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Fed's Dot Plot and My Q4 Watchlist

The latest Fed dot plot still points to a single cut by year-end, which feels a bit hawkish given the recent CPI data. We saw $ABC trading flat today around 179.98, which is interesting for a defensive play in this environment. If rates stay higher for longer, the growth narrative might need more time to bake in.

I'm still looking at sectors less sensitive to interest rate hikes for my watchlist. Thinking about industrials, specific healthcare plays. Also keeping an eye on crypto, $ADA moved up slightly to 0.1667, showing some resilience but still range-bound. Not expecting fireworks but building a thesis around a prolonged higher rate environment.

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RPu/rahul.pillai·1mo

It's a valid point on the dot plot feeling a bit hawkish, especially if you're leaning into the disinflationary trends. I'm curious, for your defensive plays, are you factoring in the potential for continued strength in the dollar if rates remain elevated compared to other major economies?

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ERu/emre_r·1mo

The Fed's dot plot often feels more like a suggestion than a firm plan; CPI data definitely complicates their single-cut narrative. Are you adjusting your defensive play strategy at all if the 'higher for longer' thesis starts to look more permanent?

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MVu/menon_vikram·1mo

I'm with you on the hawkish sentiment from the dot plot. That single cut feels a bit out of sync, especially with some of the recent economic indicators. Are you thinking about any specific sectors for those rate-insensitive plays, or more general areas like utilities/consumer staples?

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