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25/04/2025

Are We Heading Toward Stagflation? 📉

The latest data from the NY Empire State Manufacturing Index paints a concerning picture for the U.S. economy. The index dropped to -8.1 in April 2025, marking its third negative reading this year. But the real alarm bells are ringing in the forward outlooks:

🔴 6-month outlook for general business conditions fell to -7.4 — the lowest in 24 years.

🔴 New orders outlook hit a historic low of -6.6, worse than during the 2008 Financial Crisis.

🔴 On a more concerning note, prices paid outlook spiked to 65.6, the highest since mid-2022.

These figures suggest an environment where economic growth stagnates while inflation remains stubbornly high. Could we be heading toward stagflation — a scenario where growth slows, unemployment rises, and inflation stays high?

In such an environment, businesses and investors will need to carefully assess their strategies. The risk of economic stagnation combined with high prices is something to watch closely.

What are your thoughts? Is the U.S. economy heading toward stagflation, or is this just a temporary dip?

24/04/2025

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23/04/2025

📉 Biggest Foreign Selloff of US Corporate Bonds Since April 2020

Over the past 2 weeks, foreign investors have pulled out ~$5 billion from US corporate bond funds — the largest exodus since the pandemic shock of 2020. As highlighted, the 4-week moving average in outflows has now surged to ~$1.2 billion.

🔍 Key Market Impacts:

High-yield corporate bond ETF ($HYG): -1.2%

Investment-grade corporate bond ETF ($LQD): -0.9%

High-yield spreads widened by 150 bps, now at 4.16%, nearing a 2-year high.

Despite this sharp shift, foreign investors still hold an estimated $4.4 trillion (~27%) of the US corporate bond market.

💭 The big question: Will this trend continue? Is this a signal of growing global risk aversion, or a tactical repositioning?

23/04/2025

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23/04/2025

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22/04/2025

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22/04/2025

Trump Wants Rate Cuts! But Will Powell Blink?

With inflation expectations spiking, consumer sentiment plunging, and unemployment on the rise, the U.S. economy is flashing warning signs. But while Trump pushes for rate cuts to ease debt and revive manufacturing, Powell remains wary of reigniting inflation.

Powell’s dilemma? Cut rates and risk inflation—or hold steady and deepen the slowdown.

Meanwhile, the rupee is caught in the crossfire. Global tailwinds like softening crude and a retreating dollar favor strength, but FII outflows, RBI’s cautious stance, and a record trade deficit cloud the outlook.

So, is this a turning point for USD/INR?
Could the rupee capitalize on America’s monetary tug-of-war?

Our Managing Director, Mr. Amit Pabari, unpacks the battle between political pressure and economic prudence, and what it all means for the rupee, the DXY, and your currency strategy.

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22/04/2025

188 Bankruptcies. Q1 2025. What’s Going On in Corporate America?

This isn’t just a red flag — it’s a billboard.

In just the first 3 months of 2025, 188 large US companies went bust — the highest Q1 total in 15 years.

That’s a +35% jump from last year.

And 2024? It saw 694 major bankruptcies, the worst since the aftermath of the 2008 crisis.

This isn’t normal. It’s the cracks in the foundation.

Why is this happening?

High corporate borrowing rates are choking debt-heavy firms.

Consumer demand is cooling.

Credit conditions are tightening fast.

21/04/2025

📈 Inflation Expectations Are Still Rising – and Fast

The latest University of Michigan data paints a concerning picture for inflation outlook in the U.S.

🔹 1-year inflation expectations jumped 1.7 percentage points in April, hitting 6.7% — the highest since November 1981.
🔹 This marks the 4th consecutive monthly increase of at least 0.5 percentage points.
🔹 Since November 2024, 1-year expectations have surged +4.1 percentage points.
🔹 Even 5-year inflation expectations are creeping higher, now at 4.4%, the highest since June 1991.

📉 Meanwhile, consumer sentiment has dropped to the second-lowest level on record.

This divergence between inflation fears and consumer mood is striking. It signals deep concerns about purchasing power, living costs, and possibly a broader distrust in inflation control measures.

21/04/2025

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17/04/2025

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17/04/2025

💥 Tariffs, Tensions & Tumbles: What’s Going On in the Markets?

📉 Wall Street felt the heat as Fed Chair Jerome Powell hit pause on rate cuts and flagged Trump’s proposed tariffs as inflationary risks. His cautious tone spooked the markets, causing a 2-3% drop—investors were hoping for some dovish comfort, but got a dose of realism instead.

🇺🇸 Meanwhile, the Trump administration’s ban on U.S. tech sales to China just escalated the US-China trade war. Nvidia alone took a $5.5B hit, as China made up 13% of its sales. These moves might curb China’s rise—but at what cost?

📉 Lower corporate revenues ➝ Lower tax collections ➝ Wider fiscal deficit.

That’s a triple-whammy risk for the U.S. economy.

⚙️ Macro data is also flashing red:

• Industrial production down to -0.3%,

• Manufacturing growth slows to 0.3% — a sharp dip from last month’s 1%.

🇮🇳 India’s Moment?

As global uncertainty rises, India is quietly shining. The rupee has strengthened for 5 straight days, fueled by:

✅ Robust domestic data

✅ Rising real yields

✅ A shift in global investor sentiment toward emerging markets

💡 With the U.S. and China locking horns, India stands to benefit. Capital is mobile—and increasingly, it’s flowing our way.