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Jim Cramer doesn’t see a recession on the horizon, says recent conjecture “just doesn’t hold up under close scrutiny”
CNBC.com ^ | July 18, 2023 | Julie Coleman

Posted on 07/18/2023 4:22:56 PM PDT by bort

CNBC’s Jim Cramer told investors on Tuesday that he doesn’t think all the buzz about a recession being just around the corner holds much weight.

Looking at major earnings reports that have come out so far, Cramer said several players in key sectors — including homebuilding, banking, and travel and leisure — show that a recession might not be as inevitable as some may think.

“Those who cling to the notion that we’re about to enter recession must find all of these examples daunting, if not depressing,” Cramer said. “But earnings season has shown the recession thesis just doesn’t hold up under close scrutiny, even if so many so-called experts tell us otherwise.”

Cramer said homebuilders should have been hit hardest by the Federal Reserve’s tightening, but instead performed well due to the housing shortage. He then pointed to airlines, which he called part of a “roaring bull market,” as another indicator that the recession might not come. Cramer also noted that PepsiCo hasn’t seen a trade-down even as it has raised its prices.

“Suffice it to say, you’re not supposed to get this kind of action at this point in a rate hike cycle,” Cramer said. “When the Fed tightens, we expect it to crush the commerce and that just hasn’t really happened.”

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TOPICS: Business/Economy
KEYWORDS: cramer; recession
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To: bort

Has Cramer EVER gotten ANYTHING right? Asking for a friend....


21 posted on 07/18/2023 4:44:42 PM PDT by Chad C. Mulligan
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To: bort
“Buy shares of Silicon Valley Bank!”
22 posted on 07/18/2023 4:45:01 PM PDT by windsorknot
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To: Chad C. Mulligan

Never! Do the opposite and you will make money.


23 posted on 07/18/2023 4:45:30 PM PDT by Captain Peter Blood
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To: bort

Thank you for that insight. We are in a smallish ($100K) lawsuit right now and we’re using our local Small Town Lawyer and he is doing a bang-up job. I do not begrudge him the $ we’ve already paid him.

I would REALLY like to see some results, though! This has been going on since this past winter.

The beotch we’re suing is an EX family member with MAJOR gambling, lying, cheating, stealing problems, so it’s going to take a while to sort out. We gave her an easy out, but that doesn’t seem to be her, ‘style.’ Gotta make life as difficult as possible for all involved parties for some reason unknown to us.

*SHRUG*

God Bless You & Yours and I hope you can weather this Socialist Democrat induced storm.


24 posted on 07/18/2023 4:46:37 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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To: bort

I am still waiting for that recession we were told would come this year. Or is it next year? If it doesn’t happen a lot of people will be disappointed


25 posted on 07/18/2023 4:51:02 PM PDT by Sir_Humphrey (The “only Trumpers” are just as damaging to the conservative cause as are the “never Trumpers”)
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To: bort

didnt he also say its time to buy disney and bud ?


26 posted on 07/18/2023 4:51:35 PM PDT by Craftmore
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To: Captain Peter Blood

27 posted on 07/18/2023 4:56:40 PM PDT by newfreep ("There is no race problem...just a problem race")
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Get your money before the IRS does. I have two cases in Federal Tax Court right now dor gamblers as the IRS is going after them.

They must claim the income on the return and claim the losses as itemized deductions unless they are professional gamblers which is hard to prove.


28 posted on 07/18/2023 4:56:56 PM PDT by tired&retired (Blessings )
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To: bort

Not good he is wrong about everything


29 posted on 07/18/2023 4:57:30 PM PDT by blitz128
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Plus, the IRS just increased their collection agents by 400%.


30 posted on 07/18/2023 4:59:16 PM PDT by tired&retired (Blessings )
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To: All

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The defining feature of Cramer is his strikeouts.

This is some bad freaking news!


31 posted on 07/18/2023 5:07:52 PM PDT by AnthonySoprano (May 2023: I Guarantee McCarthy won’t allow Biden Impeachment to move forward )
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To: bort

Oh crap, Katie bar the door, the economy is about to CRASH!


32 posted on 07/18/2023 5:11:31 PM PDT by Yo-Yo (Is the /Sarc tag really necessary? Pray for President Biden: Psalm 109:8)
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To: bort
And just wait for when the millenialls have to restart paying their student loans back in September.

The younger ones. And Gen Z. Apparently, Biden Administration found a loophole where you don't have to pay back it you've had loans for over 20 years. The first Millenial was born in 1980. So he's around 42 years old.

33 posted on 07/18/2023 5:14:40 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican
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To: bort

Recession imminent! 😏


34 posted on 07/18/2023 5:24:16 PM PDT by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped)
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To: Steely Tom

35 posted on 07/18/2023 5:43:41 PM PDT by EEGator
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To: bort

We are already in a recession.


36 posted on 07/18/2023 5:44:17 PM PDT by Seruzawa ("The Political left is the Garden of Eden of incompetence" - Marx the Smarter (Groucho))
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To: newfreep

I actually did a Costanza for a month.
Things worked out pretty good.


37 posted on 07/18/2023 5:44:38 PM PDT by EEGator
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To: bort

Whatever Cramer says, do the opposite!
How hard is it to call the market 2 hrs after it’s closed?


38 posted on 07/18/2023 5:50:40 PM PDT by bantam
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To: bort

Thanks for that information. Very useful, with credible analysis.


39 posted on 07/18/2023 5:55:34 PM PDT by Steely Tom ([Voter Fraud] == [Civil War])
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Add insurance to your list. My annual premiums for auto and homeowner went up 16% combined in the last 2 months. With no claims on either.


40 posted on 07/18/2023 6:07:56 PM PDT by Bernard ("No matter where you go, there you are." (Buckaroo Banzai))
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