US equities surge as S&P 500 hits 25 all-time highs this year, driven by tech stocks and semiconductor outperformance. Despite slower GDP growth, concerns arise over consumer fatigue and rising default rates, while labor market strength shows signs of softening. Gold’s prominence grows amid central bank purchases and other major economies initiate interest rate cuts. Please find enclosed our newsletter for June 2024.
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