The manufacturing data remains weak, with contractions in Richmond and Dallas Fed manufacturing. Despite this, money is flowing into large caps, and the market is in price discovery with potential for a pullback before the final ramp-up. The speaker provides insights into tracking the rotation into the Magnificent 7 stocks and explains how their performance relates to the broader market and S&P 500.
Manufacturing Data
• 00:00:15 The manufacturing data is still in contraction, which means it is below zero. The Richmond and Dallas Fed manufacturing data is in contraction, indicating a weak manufacturing sector. The Dallas Fed data, specifically related to employee numbers, is not as bad, suggesting a potential turnaround in that area.
Fund Flows and Market Trends
• 00:00:20 Consumer cyclical stocks saw a withdrawal of $7 billion last week, while large-cap stocks still attracted around $9 billion. This suggests a shift toward safer investments during a period of uncertainty. The S&P 500 (SPY) has hit new all-time highs, but a slight pullback could occur before a final upward surge.
Magnificent 7 (Mag 7) Performance
• 00:00:29 The speaker discusses the Magnificent 7 (Mag 7) stocks and how their performance is impacting the QQQ (Nasdaq 100) and its lag behind the SPY (S&P 500). The performance of the Mag 7 stocks, particularly Microsoft, Apple, and Nvidia, is crucial for potential market growth and rotation into these stocks. A breakout of the Mag 7 ratio compared to the SPY could indicate strong performance in the QQQ.
Individual Stock Analysis
• 00:03:38 The speaker analyzes the performance of several individual stocks, including Microsoft, Nvidia, Google, Meta, Amazon, and Tesla. The analysis focuses on trend lines, moving averages, and support/resistance levels to predict potential price movements. The speaker uses examples like Microsoft's recent surge and Nvidia's struggles to illustrate the dynamics of the market and how news can affect stock prices.
Economic News and Rate Cuts
• 00:10:53 The speaker discusses the upcoming economic news releases, including GDP data, unemployment claims, and inflation indicators. These releases will be crucial for market volatility and could impact the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rate cuts. The possibility of a rate cut in December has increased, which could provide support to the market and potentially stimulate growth.