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Aggressive Rate Hiking by FED Could Lead to a More Sooner US Recession Says Deutsche Bank

Deutsche Bank has updated their recession forecast. According to Deutsche Bank's economists, the bank now expects a "more severe and earlier recession" than originally predicted....
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Deutsche Bank has updated their recession forecast. According to Deutsche Bank’s economists, the bank now expects a “more severe and earlier recession” than originally predicted. The economists stated that the Fed had taken a more aggressive hike path, financial conditions are tightening sharply, and economic data is beginning to show signs of slowing.

Matt Luzzetti (chief U.S. economist at Deutsche Bank) explained to clients on Friday that a recession would come sooner than expected and will be worse than predicted. Yahoo Finance reported.

The bank stated in April, that the U.S.economy would be in a “major” recession by the end next year.

Luzzetti said in the note that “Since then, the Fed has taken a more aggressive hike path, financial conditions are tightening sharply, and economic data begin to show clear signs for slowing.”

We now anticipate a more severe and earlier recession in response to these developments.

Last week, the Federal Reserve increased its benchmark interest rate by 75 points — the largest increase since 1994.

Friday’s semi-annual report to Congress stated that the Fed was acutely aware of high inflation, particularly for those who are least able to pay the higher prices of essentials. The Fed’s unconditional commitment to price stability, which is necessary to sustain a strong labor market, is unqualified.

The Deutsche Bank economist noted:

An even more severe tightening in financial conditions could lead to recession risks around the turn year, which could interrupt the Fed’s tightening cycle.

He said: “That being said, higher inflation would likely limit the Fed’s ability cut rates to combat the downturn. Our Fed would be more optimistic if the economy was more resilient in the short-term and there were more persistent inflation pressures.

The World Bank warned earlier this month of a global recession. President David Malpass stated that a recession would be difficult to avoid for many countries.

Other people who warned about an impending recession include Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, Jane Fraser, CEO of Citigroup, Dawn Fitzpatrick CEO at Soros Fund, Michael Burry, investor in The Big Short, and Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Sunday that a recession was not likely. A Wall Street Journal survey also showed that economists have significantly increased the likelihood of a recession. The publication reported that they now estimate it at 44% over the next 12 months. This is up from 28% and 18% in April, respectively.

Vitalik Ivanov

Vitalik Ivanov

Vitalik is a speaker / journalist. He has spoken and given presentations at many blockchain events across the world. Vitalik is based in the UK, he loves to travel and calls Dubai his "crypto home". Vitalik has enjoyed speaking at blockchain events and has a main focus on CBDC's, NFT's and altcoins. Vitalik says "Everything, and i mean everything will be an NFT one day".
Vitalik Ivanov

Vitalik Ivanov

Vitalik is a speaker / journalist. He has spoken and given presentations at many blockchain events across the world. Vitalik is based in the UK, he loves to travel and calls Dubai his "crypto home". Vitalik has enjoyed speaking at blockchain events and has a main focus on CBDC's, NFT's and altcoins. Vitalik says "Everything, and i mean everything will be an NFT one day".

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