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Will the relief rally — and fragile Iran ceasefire — hold?
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But will the Iran conflict weigh on employment in the coming weeks?
Much depends on how long the Strait of Hormuz is blocked during the Iran conflict.
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Will its next policy move be another pause, a cut or a hike? It depends.
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If the Iran war does not derail it, the US economy should remain strong.
Rise in oil prices might goose inflation just as the US labor market appears to be weakening.
US labor market was strong across the board in January.
Equity rally broadens out amid positive January Barometer.
Policy fog now begins to lift after this week's rate-cut pause.
We think GDP growth could reach 3.3% in 2026.
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But midterm elections and Fed leadership transition could spark volatility.
With inflation under control, the Fed should cut rates twice later this year.
Equity and fixed-income investors are responding differently to tariff and fiscal policy uncertainty.
Solid US economic data also helps as equities reverse their April freefall.
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For now, Trump is 'just' insulting Fed Chair Powell, as the Treasury market has pushed back.
Import surge pushes first-quarter GDP into the red.
Labor market remains solid, despite tariff uncertainty.
Trump's policy reversals buoy markets.
Should investors focus on solid hard data or weak soft data?