As we’ve often remarked, history rhymes but doesn’t repeat and sure enough, once again, markets remain convinced that the ‘song will remain the same’ this cycle. While both stocks and bonds ‘took it on the chin’ during August until the end of month rally, markets view recent evidence of a softening labour market as a precursor to Fed rate cuts during 2024. At this juncture, this scenario remains a high probability. The questions remain around the timing and extent of rate cuts, the cadence and composition of economic growth, and the subsequent impact on corporate profits and valuation of stocks. This note will delve into these questions, but first let’s recap the performance of our funds.
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