Financial and Economic News: February 14, 2024

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Major stories developing on the global economic front, including:

• January’s CPI Surprise
• Fed Moves Leave Bond Traders Second Guessing
• New Inflation Metrics Signal Rate-Cut Rethink
• The Pricing Power Predicament
• Navigating the Soft Landing
• Private Equity’s Diminishing Returns
• Diamondback’s Permian Power Play
• Tesla Hits the Skids
• Temu’s Super Bowl Blitz
• Crypto’s Big Comeback

FinWeekly has the latest updates on top market topics and other financial news: In our latest episode, we delve into the surprises and shifts in the financial landscape. January’s inflation spike in the US has dashed hopes for an imminent Fed interest-rate cut, with core consumer prices, especially in housing and services, seeing a notable increase. Meanwhile, bond traders are recalibrating their strategies in response to the Fed's signals, aligning predictions more closely with expectations for fewer rate cuts. Next up, the Fed is contemplating new metrics for rate adjustments amidst concerns about sustained inflationary pressures. We also explore private equity's recent challenges, Diamondback Energy's power play in the Permian Basin, Tesla's stock woes, Temu’s Super Bowl ad blitz, and Bitcoin's remarkable resurgence. Join us as we navigate the complexities of today’s financial landscape.

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