Industrials extending some strength at the end of 2023 and a...
Industrials extending some strength at the end of 2023 and at all-time highs. The Richmond Fed's regional report dropped to a 7-month low in Dec, but these readings are volatile.
Some interesting things to consider:
- New orders, shipments, and backlogs were all declining at a moderate pace.
- Inflation readings ticked higher, prices paid to 4.2% and prices received to 2.8%
I am not put off by these numbers unless they gather into a larger trend. XLI can grind higher in 2024.
It is worth noting thatGoldman Sachssees slower business investment growth in 2024 as the fiscal factors pushing forward manufacturing from CHIPS and IRA slow down.