Interest Rates Are Still a Key Driver Of Stock Market Returns

June 17, 2024
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The Federal Reserve once again kept its key rate unchanged at its June 12th meeting. In this month’s video, we discuss how the direction in interest rates and yields has impacted stock market returns in the short term. Although corporate earnings have continued to beat expectations and we believe are the longer-term driver of stock returns, it is hard to deny the focus that investors have had on the direction of yields and how that has led to stock market returns over the last year.

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Watch here: https://youtu.be/LRJqfyEbrTQ

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Ross Bramwell, CFA

Managing Director of Investment Communications, Shareholder

Ross joined HB Wealth in 2013. He has over 20 years of experience across the accounting, financial services, and investment industries. He currently serves as a member of the HB Investment Committee. He previously managed the firm’s real estate platform. In his current role, Ross takes the lead on client communications, investment messaging, and presentations that focus the firm’s perspective and outlook on the economy and markets. He often participates in client meetings to discuss investment allocations, the economy and markets, and private alternatives.

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