Cross-Asset Liquidity Strategist, CrossBorder Capital

Michael J. Howell

Cross-Asset Liquidity Strategist

Implementing Research Using Alt Data & AI

CrossBorder Capital

CrossBorder Capital is a London-based independent investment advisory firm. Founded in 1996, it exploits a gap in the investment arena by focusing on Central bank liquidity. 

It specialises in the monitoring and analysis of global liquidity flows - an important determinant of asset prices, from currencies through to bonds, equities and real estate.

CrossBorder Capital implements its investment strategy and currently manages over US$ 350m.


Cross Asset Strategy

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<li>Global Liquidity, the main driver of World asset markets, will head much lower </li>
<li>World Central Bank Liquidity slated to contract by 10-20% over next 2 years</li>
<li>Bond markets are already screaming a warning with 'death-cross' formation</li>
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Global Liquidity, the main driver of World asset markets, will head much lower 
World Central Bank Liquidity slated to contract by 10-20% over next 2 years
Bond markets are already screaming a warning with 'death-cross' formation


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<li>
 Global Liquidity, the main driver of World asset markets, is heading much lower. Bear market is here</li>
<li>
Recession coming: some economies may even already be in recession </li>
<li>
Investor exposure to stocks too high and out-of-line with deteriorating economies</li>
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 Global Liquidity, the main driver of World asset markets, is heading much lower. Bear market is here

Recession coming: some economies may even already be in recession 

Investor exposure to stocks too high and out-of-line with deteriorating economies


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<li>Ukraine is a major negative for the World, but is may be eclipsed by China and Oil? </li>
<li>China shows no signs of easing her policy and every sign of maintaining a tight monetary stance. Stability is the watchword.</li>
<li>But don’t forget higher oil prices. US$130/ bbl oil could smash Global Liquidity lower by up to 30%. This isn’t bullish!</li>
</ul>


Ukraine is a major negative for the World, but is may be eclipsed by China and Oil? 
China shows no signs of easing her policy and every sign of maintaining a tight monetary stance. Stability is the watchword.
But don’t forget higher oil prices. US$130/ bbl oil could smash Global Liquidity lower by up to 30%. This isn’t bullish!


Two Things Matter Far More To The World Economy Than The Ukraine Conflict

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<li>Global Liquidity is already falling from 2021 peaks. Not set to bottom until late-2023</li>
<li>Central Bank tightening is reinforcing this decline. More to come</li>
<li>Ukraine Crisis will not deflect the downtrend. More likely reinforces it</li>
</ul>


Global Liquidity is already falling from 2021 peaks. Not set to bottom until late-2023
Central Bank tightening is reinforcing this decline. More to come
Ukraine Crisis will not deflect the downtrend. More likely reinforces it


The Real Issue For Investors Is Less Russia And More About Skidding Global Liquidity

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<li>Negative #1: World economy fading fast. Shipping weak, Recession on horizon</li>
<li>Negative #2: World Central Banks and US Fed more hawkish</li>
<li>Negative #3: decisive move in Chinese economic policy towards 'stability' not growth</li>
</ul>


Negative #1: World economy fading fast. Shipping weak, Recession on horizon
Negative #2: World Central Banks and US Fed more hawkish
Negative #3: decisive move in Chinese economic policy towards 'stability' not growth


United States

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MSCI World Index (MXWO INDEX)

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