2025 Economic & Investment Outlook

December 16, 2024
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In this new video, Principals Ross Bramwell and Ford Donohue cover some key economic and investment themes:

· Markets have rewarded investors under a variety of U.S. Presidents

· The Fed may slow the pace of rate cuts given strong economic data

· Consumers remain resilient despite cautionary reports

· Mixed economic data will continue on path to soft landing

· A lot of good news is priced into stocks; broadening of earnings needs to continue

· The soft-landing scenario is looking more likely, but risks remain

· Geopolitical risk is elevated, but markets are taking it in stride for now

· Overall positioning – We see lower recession risk but monitoring elevated valuations

Watch here: https://youtu.be/ZS6ZCzXaL3A

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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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