Something Is About To Break...Here's Why
The host explains that rising Treasury yields reflect growth and inflation expectations, while arguing that high borrowing and energy costs could strain consumers, businesses, real estate, and stocks if economic growth fails to keep pace. He concludes that he sees a 60/40 probability that interest rates will be lower within six months to a year, though he warns that the path down could involve weaker demand and a deteriorating labor market.
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The host says the 10-year Treasury yield has risen about 110 basis points since March, reaching roughly 5.10%.
The host describes a 15-basis-point intraday rise in the 10-year Treasury yield as extremely rare.
The host says the 30-year mortgage rate is above 7% and that auto-loan and credit-card rates are also up, while defaults are rising.
The host says multifamily real estate prices have fallen over the past couple of years and that some landlords are selling at significant losses as they refinance at higher rates.
The host argues that the private-credit bubble is worsening and says borrowers may face pressure when they roll over debt at higher rates.
The host argues that nominal GDP growth and inflation expectations are the main drivers of interest rates, rather than government debt and deficits.
Treasury Yield Surge
The 10-year Treasury yield has climbed about 110 basis points since March, with an exceptionally sharp daily jump signaling potential risks for investors and households.
Borrowing Costs And Credit
Higher rates pressure mortgages, consumer debt, commercial real estate, and private-credit borrowers, increasing defaults and the risk of business failures.
Rates, Energy, And Stocks
The host warns that rising rates combined with high energy costs could hurt stocks and echoes conditions that preceded severe financial stress in 2008.
Growth And Inflation Expectations
The host argues that Treasury yields mainly reflect expected nominal GDP growth, combining real economic growth and inflation, rather than debt and deficits alone.
Real GDP Versus Inflation
Although nominal GDP is around 6.5%, real growth is near 2%, suggesting much of the increase reflects inflation and falls short of the stronger real growth seen in the late 1990s.
PMI And Supply Bottlenecks
Strong PMI readings helped push yields higher, but the host cautions that delivery delays, energy costs, and supply disruptions may inflate the indicators without showing stronger underlying demand.
Nominal Growth And Affordability
The host contrasts rate increases supported by real growth and wage gains with increases driven by inflation, which can strain consumers, landlords, and businesses.
Rate Outlook And Recession Risk
The host assigns a 60/40 probability that rates will be lower within six months to a year, while warning that weaker demand and a deteriorating labor market could drive them down.
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