Pros Flag January Slump, 2024 Elections, Earnings, Tech Stocks, and Economic Signals as Key Stock Market Factors for 2024
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History shows January is the worst month for stocks, with the S&P 500 advancing just 0.1% on average over the last 20 years.
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Early government-related risks like the 2024 election and potential government shutdowns.
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Whether earnings hold up or a slowdown becomes a headwind.
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If mega cap tech stocks continue to lead or there's a broadening rally.
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Deciding whether equity investors or fixed income markets are right about the economic outlook.