Citigroup Warns Stock Market Rally Will Slow Down
- Citigroup Inc. forecasts a potential slowdown in the stock market rally that has occurred since the U.S. presidential elections.
- The S&P 500 Index recently achieved its 51st record high this year, bolstered by investor optimism.
- Profit-taking by investors is expected to limit further upside in the market.
Citigroup Inc. has forecasted a slowdown in the ongoing stock market rally that began after the U.S. presidential elections. As of November 11, 2024, the S&P 500 Index reached its 51st record high this year, reflecting strong market performance largely driven by investor optimism following Donald Trump's return to the White House. Citigroup's strategists, led by Chris Montagu, noted that the long positions in technology-focused Nasdaq 100 and small-cap Russell 2000 indicate an extremely bullish outlook. However, they caution that elevated profits may lead to profit-taking among investors, which could limit further market gains. The S&P 500's recent performance shows a significant year-to-date increase of 25.82% and a 37.84% rise over the past year.