Confused about GDP revisions and market reaction
Still trying to get my head around why market reaction to GDP numbers can sometimes be so muted, even when there's a significant revision from advanced to final estimates. Are traders really looking that far ahead, or am I missing some nuance in how these revisions are priced in?
Often, the 'surprise' element is already diminished by earlier data points that hint at the revision. Markets tend to price in expectations, so if a revision aligns with what other indicators were suggesting, the impact is less dramatic. It's about the delta between expectation and reality.