29
Sep

End of summer consolidation in US markets?
Economic slowdown rather than recession. Inflation falls in services. Long-lasting Fed pause. Downward adjustments to yield curves. Weak dollar. Positive outlook for bonds and equities.
Key points
- Economic growth may be slowing more than it seems
- Slowdown looms for year-end
- Leading indicators suggest a soft landing
- Job market still highly uncertain
- The Federal Reserve will mark a lasting pause
- Inflation now also falling in services
- Excessive tension on yield curves
- The dollar temporarily benefits from rising rates
- Positive outlook for equity markets