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The Economy vs. Interest Rates

Bell Investment Advisors

labor market. Comparing present day data with data from 2000 through 2019, we clearly see strength in the present. The broader economy surprises, too. With a seemingly unstoppable labor market and an economy that’s defied recession expectations, why have most financial markets declined since July?

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Happy Holidays

Bell Investment Advisors

Not to be left out, the bond market rose by 9% from its October low. Why did financial markets deliver such favorable results in December? Financial markets brought especially nice gifts to the owners of U.S. As measured by the Russell 2000 index, small cap stocks climbed 24% since their late October lows!

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Recession Storm Fears Reign Supreme as Stocks Gain Steam

Investing Caffeine

in Q4 ), generationally low unemployment (3.5%), and relatively stable earnings (see chart below) all point to a stable economy with the ability to navigate a soft landing. China’s new reopening of the economy and Europe’s seeming ability of dodging a recession provide additional evidence for a soft landing scenario.

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Market Outlook: 3 Reasons Long-Term Investors Should Be Optimistic

Darrow Wealth Management

For much of last year, even good news about the economy was bad news for markets. Yes, 2022 was a terrible year for financial markets. 3 reasons for investors to be optimistic about the long-term market outlook Short-term market moves should always be expected, especially for equity investors.

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What comes after the Fed pauses rate hikes?

Nationwide Financial

The sole exception was during the dot-com stock bubble crash of 2000-2001.) While financial markets are pricing in interest rate cuts by year-end 2023, Nationwide Economics doesn’t expect any monetary policy easing to occur until early 2024, with inflation still too high for the Fed’s comfort.

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10 Largest Stock Exchanges in the World By Market Cap – Complete List Of Stock Exchanges

Trade Brains

A Stock Exchange is an organization that anchors formulated markets for dealing in securities, derivatives, commodities, and other financial equipment. It is one of the powerful ingredients of the financial market. EURONEXT was established in 2000 by the consolidation of the exchanges in Amsterdam, Paris, and Brussels.

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No More Bear Markets

The Irrelevant Investor

Remember when bear markets used to last more than a few months? Everything moves faster these days, especially financial markets. This chart might be a bit of an eyesore, but it shows the history of how long it took for stocks to get back to even following a bear market. It was the fastest bear market ever.