2020 Is Slowdown Time, Deutsche Bank Economist Hooper Says

The transcript discusses the potential economic slowdown in 2020, focusing on the 10-year yield and its impact on the economy. It predicts growth below 2% and possible Fed rate cuts to cushion the slowdown. The yield curve's current state is analyzed, noting that its collapse is not necessarily a recession signal due to central bank actions affecting the term premium.

What is the expected impact on growth as we approach 2020?

What are the potential unemployment rate changes expected in 2020?

How does the Fed's lack of an investment overhang influence economic conditions?

What does the term premium indicate about the current yield curve?

Why is the collapse of the yield curve not necessarily a recession signal?