Stagflation is here!
The latest GDP result is 1.6% whereas the FED predicted a 2.7% and the general market predicted 2.5%. This is a big miss and Yellen downplayed the expectation and saying the numbers would be revised.
The earlier correction this week was due to high PCE, generally high core PCE. Inflation seems very sticky at this point and could accelerate back up to 4%. With the election coming up, the FED is put in a difficult situation. Price cut will likely to happen only after September or November.
With the MAG7 taking a hit on Facebook and the rally from Google and Microsoft, it is time to stay defensive. Covered call will be a important play in the upcoming FOMC as there are signs of bearish play.$ProShares UltraPro QQQ(TQQQ)$ $Microsoft(MSFT)$ $Alphabet(GOOG)$
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