Lincoln Financial Group Shares Insights Into Investors'; Mindsets Through Its Quarterly Overview of Market Trends
From investment considerations in an election year to watching the Fed’s next move, Lincoln Financial's flagship market chartbook, the Market Intel Exchange, delves into themes impacting the market
Key insights from the latest edition of the Market Intel Exchange include:
Investment considerations during an election year: With the 2024 presidential election in full swing, investors are keeping a close eye on how the results may affect investment portfolios and various market sectors. Research from the report shows that in past election years, the average return for the S&P 500 was
The economic backdrop drives Fed action, not elections: Investors are wondering if decisions on monetary policy may be influenced by the upcoming presidential race. The Federal Reserve has consistently demonstrated its independence from political agendas, rather focusing on its dual mandate of price stability and maximum employment. This autonomy is critical, as it helps ensure that decisions are made based on what’s believed to be in the best interest of the economy, not on who is running for office. Since 1980, the central bank has adjusted interest rates in every election year except 2012, when rates were near zero and the economy was still healing from the global financial crisis. This historical trend helps highlight the unwavering commitment to their dual mandate, prioritizing the health of the economy over political motives.
Tracking economic trends in anticipation of the Fed’s next move: A handful of key data points on growth, inflation, the consumer and the labor market can help investors keep a pulse on the health of the overall economy and the likelihood of any potential shifts in monetary policy. This quarter’s report tracks these top economic trends in anticipation of the Fed’s next move. While the economy remains resilient, recent trends show a slowing – but still growing economy – while Federal Reserve Chair Powell continues to emphasize that the decision on the rate outlook will be very data-dependent and met with a cautious approach.
“Lincoln has long-served as a trusted source of experience and thought leadership on economic trends for our stakeholders, our sales force and our customers – a role we take very seriously. Through our longstanding relationships with our asset management partners, along with our internal team of seasoned investment professionals, we are proud to continue to provide financial professionals and their clients with the deep-dive perspectives needed when making important investment decisions,” said Bronchetti.
More insights from Lincoln Financial and its network of asset management partners can be found on the Market Insights page on LincolnFinancial.com.
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