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August 26, 2024

IN THIS ISSUE

  • Macro Strategy — Taking Stock of the Four Horsemen of U.S. Public Sector Finances: We foresee the maintenance of the status quo over the next few years for Demographics, Defense, Decarbonization and Debt—i.e., deficits remain large and debt levels concerning, overlaid with associated risks.

  • Market View — The July-August Market Selloff and the Economic Cycle: Whether or not the economy enters a recession has often been the main determinant of whether a period of market weakness is short-lived and relatively mild or becomes deeper and more extended.

  • Thought of the Week — Two Years In: An Update on the Inflation Reduction Act and CHIPS Act: This made-in-America buildout remains a work in progress and will evolve over years rather than quarters, but we continue to believe that federal stimulus will be a tailwind for corporate earnings.

Important Disclosures

 

Opinions and data are as of the date of this report and are subject to change.

 

Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

 

This information should not be construed as investment advice and is subject to change. It is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to be either a specific offer by Bank of America, Merrill or any affiliate to sell or provide, or a specific invitation for a consumer to apply for, any particular retail financial product or service that may be available.

 

The Chief Investment Office (CIO) provides thought leadership on wealth management, investment strategy and global markets; portfolio management solutions; due diligence; and solutions oversight and data analytics. CIO viewpoints are developed for Bank of America Private Bank, a division of Bank of America, N.A., (“Bank of America") and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (“MLPF&S" or “Merrill"), a registered broker-dealer, registered investment adviser and a wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation (“BofA Corp.").  

 

All recommendations must be considered in the context of an individual investor’s goals, time horizon, liquidity needs and risk tolerance. Not all recommendations will be in the best interest of all investors.

 

Asset allocation, diversification and rebalancing do not ensure a profit or protect against loss in declining markets.

 

Investments have varying degrees of risk. Some of the risks involved with equity securities include the possibility that the value of the stocks may fluctuate in response to events specific to the companies or markets, as well as economic, political or social events in the U.S. or abroad.  Bonds are subject to interest rate, inflation and credit risks.  Treasury bills are less volatile than longer-term fixed income securities and are guaranteed as to timely payment of principal and interest by the U.S. government.  Investments in foreign securities (including ADRs) involve special risks, including foreign currency risk and the possibility of substantial volatility due to adverse political, economic or other developments. These risks are magnified for investments made in emerging markets.  Investments in a certain industry or sector may pose additional risk due to lack of diversification and sector concentration.

 

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