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S&P 500 Dips as U.S. Consumer Confidence Wavers Amid Rate Concerns

Published 2023-09-26, 11:46 a/m
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Quiver Quantitative - The S&P 500 tumbled to its lowest level in three months on Tuesday as declining consumer confidence and the prospect of sustained high-interest rates weighed on the market. Data revealed that consumer confidence in the U.S. economy experienced a significant drop, missing Bloomberg economists' median predictions. Contributing to the unease are consumer perceptions, which are highly sensitive to prevailing inflation, particularly in the realms of food and energy expenses, as observed by Stephen Stanley, Santander's (BME:SAN) Chief US Economist.

On the tech front, U.S. stock benchmarks were significantly impacted by industry behemoths, including Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN)., and Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL). High-growth tech stocks, recognized for their long-term potential, are losing their allure due to the dilution of future profits by higher rates. This trend is evident in the escalating short positions against the Nasdaq 100 Index. The one-sided net short in the Nasdaq 100 now stands at $8.1 billion, with Citigroup Inc (NYSE:C). strategists noting that all long positions have been unwound.

Key market analysts and decision-makers are echoing concerns about potential changes in the U.S. economic landscape. A slew of Federal Reserve speakers over the past week have signaled a commitment to maintaining tighter policies for extended periods, particularly if the economy outperforms expectations. Reinforcing these sentiments, Paul Nolte from Murphy & Sylvest Wealth Management highlighted the market's gradual adjustment to a probable "higher for longer" interest rate scenario.

Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan (NYSE:JPM) (JOM), introduced the possibility of U.S. interest rates spiking to 7%, a scenario that could dramatically affect both consumers and businesses. Concurrently, a cautionary statement from Moody's (MCO) Investors Service about the potential repercussions of a U.S. government shutdown on the nation's creditworthiness kept market players on their toes, as they anxiously awaited key economic announcements and speeches scheduled throughout the week.

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