★Fourth-quarter GDP revised down to just 0.7% growth; January core inflation was 3.1%
Strategic Analysis // Ian Gross
"This combination of decelerating growth and persistent core inflation heightens stagflationary concerns, challenging central bank policy paths and potentially driving capital toward defensive assets. Institutional portfolios face increased volatility as rate cut expectations recalibrate, impacting duration exposure and equity sector rotation. This divergence underscores a tightening market structure where real returns become paramount."
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The Big Market Report Take
So much for that robust growth narrative. Fourth-quarter GDP barely registered, while January's core inflation data confirms prices remain stubbornly elevated. The market can now chew on that familiar combination.
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