The U.S. Consumer Is Starting to Crack. Why Income Investors Should Worry.
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: May 17 2024
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Source: barrons
- Investors' Reaction to Consumer Price Index: Investors are optimistic about a potential Federal Reserve rate cut in September due to lower inflation indicated by the consumer price index.
- Concerns About U.S. Consumer Health: Despite positive CPI news, there are worries about U.S. consumers as retail sales were flat and debt levels, delinquency rates are rising.
- Impact on Diversified Bond Funds: Rising consumer stress could pose challenges for diversified bond funds holding securitized debt backed by consumer loans.
- Performance of Asset-Backed Securities: Asset-backed securities have been performing well, but concerns arise due to shrinking spreads and changing risk profiles.
- Advice for Investors: Experts recommend caution when investing in lower-quality consumer credit, emphasizing the need to assess risk/reward ratios carefully.
Analyst Views on JSI
Wall Street analysts forecast JSI stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for JSI is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
