Megan Horneman on Yahoo! Finance

On Yahoo Finance’s Morning Brief October 2, 2024, Megan Horneman, Chief Investment Officer at Verdence Capital Advisors shared her insights on the current state of the U.S. economy. She included the soft landing prospects and potential risks to equity markets. With consumers relying heavily on credit, inflationary pressures persisting, and signs of a slowing economy, what does this mean for investors and the market’s future? Megan breaks down what to watch for in the months ahead, how to adjust your investment strategy, and the potential moves by the Federal Reserve.

Key Topics:

• The health of the U.S. labor market and consumer spending

• Why may equity markets be overly optimistic?

• Predictions of a potential 7-10% market drop

• What are strategies for investing during a downturn?

• The Fed’s focus on inflation and interest rates