Wall Street Strategies
Hello! Sign in or Register


Afternoon Note

Mixed Day

By Karina Hernandez, Senior Research Analyst
2/28/2025 1:48 PM

The broader market is holding up following the U.S. President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky meeting.

A screenshot of a graphAI-generated content may be incorrect.

Nine sectors are trading higher this afternoon. Consumer Discretionary (XLY) is leading, driven by gains from Tesla (TSLA), Ford (F) and General Motors (GM), ahead of next week’s likely implementation of tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico. Health Care (XLV) is the worst performer driven by weakness in hospital stocks.

A screenshot of a graphAI-generated content may be incorrect.

On the economic front, the Atlanta Fed GDPNow is now projecting a contraction of -1.5%, from 2.3% last week.

A graph with blue and green linesAI-generated content may be incorrect.

Net exports declined to 4%, likely a one-time hit due to tariffs.

Image

The recent Kansas City Fed Services survey indicates the recent trade policy change will not affect their firms’ demand or revenues.

A graph of blue rectangular barsAI-generated content may be incorrect.

Chicago PMI rose to 45.5, surpassing the consensus of 40.8, and its previous reading of 39.5. The index is still at a contractionary level, but this is encouraging.

A graph of blue barsAI-generated content may be incorrect.

Have a nice weekend.


 

Log In To Add Your Comment


Home | Products & Services | Education | In The Media | Help | About Us |
Disclaimer | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use |
All Rights Reserved.

 

×