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Thoughtful Money with Adam Taggart

Will Stocks Melt-up To S&P 6000+ Soon? | Lance Roberts & Adam Taggart

Sep 28, 2024
Lance Roberts, a seasoned portfolio manager, and economic commentator Adam Taggart dive into the potential for a stock market melt-up as interest rates drop globally. They discuss the implications of the Fed's rate cuts on markets, exploring historical patterns and the impact on job growth and spending. The duo examines technical breakouts projecting S&P levels of 6000-6300, while highlighting risks of market overvaluation and the intricacies of bond strategies. Their insights offer a mix of optimism and caution for savvy investors.
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Quick takeaways

  • Optimistic projections suggest the US stock market could reach between 6,000 and 6,300, driven by a recent technical breakout.
  • The Federal Reserve's shift to a more easing monetary policy raises caution as historical rate cuts often precede economic downturns.

Deep dives

Stock Market Projections

Expectations for the US stock market are optimistic, with projections suggesting it could reach between 6,000 and 6,300 by the year-end. This positive outlook is attributed to a recent formation of a cup and handle pattern, which is considered a bullish signal in technical analysis. The completion of this pattern aligns with the historical tendency of markets to perform well following such technical breakouts. With analysts also adjusting earnings estimates upward, this trend seems poised to support the projected growth in the coming months.

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