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The End of Irrational Exuberance?

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Jan 13, 2025
Guy Adami and Liz Thomas delve into the fallout from rising interest rates, particularly on growth stocks and small caps. They unpack the widening gaps between treasury yields and examine how a strong dollar affects multinational companies. The duo also discusses the upcoming earnings reports from major banks and considers the implications of oil price fluctuations driven by geopolitical tensions. With a look ahead, they emphasize the critical role of upcoming CPI and PPI data in shaping market sentiment.
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INSIGHT

Market Reacts to Rates

  • The market is finally reacting to rising interest rates, as evidenced by the widening spread between 2-year and 10-year treasuries.
  • This suggests a potential shift in market sentiment, aligning with previous predictions about interest rate inversions and re-steepening.
INSIGHT

Rational Market Behavior

  • The widening spread between two and ten-year treasuries is the steepest since 2022.
  • Growth stocks are down as yields are up, indicating rational market behavior.
INSIGHT

Small Caps Signal Weakness

  • While rising rates might signal a good economy, small caps' performance tells a different story.
  • The IWM's correction suggests underlying weakness despite positive economic indicators.
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