July was a mixed month for markets, with two of the three major U.S. equity indices up for the month. The S&P 500 gained 1.22 percent, the Dow Jones Industrial Average grew 4.51 percent, and the Nasdaq Composite was down 0.73 percent. These mixed results came in despite supportive fundamentals, with earnings growth beating analyst expectations.
Given the continued risks, we have left the overall market risk level at red for now.
View a breakdown of the risks we’re watching in this SlideShare.