August In-Review
The S&P 500 closed August up +2% as Goldilocks optimism returned after an early recession scare.
The S&P 500 closed August up +2% as Goldilocks optimism returned after an early recession scare.
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%.
Markets surge in November with investors feasting on the end of #RisingYields and a #Goldilocks soft landing
The Fed poured cold water on the #Goldilocks soft landing in September, but hope reigns eternals as optimism is building again.
The S&P 500 rose +3% in July as investors remained giddy the market was heading for the ideal “Goldilocks” soft landing.
Strong bank earnings and market rotation offset weakening high-growth.
Cautious, sideways market with big earnings week on tap
Growth pulls ahead as banking crisis limits the Fed’s options
Fed throws cold water on the new year’s rally as inflation declines slow and rate expectations rise