September 17, 2024 00:28 GMT
EQUITIES: S&P 500 Nearing All Time Highs, Tech Underperforming
EQUITIES
- The S&P 500 is trading 1.50% from all time highs, driven by strong gains in Real Estate & Utilities, while Financials, Consumers Staples & Industrials have also contributed.
- The S&P 500 ex-Magnificent 7 is trading just 0.14% off all time highs.
- Investors have shifted sectors as they anticipate slower growth and the Fed easing path. Fed Funds Futures are now pricing in 43bps of cuts at the meeting on Wednesday, or roughly a 70% cut of a 50bps rate cut.
Chart: Magnificent 7 vs S&P 500 Sectors From July 1
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