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A “monetarist” perspective on current equity markets

Global money trends appear modestly supportive but cyclical clouds are gathering. Continue reading
This entry was posted on January 7, 2026.
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Simon Ward is Economist / Strategist at NS Partners and an Economic Adviser to Janus Henderson.

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Real (inflation-adjusted) money leads economic activity. Nominal money leads prices / inflation. "Excess" money drives markets. Economic fluctuations reflect the interaction of three investment cycles (stockbuilding, business capex, housing). More here.

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