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Market Overview: Equity Strategy Outlook, Looking for Growth in a Down Market

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Review of Saxo Bank's Equity Strategy Outlook for August.
Earnings growth will still be limited by cost cutting measures and weak consumer spending. A repeat of strong Q2 earnings will be dependent on a pickup in consumer spending.
Sector-wise, Basic Materials could remain under pressure due to the downturn, while the defensive Healthcare sector may be favored.
In the weak ahead, US 'Housing Starts' is the key indicator.
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