Why Nasdaq-100 Leveraged ETF TQQQ Is Falling
Portfolio Pulse from Henry Khederian
ProShares UltraPro QQQ (TQQQ) fell by 5.1% to $56.50 due to January 2024 inflation data missing economists' forecasts. The annual CPI inflation rate was reported at 3.1%, above the expected 2.9%, suggesting persistent inflationary pressures. This could lead to concerns about future Federal Reserve actions on interest rates, impacting borrowing costs and economic growth expectations.
February 13, 2024 | 3:48 pm
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ProShares UltraPro QQQ (TQQQ) shares fell by 5.1% due to disappointing January 2024 inflation data, suggesting potential future Federal Reserve actions.
TQQQ, being a leveraged ETF that aims to deliver 3x the daily performance of the Nasdaq-100 index, is highly sensitive to market volatility and economic indicators such as inflation rates. The missed inflation forecasts suggest persistent inflationary pressures, which could lead to tighter monetary policy by the Federal Reserve. This scenario typically results in higher borrowing costs and can dampen economic growth, negatively impacting the performance of stocks in the Nasdaq-100 index and, by extension, TQQQ.
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