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Global Macro Outlook: Second Quarter 2024

Home Market Outlook Economy Analysis Global Macro Outlook: Second Quarter 2024. The global economic picture did not change significantly in the first quarter of 2024. We continue to believe a soft landing is the most likely outcome for major economies. The US economy continues to outperform, with growth above potential.

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Consider This: Canals Are Becoming Chokepoints

International trade drives global economic growth. 80% of the global movement of goods is via maritime transport. Suez Canal's flow of traffic has been reduced by around 42% because of the Houthi militants' missile and drone attacks on shipping. We are seeing more frequent El Niño weather patterns, with a direct impact on the capacity of Panama Canal.

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Systematic Equity Outlook: Victory Not Yet Secured

Home Market Outlook Today's Market Systematic Equity Outlook: Victory Not Yet Secured by Raffaele Savi and Jeff Shen, PhD. Will the Fed fall behind the curve? More room for equities to price in disinflation. Navigating the Red Sea shipping crisis and the evolving outlook for China.

Global Economic Outlook: Growth Prospects Brighten, InflAtion Outlook More Cloudy

Annual global real GDP forecast for 2024 has been revised up from 2.3% to 2.5%. Global PMI data continues to point to a gradual improvement in economic conditions. Western Europe's growth underperformance is likely to persist in the near term. The JPMorgan Global Composite PMI index is at its highest level in seven months.

Concentrating On Earnings Perspectives On Profit For Equity Investors

Home Market Outlook Today's Market Concentrating On Earnings Perspectives On Profit For Equity Investors. The Magnificent Seven stocks, a group of giant companies seen to be big winners from artificial intelligence, accounted for 58% of S&P 500 returns last year. Market returns were extreme by many measures in 2023. Earnings haven't been consistently rewarded in equity markets.

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Downs And Ups: Managing Equity Volatility Goes Both Ways

Home Investing Strategy Portfolio Strategy Downs And Ups: Managing Equity Volatility Goes Both Ways. Defensive equity strategies that limit downside losses but lag too much in up-markets may be missing the mark. An active approach focused on QSP stocks with a keen eye on valuation can manage volatility in 2024.

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Multi-Asset Investing In A Post-Peak Rate Climate

Investors should be ready to adapt to either a recession or growth climate. Research shows that rate-cut periods leading up to recessions have been the most challenging. An easing cycle in a growing economy has historically pushed most asset classes higher. Bonds have historically tended to improve relatively quickly once interest rates peak.