Al Goldman
Al Goldman
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We do not think the Fed will raise rates at their meeting at the end of this month.
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We have a very nervous investment environment. The excuse is bond rates are up and there is increased concern about the financial futures market, which appears to be predicting three more rate hike for the Fed funds.
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My feeling is the economy is going to slow, either on its own or by the Fed. If you think interest rates are going to be raised steadily, that's not good for anybody, but a modest increase does not hurt technology.
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The news so far today would support those who think the Fed is not close to ending its rate hike cycle.
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What they like is that the Fed came close to saying that the rate hikes are over.
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The report was a sign that the Federal Reserve may not need to increase interest rates as high.
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There is no economic justification to raise rates. There is no sign that prices can go up much in this competitive environment? Raise rates or not raise rates, I feel that the market will continue its appointed rounds on the up side.
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The Fed sounded a bit less certain about the need for future rate hikes, saying further policy firming 'may' be needed.
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The economy is showing definite signs of slowing down to a healthier rate of expansion. I think the reason, good or bad, could be laid at the feet of the Fed.
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The main impetus behind the selling was the employment figures. Even though we created 193,000 new jobs, which was less than consensus, the unemployment rate falling to 4.7% points out that the labor market is very tight and this has conjured up concern the Fed may not stop at 4.75% on Fed funds but maybe it will go up to 5%.
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The market hates surprises. But we believe the odds substantially favor that the Fed will not raise interest rates next week, and that the market will take that as some degree of relief, unless they say something nasty. But basically we think we're into a good summer rally.
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The sector is notorious for over-reacting - both up and down - and now we are getting a little realistic. But I think the buying opportunity is going to be sooner rather than later.
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These are the personalities of a market getting in the areas of a bottom.
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Earnings are ancient history. The first quarter is under our belt. The market is now looking to the fourth quarter and ahead.