Stock market selloff: A “growth scare,” or more?

August 06, 2024 | Gabriel Flores


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We think it’s too soon to tell whether a growth scare or recession will pan out, and Fed policy could certainly play a role.

Pressure points in the economy and markets were triggered, sweeping up equities into a global selloff. Perspective is called for, but the key is whether the U.S. economy is merely experiencing another growth scare or whether a recession will materialize. We look at the market’s supporting factors and how investors should tilt equity exposure in portfolios in this market update.

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