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Squawk on the Street

SOTS 2nd Hour: Stocks Bounce Back, Musk's DC Chaos, Live: Accenture CEO 12/19/24

Dec 19, 2024
Julie Sweet, CEO of Accenture, shares insights on the company’s impressive quarterly results, which have boosted their stock price. The chat highlights the market rebound following a rough patch influenced by the Fed's rate outlook. Sweet also discusses the transformative power of generative AI in government and business, showcasing Accenture's innovative strategies to enhance efficiency and revenue growth. Additionally, the political landscape is examined with a looming government shutdown, featuring commentary from Elon Musk and Trump.
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Quick takeaways

  • The stock market rebounded after a sell-off spurred by the Fed's hawkish rate outlook, underscoring ongoing volatility in response to economic indicators.
  • Accenture's strong earnings report boosted its stock significantly, highlighting the importance of individual company performances amidst broader market uncertainties.

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Market Reactions to Economic Indicators

Stock market reactions are influenced by multiple economic indicators, starting with positive leading economic indicators that showed a rise of three-tenths of a percent, breaking a 32-month streak without a positive number. Even with these encouraging signals, the market exhibited volatility, rebounding from a significant sell-off after the Fed's recent monetary policy meeting. The 10-year Treasury yield reached new highs, reflecting deeper concerns among investors about inflation and interest rate forecasts. As the market adjusts to a potentially less accommodating Fed and a mixed economic backdrop, analysts are keeping a watchful eye on upcoming jobless claims and GDP revisions to gauge future trends.

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