The stock market is currently riding high, with the S&P 500 opening the week at all-time highs and expectations of rate cuts from the Federal Reserve fueling the rally. However, according to Mike Wilson from Morgan Stanley, investors should prepare for a significant pullback in the market due to uncertainty surrounding the US presidential campaign, corporate earnings, and Federal Reserve policy.
As we head into the third quarter, Wilson believes a 10% correction is highly likely before the election. While the market has seen a 17% gain since January, he cautions that the third quarter is traditionally choppy and many Wall Street professionals are growing cautious.
Goldman Sachs’ Scott Rubner is modeling a potential two-week stretch of pain in August if corporate earnings disappoint, while Andrew Tyler at JPMorgan Chase and Citigroup’s Scott Chronert have also voiced concerns about a potential pullback.
Despite Wilson’s bearish outlook in 2023 failing to materialize, he has adjusted his target for the S&P 500 to 5,400 points by mid-2025. While bearish views have become risky for equity strategists, Wilson believes a pullback could present buying opportunities in individual stocks. He recommends focusing on high-quality growth names, companies with strong balance sheets, and those that can deliver on earnings.
Ultimately, Wilson sees a pullback as a chance to re-enter the market at better prices, stating, “If they were to come in 10%, then we’d probably get interested again.” In a market where predictions can go awry, providing a solid analysis and framework for investors to make decisions remains key.
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