higher. The Dow's on pace for its first positive week in three. And the S&P and Nasdaq all looking for their best week since early August.Joining us with her outlook this morning is City Wealth Chief Investment Officer Kate Moore who joins us here at Post 9. It's good to see you. Happy Friday. Yeah, happy Friday, Carl.Are you surprised September's been as strong as it has. I have I am a little surprised actually because it felt like we came into the end of August, you know, close to peak levels, peak optimi ...

Economic Overview - JP Morgan's Jamie Dimon indicates that the latest jobs data shows a weakening economy, prompting investor focus on an upcoming inflation report [1] - Real GDP growth year-to-date is at 1.3% annualized, with non-farm payroll job creation growing at 0.5% [3] - The Producer Price Index (PPI) suggests that wholesale prices are not surging as much as feared, indicating a benign inflation environment [1][5] Inflation and Federal Reserve Policy - The PPI tends to lead the Consumer Price Index (CPI), suggesting that current inflation pressures may not persist [2] - With CPI and PPI inflation rates around 2.7%, the Federal Reserve may need to shift focus from inflation to supporting economic growth [3][9] - The market is beginning to recognize the need for the Fed to respond to growth rather than inflation [6] Labor Market and Productivity - The job market is showing signs of decline, with real retail sales flat year-to-date [6] - The tech industry, particularly in information processing, has seen employment flat or declining as productivity increases [8] - Oracle's anticipated growth in AI servers may indicate a shift towards more productivity, potentially leading to a weaker job market in the near term [7][9]

Fiscal Policy & Economic Growth - The analysis suggests tariffs are running at an annual rate between $400 billion and $500 billion, potentially improving the deficit, but real GDP growth is considered the key to significantly reducing the deficit as a percentage of GDP [1] - The report anticipates real GDP growth will surprise on the high side of expectations later in the year and into 2026, driven by innovation platforms like robotics, energy storage, AI, multiomic sequencing, and blockchain technology, all catalyzed by AI [1] - The analysis highlights deregulation, particularly in crypto, AI, and nuclear energy, as a significant factor for economic growth, with tax changes encouraging manufacturing and innovation through accelerated depreciation schedules and full expensing of equipment, R&D, and software [1] Inflation & Monetary Policy - The report indicates that while inflation may seem stuck in the 2% to 3% range, innovation-driven productivity gains could lead to deflation in the coming years [2] - The analysis points out that M2 money supply growth has significantly dropped compared to the COVID boom, and the velocity of money is declining, potentially diffusing inflationary pressures [2] - The yield curve, measured by the two-year Treasury yield relative to the three-month Treasury yield, indicates tight monetary policy, which is expected to have disinflationary or deflationary effects [3] - True inflation CPI is reported at 19%, even with tariffs factored in, and consumer inflation expectations are expected to decline [3] Market Indicators & Investment Strategy - The analysis notes that manufacturing has been contracting for the last three years, and services are not in great shape, signaling potential economic concerns [4] - The report highlights that AI-powered capital spending is increasing, supported by new tax rules, while the trade deficit is being addressed [5] - The analysis observes that pending home sales are deteriorating, and new home inventory is high, potentially leading to price cuts and impacting the CPI [5] - The report suggests that the return on investment in the US is expected to increase due to innovation, tax laws, and deregulation, potentially strengthening the dollar [5] - The analysis notes that corporate profits are healthy, but quality of earnings and harnessing new technologies will be crucial for future growth [5] - The report observes that commodity prices are going nowhere, and gold is breaking out to all-time highs relative to metals, possibly signaling deflationary concerns [5]

Trade Balance & GDP Growth - The trade deficit widened to $783 billion from $602 billion [1] - Imports increased by 59%, while exports increased by 03% [1] - Increased imports may negatively impact GDP growth outlook for the third quarter [2] - The increase in imports may be due to companies stocking up before tariffs were reimposed in August [2] - August trade numbers may differ if the import surge reverses [3] Labor Market - Jobless claims are now at 37000, slightly higher than the anticipated 23000 [1] - Continuing claims are at 194 million, down from 10000944 [1] - ADP reported only 54000 jobs created [2]

Labor Market & Economic Growth - Jolt job openings came in below estimates at just below 72 million versus 74 million expected [1] - The current labor market rate is at the same level as the fourth quarter of 2019, when the Trump economy generated nearly 35% real GDP growth [2] - Capital spending grew over 15% in the first half of the year [3] - Atlanta Fed GDP is forecasting 35% GDP growth after a 3% plus gain in the last quarter [4] - When capital spending trends improve, hiring inevitably follows [6] Tariffs & Fiscal Policy - Tariff revenue could reach $300 billion this year, potentially adding 1% to GDP, leading to a possible 5% growth [9] - The revenues from tariffs are running above a $300 billion annualized rate, potentially hitting $500 billion [10] - The administration believes the courts will rule in favor of the president's ability and authority to implement tariffs [17] - Goods prices within the CPI are up 07% annualized since record tariff collection began in April [20][21] Monetary Policy & Federal Reserve - The economy needs interest rates in line with what are considered neutral, and even the highest dot on the Fed dot plot indicates rates are restrictive [8] - The central tendency of the FOMC's forecast is about 275% to 3%, maybe a shade higher, which is about 150 basis points higher than current rates [12] - There is a need for a wholesale re-evaluation of how the forecast process is done at the Fed, with more robust macroeconomic discussions and varied viewpoints [14][15]

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Investment Rating - The report maintains an equal-weight rating on equities, overweight in core fixed income, and underweight in other fixed income [3][4]. Core Insights - The US labor market is showing signs of downside risks, with employment growth moderating faster than expected, leading to a forecasted decline in real GDP growth from 2.5% in 2024 to 1.0% in 2025 [1][7]. - Global growth is expected to decrease from 3.5% in 2024 to 2.6% in 2025, influenced by tariff impacts and trade tensions [1][7]. - The report suggests a focus on quality assets amid growth and tariff risks, favoring quality cyclical stocks and investment-grade credit over high-yield credit [3][5]. Economic Forecasts - The US GDP growth is projected at 1.0% for 2025 and 1.1% for 2026, with inflation expected to be 3.0% in 2025 and 2.5% in 2026 [9]. - The Euro Area GDP growth is forecasted at 1.0% for 2025 and 1.1% for 2026, with inflation at 2.1% and 1.8% respectively [9]. - Japan's GDP growth is expected to be 0.4% in 2025 and 0.6% in 2026, with inflation at 2.1% and 1.7% [9]. - Emerging Markets (EM) are projected to grow at 3.8% in 2025 and 4.4% in 2026, with inflation at 1.6% and 1.9% [9]. Sector Recommendations - In the US, the report recommends positioning in quality cyclicals, large caps, and defensives with lower leverage and cheaper valuations [5]. - For Japan, the focus is on domestic reflation and corporate reform beneficiaries, as well as defense-related spending [5]. - In Europe, key sectors for overweight positions include defense, banks, software, telecoms, and diversified financials [5]. - In Emerging Markets, the preference is for financials and profitability leaders, particularly domestic-focused businesses [5]. Market Dynamics - The report indicates that US markets remain unmatched in size and liquidity, but rising policy uncertainty may pressure the dollar as foreign investors increase FX-hedging ratios [3][12]. - The anticipated Fed rate cuts in 2026 are expected to influence Treasury yields, with 10-year Treasury yields projected to reach 4.00% by the end of 2025 [12][13].