Fed rate plateaus typically average 3 months but that number has stretched in the recent decades to as long as 15 months. It’s time to take a hard look at a soft landing. When we look at earnings growth over the past quarter, most of it is explained by these six companies. ConclusionIf you look at monetary policy, modest economic growth, positive earnings outlook, and manageable geopolitical and political risks, the probability of a soft landing is high. Sitting here in January with the data presented in this report, the likelihood of a soft landing looks probable.

Source: Forbes February 05, 2024 20:05 UTC