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Keeping it Simple with Simplify Asset Management

Keeping it Simple | Ep.35: Dawson’s Creek or One True Hill to Die On?

Apr 15, 2024
Economic expert Cameron Dawson debates with the Simplify crew on economic data accuracy, stock market trends, yield analysis, interest rate cuts, private credit deals. They explore market volatility impacts, inflation nuances, and upcoming discussions on the K-shaped economy.
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Quick takeaways

  • Interpreting economic data is challenging due to high data revisions and inconsistencies, especially in employment figures.
  • Interest rate movements affect net interest expenses differently for borrowers, with refinancing activities playing a significant role.

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Assessing the Accuracy of Economic Data

The discussion delved into the challenges of interpreting economic data during the current cycle, particularly focusing on high levels of data revisions and inconsistencies in reports, especially in areas like employment figures. The presentation highlighted unusual findings in the employment sector, pointing out anomalies in full-time employment trends that are typically indicative of recessionary periods. The conversation also touched on the discrepancies between establishment and household surveys and the impact of miscounts, shedding light on the complexities of data interpretation.

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