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One Chart to Rule them All ~ 10Y/2Y and 10Y/3M Yield Spreads10Y/2Y and 10Y/3M Yield Spread One chart to rule them all. I have combined the 10Y/2Y Yield Spread (purple line) and the 10Y/3M Yield Spread (blue line) onto one chart. You can get updated readings on it at anytime on my TradingView page (link in bio above) I have measured the historic timeframe from un-inversion to recession for both datasets. Un-inversion occurs when the yield spread rises back above the 0 level. Given the 10Y/2Y Yield Spread has just un-inverted (moved above 0), I thought this a worthy exercise. The findings are interesting and useful. Main Findings / Trigger Levels The findings are based on the last 4 recessions (this as far back as the 10Y/3M Yield Spread chart will go); ▫️ Before all four recessions both yield spreads un-inverted (only one has to date); - At present only the 10Y/2Y yield spread has un-inverted (2nd Sept 2024), thus we can watch for the next warning signal which is an un-inversion of the 10Y/3M yield spread. Without both yield spreads un-inverting the probability of recession is reduced. ▫️ The 10Y/2Y typically un-inverts first and the 10Y/3M un-inverts second. -Historically the delay between the 10Y/2Y and the 10Y/3M un-inversion is between 3 to 10 weeks (23rd Sept – 11th Nov). This is the date window that we can watch for a 10Y/3M un-inversion (based on historic norms). -If we move outside this window beyond the 18th Nov with no 10Y/3M un-inversion, then we are outside the historic norms and something different is happening. Nonetheless watching for the un-inversion of the 10Y/3M after this date could be consequential. ▫️ On the chart I have used the last four 10Y/2Y yield spread un-inversion timeframes to recession and created a purple area to forecast these from the recent the inversion on the 2nd Sept 2024 forward (Labelled 1 - 4). This creates a nice visual on the chart. Based on these historic timeframes and subject to the follow up 10Y/3M un-inversion confirming in coming weeks, the potential recession dates are as follows (also marked on chart); 1.28th Oct 2024 (based on 2000 10Y/2Y un-inversion to recession timeframe) 2.03rd Feb 2025 (based on 2020 10Y/2Y un-inversion to recession timeframe) 3.12th May 2025 (based on 2007 10Y/2Y un-inversion to recession timeframe) 4.25th August 2025 (based on 1990 10Y/2Y un-inversion to recession timeframe) ✅ Remember, you can check in on this chart and press play to get updated data at any time by clicking the link in the comments below or by following me on TradingView👍 ▫️ I will include a table in the comments which outlines all of the above metrics with dates. I will also share a chart with a zoomed in version of present day so that all the above trigger dates can be more closely monitored. Finally, it’s important to recognize that these findings and trigger levels are based on the last four recessions. There is no guarantee that a recession will occur or occur within the set trigger levels. What we have is a probabilistic guide based on historic patterns. This time could play out very differently or not play out at all. Regardless, all of the above findings help us gauge the probability of a recession with historic timeframes to watch. It leaves us better armed to make the necessary risk adjustments, particularly if the 10Y/3M yield curve un-inverts. Price is king, and at present, prices are pressing higher on most relevant market assets. From the above findings and the current positive market price action, it appears we have a little more time before being hauled into a longer-term correction or recession. I lean towards the later dates (2, 3, and 4 above) for this reason. Interestingly, many of my historic charts from months ago and last year suggested Jan/Feb 2025 (also option 2 above) as a very high-risk period. You can view these charts under the above specific chart on TradingView. This chart is your one-stop shop for checking recession trigger levels based on historic timeframes for both yield spreads. You can update this chart data anytime on my TradingView page with just one click. Be sure to follow me there to access a range of charts that will help you assess the direction of the economy and the market. Thanks again for coming along! Remember, you can check in on this chart and press play to get updated data at any time by clicking the link in the comments below or by following me on TradingView. Thanks PUKA
FRED:T10Y3M
by PukaCharts
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$CNIRYY (August/2024)- China's annual inflation rate edged up to 0.6% in August 2024 from 0.5% in July, falling short of market forecasts of 0.7%. Still, it was the highest print since February, marking the 7th straight month of consumer inflation amid supply issues due to flaming heat and pouring rains. Food prices rose for the first time since June 2023, with their rate of increase the fastest in 19 months (2.8% vs flat reading in July) as fresh vegetables rebounded sharply. Meanwhile, non-food prices increased 0.2% yoy, much slower than the prior 0.7%, on softer rises in cost of clothing (1.4% vs 1.5%), housing (flat reading vs 0.1%), health (1.3% vs 1.4%), and education (1.3% vs 1.7%). At the same time, transport costs fell at a steeper rate (-2.7% vs -0.6%), with lower oil prices offsetting higher cost of utilities. Core consumer prices, deducting food and energy costs, increased 0.3% yoy, the least since March 2021. Monthly, the CPI rose 0.4%, the second month of gain but lower than consensus of 0.5%. source: National Bureau of Statistics of China
ECONOMICS:CNIRYY
by Mr_J__fx
Downtrend sell short SP500 NASDAQTraders, both the 3-month Treasury Bill rates and the S&P 500 are showing signs of a correlated downtrend, similar to patterns observed in previous market downturns like 2002 and 2008. Treasury rates appear to have peaked and are now starting to drop, which historically signals a shift to a risk-off environment. This usually leads to capital flowing out of equities and into safer assets, often preceding economic slowdowns.At the same time, the S&P 500 has shown weakness, dropping over 2% recently due to poor manufacturing data and growing economic concerns. With the Fed potentially cutting rates soon, there's increasing volatility, particularly in tech stocks, which reinforces the likelihood of a substantial market correction. Prepare for what could be a prolonged downtrend based on these signals.
FRED:DTB3Short
by Ninjia_Kitty
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Mortgage Delinquencies About to Skyrocket"Financial Advisors" tend to be clueless about the overall health of the market and the economy. The "advisor" profession is laced with toxic narratives about "your goals" and "focusing on the long term" and "staying invested". They're clueless as to what is going on. As the recession sets in and the market collapses, we will see mortgage delinquencies soar. Remain patient, refrain from buying ANYTHING with a debt component (ie homes / cars). We will soon see a credit freeze, as banks and lenders dump their assets and borrowers fail to meet their loan covenants. This is the real deal, folks. Stay low and move fast!
FRED:DRSFRMACBSLong
by ChiefMacro
ISM Manufacturing & ISM Services PMI Combined show trigger levelISM Manufacturing and ISM Services PMI Combined 🪢 This week the ISM PMI's were released as follows: 🚨ISM Manufacturing PMI = 47.2 (contractionary) ✅ISM Services PMI = 51.5 (expansionary) With both metrics offering mixed signals, I decided to make a chart that combines the ISM Manufacturing and ISM Services PMI into one dataset on the chart. Interestingly it provided a clean chart with many patterns to observe, and useful forward looking trigger levels to keep an eye on. Don't forget you can update on this chart data anytime on my TradingView page with one click. At present you can see that the data is compressed into a something resembling a "Darvas Box". I understand this not price but data, however this economic data is clearly in a compressed channel and appears uncertain in terms of a definitive direction. It has also never been in a pattern like this for this long in the past, which could mean a break out up or down is closer than it is further away. Prior patterns have demonstrated that break throughs of both diagonal and horizontal support lines has resulted in significant downward movements. This is evident on the chart and this is something we can watch out for should we break below the box. Consistent with past recession's the Combined PMI dropped below the 50 level (🔴red circles) way back in Dec 2022. Since then we have oscillated around the 50 level in the compressed box in indecisive fashion. Never has the data behaved specifically this way in the past, specifically for this long. There are no other compressed boxes of data lasting this long. At some stage the ISM Data will push the its way out of this box I have drawn and it could be a good indicator to observe for early signals of the direction of the economy in the U.S. as a whole (both services and manufacturing combined) As always, this chart in on my TradingView page, and you can click on it at any stage to get an updated reading on the chart so you can quickly get a visual update on the direction of the U.S. Economy via combined ISM PMI's. Enjoy PUKA
ECONOMICS:USBCOI
by PukaCharts
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RECESSION ALERT | Total Vehicle Sales Data Print DelayedWith last months revision of 818,000 jobs, it is probably safe to conclude that other data points have also been incorrectly reported (manipulated for political purposes). Total Vehicle Sales for the month of August 2024 were supposed to be published today. As of 8:45 PM EST, the data STILL has not been released.. HUH?? Total vehicle sales are a leading economic indicator. I’m guessing the numbers are bad.. really bad. In Germany, the economic powerhouse of Europe, vehicle sales collapsed in August (in August 2024). The absence of today's scheduled print is a choice. Someone decided that Total Vehicle Sales (for the month of August 2024) would not be released as scheduled. In addition to illustrating the obvious failures of the current US political administration, this is also a strong indicator that Tesla ( the entire green new scam ) is on the verge of bankruptcy. I will explain this in more detail later.
FRED:TOTALSA
by ChiefMacro
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Alertes de la courbe des rendements : correction de marché soon?Observations récentes sur le marché obligataire : Les dernières évolutions sur le marché obligataire ont soulevé des questions parmi les investisseurs. L'inversion de la courbe des rendements, souvent considérée comme un indicateur de récession, est de plus en plus observée. Cette situation, associée à une hausse du taux de chômage et à une volatilité accrue du marché, soulève des interrogations quant à la possibilité d'une correction significative du marché. Inversion de la courbe des rendements : Actuellement, la courbe des rendements est inversée, avec des rendements à court terme (comme les bons du Trésor à 1&3 ans) qui dépassent les rendements à long terme (comme les bons du Trésor à 10 ans). Cette inversion indique une anticipation de croissance économique affaiblie, un phénomène qui a souvent précédé des récessions dans le passé. Une courbe des rendements inversée a historiquement annoncé des récessions avec un délai de 6 à 18 mois, période qui a souvent été marquée par d'importantes corrections sur le marché boursier. Taux de chômage en relation avec la courbe des rendements : Le taux de chômage est un indicateur qui réagit avec retard. Son augmentation, en conjonction avec une courbe des rendements inversée, pourrait indiquer le début d'une récession. Les données récentes montrent une augmentation du chômage, qui, associée à l'inversion de la courbe des rendements, suggère que le ralentissement économique pourrait être proche. Historiquement, une inversion de la courbe des rendements associée à une hausse du chômage a souvent conduit à une baisse de la consommation des ménages et des bénéfices des entreprises, impactant négativement les marchés d'actions. Indice VIX (Indice de Volatilité) : L'indice VIX, souvent considéré comme un baromètre de l'anxiété des investisseurs, reste à des niveaux élevés. Une hausse de cet indice, en même temps que l'inversion de la courbe des rendements et la hausse du chômage, suggère que les acteurs du marché pourraient s'attendre à une augmentation de la volatilité et à des risques baissiers. Stratégie de trading : Dans ce contexte, il pourrait être judicieux de réévaluer l'exposition aux actifs à haut risque. Orienter une partie du portefeuille vers des actifs jugés plus sûrs, comme les obligations ou l'or, pourrait contribuer à réduire les pertes potentielles. Conclusion : L'association d'une courbe des rendements inversée, d'une augmentation du taux de chômage, et d'un indice VIX élevé suscite des interrogations pour les marchés. Bien qu'aucun indicateur ne soit parfait, leur alignement mérite une attention particulière. Il est conseillé de se préparer à une éventuelle volatilité et d'envisager des stratégies défensives pour sécuriser votre portefeuille. Votre avis sur la situation actuelle du marché serait apprécié. Surveillez-vous d'autres indicateurs ? Partagez vos perspectives et stratégies pour aborder cet environnement incertain.
FRED:FEDFUNDSShort
by VincentSmits
(Personal Savings vs IXIC) * Purchasing Power of USD (Personal Savings vs IXIC) * Purchasing Power of USD I noticed Personal Savings is very bearish, near 2011 levels. So I multiplied the Purchasing Power of USD by DXY and the IXIC, Composite Index. So it's a more fair comparison of value to the past. Then I adjusted the Decimal Places, so they would be in the same scale, for better comparison. As the arrows point out, when Personal Savings falls below the Andrew's Pitchfork Median, Bear markets start. With Unemployment up, and a dead housing market, this is a bad sign.
FRED:PMSAVEShort
by Nicklaus68
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How Inflation Works and Why Traders Must Understand ItInflation has become one of the most important topics in modern economics because of its recent prominence, affecting forex pairs, commodities, as well as everyday goods and services. In this post, our team will provide educational clarity on inflation, what it means, and the important definitions to understand whether you're new to markets or a savvy pro who needs a quick refresher on the topic. Before we get to the exact calculation of inflation, let us first go over the terms you need to know. By understanding the exact terms surrounding inflation, you’ll have a solid foundation to think critically about the topic. 5 Inflation Terms to Know 1. Inflation occurs when prices rise over time. Think of it like blowing up a balloon – prices get bigger when inflation expands. While it might seem bad, a low and stable inflation rate is good for the economy. Central banks, like the Fed or the Bank of England, aim to keep inflation around 2% to keep stability. 2. Hyperinflation happens when inflation gets out of control, causing prices to skyrocket and currency to become devalued. Examples include Germany before the Second World War and Zimbabwe in the 2000s. Central banks work hard to prevent it. 3. Deflation is the opposite – prices fall. While it sounds good, it can lead to job losses and economic decline, creating a deflation spiral. Central banks may lower interest rates to counteract this. 4. Reflation and disinflation describe changes in the inflation rate. Reflation occurs when inflation rises, and disinflation happens when it falls. Japan faced disinflation in the 1990s, leading to economic stagnation. 5. Zinflation is when inflation stays the same. It sounds stable but can show a lack of economic growth. Now that you understand the terms that surround inflation, you are ready to dive into the exact calculations of inflation. It’s crucial to understand that inflation is calculated based on specific economic reports for the CPI or Consumer Price Index, which measures a basket of goods like milk and other essentials. Economists calculate inflation by looking at the prices in the CPI report and then comparing those prices to prior periods. For example, if prices are going up in the CPI compared to last year, we know inflation is rising. Why is CPI Important? CPI reports are used by central banks to make decisions about interest rates. If CPI is rising too quickly, it usually points to inflation, and the central bank might raise interest rates to cool down the economy. Conversely, if CPI is falling, central banks might lower interest rates to stimulate spending. CPI is related to inflation. When CPI increases, it suggests that inflation is occurring, meaning the purchasing power of money is decreasing. This is why central banks monitor CPI closely to ensure that inflation stays within a target range, typically around 2-3%. As a trader or investor, you can use these numbers to better understand how asset prices trade relative to inflation. Thanks for reading our latest educational post about becoming a swing trader! Be sure to follow us for more updates and educational resources like this. ---Forex.com Team
ECONOMICS:USCCPIEducation
by FOREXcom
$USINTR / US Federal Reserve Interest Rate 2024-2025US Federal Reserve Interest Rate 2024-2025 And here’s the chart of the interest rate. ECONOMICS:USINTR I’ll just take a wild guess! Don’t judge me too harshly, but they might keep the rate steady, with a potential cut closer to the elections. Logically, though, it would make more sense to cut it now, so the masses think there’s no recession coming and that the “Democrats” are saving the world like Chip and Dale. But people seem to forget that it’s the Democrats who’ve hiked the rate from 0.25% to 5.5% over the past four years, putting the economy in its worst shape in the last 15 years. Getting excited about these 0.25-0.5 point cuts is, at the very least, naive. So, at the November meeting, most likely just before the elections, we might see a “boost”—a rate cut of 0.5, or even a whole point (wishful thinking). This could lead to another spike in Bitcoin’s price. These thoughts lead me to believe that the Democrats (Kamala Harris) will win, followed by one more meeting in December, where they might hold or lower the rate again with the new U.S. president in place. And by late January 2025, the world might plunge into chaos, oops—I mean the rates will start climbing again. The next cut might not come until 2026. That’s why I’d expect the recession we’ve been hearing about for over two and a half years to finally kick in. Just my two cents!
ECONOMICS:USINTR
by trushkovskiy
The economy peaked in April 2023"JOBS, JOBS, JOBS!" As Obama said during the recovery period post GFC This chart shows the employment level --- how many people are employed in the States / divided by the unemployment level --- the number of people without a job. . A simple Ratio With all the official Recessions highlighted in the red box. The dates of the recessions are from Wikipedia. JOBS are the ECONOMY Goods and services are still made by people. (That is obviously under attack by robotics and AI) --- but will likely lead to new economies being birthed and new jobs created. THE #FED is late to cut and will likely cut too slowly guaranteeing a GDP contraction therefore further job losses. HOLDING RISK ASSETS IS RISKY needless to say.
FRED:CE16OV
by BallaJi