Why Whirlpool Stock Swelled Higher Today
Shares in household appliance maker (NYSE: WHR) have risen by 6.5% as of midday today. The move comes after a high-profile speech by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell gave support to the idea that a rate cut is coming. Discussing the inflation outlook, Powell noted that "with policy in restrictive territory, the baseline outlook and the shifting balance of risks may warrant adjusting our policy stance."
Lower interest rates could have a significant impact on Whirlpool for three interconnected reasons. First, they would likely improve the housing market by making it more affordable, and that's likely to feed through into more appliance sales.
Second, they would have an inordinate impact on Whirlpool's higher-margin discretionary (as opposed to replacement) demand, whereby consumers are likely to buy newer models or planned kitchens. Third, lower interest rates would make refinancing Whirlpool's debt easier.
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Whirlpool Corp. Stock
Currently there is a rather negative sentiment for Whirlpool Corp. with 3 Buy predictions and 6 Sell predictions..
However, we have a potential of 1.1% for Whirlpool Corp. as the target price of 66 € is above the current price of 65.28 €.
