The Big Picture

AUGUST 8, 2023

It is a “monthly measure of how unpredictable overall economic conditions are 1 month, 3 months, and 1 year ahead.” But “uncertainty” as that word is commonly used on Wall Street 1 seems to be correlated with concerns about faltering economic conditions and/or rising market volatility. And I am okay with that.

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Calculated Risk

DECEMBER 9, 2022

The Momentum Index continued to rise in November, conveying hopefulness from owners and developers that the construction sector will endure the possible economic slowdown next year,” said Sarah Martin, senior economist for Dodge Construction Network. This graph shows the Dodge Momentum Index since 2002. The index was at 207.2

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The Big Picture

OCTOBER 14, 2022

. • In the Battle With Robots, Human Workers Are Winning : As central bankers around the world are rushing to cool labor markets and tame inflation — a lot of policymakers are hoping that this week’s employment report shows declining demand for new workers — a few economic and technological truths have become evident. ( Only in Florida, man.

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Calculated Risk

APRIL 10, 2023

We are predicting the Dodge Momentum Index to work its way back to historical norms throughout 2023, concurrent with weaker economic conditions,” stated Sarah Martin, associate director of forecasting for Dodge Construction Network. This graph shows the Dodge Momentum Index since 2002. emphasis added Click on graph for larger image.

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Calculated Risk

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

“The sustained upward trajectory in the Momentum Index shows optimism from owners and developers that projects will continue to move forward, even with rising concerns of an economic recession,” said Sarah Martin, senior economist for Dodge Construction Network. This graph shows the Dodge Momentum Index since 2002. in September.

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Mish Talk

NOVEMBER 26, 2022

The Fed failed to do that in 2002 and 2008 and before that in the Long Term Capital Management bailout. When you continually bail out financial institutions and set interest rates too low, you foster if not outright encourage speculative manias. What about the knowledge gained?

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Calculated Risk

JANUARY 10, 2024

Earlier I posted some questions on my blog for next year: Ten Economic Questions for 2024. Here are the Ten Economic Questions for 2024 and a few predictions: • Question #2 for 2024: How much will job growth slow in 2024? I'm adding some thoughts, and maybe some predictions for each question. million jobs in 2023. million to 1.5

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The Big Picture

JANUARY 3, 2023

What does this rock traversing through the vast emptiness of space have to do with economic expansion, corporate revenues & profits, inflation, or interest rates? It takes the Earth 365 days, 6 hours, 9 minutes, and 9.76 seconds to complete one orbit – to return to its exact same place in space relative to our star, the sun.

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Calculated Risk

JANUARY 9, 2023

While some of that will likely erode in 2023 as economic growth wanes, increased demand for some building types like data centers, labs, and healthcare buildings will provide a solid floor for the construction sector.” This graph shows the Dodge Momentum Index since 2002. emphasis added Click on graph for larger image. in November.

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Calculated Risk

JULY 11, 2023

This graph shows the Dodge Momentum Index since 2002. Commercial construction is a lagging economic indicator. The index was at 197.3 in June, down from 202.4 the previous month. According to Dodge, this index leads "construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year".

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Calculated Risk

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

This graph shows the Dodge Momentum Index since 2002. Commercial construction is typically a lagging economic indicator. The index was at 181.7 in October, up from 180.3 the previous month. According to Dodge, this index leads "construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year".

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Calculated Risk

AUGUST 8, 2023

This graph shows the Dodge Momentum Index since 2002. Commercial construction is a lagging economic indicator. The index was at 193.4 in July, down from 195.1 the previous month. According to Dodge, this index leads "construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year".

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Calculated Risk

JUNE 7, 2023

This graph shows the Dodge Momentum Index since 2002. Commercial construction is a lagging economic indicator. The index was at 180.5 in May, down from 184.1 the previous month. According to Dodge, this index leads "construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year".

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Calculated Risk

JANUARY 12, 2023

Earlier I posted some questions on my blog for next year: Ten Economic Questions for 2023. Here are the Ten Economic Questions for 2023 and a few predictions: • Question #2 for 2023: How much will job growth slow in 2023? I'm adding some thoughts, and maybe some predictions for each question. 2) Employment: The economy added 4.5

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Calculated Risk

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

After such strong growth in 2022, we expect the Index to work its way back towards historical norms this year, in tandem with weaker economic growth. This graph shows the Dodge Momentum Index since 2002. Overall, levels of planning activity remained comparatively strong over the month — which bodes well for the construction sector.”

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Nationwide Financial

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Beyond the economic and earnings slowdown, investors also face several technical factors that will impact near-term returns. With two weeks left in the quarter, the S&P 500® Index is on pace for the sixth-worst performance on record through three quarters, trailing only 1974, 2001, 2002, 1931, and 2008. headwind, per Strategas.

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Nationwide Financial

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

The statement was little changed from July, though the Summary of Economic Projections (“dot plot”) rose the median rate to 4.4% DXY is within 5% of the 2002 peak, which was a historic period of fear and uncertainty. is the first time below parity since 2002. The terminal rate moved to 4.6% What to Watch. The euro at 0.97

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Nationwide Financial

AUGUST 29, 2022

Economic clouds remain over Europe, as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues to pressure inflation. The euro has fallen to the lowest level versus the dollar since 2002, further driving inflationary pressure, and potentially creating political unrest. likely to approach 20%. What to Watch.

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Mish Talk

DECEMBER 19, 2022

In the period between 1999 and 2002, Gordon Brown, UK Chancellor of the Exchequer (roughly the equivalent of the US Secretary of Treasury), sold off 395 tons of gold, showing great faith in fiat currencies over gold. Volcker was followed by Alan Greenspan, deemed the "Great Maestro".

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Validea

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Even with bear markets like 2000-2002 and 2008-2009, the portfolio had strong returns for a very long period. Perhaps that pattern will hold in 2023 and 2024 and gold holders will be better rewarded, even if inflation subsides and the economic environment improves. The yellow metal then saw two positive years.

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Nationwide Financial

OCTOBER 24, 2022

This is similar to the market behavior near the bottoms in 2002, 2009, 2011, and 2020, reflecting the willingness of institutional investors to dip their toe back in the water. Despite historic levels of investor pessimism, the S&P 500® Index has shown 2% gains in six sessions in the past month in an effort to bounce. dollar, short E.U.

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The Big Picture

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Also looking back to the 2002 9/11 situation and then going into Afghanistan and all that stuff. Analysts who’ve studied this have found that the joys of peace when war ends go beyond the relief of ending human suffering; peace often leads to strong economic growth and large subsequent gains in stock markets.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

JULY 18, 2022

dollar continued to climb, reflecting global economic weakness. dollar to six other major currencies) reached a fresh high, while the euro fell to parity with the dollar and to its lowest level since 2002. This Week: Key Economic Data. Index of Leading Economic Indicators. . Stocks Slide. Also, the U.S. A rising U.S

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Brown Advisory

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The expected competitive forces don’t materialise, and we believe that superior economics can be maintained for a lot longer than our standard microeconomics mean-reversion frameworks would suggest. Behavioural economics has a lot to say about these cycles, we will come back to this another time. specialty insurer Hiscox.

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Investing Caffeine

JANUARY 3, 2023

Why in particular did bonds perform so poorly this year, when they commonly outperform in slow or recessionary economic conditions? The bad news is last year turned out to be the 4th worst year in the stock market since World War II (1945) and also marked the worst year since 2008. 2022: -19.4%. Source: CNBC (Bob Pisani). Source: Morningstar.

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Trade Brains

OCTOBER 18, 2023

By March 2002, it had completely replaced the former currencies. This can be due to a variety of factors, such as interest rates, economic growth, inflation, and more. This makes it the most widely used ‘official currency’ in the world. Therefore, the ranking of currencies can vary over time depending on these fluctuations.

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Trade Brains

JANUARY 24, 2024

Business Overview Established in 2002, Anand Rathi Wealth Limited (ARWL) commenced operations as an AMFI-registered Mutual Fund Distributor. Additionally, approximately 9% of their financial assets are held in cash, providing no return. These changes in the economy present immense opportunities for players like ARWL to flourish.

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Carson Wealth

JUNE 5, 2023

Recent economic data do not point to a recession. This still leaves it higher than at any point between 2002 and 2022. The stock market rally continued as the S&P 500 closed above the critical 4,200 level. Historically, June is not a great month for stocks, but a positive start to the year can lead to continued strength.

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Brown Advisory

OCTOBER 28, 2021

In an effort to understand what is happening on the ground—including the social and economic fallout—and learn how we might help, we convened this timely conversation with two ardent and insightful women’s advocates. Speakers: Harbeen Arora, Ph.D. She is now an opinion columnist at The Washington Post.

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Brown Advisory

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Headlines have been replete with the additional economic challenges that the pandemic has wrought for women. In an effort to understand what is happening on the ground—including the social and economic fallout—and learn how we might help, we convened this timely conversation with two ardent and insightful women’s advocates.

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Trade Brains

AUGUST 31, 2023

Ratnaveer Precision Engineering IPO – About The Company Ratnaveer Precision Engineering Limited, incorporated in 2002, produces stainless steel finished sheets, washers, solar roofing hooks, pipes, and tubes. Steel pricing is affected by market demand, volatility, and economic factors. Keep reading to find out!

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Trade Brains

AUGUST 3, 2022

Railway Stocks in India: The Indian Railway is the economic pillar of India. Rain Vikas Nigam traces back its origin to 2002. Rail India Technical and Economic Service, abbreviated as RITES is a government-owned engineering consulting company. It spans over a 67,850 km route and employs more than 1.4 million people.

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Trade Brains

AUGUST 5, 2022

The most important thing [is] trying to find a business with a wide and long-lasting moat around it … protecting a terrific economic castle with an honest lord in charge of the castle,” – Warren Buffet. better known as DMart is an Indian chain of hypermarkets founded by Radhakishan Damani in 2002. Top Moat Companies in India.

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Brown Advisory

MAY 10, 2022

Corporate governance has tended to evolve in waves in recent history, with each wave a response to major disruptions in market or economic conditions. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 elevated debates around corporate responsibility and enhanced the integrity of financial reporting.

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Trade Brains

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Rain Vikas Nigam traces back its origin to 2002. The merger proved beneficial for both companies as it resulted in a diversified loan book amid India’s changing economic landscape. In addition to this, it has also commissioned multiple metro-rail projects. At present levels, the stock offers a high dividend yield of over 4.8%.

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Trade Brains

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

In fact, formal and technologically capable organizations are better armored to take up larger challenges from the ever-growing domestic and international economic scene. Blue Dart Express and DHL signed a Sales Alliance Agreement on 12th September 2002. Moreover, traditional forecasting methods became ineffective.

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Mr. Money Mustache

MAY 20, 2022

Which has in turn triggered the more skittish stock investors to run for the exits and completely change their view of our economic future, flooding the financial news with red ink and scary headlines. Now that we’ve covered the background, we can get into some better news: This is all a normal, healthy part of the economic cycle.

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