Ken Griffin Cautious About Economy: 'I'm A Bit Anxious We're Sort Of In The 7th Or 8th Inning Of This Rally'
Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje
Ken Griffin, founder of hedge fund Citadel LLC, expressed concerns about the current stock market rally, suggesting it might be nearing its end. He also discussed the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the economy, stating that it could lead to job cuts in some sectors but overall, it is a productivity tool that improves job performance. His comments led to a slight dip in the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY), which later recovered.
September 14, 2023 | 4:42 pm
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Griffin's comments about the stock market rally led to a slight dip in the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY), which later recovered.
Griffin's comments about the stock market rally being potentially near its end directly impacted the SPY ETF, causing a slight dip. However, the ETF later recovered, suggesting that the impact of his comments was short-lived.
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Griffin compared the rise of AI to the launch of Microsoft's productivity tools like Word and Excel, suggesting that AI could have a similar impact on productivity.
While Griffin's comments about AI could be seen as positive for companies like Microsoft that are heavily invested in AI, he did not specifically mention Microsoft's AI efforts. Therefore, the impact on Microsoft's stock is uncertain.
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