Goldman Sachs predicts S&P 500 rally to continue through July but fade in August.

Goldman Sachs predicts the S&P 500 rally to continue through July but fade in August due to risk factors. Fed Chair warns of inflationary pressures from tariffs. U.S. equity funds saw $20.48 billion in outflows last week. Defensive ETFs are recommended for volatile times. Consumer staples and dividend ETFs offer stability and income. Global dividend funds saw $23.7 billion in inflows. Quality and value funds are other defensive options. Volatility ETFs like VXX can provide gains during market chaos.

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