Welcome back to Carson’s Take Five with Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group, and Sonu Varghese, VP, Global Macro Strategist at Carson Group! Despite ongoing worries about tariffs, inflation, interest rates, and geopolitical concerns, the stock market has reached all-time highs. In this episode, we break down the key drivers behind this market momentum and why the bull market may have more room to run. This week, we discuss:
- Tariff concerns delayed – Potential tariff impacts have been pushed down the road, possibly until August.
- Rate cuts remain on the table – Recent inflation data supports the Fed’s ability to cut rates in 2025.
- Earnings & profit margins drive stocks – S&P 500 earnings are up ~17% YoY, with 8 of 11 sectors seeing improved profit margins.
- Market breadth is expanding – More sectors, not just tech, are driving gains, signaling a healthier market rally.
- Momentum matters – Historically, when stocks rise in January and February, the rest of the year tends to perform well.
- Investor sentiment is still cautious – Markets tend to peak when everyone is euphoric, but current sentiment suggests further upside potential.
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