The market outlook at mid-year: the long road to normal

What are the macroeconomic and market projections for the latter half of 2024 and beyond amidst a backdrop of slowing global growth?

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A Equity Market Outlook A Economic Forecast A FX Forecast A Commodities Outlook A Rates Forecast A Emerging Markets Outlook A Credit Market Outlook Equity Market Outlook In recent months, an environment of prolonged higher interest rates has favored larger, high-quality companies that are less sensitive to economic fluctuations and interest rate changes. This trend was amplified by significant interest in AI and large language model stocks, leading to extreme levels of momentum and market concentration.

For this trend to persist in the second half of 2024, S&P 500 mega-cap stocks will need to continue revising their estimates upward and maintaining price momentum. This could be challenging due to high expectations for growth and current high valuations and investor positioning.