Week Ahead 2026.03.29

Bob Elliott · Nonconsensus · March 29, 2026 at 22:06 · ⏱ 2 min read  | Read on Substack ↗
TLDR
The article argues that market action is driven by policy shifts and war coverage, with rising long-end yields causing effective tightening in slowing economies. It highlights Japan's currency weakness, US employment data risks, and industrial sector strength, while updating a thematic view to reflect an underpriced Growth Shock ahead. • Market dynamics are heavily influenced by Washington policy machinations and ongoing war coverage. • Long-end yields are at cycle highs globally, creating effective tightening as economies slow. • Japan's currency is weakening past 160, exacerbating economic impacts from the oil shock. • The author updated the Oil Shock portfolio thematic view to reflect an underpriced Growth Shock coming ahead.
Full Analysis

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