Editor of The Daily Dirtnap newsletter, talks about reevaluating Fed expectations, market reaction to Fed's predictions, analyzing the economy, navigating an unpredictable economy, automating workflow, the need for patience in regulatory progress, discipline in investing, and free NFTs for new members.
Market volatility and rethinking Federal Reserve expectations are crucial in understanding the impact of rates on stocks and bonds.
Timing and being a profit taker are essential in trading, emphasizing the need for discipline and not chasing the last leg of a move.
Deep dives
Rethinking Fed Expectations and Market Volatility
The podcast episode discusses the recent market volatility and the importance of rethinking Federal Reserve expectations. The speaker mentions the impact of rates on stocks and bonds, pointing out that the market had been pricing in more rate cuts than what the Fed had projected. The day's action saw a selloff in stocks, a backup in bond yields, and a decline in gold. The speaker shares that they are short on stocks and expecting a correction of at least 6-8%. They also suggest that yields may bounce and retrace half the move. The speaker anticipates that a recession may be on the horizon, which would adversely affect stocks and be positive for commodities.
The Difficulty of Timing and Knowing When to Exit a Trade
The episode explores the challenge of timing and knowing when to exit a trade. The speaker emphasizes the importance of being a profit taker and not getting too attached to a trade. They caution against the fear of future regret and the dangers of staying in a trade for too long. The speaker highlights the need to have discipline, take profits, and not chase the last leg of a move. They also note that timing the top of a market is challenging and that being comfortable with missing out on some gains is crucial to successful trading.
Insights on Bitcoin, Crypto ETFs, and Private Equity
The podcast episode features a discussion on Bitcoin, the impact of ETFs on the crypto market, and concerns about private equity. The speaker shares a long-term perspective on crypto assets, suggesting that with the availability of ETFs, institutional investors may allocate a small percentage of investable assets to crypto. They express the need for a total crypto market index ETF to provide broad exposure to the asset class. Regarding private equity, the speaker believes it has become popular and may be experiencing a sentiment bubble. They express caution and suggest that the trade may be crowded.
Considerations for Small Caps and Uranium Stocks
The episode briefly touches on small caps and uranium stocks. The speaker shares a neutral view on small caps but believes they may eventually outperform larger stocks. However, they expect a bottoming process to occur over a period of six months to a year. On uranium stocks, the speaker indicates that sentiment in the market may be getting stretched and suggests a short-term top may be forming. They caution that the recent parabolic rally may indicate saturation and a potential reversal.
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Jared Dillian, editor of The Daily Dirtnap newsletter, joins Maggie Lake to take the temperature of risk assets and share his outlook for bonds amid the current volatility.
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