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    Q2 earnings: Continued strength supports the stock market bulls

    A solid showing for corporate earnings last quarter shows that the fundamental backdrop remains supportive for stocks.

    Capital Market Impact August 28, 2024
    • earnings
    • investing strategies
    • market commentary
    • stock market
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    Cycle Watch | Cooler economic growth ahead

    The economy begins the final descent toward a soft landing, but will the slowdown go too far?

    Capital Market Impact August 7, 2024
    • economic growth
    • economic trends
    • inflation
    • interest rates
  • Shifts in stock market leadership can be extreme

    Small caps have led the market recently, taking over from large caps. What will it take for the rally to continue?

    Capital Market Impact July 24, 2024
    • investing strategies
    • market commentary
    • small cap stocks
    • stock market
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    Can broader earnings growth keep the stock rally going?

    The start of the Q2 earnings season will focus on continued earnings growth from a broader range of companies.

    Capital Market Impact July 10, 2024
    • earnings
    • investing strategies
    • market commentary
    • stock market
  • 2024 Midyear Outlook: Solid growth prompts cautious optimism

    Stocks were strong but quiet in the first half of 2024 as economic activity remained more resilient than most believed.

    Capital Market Impact July 3, 2024
    • economic growth
    • interest rates
    • market commentary
    • stock market
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    Equity Markets continue upward with S&P 500® Index reaching record highs

    Equities surge despite shortened holiday week

    Capital Market Impact June 24, 2024
    • economic growth
    • inflation
    • investing strategies
    • market commentary
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    Equity Markets Soar: A Year of Record Highs and Inflation Optimism

    Navigating the ‘Goldilocks’ Scenario and FOMC Decisions

    Capital Market Impact June 17, 2024
    • market commentary
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    How long can consumers continue to support economic growth?

    Recent economic reports may lead investors to question the prevailing narrative of the resilient U.S. consumer.

    Capital Market Impact June 12, 2024
    • consumer spending
    • economic growth
    • interest rates
    • investing strategies
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    Cycle Watch | May 2024 Continued growth projected over 2024

    The economy is cooling, but growth is still expected throughout the year, despite uncertain external pressures.

    Capital Market Impact May 28, 2024
    • economic growth
    • economic trends
    • inflation
    • interest rates
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    Why do markets rise on bad news and fall on good news?

    Investors have responded to recent reports of slower job growth and moderating business activity by embracing risk, resulting in higher stock markets.

    Capital Market Impact May 22, 2024
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    Understanding credit spreads—the canary in the financial coal mine

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