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After a record-breaking week, all eyes are on Powell’s upcoming Jackson Hole speech, where he might reveal clues about when the U.S. could start cutting interest rates.

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S&P 500 Futures Up after best week of 2024 (2 minute read)
S&P 500 futures continued upwards on Monday after last week's strong economic data fueled investor optimism, pushing the index to a 3.9% gain, its best week of 2024. All eyes are now on Powell, who heads to Kansas and will be speaking later this week.

Dollar sluggish to start the new week (1 minute read)

Goldman Sachs cuts odds of U.S. recession to 20% (2 minute read)
Goldman Sachs lowered its U.S. recession odds to 20% from 25%, revising its forecast after fresh labor data shifted economic outlooks.

Markets Are Getting Faster (4 minute read) 
Aug 4 was now clearly a flash crash. In our hyper-connected global markets, where algorithms and real-time data rule, these overreactions are getting faster.

Best AI ETFs (3 minute read)
AI presents a huge opportunity, and these two ETFs offer diverse exposure without the need to pick individual AI stocks.

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How To Invest $250,000 Cash in Today’s Market

Financial Samurai’s August Investment Insights

Financial Samurai recently shared a really good blog post on how he’s navigating the current market environment.

After a rough 2022 for both stocks and bonds, 2023 delivered a surprising rebound with the S&P 500 up 24% and the NASDAQ surging 43%. But with the market up another 15% in early 2024, stocks are looking expensive at 23X forward earnings.

Mortgage Rates and Real Estate
Mortgage rates are finally falling significantly, which could reignite real estate demand. Financial Samurai sees the greatest opportunity in commercial real estate over the next 12-24 months, especially if supply remains stable.

Key Takeaway: Keep investing, no matter what. A consistent strategy will likely reward you in the long run, helping to combat inflation and grow your wealth.

Capital Deployment Strategy

1. Treasury Bonds (35% of Cash Holdings)
With bond yields falling, locking in 4.39% may offer peace of mind if a recession hits. Treasury bonds might not make you rich, but they can provide stability.

2. Stocks (25% of Cash Holdings)
Stocks appear fully valued, but Financial Samurai is strategically buying on dips. With predictions of a soft landing, he’s making small buys on 1-2% dips, and doubling down on investments when the market corrects by 5-10%.

3. Venture Capital (15% of Cash Holdings)
Long-term, stress-free, and poised for a comeback, venture capital remains a key part of his portfolio.

4. Real Estate (24.9% of Cash Holdings)
Real estate remains his favorite asset class for wealth building. With mortgage rates declining and demand rising, he’s actively investing in real estate funds.

Online real estate investing is a good alternative if you don’t have the money or time for traditional real estate investments.

This lets you grow wealth without managing properties. Simply choose a platform like Fundrise or RealtyMogul, decide between diversified funds or specific projects, and start with as little as $500.

These platforms offer passive income, diversification, and regular updates, making real estate accessible and low-maintenance.

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