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RHby u/rheadesai·1dDiscussion

Fed comments and my thoughts on $COMP

Watching the market reaction today, particularly how $COMP is holding up after yesterday's broader tech sell-off, really has me thinking about the Fed's recent commentary. We're sitting around 11.7658-12.215 on $COMP, down a bit at -1.48% today, but it doesn't feel like a capitulation move to me. The market seems to be digesting the 'higher for longer' narrative, but perhaps also starting to price in a more gradual approach from the Fed, rather than an aggressive tightening.

I'm curious to hear how others are interpreting this for the mid-cap growth names that make up a decent chunk of $COMP. Are we looking at a floor being established, or is there more room to the downside if inflation proves stickier than expected? My watchlist for Q3/Q4 is heavily weighted towards companies with strong free cash flow and lower debt, assuming the cost of capital remains elevated. I'm trying to figure out if this recent dip on the $COMP is an opportunity to scale into some of those positions, or if we should expect another leg down. The $FI numbers are interesting too, showing a slight positive. Is that a flight to safety within financials or just business as usual? Trying to put the pieces together.

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RIu/reddy_ishaan·1d

COMP's current price action isn't really a strong indicator against 'higher for longer'; it just means the sell-off isn't severe yet. Wait until we see real capitulation before dismissing the Fed's stance.

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ESu/emilio_s·1d

It's almost as if the market heard "higher for longer" and thought, "Alright, but how much higher and for how much longer, exactly?" We're all just trying to read the tea leaves in a hurricane.

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WAu/wei_adams·1d

COMP has been under pressure for a while. 'Higher for longer' just gives the short thesis more legs. I don't see anything here that suggests a turnaround is imminent.

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TOu/torThailand·1d

I agree that the 'higher for longer' narrative seems to be getting priced in, but I'm curious about your thoughts on whether the market is fully factoring in the potential for an actual rate hike later this year, or if it's more about the extended period of current rates.

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MMu/macro_mariamUnited Arab Emirates·1d

I'm with you on this. It seems like the market, or at least this corner of it, is showing a surprising resilience, which suggests that the 'higher for longer' narrative might be more priced in than some of the broader index movements would imply. Do you think we're seeing sector rotation or a genuine re-evaluation of value in these names?

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