"If one does not know to which port one is sailing, no wind is favorable."
- Lucius Annaeus Seneca
April volatility was catalyzed by the hawkish repricing of Fed rate-cut odds. Fortunately, the headwinds associated with higher interest rates have been more than offset by another quarter of robust corporate earnings that have come in much better than expected. The tricky backdrop continues; should investors favor one input more than the other? As we approach more challenging seasonals, are there any new catalysts or concerns? As always, we defer to our technical, fundamental, and macro disciplines to assess the risks and guide our outlook. Click to read the full May BakerAvenue Prudence Indicator (BAPI) commentary and view the market update video from BakerAvenue’s Chief Investment Officer, Doug Couden, CFA.
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