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Market Brief: Three economic and market takeaways for the second half of 2024

Picture of Scott Colbert Scott Colbert : July 18, 2024

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Market Brief: Three economic and market takeaways for the second half of 2024

Commerce Trust Chief Economist and Director of Fixed Income Management, Scott Colbert, provides insights on three key takeaways behind our perspective on the economy and financial markets for the remainder of 2024.  

  • The U.S. economy is slowing but continues to expand and inflationary data keeps trending downward. 

  • Our outlook on equities remains positive, with opportunities likely broadening beyond large-cap stocks. 

  • We also see opportunities in the bond markets, allowing investors to lock in the higher yields currently available. 

 

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