U.S. to Decelerate Back to 2% Trend Growth, Says JPM's Santos

U.S. to Decelerate Back to 2% Trend Growth, Says JPM's Santos

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The transcript discusses Ben Bernanke's comments on the US economy facing a 'Wile E Coyote moment' in 2020, suggesting that fiscal stimulus may have been mistimed. It outlines expectations for temporary US growth of around 3% in the current year, followed by a deceleration back to a 2% trend. The analogy of Wile E Coyote is used to describe the deceleration, not a recession. The discussion also highlights the importance of faster growth outside the US, which could lead to a weaker dollar and benefit emerging markets.

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What is the anticipated trend for US economic growth beyond the next 12 months?

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What does the text imply about the future of the dollar in relation to emerging markets?

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