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Hey everyone
Been spending some time thinking about where the markets are right now โ and itโs hard to ignore the mix of macro headwinds brewing on the horizon - but as always, it's important to ultimately stay focused on the businesses and their results.
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First up, the U.S. economy is showing signs of fatigue.
GDP for Q1 actually shrunk slightly โ down 0.2%. Itโs not a dramatic fall, but itโs the first real wobble after a strong finish to 2024. The Fed has already revised down its growth outlook for the year to just 1.4%, which tells you theyโre starting to get cautious too.
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๐ข๏ธ At the same time, tensions in the Middle East have been escalating, but hopefully with the recently announced cease-fire, things will start to cool down. The Israel-Iran conflict has taken a sharp turn, with open threats around the Strait of Hormuz โ a key global oil chokepoint. If that gets disrupted, we could see oil spiking, putting inflation right back on the table and forcing the Fed into a tough spot with interest rates.
Markets so far have held up surprisingly well โ the $SPX500 is still pushing toward record highs despite all this โ but you can feel some uneasiness creeping in.
๐ญ So what am I doing in the middle of all this?
Honestlyโฆ staying focused.
Itโs easy to get swept up in headlines, but my strategy remains the same:
I'm investing in companies I believe will continue to deliver exceptional results over the long term, with strong financials, clear upside potential, and leadership in their sectors.
Best, Reinhardt... Show More
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