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Allspring Index Asset Allocation Fund Q3 2024 Commentary

The Q3 2024 commentary for the Allspring Index Asset Allocation Fund discusses the fund's performance and market conditions. The fund experienced a slight downturn, with a -0.2% return for the quarter, underperforming its benchmark, the Morningstar Moderate Target Risk Index, which returned 0.1%. This underperformance was attributed to a combination of factors including a challenging environment for fixed income due to rising yields, and mixed equity market results where growth stocks outperformed value stocks. The commentary highlights that while the U.S. economy showed resilience with strong GDP growth, persistent inflation pressures led to expectations of higher interest rates for a longer period. The fund's asset allocation strategy, which includes a mix of equities, fixed income, and commodities, aimed to balance risk and return, but was impacted by sector-specific issues like the energy sector's volatility due to geopolitical tensions and fluctuating oil prices. The outlook remains cautiously optimistic, with expectations of potential rate cuts if inflation eases, which could benefit both equity and fixed income markets.

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