This was a big week if you wanted to get a picture of the economy, inflation, and even policy (both monetary and tariffs). Here’s the big picture: The labor market is clearly slowing, despite a low headline unemployment rate of 4.2%. Soft payroll growth and easing...
Midyear Outlook '24
EYES ON THE PRIZE
The economy is off to a strong start in 2024, with a strong employment picture and the Dow Jones Industrial Average crossing 40,000 for the first time.
But even with those tailwinds, questions about the economy and the markets remain as we head into the second half of 2024. Will stocks continue their rally? Can we expect the Fed to start cutting rates? What impact will the upcoming presidential election have?
Everything advisors need to know for the rest of 2024.
Get a deep dive into the fundamentals of the markets and what to expect in the second half of the year from Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist, and Sonu Varghese, VP, Global Macro Strategist.
Watch our Midyear Outlook Webinar
Carson’s Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist, and Sonu Varghese, VP, Global Macro Strategist, dove into what advisors can expect during the rest of 2024 during our live webinar “Midyear Outlook ’24: Eyes on the Prize.” They discussed everything advisors need to know, including:
- Why it’s important to focus on the big picture
- Whether the bull market for stocks will continue
- Whether we can expect the Fed to begin cutting rates
- The impact of the 2024 election
- And more!
PODCAST
Facts vs. Feelings takes a deep dive into the market-moving events to cut through the noise and help you identify what really matters. Listen to a special “Midyear Outlook ’24” episode with co-hosts Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist, and Sonu Varghese, VP, Global Macro Strategist, to get their take on the second half of the year.
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