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Winter Chills Spending

Feb 15, 2024
29:53
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The podcast discusses the impact of retail spending numbers on the Fed and explores if Stellantis is ready for the EV market. They also analyze Deere's returns and why some companies are changing their strategies on self-checkout.
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  • The decrease in retail sales for January suggests a potential slowdown in economic activity, but other positive economic indicators mitigate significant concern.
  • Stellantis' positive full-year results and focus on electric vehicles position them well in the market, despite higher average vehicle prices.

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Retail sales decline in January, indicating slower economic activity

The advanced retail sales for the month of January showed a decrease of 0.8%, which was deeper than expected. This data point suggests a slowdown in economic activity. However, it is important to note that this is just one data point, and there will be more economic reports in the coming weeks that may alter the overall economic forecast. While the number is not ideal, it is not a cause for significant concern as other economic indicators, such as GDP and employment numbers, have been positive.

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