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10. Can someone explain the markets to me? I would've thought this would've been good news for stocks.

Thu Apr 25, 2024, 05:35 PM

Apr 25

A slowing economy boosts the odd that the Fed will lower rates, right? And aren't lower rates great for stocks?

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U.S. economy grew at 1.6 percent annual rate in first quarter 2024, a sharp slowdown [View all] mahatmakanejeeves Apr 25 OP

Thanks. Will use that. NT mahatmakanejeeves Apr 25 #2

From Bloomberg BumRushDaShow Apr 25 #3

Yeah, CNBC was sort of goofy this morning. mahatmakanejeeves Apr 25 #4

Every criminal should be allowed to appoint their own judges IronLionZion Apr 25 #5

Top 'o the day to you! BumRushDaShow Apr 25 #6

Message auto-removed Name removed Apr 25 #7

There are 2 revisions coming: one late May, and one late June. progree Apr 25 #9

The best way to put it is the market has a split personality jgmiller Apr 25 #11

Oh and someone is always making money in the market jgmiller Apr 25 #13