Will the Fed HIKE rates during an economic downturn like an EM central bank?
- Author
- 42 Macro
- Published
- Thu 17 Apr 2025
- Episode Link
- https://42macro.com/podcasts-macro-minute?id=a285cca4b6664cd1ae33dcb4e6b2892a&utm_campaign_id=podcast&content=mm_2025-04-17&utm_source=mp3&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=macrominute&utm_id=podcast&utm_term=episode
This podcast episode explores whether the Fed could be compelled to hike rates during an economic downturn, drawing parallels to emerging market central banks. It reviews how defensive positioning and high-quality, low-beta assets are prioritized in a deflationary regime, details quantitative signals and portfolio strategies anchored by frameworks like KISS and Dr. Mo, and discusses key risks and opportunities amid geopolitical pressures and market dynamics.
