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The S&P 500 hitting its 35th record high this year shows the market is well-prepared to handle any uncertainties that may arise from the US presidential campaign, according to the CEO of \u00a0leading independent financial advisory and fintech.<\/p>\n
\u201cDespite this remarkable performance, the looming uncertainty surrounding the US presidential campaign could lead to a market pullback,\u201d said\u00a0deVere Group\u2019s<\/strong>\u00a0Nigel Green as Wall Street\u2019s broad market index on Monday closed at 5,572.85 with a modest increase of 0.1%.<\/p>\n \u201cNonetheless, there are several factors that bolster a bullish outlook even amid these uncertainties, such as questions about Biden\u2019s potential replacement and the possibility of Trump being re-elected,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n Green explained that in the event of an economic slowdown, the Federal Reserve is prepared to cut interest rates, providing a crucial safety net for the economy. This readiness to act as a backstop significantly reduces perceived downside risks for investors.<\/p>\n \u201cThe prospect of rate cuts ensures that liquidity remains abundant, which supports asset prices and maintains investor optimism.\u201d<\/p>\n June\u2019s US consumer price index (CPI) will be released Thursday, and could enhance hopes that the Fed will move to cut rates this year if the headline number shows a slight improvement. Producer price index data will be released on Friday.<\/p>\n The supportive actions of the US central banks, combined with robust corporate fundamentals, create a favourable environment for equities.<\/p>\n \u201cCompanies continue to demonstrate strong performance, and their solid fundamentals provide a sturdy foundation for continued growth.<\/p>\n \u201cThis positive interplay between economic policies and corporate health encourages investors to remain confident in the market\u2019s potential.\u201d<\/p>\n Earnings season kicks off on Friday, with earnings expectations at record levels.<\/p>\n The banks are on deck first: BlackRock, Citigroup, JPMorgan, and Wells Fargo will report on Friday, followed by Goldman Sachs on Monday and Bank of America and Morgan Stanley on Tuesday.<\/p>\n Green concluded that even though the US presidential election brings a layer of uncertainty \u2013 which markets hate \u2013 the current market conditions present a strong case for a bullish outlook.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Fed\u2019s readiness to cut rates in response to a slowdown provides a significant layer of confidence for investors.<\/p>\n \u201cThe combination of proactive monetary measures, ample liquidity, robust corporate fundamentals, and ongoing interest and investment in AI creates a favourable environment for equities,\u201d the deVere boss said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Strong performance<\/strong><\/h4>\n