Regardless, the hope of incoming cheaper money is good for stocks.
Maybe … too good for stocks?
Eighty-nine percent of the S&P 500 has reported Q2 earnings so far, and their average revenue growth is 6.1% over the prior year. Their net income growth is 10.9%, Lakos-Bujas says.
With companies overperforming versus expectations, and a September rate cut looking inevitable, it is not surprising that investors are buying into the action.
Here’s a snapshot of the action prior to the opening bell in New York: