Why The U.S. Economy May Have A ‘Delayed’ Recession: Gary Shilling
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Gary Shilling discusses the current economic risks of overenthusiasm in a strong economy, highlighting concerns about high prices and potential future layoffs, particularly in vulnerable industries like the service sector. He recommends investing in the dollar, treasury bonds, and short commodities while cautioning about the impact of AI and ongoing wars on global economics, with differing philosophies in the 2024 election expected to influence the economy's trajectory.
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- Businesses are hesitant to lay off employees due to past labor shortages, delaying a potential recession despite signs of weakness in the labor market.
- Gary Shilling advises investments in the dollar, treasury bonds, and short commodities like copper, while expressing caution towards AI's transformative potential and the limited impact of ongoing wars on global economics.
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Economic analysis by Gary Shilling: trends, risks
- Gary Shilling, a market analyst and beekeeper, discusses the economic climate and its impact on companies' bottom lines.
- The current risk lies in overenthusiasm and the unsustainability of the strong economy, with employment strength exceeding expectations.
- Inflation rates have decreased from pandemic highs, but prices remain high, causing concern among consumers.
- The delay in a recession is attributed to businesses' reluctance to lay off employees due to past labor shortages.
- Signs of weakness in the labor market, such as narrowing job openings versus employment gains, suggest potential future layoffs.
- Vulnerable industries are those reliant on consumer spending, particularly in the service sector.
- The impact of the 2024 election on the economy varies based on differing philosophies on spending, immigration, and protectionism.
- Globalization is evolving, with countries like India emerging as strong contenders due to advantages over China.
- Investments in the dollar, treasury bonds, and short commodities like copper are recommended by Shilling, with a cautious view on AI's transformative potential and the limited impact of ongoing wars on global economics.
