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Market Thoughts for August 2024 [Video]

Written by Brad McMillan, CFA®, CFP® | Aug 2, 2024 4:03:35 PM

July was a mixed month for markets, as investors rotated away from tech companies in favor of a more diversified approach. The tech-heavy Nasdaq had a weak month, the S&P 500 ended up a bit, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average did best of all, up by almost 5 percent. On the economic front, we are still in a relatively familiar place as we head into August. Despite some slowing, the economy is healthy and inflation is down.

But what are the risks ahead? Stay tuned to my latest Market Thoughts video to find out.