Stock market outlook for the next 6 months
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Key pointsThe communication services and tech sectors lead the way for gains.Analysts are optimistic about the second half of the year.Elevated interest rates and slowing economic growth remain risks.The S&P 500 reached all-time highs in the first half of 2024. It’s on track for its second year of above-average annual gains. have found ways to offset rising costs and grow earnings. Still, investors face tremendous macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty heading into the year’s second half. Some experts urge investors to take a cautious approach to the market.2024 stock market predictionsThe technology and communication services sectors have led this year’s rally. The market rally has also had impressive breadth. Only two of the 11 market sectors have produced negative returns in 2024. The worst-performing sectors are real estate and consumer discretionary.A solid start to a year for stocks has historically boded well for investors.Since 1950, the S&P 500 has gained at least 10% thro...