2024 Q4 Review & Outlook

2024 proved to be an unexpectedly good year for the equity markets with every major sector posting positive returns. Consensus expectations were bearish at the beginning of the year with most economists expecting little or no growth. Fortunately, the pundits were wrong as US GDP grew nicely, inflation slowed and the election was conclusive, all of which helped propel the markets upward.

The fixed income market struggled again this year with longer maturity bonds posting negative performance. Although we did have positive fixed income returns from shorter maturity and high yield bonds.

Our forecast for 2025 remains positive but we expect a bumpy road along the way. In our attached commentary we highlight the possible “Clouds” as well as the “Clearing Skies” along with a variety of charts depicting all of the above.

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2024 Q4 Review & Outlook

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