Q1 US GDP shows surprise slowing and uncomfortable inflation

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Why bad data isn't good for stocks

April 25, 2024 7:00 PM EDT

Bad data will not be good for stocks beyond the near term, according to Sevens Research report in its latest note.

The investment research firm says slowing growth that forces the Federal Reserve to cut earlier than expected is a "material negative for equities due mostly to valuations."

"If investors must price in a legitimate chance... More

Investors more worried about earnings slowdown than GDP growth slowdown

April 25, 2024 1:24 PM EDT

Given the performance of US stocks and bonds since Monday, analysts at Macquarie Research believe that no one is worried about the prospect of a US GDP growth slowdown.

However, they believe there is now rising concern about a corporate earnings growth slowdown among the highest-flying tech... More

Traders push back timing of first rate cut to December

April 25, 2024 10:45 AM EDT

US Treasuries dropped on Thursday as Q1 US economic growth showed signs of sticky price pressures, dimming the outlook for Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts.

GDP growth in the quarter was softer than expected, but core PCE prices QoQ were hotter than expected. Meanwhile, weekly jobless claims were softer than... More