Why Investors Must Stop Ignoring Fed Chair Powell's Warnings

Seeking Alpha2023-03-09

SummaryThe Federal Reserve indicated higher rate hikes than the market expected.Inflation and jobs reports support higher rates.Investors should increase cash allocation.Throughout this year, the ...

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PowerUP
2023-03-09
PowerUP
All must Stop investing in US mkt
KYHBKO
2023-03-09
KYHBKO
Don't fight the Fed. The Fed and the trend are friends to investors. Market rises most of the time but when the market falls, go with the flow. There is money to be made during both bear and bull.
- Juliasheng:
  [微笑]
- KYHBKO:
  good point. Thanks
- mac0racle:
  There will be great buys at discoubted levels so that when market recovers, wealth will increase
BotakGuy
2023-03-09
BotakGuy
Lower down interest rates now !

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Disinflation, or a slowing rate of inflation, would imply interest rates would not rise as fast. In its last meeting, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 25 basis points, sharply below the several consecutive 75 bp hikes.Despite key economic reports that would sway the Fed’s policy decisions, market pundits inferred a Fed pivot for 2023. 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Markets expected a 25 bp hike, a pause, and then a pivot.The chances are very low that rates will decline this year, as explained here. I previously wrote that “it will start cutting rates no earlier than 2024.” I also expected a 0.25% increase. Unfortunately for equity investors, the central bank considered both theJanuary 2023 CPI of 6.4%and the personal consumption expenditureincrease of 5.4% Y/Yas too high.In the testimony, Powell acknowledged that PCE prices slowed, thanks to lower energy prices in January and easing supply chain bottlenecks. Those external events were not enough to convince the Fed of meaningful disinflation. The core services excluding housing account for more than half of core consumer expenditures. The Fed needs proof of lower inflation here. This will require job losses (“softening in labor market conditions”) and a mild economic slowdown (GDP growing at a below-trend pace of 0.9% last year).No Goldilocks Moment for The FedIn the story \"Goldilocks and the Three Bears,\" Goldilocks sought the perfect porridge, chairs and beds. The Fed’s semiannual monetary policy report to Congress is not a Goldilocks moment.To achieve its dual mandate of (1) promoting maximum employment and (2) stable prices, the Fed will announce more rate hikes in its next policy meetings than markets expect. It requires price stability to achieve sustainable market conditions. OnFriday, March 10, 2023, the Bureau of Labor Statistics will likely report another strong job report.The tight labor market is so tight that there are only 1.9 job openings for every unemployed individual. This is near the all-time peak recorded a year ago when the economy was hot. Wage gains slowed slightly in recent months, but the Fed said it is above consistent with a 2% inflation and current productivity trends.Trade the Lower Disposable Income TrendsPowell said that strong wage growth benefits workers only if inflation does not erode it. Stock traders are already betting on the impact of lower disposable income on demand. Consumers may cut non-essential spending on streaming. Netflix (NFLX)hiked prices in 2023, which will raise margins but hurt revenue. Its free $6.99 amonth ad-supported tiermay not offset 13% in customer losses after Netflix chargesextra for password sharing.The premium on NFLX stock is unattractive when interest rates rise. Investors earn 5.30% on a risk-free 6-month Bill (US6M). Conversely, Netflix shares risk correcting to the sector median. Its price-to-earnings multiple is double that of the sector:Seekingalpha premiumThe electric vehicle market could face a sharp downturn in demand. Consumers will cancel their Lucid Motors (LCID) or Rivian Automotive (RIVN) orders. Used car pricesmay drop by 10% in 2023, encouraging consumers to buy a cheaper gas-powered car than an EV.According to Seeking Alpha’s quant system, both stocks have a “Sell” warning.Seekingalpha premiumWatch Jobs Report This FridayMarkets should brace for a strong February 2023 jobs report. Monetary policy has a lag that has yet to act on current economic activity and inflation. The economy is likely so strong that it will add far more jobs than the Fed expects. These figures, before the next Fed meeting, will support the bank’s decision to raise rates by 0.5%.Your TakeawayMarkets will need a more convincing narrative to reassert bullish sentiment. The jump in Treasury yields sent the yield of the 2-year and 3-month T-bill to a 52-week high.seekingalphaThe widely traded 30-year bond (TLT) risks retesting the $100 support. This ETF will not reward investors until just before the Fed signals a rate cut. 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