Approaching the end of Q2 2024, the economy and stock market are holding steady and surprisingly strong. Most economists through Q1 and Q2 2023 forecasted a surefire recession for the U.S. economy, however, this looming threat was eliminated by the AI-fueled stock market rally taking charge in late 2023. The U.S. economy carried this strong financial finish through Q1 and Q2 of 2024. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq are up double-digit points YTD and talks of a recession have been stopped amid slowing inflation and continued bullish investing.