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Warren Buffett’s $166 Billion Warning to Wall Street Has Hit a Fever and the Financial World Can’t Afford to Ignore It

Over the past two years, Warren Buffett has been sending Wall Street a message loud and clear – without saying a word. His approach is more cautious than ever, and Berkshire Hathaway’s eye-catching $325 billion cash pile is the result of his latest strategy.

Although investors have long been following Buffett’s moves, his latest decisions have raised eyebrows. This caution speaks volumes for a man known for his optimism about the American economy.

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Over the past eight quarters, Berkshire Hathaway has been a net seller of stocks, raking in $166 billion by selling off massive amounts of stocks, including old favorites like Apple and Bank of America.

The scale of these sales is unprecedented, as it marks the first time since 2018 that Buffett has not repurchased shares of Berkshire – a move that has not gone unnoticed in the financial community. This view indicates one thing: Buffett views the market as significantly overvalued.

Much of this money is not reinvested in the stock market, but parked in short-term US government bonds. Thanks to high returns, these low-risk investments have netted Berkshire nearly $10 billion.

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Cathy Seifert, an analyst at CFRA, recently pointed out that Buffett’s downsizing of Apple holdings is a wise move, especially as Apple has grown to become a large part of Berkshire’s portfolio. However, this shift towards government bonds instead of stocks indicates that Buffett sees limited bargains on Wall Street – a view that is in line with his famous ‘buy low’ philosophy.

Still, some analysts believe Buffett’s caution could be a missed opportunity. Cash yields could fall if the Federal Reserve starts cutting interest rates, making stocks more attractive. In that case, Berkshire’s heavy cash position could mean missed profits when the market recovers.

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