Can It Really Be That Easy?

Throughout the year in reports to our Bespoke Premium clients, we have highlighted the similarities between this year and prior Presidential Election years numerous times.  Most recently, in early July we noted the fact that based on the historical pattern, the S&P 500 could see a modest pullback in mid-July coinciding with the kick-off of earnings season.  Sure enough, the market saw some choppiness about a week and a half ago and subsequently rebounded in the middle of last week.  Holding to the historical pattern, that rebound came right at the same time that the market historically sees its summer low.

If the pattern continues, the S&P 500 could be set up for a nice rally to end the Summer.  Will it hold?  Only time will tell, but if the historical pattern has worked so far, what's to stop it from continuing?

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