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The Big Rate Cut Question
Jun 11, 2024
This podcast discusses the recent .25% interest rate cut by the Bank of Canada and its implications on investors and the economy. It also covers the rise of a memestocker who sent GameStop soaring, Abercrombie & Fitch's successful rebranding, and the evolution of their marketing strategy.
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- Bank of Canada's interest rate cut aims to combat inflation slowdown, impacting homeowners positively by easing mortgage costs.
- GameStop frenzy sparked by Roaring Kitty reveals potential market manipulation concerns to regulators and brokers.
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Roaring Kitty's GameStop Saga
Keith Gill, known as Roaring Kitty, captivates the market by publicizing his massive $181 million position in GameStop through social media. The disclosure triggers a frenzy, raising the stock price to $64 per share, potentially making Gill worth around $400 million. Gill's actions hint at orchestrating a 'mother of all short squeezes,' unsettling regulators and brokers about potential manipulation.
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