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Bloomberg Businessweek

Fed’s Preferred Inflation Metric Increases by Most in a Year

Feb 29, 2024
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Federal Reserve's preferred inflation metric rose sharply, impacting interest rate decisions. Oprah Winfrey's exit from WeightWatchers affects stock market. Fandom's role in consumer mindset explored. Investment strategist discusses market trends and opportunities amid uncertainties.
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Quick takeaways

  • Federal Reserve's preferred inflation metric rose sharply in January, influencing cautious rate cut decisions by policymakers.
  • WeightWatchers stock faced decline as Oprah Winfrey's exit from the board impacted investor sentiment and market performance.

Deep dives

Investors living through a bull market with some negativity bias hindering optimism, diversified sectors showing promise

Amidst the current bull market, investors are facing a level of negativity bias that poses a hindrance to full optimism, potentially influenced by uncertainties tied to the election year. Despite this, there is a positive outlook driven by the pricing in of the Fed pivot and surprises in growth metrics. While the market shows a narrow trade focus, sectors like financials and healthcare have demonstrated resilience, with potential for more broadening across industries like energy.

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