• October 31, 2024

BOJ still on track for more rate hikes after standing pat

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  • October 31, 2024

Trading the Business Cycle: Winning Ideas for Growth and Inflation Trends

Understanding the ebbs and flows of the business cycle is crucial for traders aiming to optimize their investment/trading strategies. Each phase of the cycle—marked by shifts in economic growth and inflation which presents unique opportunities and challenges that can significantly affect the performance of different asset classes. In this article, we’ll delve into the dynamics of the business cycle, mapped on a coordinate system where growth and inflation form the x-axis and y-axis, respectively.