Thesis baskets

Named macro views, each a basket of live markets. Combined odds are the joint probability of every leg resolving as stated - independence assumed, so treat as a bound, not gospel.

Recession in 2026

combined

Growth rolls over and the Fed is forced to ease.

YESUS recession in 20269%
YESFed cuts rates before 202712%

Soft landing

11%

combined

No recession, and the Fed still eases.

NONo US recession in 202692%
YESFed cuts rates before 202712%

Higher for longer

81%

combined

No recession and the Fed holds through 2026.

NONo US recession in 202692%
YESNo Fed rate cuts in 202689%

Hard landing

combined

Recession alongside a rising unemployment rate.

YESUS recession in 20269%
YESUnemployment reaches 5%+ in 20267%

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