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Macquarie strategist reflects on lessons from the Carter administration

by January 19, 2025
written by January 19, 2025

Investing.com — With market participants remaining uncertain about the future direction of U.S. inflation and interest rates, Macquarie’s note on Wednesday turned to history for valuable insights, particularly reflecting on lessons from the Carter administration. 

The firm said the current market environment, marked by mixed economic data and rising concerns over sovereign debt, invites parallels with the challenges faced by President Jimmy Carter in the late 1970s.

Macquarie notes that economic hardship during Carter’s (NYSE:CRI) presidency from 1977 to 1981 was largely beyond his control. 

However, his legacy includes “positive structural changes to the US economy,” particularly the appointment of Paul Volcker at the Federal Reserve. 

This was a pivotal decision that helped steer the country through stagflation, said Macquarie. 

The firm’s report highlights two key lessons from Carter’s time that remain relevant today: “(1) the importance of an independent Fed, and (2) the benefits of a well-articulated foreign policy doctrine.” 

These principles are seen as vital to navigating economic uncertainty, especially in an era where inflation and fiscal pressures are once again taking center stage.

In today’s environment, traders are struggling to find direction, with mixed labor-market data and uncertainty surrounding the December U.S. employment report, according to Macquarie. 

The firm’s analysts suggest that attention should focus on the unemployment rate, which may rise to 4.3%. Meanwhile, global markets are contending with rising bond yields, particularly in the UK, where sovereign risk concerns are intensifying.

For Macquarie, the lessons of the Carter era are said to provide a roadmap for modern policymakers, emphasizing the need for strong economic leadership and strategic decision-making. 

 

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