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Summary of the Last Session

The $S&P 500(.SPX)$ fell by 0.2% on a relatively calm day for stocks, postponing its 18th record close. The $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ experienced a 0.5% decline, primarily due to a drag from Big Tech, $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ $NVIDIA Corp(NVDA)$ $Apple(AAPL)$ while the Dow Jones Industrial Average saw a marginal gain of 0.1%.

Active Stocks

Trading volume was lighter than usual as investors continued to digest recent inflation data and awaited upcoming retail sales and producer price index reports.

Volume

Key Events of the Session

• Conflicting Economic Signals: The economic landscape remains uncertain, with contradictory signals from various indicators. Federal Reserve officials are navigating crosswinds and conflicting data as they aim for a soft landing. Discrepancies between the household and payroll surveys in the jobs report add to the confusion.

Market Scenario

US Economy

1. Economic Dichotomies: Economists and market participants are grappling with divergent economic data points, leading to confusion about the trajectory of the U.S. economy. Discrepancies between inflation measures and employment data complicate the Fed's decision-making process.

• Retail Sales Outlook: Analysts anticipate mixed results for February retail sales, with differing predictions from various sources. While the Chicago Fed predicts a modest increase, the National Retail Federation's forecast is more optimistic. Economists remain divided, expecting a rebound from the previous month's decline.

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• Producer Price Index (PPI) Expectations: Economists forecast February's PPI inflation rate to match January's pace, despite concerns about persistent price hikes seen in January. A continuation of this trend could reignite worries about the timing of interest rate cuts later in the year.

2. Inflation Challenges: Inflation remains a key concern, with differing trajectories observed in services and goods prices. Recent upticks in goods prices contrast with cooling trends seen in previous months, posing challenges for policymakers.

3. Interest Rate Projections: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen acknowledges the uncertainty surrounding market interest rates, emphasizing the impact of the pandemic-induced inflation and higher yields. Projections for future interest rates align with private sector forecasts.

Conclusion

The market retreat in the face of uncertain economic signals underscores the challenges facing investors and policymakers alike. Contradictory data points and divergent trends in inflation and employment add complexity to the decision-making process. As analysts await upcoming economic reports, including retail sales and the PPI, the market remains cautious amid ongoing uncertainties.

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