October 2024 Market Update & Economic Outlook

In this month’s Market Update and Economic Outlook, Derek Varner, CFA, and Ryan Ohlson, MBA, cover the recent Fed rate cut and whether it signals a potential new cycle of monetary policy easing. They discuss the rate cut’s impact on money market rates and equities, as well as the latest outlook for utilities that continue to benefit from rising energy demands driven by growth in AI. Finally, they delve into research that outlines probable election outcomes and highlights how each could impact regulation and taxes.