3 Growth Stocks Facing A Fed Rate Test Including Microsoft Stock

Inflation now has a countdown clock. With the October US CPI print on Nov 10 set to land just weeks before the December Fed meeting, rate expectations could swing quickly, and so can large-cap growth stocks that depend heavily on long-term cash flow assumptions. This piece explains that setup in plain English and walks through 3 individual stocks exposed to this macro shock, outlining where the risk and potential reward might sit. The three stocks covered below are just a sample of the rate sensitive, high duration giants in focus. The full screen surfaced 68 more large-cap growth companies with equally compelling stories that are not included here.