Market Minutes Recap - Market Update (Perspectives on the unemployment claims, the Purchasing Managers’ Index, the earnings market, the Federal Reserve, commodity pricing, and a revolutionary digital streaming agreement)

In this week's Market Minutes recap, hear from our team of investment experts as they share their perspectives on the latest market and economic activity. Our panel shares detailed insights into unemployment claims, the Purchasing Managers’ Index, the earnings market, the Federal Reserve, commodity pricing, and a revolutionary digital streaming agreement. 

Speakers:

Brian Pietrangelo, Managing Director of Investment Strategy
Rajeev Sharma, Head of Fixed Income
Stephen Hoedt, Head of Equities

01:03 – Initial unemployment claims came in at 218,000 for the week ending February 3, which is a decrease from the previous week

01:32 – The Purchasing Managers’ Index showed economic activity has contracted in the manufacturing sector while the services sector has continued to expand 

02:30 – Comments on the consistency of the earnings market and the positive trends we notice 

09:10 – Remarks on Federal Reserve member comments this week regarding their stance on rate cuts and the labor market

14:17 – Final comments on commodity pricing and a trailblazing digital streaming agreement

Additional Resources:
Key Questions: What Do We Mean By “A Return to the Old Normal”? | Key Private Bank
2024 Outlook: On the Road (Back) to the Old Normal | Key Private Bank
Key Questions | Key Private Bank
Key Private Bank Investment Brief | Key Private Bank
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