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2.8% Growth Vs. 28% Recession Risk: The New Economic Landscape In 2024

Gross domestic product last quarter increased by 2.8%, a hair above average long-term growth. The Federal Reserve may have pulled off a soft landing in their fight against inflation. The Wall Street Journal survey puts the risk of recession over the next 12 months at just 28%. Real GDP grew at 2.7% in Q2 2024.

AllianceBernstein anticipates a soft landing due to easing inflation and moderating growth

AllianceBernstein anticipates a soft landing due to easing inflation and moderating growth in the U.S. In Q3. The investment firm says growth will moderate and inflation will continue its downward trajectory in the second half of 2024. The upcoming presidential election will be a disruptive factor for investors.

Above The Noise: Countdown To A Rate Cut

Data indicates that we can expect to see the first Federal Reserve interest rate cut soon. The implied rate suggests that the first cut may be coming in September. Value and small-cap stocks have tended to outperform growth stocks in the past. The first rate cut is expected to come soon.

Strong U.S. GDP Rise For Q2 Derails Recession Forecasts... Again

This DB chart shows how the tech selloff is driving moves throughout the stock market

This DB chart shows how the tech selloff is driving moves throughout the stock market. A Deutsche Bank chart showed utility stocks (XLU) gaining ground and a Magnificent 7 gauge sinking. Seven of ten sectors in the S&P 500 have advanced since a slide in tech stocks kicked off.

Bullish sentiment sees biggest one-week drop since Feb 2023 in latest AAII survey

Bullish sentiment sees biggest one-week drop since Feb 2023 in latest AAII survey. A tech-driven wipeout on Wall Street sent the Nasdaq Composite plunging close to 4%. Bullish sentiment as per the weekly AAII investor sentiment survey slipped to 43.2% for the week ending July 24. Still, bullish sentiment remains above its historical average.

RSP, TSLA, FDX, HBAN: Large Inflows Detected at ETF

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