29. An In-Depth Look at the Economy with SWIB Head Economist and Asset & Risk CIO Todd Mattina (July 31, 2024)

Despite interest rates that remain high and inflation that is still above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, the U.S. stock market continues a bull run, unemployment remains relatively low, and wage growth has been steady. So, what does all that mean for investors and what will the second half of the year bring as geopolitical issues continue to grab headlines and we head into a November presidential election? In this episode of The SWIB Podcast, SWIB’s Head Economist and Asset and Risk Allocation Chief Investment Officer Todd Mattina talks about what all these headline grabbing issues mean for investors, the economy, and the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). Todd will share his thoughts on the first half of 2024 and his perspective on what the economic outlook is for the remainder of the year.