Podcast by J.P. Morgan analysts on global markets, At Any Rate

At Any Rate

Podcast by J.P. Morgan analysts on global markets

Analysts from J.P. Morgan’s Research team take a closer look at the stories behind some of the biggest trends, themes and developments in markets today.

Macroeconomics

<ul><li>The global backdrop for the start of the year is better than anticipated, with a broad-based upturn in PMIs suggesting steady or even growing global and emerging market growth.</li><li>The US is experiencing some slowing in growth, but consumer demand is more solid, supported by strong labor markets and falling inflation.</li><li>China's GDP growth is expected to remain around 5.5% in the near term, but there are concerns about ongoing deflation, housing market weakness, and its impact on corporate revenues and private sector confidence. Outside of China, emerging markets in Asia and Latin America are seeing growth rebound, driven by improvements in consumer and industrial sectors.</li></ul>This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

The global backdrop for the start of the year is better than anticipated, with a broad-based upturn in PMIs suggesting steady or even growing global and emerging market growth.The US is experiencing some slowing in growth, but consumer demand is more solid, supported by strong labor markets and falling inflation.China's GDP growth is expected to remain around 5.5% in the near term, but there are concerns about ongoing deflation, housing market weakness, and its impact on corporate revenues and private sector confidence. Outside of China, emerging markets in Asia and Latin America are seeing growth rebound, driven by improvements in consumer and industrial sectors.This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

EM Fixed Income: Emerging Markets Outlook & Strategy for February

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<li>Core PCE rose 0.3% on the month and 3.9% over a year ago, showing signs of stickiness since last year.</li>
<li>The yield curve has steepened and two-year yields have fallen dramatically, indicating market response to the softer implications for core PCE.</li>
<li>Differences in calculation methods and components of CPI and PCE contribute to the wedge between the two measures, with shelter inflation and medical insurance costs being key factors. Non-market prices, particularly in services, are running below market prices for core PCE.</li>
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Core PCE rose 0.3% on the month and 3.9% over a year ago, showing signs of stickiness since last year.
The yield curve has steepened and two-year yields have fallen dramatically, indicating market response to the softer implications for core PCE.
Differences in calculation methods and components of CPI and PCE contribute to the wedge between the two measures, with shelter inflation and medical insurance costs being key factors. Non-market prices, particularly in services, are running below market prices for core PCE.

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US Rates: Takeaways from December inflation and Red Sea trade disruptions

FX & Rates

<ul><li>The Fed kept policy rates unchanged as expected, but Chair Powell's press conference provided key insights on the Fed's stance</li><li>The Fed's focus on inflation and asymmetric reaction function suggests a possible delay in further rate cuts</li><li>Range-bound rate environment post-Fed meeting favors short gamma strategies for volatility sellers, while yield curve trading strategies may lack carry opportunities</li></ul>This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

The Fed kept policy rates unchanged as expected, but Chair Powell's press conference provided key insights on the Fed's stanceThe Fed's focus on inflation and asymmetric reaction function suggests a possible delay in further rate cutsRange-bound rate environment post-Fed meeting favors short gamma strategies for volatility sellers, while yield curve trading strategies may lack carry opportunitiesThis content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

Credit

<ul><li>Investors were generally positive and not bearish, with a focus on thin spreads compensated by yields and strong credit quality</li><li>High grade bond demand remained strong, with ongoing retail interest and no weakening in institutional demand reported</li><li>Hedge fund investors in high yield were cautious, focusing on avoiding losers and uncertainty around creditor outcomes</li></ul>This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

Investors were generally positive and not bearish, with a focus on thin spreads compensated by yields and strong credit qualityHigh grade bond demand remained strong, with ongoing retail interest and no weakening in institutional demand reportedHedge fund investors in high yield were cautious, focusing on avoiding losers and uncertainty around creditor outcomesThis content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

Spreadbites ‒ Credit colour from last week’s Global Markets Conference in Paris

<ul><li>The combination of policy decisions in the US rates markets has led to a significant decline in tenure yields.</li><li>There appears to be policy coordination between fiscal and monetary authorities, with the treasury displaying flexibility and the Fed focusing on tightening in financial conditions.</li><li>The upcoming Fed meeting is anticipated to provide forward guidance on policy tightening, with expectations of a move towards a neutral bias and steps towards eventual easing or cutting. Inflation language in the statement may also be up for debate.</li></ul>This podcast is sourced from an online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only.

The combination of policy decisions in the US rates markets has led to a significant decline in tenure yields.There appears to be policy coordination between fiscal and monetary authorities, with the treasury displaying flexibility and the Fed focusing on tightening in financial conditions.The upcoming Fed meeting is anticipated to provide forward guidance on policy tightening, with expectations of a move towards a neutral bias and steps towards eventual easing or cutting. Inflation language in the statement may also be up for debate.This podcast is sourced from an online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only.

US Rates: The Calm Before The (Policy) Storm

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EM Fixed Income: Emerging Markets Outlook & Strategy for February

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US Rates: Takeaways from December inflation and Red Sea trade disruptions

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U.S. Rates - DeepFreeze

The FOMC kept policy rates unchanged, Chair Powell provided key insights during the press conference, economists expect two more cuts this year,...

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Spreadbites ‒ Credit colour from last week’s Global Markets Conference in Paris

Investors are cautiously optimistic about the market, with strong credit quality and a focus on floating rate products and corporate bonds in fixed...

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US Rates: The Calm Before The (Policy) Storm

The US rates market has experienced a slowdown in coupon auction increases and ruled out the possibility of further rate hikes, while the Federal...

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