{"id":13145,"date":"2025-05-16T22:23:03","date_gmt":"2025-05-16T22:23:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alchemymarkets.com\/?post_type=market_insights&p=13145"},"modified":"2025-05-19T19:49:51","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T19:49:51","slug":"us-recession-odds-vs-record-spx-rally","status":"publish","type":"market_insights","link":"https:\/\/alchemymarkets.com\/de\/education\/market-insights\/weekly-outlook\/us-recession-odds-vs-record-spx-rally\/","title":{"rendered":"US Recession Odds vs Record SPX Rally"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Weekly Market Outlook: 2 Key US Data Points and What Charts Are Telling Us<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

As we head into the third week of May, market participants are weighing a mix of bullish price action against stubborn economic risks. Next week\u2019s US economic calendar is headlined by two pivotal updates: fresh housing data amid ongoing affordability concerns, and April\u2019s inflation report\u2014a release known for surprising markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While stocks, particularly the S&P 500, have powered through resistance levels in recent weeks, there\u2019s a growing disconnect between market optimism and underlying fundamentals. This week\u2019s data could be a wake-up call.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s break it all down\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Housing Data: Affordability Still a Serious Drag<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The upcoming housing report will provide the latest snapshot of a sector still struggling under the weight of high financing costs. With the 30-year mortgage rate lingering just below 7%, the average new mortgage taken out for home purchases\u2014about $450,000\u2014equates to monthly payments nearing $3,000. That\u2019s simply unaffordable for most Americans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This affordability squeeze explains why mortgage applications remain historically low, despite a modest bump in new purchase applications. More importantly, sentiment among builders is collapsing. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) index fell sharply in May, underscoring a gloomy outlook among those closest to the action. Builders are reacting not only to pricing pressure but also to buyer hesitation triggered by recent volatility across financial markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the housing market showing little sign of revival, even marginally weaker data could reinforce a broader economic slowdown narrative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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April Inflation Print (Wednesday): Services in the Spotlight<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

April inflation data\u2014especially on the services side\u2014has historically been a market-mover. That\u2019s because April often sees annual increases in service-sector costs like healthcare, travel, insurance, and other stickier inflation categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In both 2023 and 2024, April\u2019s CPI report came in hotter than expected, causing notable reactions in rates and equities. This time, there\u2019s cautious optimism that services inflation could come in cooler\u2014below the Bank of England\u2019s 5% forecast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If that\u2019s the case, it won\u2019t necessarily trigger a rate cut at the Fed\u2019s June meeting, but it would help solidify expectations for policy easing later in the summer, potentially in August. For rate-sensitive sectors like housing, a more dovish tilt could offer some badly needed relief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chart of the Week: SPX Logs Fastest Rally on Record<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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From a technical standpoint, the S&P 500\u2019s recent performance has been stunning. After bottoming out in April, the index has broken out of a descending channel in dramatic fashion\u2014posting one of its fastest rallies ever over such a short period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Momentum remains strong, and short-term breadth indicators suggest little resistance up to all-time highs. But is this momentum sustainable?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not everyone thinks so. And a look beneath the surface reveals that some market participants may be mispricing risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Still a 37% Recession Chance in 2025: Markets May Be Too Complacent<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Source: Polymarket.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While equity markets seem euphoric, prediction markets are still pricing in a 37% chance of a US recession before year-end. That number has dropped significantly since the recent 90-day pause on new tariffs, which initially spooked investors earlier this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, it\u2019s crucial to note that this pause is just that\u2014a temporary deferral, not a resolution. The structural trade issues between the US and China remain unresolved, and any flare-up could reintroduce significant downside risks for growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In short, while the immediate threat has eased, the underlying fragility of the macro backdrop hasn\u2019t gone away. The divergence between rising stock prices and sustained recession probabilities suggests either optimism is warranted\u2014or investors are being lulled into a false sense of security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wrapping It Up: Eyes Wide Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Next week\u2019s data on housing and inflation will offer timely insights into the real economy\u2014beyond the headlines of new stock market highs. The S&P 500\u2019s record-breaking rally may seem unstoppable, but with affordability collapsing in the housing sector and recession risks still elevated, caution is warranted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For traders, investors, and policymakers alike, this week presents a reality check: the economy and the market may not be singing the same tune. Stay vigilant, stay informed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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