Despite pre-existing anxieties surrounding a potential "de-dollarization" and a simultaneous decline in stocks, bonds, and currencies, the US market has defied expectations. The passage of the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" (OBBBA) in July, while politically significant, has not triggered the anticipated market turmoil. This article analyzes the recent market performance, contrasting it with predictions, and examines the underlying factors driving this resilience.
The "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" (OBBBA), a significant piece of legislation, navigated a complex path through the US Congress. Following multiple rounds of debate and amendment, the bill, which remains a subject of considerable political discussion, finally passed the House of Representatives by a narrow margin of 218-214 on July 3rd. The preceding weeks had been marked by considerable market uncertainty, as the legislation's potential impact on the US economy and global markets was debated intensely.
A striking counter-narrative has emerged in the past three months, however. Despite the anxieties surrounding a potential "de-dollarization" and the "triple kill" of stocks, bonds, and currencies, the US stock market has not only held its own but has outperformed global markets, reaching new highs. The Nasdaq, in particular, has rebounded by 35% from its recent lows. Furthermore, US Treasury yields have not risen further, and the US dollar, while remaining weak, has not experienced the catastrophic decline feared by some analysts. The flow of capital into US stocks and bonds, which had seen a temporary exodus, has returned.
This market resilience aligns with the author's prior predictions. In April, the author noted that valuations in the Nasdaq had fallen to a point where they became attractive, suggesting that short-selling positions should be reconsidered. Simultaneously, the author argued that concerns about the "triple kill" were largely based on short-term liquidity shocks and speculative long-term projections. This perspective, as evidenced by the subsequent market performance, appears to be accurate.
While the passage of the OBBBA has undeniably created a significant political and economic event, its immediate impact on the US stock market, bond market, and currency has been surprisingly muted. The resilience of these markets suggests that the initial anxieties surrounding the legislation were perhaps overblown. The underlying factors driving this resilience require further analysis. Are these early signs of a broader market recovery, or are other, more subtle factors at play? This ongoing narrative deserves careful monitoring as the full implications of the OBBBA continue to unfold.
The author's prior analysis, published in articles like "‘Countervailing Duties’ Impact Assessment" and "What Happened During the Last ‘Triple Kill’?", provides a valuable context for understanding the recent market developments. These insightful contributions offer a nuanced perspective on the current economic climate and the challenges faced by global financial markets. The ongoing performance of US markets in the wake of the OBBBA's passage will undoubtedly provide further insights into the resilience of the US economy and its position in the global financial landscape.
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