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Economy

Inverted yield curve and high inflation have increased fears of recession.  The strategists note that historically the shorter end of the yield curve has been a better predictor of recessions. Further, services spending has a lot of runway left to boost the economy and points to a rebound in the second half of the year. 

Inflation 

Inflation is eroding consumer spending and consumers’ savings cushion. However, the market seems to be sniffing out a potential near-term inflation peak, if not already achieved with the March data. LPL Research still believes prospects look good for inflation to fall in the second half of the year. Commodity prices may come down if the Ukraine conflict reaches a peaceful resolution. Supply chain pressures should abate as COVID-19 wanes. And as labor supply improves, wage gains may slow. Notably, falling inflation didn’t result in recessions in the mid 1980s and mid 1990s.

Earnings

Consensus earnings estimates have risen this year, a good sign for 2022 earnings. Although Q1 estimates have dipped 1.5%, that is less than the typical reduction ahead of earnings season. The strategists believe 8-9% earnings growth for S&P 500 Index companies overall, a reasonable base case, would be impressive given the headwinds.  Companies have done an amazing job managing costs in recent quarters and preserving profit margins.

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