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The Powell Pivot Basket + Alternatives

The Powell Pivot Basket + Alternatives

The Powell Pivot Basket up over 78% since Jan. 2023

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Macro Strat Chris
Jul 19, 2024
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On Jan. 9, 2023, markets were clearly Signaling that the Federal Reserve would pivot its hawkish tone. Mere months later, Jay Powell would announce halting the funds rate tightening, then he would reduce the level of quantitative tightening by over 50%

Gold, duration and bitcoin composed my Powell Pivot Basket, up 78% since Jan. 2023.

QQQ (pink), Powell Pivot Basket (yellow)

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