Do fundamentals matter?

I have spent so much time trying to adapt "my interpretation of the perceived fundamentals" (= my reality) to the market's moves. The longer I trade and follow markets the more I think fundamentals are nothing but a background theme. Technicals do matter. Value is very relative.

What are your experiences? Should I keep searching for the right interpretation?

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