UBS On-Air: Paul Donovan Daily Audio 'Political theater, economic muttering'
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US politicians are politicking. At the margin, Vice President Harris’s endorsement of the proposed increase in US corporate tax rates might seem to be market relevant. However, listed companies are not always that sensitive to headline corporate tax rates. Otherwise, this is stil
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Per the full note [source], UBS Chief Economist Paul Donovan argues that the FOMC meeting minutes and Fed Governor Waller's speech are the key events today, with the market focused less on the current economy and more on political uncertainty in 2025. Donovan expects inflation to moderate in H1 2025, allowing the Fed room to ease, but sees political risks to inflation as a later concern. The desk's base case is that the Fed will cut rates in the first half of the year, though internal Fed divisions add nuance. This view aligns with a modestly bullish USD stance near term, but the broader path hinges on political developments.