Michael Howell’s Perspective on Global Liquidity and Market Opportunities

Crossborder Capital’s Michael Howell, a stalwart in global finance, challenges the prevailing notion of monetary tightening by presenting a liquidity-focused perspective on the economy.
As the CEO of Crossborder Capital, Howell, with a rich background in international finance, analyzes global liquidity trends and their impact on various assets. Contrary to common belief, he highlights the Federal Reserve’s subtle injection of liquidity into markets, countering the dominant narrative of tightening. Despite a reduction in the Fed’s balance sheet, Howell notes a significant 12 to 15% increase in Fed liquidity, suggesting a prolonged pattern of monetary inflation on a global scale. He anticipates further central bank liquidity, especially with the potential renewal of the Bank Term Funding Program.
Howell also delves into the U.S. Treasury’s strategic decision to shorten debt issuance maturity, reducing private sector liquidity needs. This intricate analysis indicates a potential shift from a rebound phase to a more tranquil period, where the financial sector and high-beta securities, including cryptocurrencies, thrive. Howell sees cryptocurrency as a favored hedge against monetary inflation for the younger generation, aligning with the growing interest in digital assets among young investors, potentially surpassing gold in popularity.
Clever Robot News Desk 24th January 2024