In recent years, many of us acknowledge that the term "recession" has been appearing in news and social media outlets at an increasing rate. While it acts as great clickbait, most sources tend to avoid to avoid a more fundamentals data driven approach, but rather are preferential an opinionated viewpoint from which their viewers can relate. Here I propose a more decisive graphical proof of why I believe some sort of downturn is on the (medium term) horizon, using the 10 year US treasury bond as the foundation, and comparing its recent movements to other typical recession indicators at a long timeframe.
The top graph shows the US YoY interest rate divided by the US 10 year note. Bonds and the interest rate are very closely economically correlated, deviations in the ratio between these two factors provides a very strong indicator (historically) for recession territory. 7 out of 8 times where the white line around 1.2 has been crossed on the 3M chart, as shown by the bottom graph, unemployment is quick to follow with rapid and sharp increases (beginning from red vertical lines).
This white line acts as the point of no return for the economy medium term. The maximum threshold by which historically the balance of the economy tips in one direction, bursting bubbles in favor of what people call a recession, and eventual return to an equilibrium (stability). This was hit in December 2022. While its very hard to tell the exact point where the downturn begins after this point, its obvious (based off this chart alone) one is around the corner.
By no means is this solid proof of anything in the future, but a very simplified graphical comparison between the ratio of two major economic data trends and their historical impact on the rate unemployment. If these historic trends continue to remain strong (as they have done with 88% accuracy since 1971) we should expect a significant economic downturn on the medium term timeframe, between 3-18 months from now. This is not financial advice, derive what you will from this data, let this idea act only as a point of interest - however, I urge sensible and thoughtful investing/trading on medium/short term timeframes with a bias towards the downside and continues high volatility.
The top graph shows the US YoY interest rate divided by the US 10 year note. Bonds and the interest rate are very closely economically correlated, deviations in the ratio between these two factors provides a very strong indicator (historically) for recession territory. 7 out of 8 times where the white line around 1.2 has been crossed on the 3M chart, as shown by the bottom graph, unemployment is quick to follow with rapid and sharp increases (beginning from red vertical lines).
This white line acts as the point of no return for the economy medium term. The maximum threshold by which historically the balance of the economy tips in one direction, bursting bubbles in favor of what people call a recession, and eventual return to an equilibrium (stability). This was hit in December 2022. While its very hard to tell the exact point where the downturn begins after this point, its obvious (based off this chart alone) one is around the corner.
By no means is this solid proof of anything in the future, but a very simplified graphical comparison between the ratio of two major economic data trends and their historical impact on the rate unemployment. If these historic trends continue to remain strong (as they have done with 88% accuracy since 1971) we should expect a significant economic downturn on the medium term timeframe, between 3-18 months from now. This is not financial advice, derive what you will from this data, let this idea act only as a point of interest - however, I urge sensible and thoughtful investing/trading on medium/short term timeframes with a bias towards the downside and continues high volatility.
Comment:
As expected, after the ratio hitting historical resistance, we have seen our first few upwards ticks of unemployment rising as well as rates/yields cooling off on the monthly time frame. We we expect these to continue into the next year as the housing market and debt levels (personal/national) remain high.
Comment:
6-Month Update:
As anticipated, the global market is weakening, and there is a potential for a continued downturn. We are witnessing the early stages of unemployment, primarily through layoffs, and a decrease in the interest rate-to-bonds ratio. While interest rate cuts in the next 6-12 months may help mitigate the impact, they won't address all the challenges.
Businesses should prepare to adapt by implementing cost-cutting measures, diversification, and fostering innovation. It's crucial to identify resilient sectors for growth and investments, as there is a heightened risk of a more significant downturn during this period.
Expect markets to remain stagnant or weaken in the short to medium term.
As anticipated, the global market is weakening, and there is a potential for a continued downturn. We are witnessing the early stages of unemployment, primarily through layoffs, and a decrease in the interest rate-to-bonds ratio. While interest rate cuts in the next 6-12 months may help mitigate the impact, they won't address all the challenges.
Businesses should prepare to adapt by implementing cost-cutting measures, diversification, and fostering innovation. It's crucial to identify resilient sectors for growth and investments, as there is a heightened risk of a more significant downturn during this period.
Expect markets to remain stagnant or weaken in the short to medium term.