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Wall St. Trader: Fed Is TRAPPED, I'm SHORT Small Cap Stocks
May 6, 2024
Veteran investor Craig Shapiro breaks down why he is short small cap stocks, criticizes Powell's market tactics, discusses Yellen's Treasury actions, and predicts profit margin struggles with high policy rates. He also explains his bullish position on bitcoin and gold.
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- Shorting small cap stocks due to concern for profit margins and impact of rising interest rates.
- Treasury's borrowing needs exceed projections, influencing market liquidity and bond issuances.
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Economic Outlook: Shorting Small Cap Stocks Amidst Rising Inflation
Amidst the current economic landscape of robust growth, increasing inflation, and shifting monetary policies, the decision to short small cap stocks is rooted in concerns about profit margins and the ripple effects of rising interest rates. With the economy outperforming expectations, inflationary pressures persist, prompting the Fed to reconsider rate hikes and tighten financial conditions. Small cap companies face challenges like higher borrowing costs, elevated labor expenses, and difficulties passing on commodity price increases to consumers, impacting their profitability amidst an uncertain market trajectory.
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