The U.S. annual inflation rate slowed for the sixth consecutive month to 2.4% in September 2024, marking its lowest level since February 2021. Additionally, stagnant wholesale prices, as indicated by the latest Producer Price Index, signal continued progress on inflation. Despite political and geopolitical uncertainty, the S&P 500 has surged 22% this year and is poised for another year of double-digit gains. However, a tight U.S. presidential race and heightened Middle East tensions have investors cautious ...