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Group 1 - The latest Federal Reserve's Beige Book reveals the harsh reality of the U.S. economy, with all 12 regions reporting rising costs, particularly in manufacturing and construction [4] - The term "uncertainty" appears 63 times in the report, indicating a significant level of hesitation among businesses and consumers, which may signal larger economic challenges ahead [4][6] - Core CPI has increased by 2.9% year-on-year, suggesting that inflation pressures may be re-emerging, especially with new tariffs on the horizon [6] Group 2 - The concept of "expectation difference" is highlighted as a critical battleground in the market, where stock prices are driven more by anticipated changes than by current realities [7][8] - The "dilemma reversal" theory emphasizes the importance of understanding information asymmetry in the market, where institutional investors may act on insights before retail investors catch on [8] Group 3 - Case studies illustrate institutional behavior, such as the semiconductor sector's stock performance, where institutional activity preceded significant price movements, demonstrating the power of expectation differences [11][13] - Another case shows how institutions can manipulate market sentiment, using price declines to shake out less committed retail investors [15] - A cautionary example highlights that even strong earnings reports can lead to stock declines if institutional investors have already exited their positions [17] Group 4 - Recommendations for retail investors include developing a data observation system, recognizing true capital flows, avoiding superficial analysis, and maintaining independent thinking [19][20]