January 01, 2021

The Weekly Brief

The Weekly Brief

Restaurant Demand Slows

Consumer services are under increasing pressure as impacts from monetary policy continue to reverberate throughout the economy.

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Torsten Slok

Partner, Chief Economist

January 01, 2021

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Delinquency Rates Up
Delinquency rates for credit cards and auto loans are rising—in some cases approaching 2008 levels.
Job Growth Cools
We are seeing the employment picture respond more and more to rate hikes which could pose potential risks to the soft-landing scenario.
Stock Buybacks Declining
The higher cost of capital is putting downward pressure on buybacks.
Elevated P/E Ratios
S&P500 returns have been driven almost entirely by seven stocks, and these stocks have become more and more overvalued.
Rates to Stay High
Markets are currently pricing that the Fed funds rate will bottom at 4% in 2025 and start rising again from there.
S&P500 Bifurcation
The seven biggest stocks in the S&P500 are up more than 50%, while the remaining 493 are basically flat.
60/40 Portfolio Woes
With high rates and slowing earnings, the outlook for the 60/40 portfolio remains negative.
Europe in Stagflation
With inflation forecasts rising and growth forecasts falling in Europe, we can expect the ECB to keep rates elevated.
Recession Probability
Risks of a recession remain elevated in the US, UK, and Europe according to the consensus view.

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January 01, 2021

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