đź›’ XLY Falls 1% as Fed Holds Rates & New Tariffs Hit Sentiment | Retail Sector Insights
(XLY) declined 1.0% after the Fed kept rates steady at 4.25%-4.50% amid 3% Q2 GDP growth and rising inflation. President Trump's new tariffs on India added pressure, dragging down Tesla and Nike. Despite strong earnings, Garmin also fell, echoing a broader S\&P 500 dip of 0.35%.
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Wednesday, July 30
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Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY)
The Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) has seen a decline of 1.0% since Tuesday. The Federal Reserve has maintained its benchmark interest rate at 4.25%-4.50%, reflecting caution amid persistent inflation concerns and robust economic data, including a surprising GDP growth of 3% in Q2. In addition, President Trump announced new tariffs on imports from India, which may influence consumer sentiment in the discretionary sector. Among XLY's holdings, Tesla (TSLA) and Nike (NKE) experienced notable declines, while Garmin (GRMN) reported strong financial results yet saw its stock drop significantly. The S&P 500 Index has also decreased by 0.35%, potentially affecting XLY's performance given their historical correlation. The annual inflation rate rose to 2.7% in June, the highest since February, contributing to the cautious stance of the Federal Reserve amidst ongoing economic uncertainties.