Goldman Sachs: Recent sell-off improves short-term entry environment for US stocks, market focus shifts to Q1 earnings season

```htmlGlonhui April 1st｜Goldman Sachs released a report with a moderately positive view on U.S. stocks. Analysts believe that the recent market sell-off triggered by intensifying conflict in Iran may actually have improved the short-term entry environment for investors. The market is now focusing on the first quarter earnings season, and Goldman Sachs estimates that the S&P 500 Index’s earnings growth this year will reach 12%. This prediction is based on the assumption that Middle East conflicts will cool off in the short term rather than cause prolonged disruption. At the same time, Goldman Sachs also reminds investors that the focus will shift from beating expectations to companies' future outlook.```