This podcast dives into the macroeconomic implications of NVIDIA’s upcoming earnings report, questioning whether it could trigger a U.S. growth scare. The discussion covers a detailed macro environment analysis, including deteriorating growth, mixed inflation trends, and evolving monetary and fiscal policies. It also examines market regime implications with scenarios ranging from bullish, where the S&P 500 might hit 7,000 by year-end, to bearish, with a potential 20% decline. Quantitative signals from various asset classes, positioning strategies, and risk factors such as sticky inflation and tightening liquidity are reviewed. Additionally, the hosts address a client question on the U.S. Services PMI and its impact on economic growth, emphasizing concerns about a technical recession.