The Nvidia Effect Q2’24
Nvidia surges on another blowout earnings driven by #AI buildout demand, but all-time highs have markets cautious on the rest of the ecosystem.
Nvidia surges on another blowout earnings driven by #AI buildout demand, but all-time highs have markets cautious on the rest of the ecosystem.
Investors are so focused on rate cuts this year๏ผwhy does the stock market care?
Markets pop on rate cuts and “Goldilocks” soft landing optimism after inflation growth slightly moderates in April.
The S&P 500 fell -4% in April as investor concerns over #RateCuts mount with higher inflation data. Entering May, markets seem more reassured that #RateCuts are still coming just delayed.
Markets strongly rallied in Q1 on #AI euphoria despite delayed #RateCut expectations
The S&P 500 rose another 3% in March adding a 5th straight green month to the market rally. Entering April, we’re seeing a lot more hesitation with expectations sky high.
The S&P 500 surged 5% in February extending the market rally to four months. Weโre seeing similar optimism in March so far, but with a lot more hesitation.
The S&P 500 extended the end of 2023’s market optimum rising 1.6% to start 2024. We’ve seen that momentum continue into February.
Overall, we’re optimistic for 2024. We still expect rate cut timing volatility near-term, but more confident we’ve entered the next bull market pending a mild recession this year.
It was a very Merry Christmas for investors in December picking up right where November left off. The S&P 500 gained another 4% to end the year and ending 2023 up 24%.