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AllQuant
2022-08-29

Some market participants believe in the peak inflation narrative. Looking at the price chart of the CRB Index, it is understandable why that is the case. However, it doesn't square with the fact that the Fed Funds rate is still way below the current CPI.

It is dangerous to stick to a narrative without constant monitoring. The CRB Index has been trending up recently. This should at least call into question whether inflation has indeed peaked.

The market is always talking to us by way of prices. Between listening to opinions and looking at market prices, the latter should always be more reliable. As the saying goes, "look at what people are doing, not what they are saying". Prices represent the aggregate action of market participants.

On a day like today where almost all asset prices are down while major commodities are up, the market could be suggesting that commodities are in something of a sweet spot.

If the Fed backtracks on the tough stance toward fighting inflation, it is a green light for commodities to move up. If the Fed sticks to the market expectation of a 50bp or even 75bp hike in September, the Fed Funds rate remains significantly below CPI and commodities should remain supported.

The downside risk to commodities is if CPI drops significantly or the Fed is even tougher than what the market expects.

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  • melson
    2022-08-30
    melson
    war keeps going, inflation keeps rising, fed rate keeps hiking, stock market keeps sliding, investors keep sighing
    • melsonReplyStarGate
      yes, keep calm and carry on
    • StarGate
      to invest wisely and stay calm during the red waves
  • CSNeo
    2022-08-31
    CSNeo

    [θ΄’θΏ·] 

  • Eng22
    2022-08-31
    Eng22
    Daily necessities required. Hoping raw materials prices will regularised and not sky rocket again.
  • SandDust
    2022-08-31
    SandDust
    Interesting time
  • hd87
    2022-08-31
    hd87
    Thanks for sharing :)
  • Alubin
    2022-08-31
    Alubin
    thanks for sharing
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