Sport Industry in a Bubble?

Market Overview
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Year To Date Performances:

1. The PGA Tour has formed a partnership with Strategic Sports Group, consisting of billionaire sports team owners, to inject up to $3 billion into PGA Tour Enterprises. This new entity, initially receiving $1.5 billion with an option for another $1.5 billion, will focus on profit generation and the expansion of golf globally. The arrangement might also pave the way for investment from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. This initiative will grant nearly 200 PGA Tour players equity in the enterprise, rewarding their career contributions and dedication to the tour.

2. The Federal Reserve has decided to maintain its interest rates at the current level for the fourth consecutive meeting, with hints of a possible future rate cut. However, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has indicated a cut may not happen as soon as March. The Fed is seeking more assurance that inflation will consistently move towards the 2% target before making any rate adjustments. Despite recognizing the significant progress in controlling inflation, Powell emphasized the need for further data to solidify this trend. The decision to keep the federal funds rate target range at 5.25% to 5.5% was unanimous.

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   1. China’s crude oil imports from Russia increased to over 100M tons last year as China has been the beneficiary of cheap Russian gas, whose sale has been limited internationally by NATO members’ sanctions.

   2. Elon Musk is calling for a Tesla Shareholder vote to relocate the incorporation of Tesla from Deleware to Texas.

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