Stock indices have surged forward in the first quarter of 2024, with the S&P 500 and Dow reaching new highs, a result of the economy's resilience and strong corporate earnings. As the quarter progressed, the Federal Reserve's cautious stance on monetary policy became a central theme. Initial expectations of imminent rate cuts were tempered by mixed economic signals, including hotter-than-expected inflation reports and resilient labor market data. The February Consumer Price Index revealed inflation at a 3.2% annual pace. The S&P 500 gained 10.56% for the quarter.
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