😵How Markets Will React to the Fed’s Latest Move😵

Good morning. Traders have been eying yesterday’s Federal Reserve announcement for weeks... It’s the monthly jobs numbers today and they’re not going to be pretty and will be possibly the tip of the iceberg as we head into May. [Trading Tips] Good morning. Traders have been eying yesterday’s Federal Reserve announcement for weeks. And, in anticipation of the start of interest rate hikes as early as March, stocks have been in selloff mode. Yesterday, the Fed stuck to its guns, with an announcement to keep rates steady for now, but with a plan for the first liftoff in March. What does that mean for traders now? Likely not too much besides some short-term volatility, as the market has now priced in a number of interest rate hikes this year, as well as an end to the Fed’s bond-buying program. The Fed’s overall tone feels much more dovish than how markets have been reacting lately however, and that may lead to stocks gradually moving higher in the months ahead. 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[Claim your shares before the opportunity closes 2/22.]( MARKETS DOW 34,168.09 -0.38% S&P 4,349.93 -0.15% NASDAQ 13,542.12 +0.02% *As of market close • Markets closed mixed on Wednesday, giving up gains following the latest Fed meeting. • Oil rose 1.5 percent, hitting $86.90 per barrel. • Gold dropped 2 percent, last going for $1,816 per ounce. • Cryptocurrencies slightly rose, with Bitcoin at $37,151 at the stock market close. Today’s TOP TIPS [Bear Market or Not, Semiconductors Still Stand to Profit]( The semiconductor shortage remains a huge setback to global manufacturing and production. However, the industry as a whole stands to profit from the trend. So it’s likely to continue growing no matter what the stock market does in the short term. 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With 49 days until expiration, 13,811 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 386, for a 36-fold rise in volume. The buyer of the calls paid $4.75 to make the trade. » [FULL STORY]( IN OTHER NEWS • [Many Employers Keeping Vaccine Mandates]( While the Supreme Court shut down vaccine mandates for companies with over 100 workers recently, only about 20 percent of those surveyed have completely dropped plans for doing so. About 50 percent are allowing the choice between taking the vaccine and having weekly tests, and the last 30 percent are still requiring their employees to get vaccinated. • [SEC Proposes Disclosure Rules for Private Equity and Hedge Funds]( The SEC is proposing a measure to increase the amount of information and timeliness provided by hedge funds and private equity firms. That can allow regulators to better understand operations and strategies, as well as have a better view of fund holdings to get a better overall picture of market players. • [Boeing Increasing Production]( Airline manufacturer Boeing (BA) reported a big loss with its recent earnings. The combination of the Covid-related drop on air travel, and the 737 Max issues continue to weigh on the stock in addition to the company’s fundamentals. However, the company did report that it was increasing production, a sign that the overall economy continues to grow. • [Jidu Raises $400 Million in Series A Funding]( Jidu, an electric carmaker founded by Baidu, has raised $400 million in Series A funding. The company is working on a concept robocar, with the potential for a full-scale launch in 2023. Jidu reports that it can move quickly on the robocar concept thanks to a simulated prototype to test out features before having to create a physical vehicle. • [Walmart-Backed Startup Acquiring Two Fintech Companies]( A financial technology startup company backed by Walmart (WMT) called Hazel is looking to acquire two fintech companies to create an all-in-one app for consumers to manage their money. The combined business will be called ONE, and the acquisition of ONE and Even will still be majority-owned by Walmart. S&P 500 MOVERS TOP GLW 10.907% ADM 5.558% AVGO 4.168% TER 3.308% HSIC 2.75% BOTTOM DISCA 9.121% DISCK 8.957% ADP 8.793% FFIV 8.454% T 8.327% Quote of the Day The market is exhibiting withdrawal symptoms as it is dealing with the possibility of the removal of the Fed put. It almost feels like the market is behaving a little incoherently, not knowing which way to go – go down because the Fed is tightening or go up because the Fed is finally acting to rein in inflation and is loading up on ammunitions while economic growth remains strong. - Anu Gaggar, global investment strategist at Commonwealth Financial Network, on the market’s wild gyrations in the past few sessions as traders look for more certainty from the Fed’s next moves. Sponsored Content [FINAL MONTH to claim your shares in a $35B+ industry]( How? With [Ei.Ventures.]( They are the first Psychedelic Medicine company in the world to qualify for a Reg A+ Tier 2 offering and their flagship product [‘Psilly’]( has the potential to help millions of people who struggle with mental illness. [Ei.Ventures]( recently announced a merger exploration with Mycotopia. This $360M transaction includes the formation of PSLY.COM and plans to list on NASDAQ. 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