Sage Advice 2Q24 Market Review + Outlook

July 16, 2024 — Cracks in the Goldilocks economic scenario began to emerge as we passed the midway point of 2024. After surprisingly positive momentum in Q1, a range of indicators across employment, inflation, and consumer data are now hinting that the excess savings that has shielded consumers from the impact of higher rates is running dry. We believe these trends will continue in the back half and give latitude for the Fed to cut at least once in 2024 and further in 2025. This should provide clear support for fixed income and initially be supportive to risk assets.

  • DATE: July 16, 2024
  • TYPE: PDF
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