Midyear Outlook: The Fed & the U.S. Economy

June 28, 2024 • Liz Ann Sonders • Kathy Jones
Kathy Jones and Liz Ann Sonders discuss the broader macroeconomic outlook and potential central bank policy for the second half of the year.

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Inflation is coming down and is close to the Fed's target rate, which sets up the potential for rate cuts by the Fed. At the same time, the economy has experienced a series of slowdowns with crosscurrents and bifurcations in the indicators and in the equities market. So what's in store for the rest of 2024?

In this episode, Kathy and Liz Ann discuss the broader macroeconomic outlook and central bank policy for the second half of the year. They cover topics such as inflation, Fed policy, the U.S. economy, the labor market, and the impact of debt and deficits. They also highlight the importance of factors and quality in the equity market and the potential for a broadening out of performance. The upcoming week's economic indicators and data releases are also discussed.

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