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Bloomberg Surveillance

Market, Election, and M&A Outlook

Oct 18, 2024
Lara Rhame, Chief Economist at FS Investments, shares her insights on the potential for a not-so-soft landing in the economy and its ties to the 2024 election. Nancy Curtin, Partner & Global CIO at AlTi, remains bullish on the S&P 500, dissecting market fundamentals. Gautam Mukunda, a Yale lecturer, analyzes how the presidential race could impact markets. Carole Streicher from KPMG discusses the recovering M&A landscape and what trends to watch for in 2024, emphasizing the role of capital and upcoming regulatory changes.
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Quick takeaways

  • The strong retail sales suggest economic resilience, yet there's a noted divergence with cooling employment trends and mixed labor market indicators.
  • Experts highlight a cautious Federal Reserve approach moving into 2025, emphasizing data dependency given the current inflation and economic landscape.

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Economic Trends and Predictions

Recent economic indicators suggest that the economy is performing well, particularly reflected in strong retail sales. However, a divergence exists between growth data and employment trends, with the latter indicating a notable slowdown. The forecast points towards a soft landing for the economy, highlighting a likely pause in business investment and a shift in government spending. Overall, while the GDP remains robust, the labor market is showing signs of cooling, indicating an evolving economic landscape.

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