Bloomberg Businessweek
Fed in Holding Pattern on Interest Rates, December Cut Possible
Apr 30, 2024
Guests discuss Fed's rate decisions, Lilly's drug performance, AI advancements, and city sustainability. They touch on data centers, GenAI, and the challenges faced by pharmaceutical companies regarding drug pricing. Insights on building resilient communities, promoting growth, earnings reports, and market trends. Overall, a diverse range of topics covered with industry experts and insightful discussions.
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- Market pressure from higher inflation data causing pullback in S&P 500, potential retest of 4800 level.
- Rising interest rates could pose challenges for over-leveraged companies, stable rates crucial for economic growth.
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Strong Earnings Despite Market Pressure
About 50% of S&P 500 companies have reported their earnings, with a majority beating estimates. However, market pressure stemmed from higher-than-expected inflation data from the ECI report. While earnings are promising, concerns around rising inflation are causing a pullback in the market, potentially leading to a retest of the 4800 level on the S&P 500.
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