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Investors Flock to Small Caps Amid Inflation Relief

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July 12, 2024
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  1. Small-cap stocks soared 3.6% after cooler inflation data suggested rate cuts.
  2. Mega tech stocks lost $597.5 billion, with Nvidia dropping 5.6%.
  3. Investors anticipate Fed rate cuts in September, boosting market confidence.

What Happened?

Investors reacted swiftly to new inflation data showing a 3% rise in the consumer-price index for June, slightly below expectations. This cooling inflation deepened market confidence that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in September. As a result, government bond yields fell, triggering a rush into beaten-down market segments, including small caps and industrials.

The Russell 2000 index of small-cap stocks surged 3.6%, its best day since November. Real estate and utilities also saw gains, with the S&P 500’s real estate sector jumping 2.7%.

Why It Matters?

Lower inflation and potential Fed rate cuts could mark a significant shift in market dynamics. Small-cap stocks, which are more sensitive to interest rate changes due to their higher floating-rate debt, stand to benefit the most. Conversely, mega tech stocks, which have driven market gains this year, collectively lost $597.5 billion in market value.

Nvidia slid 5.6%, and Tesla dropped 8.4%, snapping an 11-day winning streak. This rotation indicates investors’ pent-up demand to diversify portfolios away from overvalued tech stocks.

What’s Next?

Investors are eyeing the upcoming earnings season, which kicks off with reports from JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, and Citigroup. The market will closely watch these earnings to gauge the broader economic health and consumer spending trends.

The shift in investment from tech giants to small-cap and industrial stocks may continue if inflation remains low and rate cuts materialize. Overseas markets also showed positive trends, with Europe’s Stoxx 600 and Japan’s Nikkei 225 both advancing, hinting at global optimism.

Additional Considerations:

The S&P 500 is up 17% in 2024, while the Nasdaq Composite has risen 22%, despite recent tech stock declines. Investors should monitor Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s comments and upcoming economic data to better understand the likelihood of rate cuts.

This rotation could indicate a healthier, more diversified bull market, as noted by Jamie Cox of Harris Financial Group. Small-cap gains were led by Victoria’s Secret (+6.1%), Bloomin’ Brands (+7.1%), and Winnebago Industries (+6.7%), while large-cap winners included D.R. Horton (+7.3%) and Lennar (+6.9%).

Source: Wall Street Journal
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