Market Strategy by Strategas
Whether from their regular interviews on national news outlets or their research delivered directly to advisors, Strategas cuts through the noise and provides insights that are highly valuable to our clients over the short and long term.
Market Strategy Weekly
March 8, 2024
Strategas Technical Strategist Todd Sohn walks us through a handful of timely market topics, including whether the market is just “Big Tech,” whether sentiment is getting too aggressive, and how to think about the languishing Chinese stock market.
Market Gauge
Market Gauge still negative, but shifts higher to -4
3 factors moved to the "Favorable" column...
Inflation: Inflation has moderated and the Fed is likely to cut rates in 2024.
Liquidity: We are now in a flush liquidity environment.
Technical Picture: Market technicals look strong.
... and 1 factor moved to "Unfavorable"
Sentiment: Investor bullishness seems untethered from market fundamentals.
See the report for more information about the Market Gauge and how it works. (last published February 20).
Additional Insights from Strategas
Global Asset Allocation
No changes to asset allocations this month; Strategas says the wind is still at the bulls' backs for now. Feb. 23
Washington Policy
We're on the path to November, now. The policy team looks at the link between elections and stimulus. Jan. 22
Q4 Market Update
Economic and market commentary, looking back at Q4 and ahead to 2024. Jan. 8
Sector Allocation
Strategas adjusts its U.S. equity allocation to reflect a shift to a more pro-cyclical market position. Dec. 18
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