VOO: The Back Half Of The Year Should Be Stronger For Market

Summary

• Upgrading Vanguard S&P 500 ETF to a buy as political and economic clarity improves, with anticipated trade deals, tax cuts, and easing Fed policy likely to boost markets.
• Despite recent range-bound performance, the S&P 500’s fundamentals remain strong, with robust earnings, low unemployment, and positive economic growth forecasts.
• Risks include potential inflation from tariffs and legislative uncertainty, but current data supports a more dovish Fed and continued market resilience.
• While double-digit returns may not repeat, index investing in VOO should deliver solid, consistent gains as global and domestic policy visibility increases.

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