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Messages for the economy and markets from monetary trends and cycle analysis

Rising Eurozone recession risk

The April ECB bank lending survey signals an “endogenous” tightening of monetary conditions. Continue reading
This entry was posted on April 29, 2026.
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Semis and the stockbuilding cycle

A surge in prices of electronic components is another indication of a cycle peak. Continue reading
This entry was posted on April 23, 2026.
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A “monetarist” perspective on current equity markets

Global monetary trends were supportive pre-shock but an inflation squeeze on real growth is now likely, reinforcing a cautionary message from cycle analysis. Continue reading
This entry was posted on April 8, 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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