SPDR Bloomberg International Treasury Bond ETF

The Federal Reserve's cautious stance on rate cuts has prompted investors to rethink their portfolios. Experts suggest focusing on sectors with pricing power, such as AI, defense, and energy infrastructure, as well as diversifying into international bonds and dividend-paying large-cap stocks to stay defensive while participating in potential upside.

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The US stock market has been on a strong bull run, with the S&P 500 index up over 21% year-to-date. Despite concerns about high valuations, the technical profile of the market remains positive, and earnings growth is expected to continue. Aggressive global asset allocation strategies have outperformed conservative ones this year.

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