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The Economy vs. Interest Rates

Bell Investment Advisors

The economic backdrop to these losses, however, stands out. Comparing present day data with data from 2000 through 2019, we clearly see strength in the present. The broader economy surprises, too. A report from the Bureau of Economic Analysis showed that gross domestic product grew at an inflation-adjusted annual rate of 4.9%

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Happy Holidays

Bell Investment Advisors

Investors now expect a loosening of monetary policy and a soft economic landing with no immediate recession. As measured by the Russell 2000 index, small cap stocks climbed 24% since their late October lows! The most recent GDP report measured economic growth at an astonishing 4.9%. Those expectations lifted U.S.

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Weekly Market Insights – October 23, 2023

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

Yields rose after traders speculated that strong economic data might persuade the Fed to raise rates. for the first time since 2007, while mortgage rates hit 8%–the highest level since mid-2000. Economic Strength, Housing Weakness The economy continued to evidence surprising strength according to data released last week.

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Concentration Risk

Bell Investment Advisors

small caps were the winners, with an 11% increase in the Russell 2000 index. While they are likely to pause further hikes some time in early 2023, they would probably need to see a significant reduction of inflation and/or a weakening of economic fundamentals to see an interest rate cut. Of the major categories of stocks, U.S.

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6 Pros Make Their Best Guess To Where The Market Is Going

Validea

Paul Britton of Capstone Investment Advisors: Prepare for persistent volatility, as interest rates will continue to roil the markets. Valuations are still high, despite rampant inflation and an economic slowdown. Rick Rieder of BlackRock: After the worst year on record, bond markets will rebound, says Rieder.

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6 Pros Make Their Best Guess To Where The Market Is Going

Validea

Paul Britton of Capstone Investment Advisors: Prepare for persistent volatility, as interest rates will continue to roil the markets. Valuations are still high, despite rampant inflation and an economic slowdown. Rick Rieder of BlackRock: After the worst year on record, bond markets will rebound, says Rieder.

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Charting the Path Ahead: Mid-Year Market Recap and Inflation Outlook

Bell Investment Advisors

My name is Laurent Harrison, Senior Investment Advisor and Financial Planner. Next, I think our listeners would probably like to hear your perspectives or your insights about the current economy in the U.S. economy today? Economy Today 08:31 Ryan Kelley: Actually, it looks pretty strong. 0:17 Ryan Kelley: Thanks.