LOCKED Can the US Dodge the Macro Bullet?

The pivot from Trump 1.0 has reduced the immediate growth threat to the economy.
Add in benign inflation, and it is arguable that the US faces a Goldilocks outcome
But it is premature to make this call, especially as the labour market remains tight
Thus rate cuts are playing with fire and support a structural bearish view on US assets

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